JP6920741B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, an operation valid period in which the operation of the operating means is effective is started on condition that the customer is waiting, and by operating the operating means in this operation valid period, the player can easily increase the volume. Can be adjusted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in recent years, not only the volume can be adjusted while waiting for customers, but also the amount of light can be adjusted to improve the convenience of players and game clerk.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-182364

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the convenience of the player and the gaming clerk.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the convenience of a player or a game clerk in view of the above-mentioned problems.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and light emission according to the effect. It is provided with an effect means including a light emitting means for displaying an effect image, an effect control means capable of executing an effect using the effect means, and an operation means that can be operated by a player. Based on the operation of the operation means, the effect control means sets the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to any one of a plurality of stages of volume values, and the light emitting means It is possible to set the light intensity value of the emitted light to any of a plurality of levels of light intensity value, and when the operation means for setting the volume value is performed, the volume value is displayed on the image display means. When the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount value level display indicating the light amount value is displayed on the image display means, and the volume value level display is displayed. The maximum number of steps of the above and the maximum number of steps of the light intensity value level display are different, and when a predetermined abnormality occurs, the abnormality notification can be executed by causing the light emitting means to emit light. Yes, the light emitting means includes a first light emitting means and a second light emitting means, and the first light emitting means changes the amount of light when the operating means is operated while the abnormality notification is not being executed. If the operating means is operated during the execution of the abnormality notification, the amount of light does not change, and the second light emitting means is said to be either during the non-execution of the abnormality notification or during the execution of the abnormality notification. When the operation means is operated amount is changed, characterized by a crotch.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of a player or a game clerk.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which opened the glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game machine. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by a first starting port, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by a second starting port. be. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol determination table in a loss, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol determination table in a jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the end of a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table in a non-time saving game state, and (b) is a figure which shows an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table in a time saving game state. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a non-time-saving game state, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a pre-determination table of a big hit lottery in a time-saving game state. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a winning judgment table of a winning lottery, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol determination table, and (c) is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. Yes, (d) is a diagram showing a starting port opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the general control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect pattern determination table for a normal game state. It is a figure which shows the winning decision production decision processing in the production control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning decision effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a central control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a command reception interrupt process in the integrated control unit, and (b) is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process in the integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the adjustment mode switching process in a general control unit. (A) is a diagram showing a changeover switch, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an adjustment mode selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of a voice management table. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the light amount adjustment processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the production example of volume / light amount adjustment in a customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the production example of the volume adjustment during the customer waiting production. It is a figure which shows the production example of the volume adjustment during the operation production. It is a figure which shows the change in control and the change in hearing at the time of volume adjustment. It is a figure which shows the modification of the display example of a volume adjustment display. It is a figure which shows the modification of the adjustment mode selection table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the display example of a volume adjustment display. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production example of volume / light amount adjustment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in which the glass frame is opened according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to the island equipment of the game store, the outer frame 60, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 into which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing an effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (books). In the embodiment, a cross button 36 that can be pressed in four directions) is provided.

The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and produces a sound effect. Further, the frame lighting device 34b is provided at a plurality of positions so as to produce an effect by lighting by changing the irradiation direction and emission color of the light of each lamp.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effect is executed in response to this operation. Similarly, the cross-shaped button 36 is also provided with a cross-shaped button detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

Further, the glass frame 50 enters a firing handle 3 for firing a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an upper plate 53a for storing a plurality of game balls, and an upper plate 53a. A lower plate 53b is provided for receiving and storing the game balls that have overflowed and flowed into the ball flow path (not shown), and the upper plate 53a is provided so that the game balls flow down toward the launch handle 3. It has a downward slope (see FIG. 2). At the end of the downward slope of the upper plate 53a, a receiving port for receiving the game ball is provided, and the game ball received by the receiving port is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b to drive the glass frame 50. The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of the.

Further, a full detection switch 136 (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the lower plate 53b is full of game balls is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path formed between the upper plate 53a and the lower plate 53b. Then, while the fullness detection switch 136 detects that the lower plate 53b is full, the payout device described later stops the payout of the game ball.

Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launch member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downhill slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is at the end of the downhill slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball will be stopped (see FIG. 2).

Then, when the player touches the launch handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the launch handle 3 detects that the launch handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. After that, when the player rotates the launch handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the launch handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch ball is launched with the adjusted launch intensity. The launching member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. When the launching member 4c rotates, the launching member 4c launches the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls in the game area 6. do. At this time, the game ball will fall unpredictably due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

In the game area 6 of the game board 2, various winning openings (general winning opening 12, ordinary symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, first large winning opening 16, second large winning opening) 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 are provided so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, the normal symbol display 22, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 , A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

At the lower left side of the game area 6, a game ball launched toward the left area of the game area 6 (so-called left-handed) can be won (winning), and is launched toward the right area of the game area 6. There are three general winning openings 12 in which a (so-called right-handed) game ball cannot be won, and a right-handed game ball can be won (winned) at the lower right side of 6 in the game area. Therefore, there is one general winning opening 12 in which a left-handed game ball cannot be won.

Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from the payout device for paying out the game ball. ..

In the lower center of the game area 6, a left-handed game ball can win a prize, and a right-handed game ball forms a starting area in which a right-handed game ball cannot win a prize. , And a second starting port 15 constituting a starting area in which a right-handed game ball can win (win) is provided side by side.

The second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b and a starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c that constitute an ordinary electric accessory (starting port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball into the second starting port 15. It has a closed state (closed mode) in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c to restrict the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the starting movable piece. The 15b is tilted and controlled to be converted into an open state (opening mode) that allows the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is compared to when the second starting port 15 is in the closed state. The chances of winning a prize (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with the first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting the winning (winning ball) of the game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with the winning (winning ball) of the game ball. ) Is provided, and a second start port detection switch 15a is provided. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, a random value for jackpot determination for performing the "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. , The reach determination random value and the special symbol fluctuation random value for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information.

Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, one game ball) are paid out from the payout device. The number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the first starting port 14 may be the same as the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the second starting port 15.

On the left side and the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 forming a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided.

Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a hit determination random value for performing the "win lottery (hit determination)" described later is acquired.

Further, when the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are displayed. The random value for fluctuation of the normal map for determination is also acquired. The hit judgment random value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal symbol variation random value are referred to as normal symbol judgment information.

In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the right-handed game ball can be won (winning), and the left-handed game ball cannot be won. The mouths 17 are provided vertically separated (with a width that allows the game ball to pass).

The first large winning opening 16 opens and closes the first large winning opening that constitutes the first special electric accessory (first large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball into the first large winning opening 16. It has a door 16b and a first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. Closed state that regulates the winning of the game ball to the first prize opening (closed mode) and open state that allows the game ball to win the first prize opening 16 by tilting the door 16b (opening mode). It is converted to and controlled. When the first large winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first large winning opening 16, so that the first large winning opening 16 is compared with the closed state. The chances of winning a game ball into the winning opening 16 (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the first large winning opening 16a is provided with a first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first large winning opening 16 is detected, a preset number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

The second large winning opening 17 opens and closes the second large winning opening that constitutes the second special electric accessory (second large winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball into the second large winning opening 17. It has a door 17b and a second prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c, and the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c causes the second winning opening opening / closing door 17b to stand substantially vertically and the second winning opening 17c. Closed state that regulates the winning of the game ball to the second prize opening (closed mode) and open state that allows the game ball to win the second prize opening 17b by tilting the door 17b (opening mode). It is converted to and controlled. When the 2nd big winning opening 17 is in the open state, the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the 2nd big winning opening 17, so that the 2nd big winning opening 17 is compared with the closed state. The chances of winning a game ball to the winning opening 17 (winning ratio) will increase.

Here, the second large winning opening 17a is provided with a second large winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the second large winning opening 17 is detected, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. The number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the first large winning opening 16 may be different from the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 17.

At the bottom of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17 are won (balls). An out port 11 is provided for discharging the unplayed game ball out of the game area.

Further, in the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when the game is not performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot in the variable effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) is displayed. ) Is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific effect symbol 38 (for example, 289, etc.) is stopped and displayed, and a loss is notified as a jackpot lottery result. ..

The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. , The stop display is performed according to the stop display of the special symbol after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the variable display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display between the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (they are at the same time).

Further, in the present embodiment, it varies regardless of whether the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15. In the effect, the effect symbol 38 of the same type is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when the game ball enters the second starting port 15. It may be configured.

Further, on the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols 48 for notifying the lottery result of the big hit in the variation effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment). It is displayed in a variable manner.

The variable display of the small effect symbol 48 is started in response to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And stop.
That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol 48 is performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the variation state of the small effect symbol 48 is displayed. , The execution state of the variation display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

As with the effect symbol 38, the small effect symbol 48 is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", and in the stop display of the small effect symbol 48, the small effect symbol 48 is displayed. It is designed to stop for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols 48 such as "777" or a combination of small effect symbols 48 having regularity such as "357", and the loss mode is that. It is an aspect other than.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 31, among the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (undetermined). For winning a game ball in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second start port 15 for displaying the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of figure judgment information as an icon so that the player can easily grasp it. Of the special figure judgment information acquired based on the above, the player can easily grasp the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure judgment information for which the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) has not been executed (undetermined). The second hold icon display area 31b for displaying the icon and the variable icon for displaying the information indicating the special figure determination information during the variable display (variable effect) so that the player can easily grasp the icon. A display area 31c is provided.

In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as "hold icons (special figure judgment information for which jackpot judgment has not been executed and hold information). (Equivalent to) ”, the icon displayed in the variable icon display area 31c is“ the variable icon (the jackpot determination has been executed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed, and the special figure determination information is executed. Equivalent to information) ".

The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion erected from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. Has been done.

Further, on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, board lighting devices 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs and the like) are provided, and on the upper part of the decorative member 7, the "signboard" of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided. A first decorative member 33a (directing accessory) imitating "" is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (directing accessory) imitating a "sword" is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

The first decorative member 33a is driven by a movable effect device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement moves the first decorative member 33a to the front surface of the image display device 31. can do. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b can also be driven by the movable effect device 33, tilt to the left with the lower portion of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and move to the front of the image display device 31. Further, the second decorative member 33b is composed of a sheath portion 33b1 imitating a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is driven by the movable effect device 33 to move in the vertical direction. Can be done.

A liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, and the liquid crystal display may be provided with at least one of the hold icon display area and the variable icon display area. A hold icon display area may be provided on one of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b, and the variable icon display area may be provided on the other side.

The first special symbol display 20 sets the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 over a predetermined time. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed after the variable display is performed, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The second special symbol display 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15, and the second special symbol over a predetermined time. It is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result after the variable display, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

The first special symbol display 20 and / or the second special symbol display 21 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if a big hit is won, "7" may be stopped and displayed, and if it is lost, "-" may be stopped and displayed.

Here, the "big hit lottery" means that when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a random value for jackpot determination is acquired, and the acquired jackpot determination is used. It refers to a process (big hit determination) of determining whether a random value is a random value corresponding to a "big hit".

Further, in the present embodiment, the "big hit" is a big hit game (big hit game) in the big hit lottery executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. It means that the player has acquired the right to perform a special game in favor of the player.

In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 (first special electric accessory) or the second big winning opening 17 (second special electric accessory) is opened is a special electric accessory. Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times) by operating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the above.

A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (operating time of the special electric accessory) of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 in each round game, and the first large winning opening is set during this period. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are won (winned) in the winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, one round game is completed. That is, the "big hit game" is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. Is. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

In addition, even if a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during a variable display of a special symbol or during a big hit game (special game), the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately. In that case, the right to the jackpot lottery is reserved under certain conditions.

More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold up to four, and the game is stored in the second start port 15. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (wins) is stored as the second hold, up to a maximum of four. The number of the first special symbol hold (U1), which is the number of the first hold, and the number of the second special symbol hold (U2), which is the number of the second hold, are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special, respectively. It is displayed on the symbol hold indicator 24.

When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is lit. Two LEDs light up. Further, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink and the right LED lights up, and when the first hold is four, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of holds for the second hold in the same manner as described above.

Further, the normal symbol display 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery result (judgment) of a winning lottery (hit determination) performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. The result) is notified by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs and the like. Has been done.

Here, the "hit lottery" is a random value for hit determination when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random value for hit determination corresponds to "hit". It refers to the process of determining whether or not (hit determination).

Further, in the present embodiment, "hit" means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game that is advantageous to the player in the winning lottery that is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. say. In the "auxiliary game", the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is converted and controlled into an open state for a predetermined time. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which a game ball wins (wins) a prize ball at the second starting port 15, and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the prize. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

In addition, as with the special symbol, if the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during the variable display of the normal symbol or during the auxiliary game, under certain conditions. The right to the winning lottery is reserved.

More specifically, the normal symbol determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as the third hold, up to a maximum of four. The number of ordinary symbol hold indicators (G), which is the number of the third hold, is displayed on the ordinary symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Will be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that visually covers the game area 6 in front of the game board 2 (on the player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, on the left side facing the game machine 1), and is connected to the outer frame 60 with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum in the left-right direction. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the game machine 1) can be rotated in the direction of opening from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 51 as a fulcrum, so that the inner portion of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2 can be opened.

On the other end side of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The lock mechanism can be unlocked with a special key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening detection switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the game machine 1. Further, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 and a power switch for supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

(Overall block diagram of the gaming machine)
Next, a control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

From the main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game, the effect control board 120 that controls the effect related to the game based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the main control board 110. It includes a payout control board 130 that controls payout of game balls based on reception of a payout control command, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, and a power supply board 140 that supplies power to the payout control board 130.

The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 is configured so that commands can be transmitted and received in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is controlled by the effect control board 110. It is configured so that commands can be transmitted to the board 120 in only one direction.

The main control board 110 is a main one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main RAM 110c serving as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like. It is provided with a control unit 110 m.

The input / output ports of the main control unit 110 m include a general winning port detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a, a first starting port detection switch 14a, a second starting port detection switch 15a, a starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and a first large winning port. Detection switch 16a, 1st prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, 2nd prize opening detection switch 17a, 2nd prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c, magnetic detection switch 40a, radio wave detection switch 41a, door opening detection switch 133, 1st special Symbol display 20, 2nd special symbol display 21, normal symbol display 22, 1st special symbol hold display 23, 2nd special symbol hold display 24, normal symbol hold display 25, game information output terminal board 30 , RAM clear switch 111a, effect control board 120 and payout control board 130 are connected.

The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands are performed. Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the game machine (hall computer, etc.) via the game information output terminal plate 30 and the like are performed.

The effect control board 120 has an effect control unit 120 m that controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and an image display based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120 m. A display control unit 150 that controls the sound output, and a lamp control unit 160 that controls various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120 m. And a changeover switch for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the volume of the effect sound output from the voice output device 32 and the light amount of the image display device 31 and various lighting devices (frame lighting device 34b, panel lighting device 34a). 37 is provided.

The effect control unit 120 m includes a sub CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 120b that stores an effect control program, a sub RAM 120c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

An effect button detection switch 35a and a cross button detection switch 36b are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 120c as a work area. As a result, the control process for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, the control process for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 150, and the detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) Control processing, control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.), etc. are performed.

The display control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m and controls the image display device 31 to display a predetermined image, or controls the sound output device 32 to output a predetermined sound or sound. do.

The display control unit 150 is a general control unit 151 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on the reception of the production control command from the production control unit 120m, and a display control command (display list) from the general control unit 151. An image control unit 152 that controls an image display device 31 based on reception, a CGROM 153 that stores image data, and a voice control unit 154 that controls a voice output device 32 based on reception of a voice control command from the overall control unit 151. And an audio ROM 155 in which audio data and the like are stored.

The integrated control unit 151 is connected to the integrated CPU 151a that performs arithmetic processing, the integrated ROM 151b that stores the integrated control program, the integrated RAM 151c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and the image control unit 152 and the voice control unit 154. It has an output port.

The centralized CPU 151a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the integrated control program stored in the integrated ROM 151b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the integrated RAM 151c as a work area. As a result, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31 and transmitting it to the display control unit 150, and an effect sound to be output from the sound output device 32 are instructed. Control processing for generating a voice control command and transmitting it to the voice control unit 154 is performed.

The lamp control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 160c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

A frame lighting device 34b, a button drive motor 35b, a movable effect device 33, and a panel lighting device 34a are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit 160.

The lamp CPU 160a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 160c as a work area. As a result, the frame lighting device 34b, the button drive motor 35b, the movable effect device 33, and the panel lighting device 34a are controlled.

The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that controls the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that controls the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 131 includes a payout CPU 131a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 131b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 131c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The input / output port of the payout control unit 131 has a door open detection switch 133, a payout motor 134 for paying out the game ball from the payout device, and a payout ball count detection switch 135 for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out. And the full detection switch 136 is connected.

The payout CPU 131a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 131b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 131c as a work area. As a result, control processing for paying out the game ball from the payout device in response to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. ..

The launch control unit 132 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input / output port, and the like.
A touch sensor 3a, a firing volume 3b, a firing solenoid 4a, a ball feed solenoid 4b, and the like are connected to the input / output port of the firing control unit 132.

When the launch control unit 132 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 3 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 3a, the launch solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b are allowed to be energized. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 3 has changed due to the detection signal from the launch volume 3b, the ball feed solenoid 4b is driven and the launch intensity is set according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 3. The solenoid 4a for driving is driven to launch a game ball (99.9 pieces / minute).

The power supply board 140 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply as the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, effect control board 120, etc.). It is supplied to the payout control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to the power supply means). The power supply board 140 detects whether or not the supplied power supply voltage has decreased (power failure has occurred), and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 110 based on the decrease in the power supply voltage (power failure has occurred). It includes a disconnection detection circuit (not shown) and a backup power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 when the power is cut off (power failure).

Further, the power supply board 140 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. Even when the power switch is OFF, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control unit 120 m is maintained.

The power failure detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, outputs a voltage drop detection signal to the main control board 110 and outputs a voltage drop detection signal. When the power supply voltage becomes larger than the predetermined value, the output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped.

The backup power supply circuit is equipped with a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is transferred to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 and the effect control unit. It is supplied to the sub RAM 120c of 120 m. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the sub RAM 120c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed after the power is cut off (power failure) before the power is turned off (power failure). It can be restored to the state.

Although the backup power supply is not supplied to the payout control board 130, the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 130 so that the stored contents of the payout RAM 131c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure). ..

Further, although the backup power supply is supplied to the effect control unit 120 m, if it is not necessary to retain the stored contents of the sub RAM 120c when the power is cut off (power failure), the backup power source is supplied to the effect control unit 120 m. It may not be supplied.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the jackpot lottery has a "low probability gaming state" and the "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b possessed by the second starting port 15 is a "non-time saving gaming state". It has a "time saving game state". The state related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the state related to the startable movable piece 15b (non-time-saving game state, time-saving game state) can be related to each other or can be made independent. can. in short,
(1) The "low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and a time-saving game state,
(2) "Low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state,
(3) "High-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(4) It is possible to provide a "high-probability non-time-saving game state" which is a high-probability non-time-saving game state and a non-time-saving game state.
The game state when the game is started, that is, the initial game state of the game machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving game state", and this game state is set to the "normal game state" in the present embodiment. I will call it.

In the present embodiment, the "low probability gaming state" means that the jackpot winning probability is the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. For example, it refers to a gaming state set as low as 1/300. On the other hand, the "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as, for example, 1/60. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state". The change from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game, which will be described later, is completed.

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time saving game". A gaming state that is set longer than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is short and easy to set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed and the normal symbol display 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed for 30 seconds after the variable display is started. It will be stopped and displayed later. Then, when the lottery result is successful, the second starting port 15 is controlled in the open mode for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" means that in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time saving game". It refers to a gaming state that is set shorter than the "state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 15 when a winner is won is, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving gaming state". Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Set. Therefore, in the "time-saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second starting port 15 is more likely to be controlled in the open state than in the "non-time-saving game state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving game state" has more advantages than the "non-time-saving game state" in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery. It is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery is advantageous.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

(Big hit judgment table of big hit lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. 5B is a jackpot determination table for the second starting port 15. It is a jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state, the jackpot determination random value, and the jackpot determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and is a "big hit" based on the current probability game state and the acquired random number value for jackpot determination. It is judged whether it is "missing" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two jackpot determination random numbers "7" and "8" are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random numbers from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. If the value is a random number other than the above, it is determined to be "missing".

Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for jackpot determination is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. The probability is increased by 5 times to 1/60.

(Special design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for loss, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table for jackpots.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol determination table in the loss is acquired when the type of the special symbol display and the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The random value for determining the special symbol and the lost special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. In addition, a plurality of lost special symbols and a random value for determining a special symbol may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of loss.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table in the jackpot, the type of the special symbol display (type of the starting port in which the game ball wins) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting The special symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display, the random value for determining the special symbol, and the like.

Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as the information of the special symbol is determined based on the determined type of the special symbol (stop special symbol data). Here, in the effect symbol specification command, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. This also applies to the fluctuation pattern specification command and the like, which will be described later.

Here, as will be described later, the type of the special symbol (stop special diagram data) determines the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). , It can be said that the type of the special symbol determines the game state and the type of the jackpot game after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Setting data table at the end of the jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the jackpot game end setting data table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the game state buffer, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game count (J), the probability game state, and the high probability The number of games (X) is associated with it.

Here, the "game state buffer" is information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. The gaming state is composed of a combination of a time-saving gaming state (or non-time-saving gaming state) and a high-probability gaming state (or low-probability gaming state).

Specifically, when the game state buffer is "00H", the game state information of the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set is shown. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-saving game flag is not set, but the high-probability game flag is set to indicate the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. When the game state buffer is "02H", it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. When the game state buffer is "03H", it indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are set.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the time-saving game state, the time-saving game count (J), and the probability. The game state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

A feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment is that after all jackpot games are completed, a high-probability game state is determined until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times. ..

Further, as a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, even if the stop special symbol data of the same special symbol is used, it is based on the information stored in the game status buffer (game status at the time of jackpot winning). , It is possible to set the time saving game flag and make the number of time saving games (J) different.

For example, when the stop special symbol data of the special symbol is the stop special symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the game state buffer has a low probability of a game state and a non-time reduction with respect to the time reduction game flag and the time reduction game count (J). If the game state information (00H) indicating the game state is stored, the time-saving game flag is not set after the jackpot ends, and the time-saving game number (J) is also set to 0. On the other hand, if the game status information (02H, 03H, or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game status buffer, the time-saving game flag is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the time-saving game count (J) is set. Is set to 80 times.

As a result, the number of time-saving games (J) can be changed according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, and the player can be interested in the game state at the time of winning the big hit.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory operation mode determination table for determining the grand prize opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on this jackpot opening mode table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode table indicates the type of the jackpot game. In addition, in this embodiment, "table" is abbreviated as appropriate and is described as "TBL".

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol and the large winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a will refer to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determine the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Large winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the large winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, depending on the large winning opening opening mode table, the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Opening and closing conditions are determined.

Specifically, it is a group of jackpot opening mode determination tables for jackpots that is referred to during a jackpot game, and is composed of a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and a fourth jackpot table. Has been done.

In the large winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of large winning opening (1st large winning opening 16 or 2nd large winning opening 17) and the maximum number of round games in one big hit game are displayed. , The specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings to the big winning openings 16 and 17 in one round, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, and the large winning openings 16 in each round game. The maximum number of times of opening 17 and one opening time of the big winning openings 16 and 17 in each round game, one closing time of the big winning openings 16 and 17 in each round game, and the next round game are executed. The interval time up to is associated with the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game.

The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, and executes the third jackpot game. The fourth jackpot game will be executed based on the four jackpot table.

According to the first big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for up to 29 seconds per round. The first jackpot game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time when the opening time has passed 29 seconds, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the 16-round game is completed, the first jackpot game is completed.

Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to open / close the second big winning opening 17 a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round. (The second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second) can execute the second big hit game. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the second major winning opening 17 before the maximum number of open times is reached, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the 4-round game is completed, the second jackpot game is completed.

Further, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 is different in that the data is set in the same manner as the second jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games is set larger than that of the second jackpot table. .. Therefore, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

According to the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice) at a maximum of 0. It is possible to execute the fourth big hit game in which the opening of .052 seconds is performed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by the time the opening time elapses 0.052 seconds, one round of games will be completed. Then, when the two-round game is completed, the fourth big hit game is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, four types of "big hit games (special games)" from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game in which the opening operations of the big winning openings 16 and 17 and the large winning openings 16 and 17 are different are different. ] Is provided, so that the player can enjoy various special games.

Further, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is launched as described above, the opening / closing door 16b of the first big winning opening is made. Even if is activated, it is difficult to win the first prize opening 16. Therefore, the fourth jackpot game can be said to be a "disadvantageous opening mode". On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time when one game ball is fired (about 0.6 seconds). It can be said to be an "advantageous opening mode".

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol. Specifically, FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a special symbol in a non-time saving game state, and FIG. 10B is a diagram. , It is a figure which shows the special figure variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol in the time saving game state.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, a special symbol display (type of start port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol are displayed. (U1 or U2), the random value for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

Therefore, it can be said that the "variation pattern of the special symbol" determines at least the determination result of the jackpot and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed at the time of a big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a big hit. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10A, the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds.

Further, in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 10B, as the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuates so as to become shorter. The fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T51) of the pattern (51) (normal fluctuation). For example, the fluctuation time (T51) of the fluctuation pattern (51) (normal fluctuation) is set to 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T52) of the fluctuation pattern (52) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 2 seconds.

As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving game state is set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving game state, except for normal fluctuation and shortened fluctuation. Even in the normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, etc. of the above, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving game state is set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time-saving game state.

The maximum number of balls "4" may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, but the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, "4" is not referred to as the number of reservations.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and refers to a special symbol display (type of starting port), a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, and a number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2). ), The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the reach determination random value and the special symbol variation random value.

Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is generated, and the information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Here, the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E6H", a command for specifying a variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is used as the MODE data. When it is "E7H", a command for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 15 is shown.

Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect content such as the effect symbol 38 is determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described for reference.

Here, as the production contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate apart at high speed and stop without reaching, and are referred to as normal fluctuation. It differs from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

Further, "reach" is a variation mode that gives the player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notifies the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 38 fluctuate. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at "7", and the remaining effects A mode in which the symbol 38 is fluctuating. The "temporary stop" refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 sways slightly or the effect symbol 38 is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

Further, "normal reach" means a reach with a low expectation (hereinafter referred to as "big hit expectation") in which a jackpot game in which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. doing. In the present embodiment, the "normal reach" does not cause a big hit, but the "normal reach" may be used to make a big hit.
In addition, "SP reach" means super reach, which has a higher expectation of big hit than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 that has not been temporarily stopped makes a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super reach.
Further, the "full rotation reach" means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot changes at a low speed in a state where all the combinations are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when the jackpot lottery is won. It means reach to be executed.

(Preliminary judgment table for big hit lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a pre-judgment table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the non-time saving game state, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the jackpot lottery in the time saving gaming state. It is a figure which shows the pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the pre-judgment table, a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining a special symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a random number for special symbol fluctuation are displayed. Numerical values and scheduled fluctuation patterns are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether the ball is "big hit" or "missing" by the big hit judgment random value acquired at the time of entering the starting port of the game ball, and the special symbol type (big hit) by the special symbol determination random value. Special symbols, lost special symbols) can be determined in advance.
Furthermore, since the planned fluctuation pattern (the content of the effect such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach) can be determined in advance by the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value, the start opening prize designation command can be used. It is possible to include the type of jackpot and the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, and refers to a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining a special symbol, a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol variation. The planned fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random value. Then, a start opening winning designation command is generated according to the determined scheduled fluctuation pattern.

This start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is "E8H", the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 14 is shown, and when the MODE data is "E9H", the second start is started. The starting mouth winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown in the mouth 15.

The preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. There is. In addition, there is a difference whether or not to refer to the "number of pending".
Therefore, in the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot or reach can be discriminated, but it is impossible to discriminate only between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation"("normalfluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" shown in FIG. 11 ". Scheduled fluctuation pattern ”).

Further, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11 is a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, a pre-judgment table for a jackpot lottery referred to in a high-probability gaming state is also available. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
The jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state has the same configuration as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, but it is determined in advance whether it is a "big hit" or a "loss". The value of the random value for jackpot judgment is different.

(Ordinary design and table related to the startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table relating to a normal symbol and a startable movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a winning determination table of a winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is an ordinary symbol for determining the type of ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 12 (c) shows a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and FIG. 12 (d) shows an opening mode of the startable movable piece 15b when a winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the start opening opening mode determination table for determination.

(Collision detection table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table is associated with the presence / absence of a time-saving game state, a random value for hit determination, and a hit determination result.

The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is a “hit” or a “loss” based on the current time-saving game state and the acquired random value for the hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the non-time saving game state, one specific hit determination random value of "0" is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, 15 hit determination random values from "0" to "14" are determined to be hits. If the value is a random number other than the above, it is determined to be "missing". Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for hit determination is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be a hit in the time-saving game state is 15. / 16.

(Normal symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12B, the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the hit determination result, the random value for determining the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stopped normal symbol data) are associated with each other in the normal symbol determination table. There is.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value. Determine (stop map data).

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol designation command as the information of the normal symbol based on the determined type of the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data), and determines the normal symbol designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12D, since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data), the type of the normal symbol determines the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b. It can be said that it will be decided.

(Public map fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram showing a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) of a normal symbol as will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the judgment result of the winning lottery, the random value for the normal figure fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are associated with each other. ing.

The main CPU 110a refers to the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and based on the current time saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired random number value for normal figure change, the normal symbol Determine the fluctuation time.

Then, at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command as the information of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and determines the normal symbol fluctuation designation command. Will be transmitted to the effect control board 120.

As a feature of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time of the time-saving gaming state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is the fluctuation time of the non-time-saving gaming state (30 seconds or 40 seconds). It is configured to be shorter than.

(Starting port opening mode determination table for movable pieces)
As shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode determination table includes the stop normal figure data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start port 15. The opening time, the interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and sets the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time based on the stop chart data. decide.

In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting mouth opening mode based on the stop chart data = 01. It is an opening mode, and the opening mode based on the stop chart data = 03 is a more advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop chart data = 02.

Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving game state, the stop normal map data = 03, which is the most advantageous opening mode, is selected. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the startable movable piece 15b operates more favorably to the player than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special figure determination information (random value for jackpot determination, special symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. It is a figure which shows the special figure determination information storage area which stores a random number value, a random value for reach determination, a random value for special figure variation), and FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure, and FIG. It is a general diagram determination information storage area in which a random value) is stored, and FIG. 13D is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the general diagram determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14, and the first special figure determination information hold storage. The area, the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area in which the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 is stored, and the special figure judgment information in which the variation display is being executed are stored. It is composed of a special figure execution storage area, and the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, respectively. There is.

The number of undetermined special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol determination information reserved storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure judgment information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure judgment information stored in the second special figure judgment information hold storage area is the second special symbol. The number of holds (U2) is set, and the number of hold icons corresponding to these undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 31b, and the variation display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing a jackpot determination random value, and a special symbol determination random value for storing a special symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area, a reach determination random value storage area for storing the reach determination random value, and a special figure variation random value storage area for storing the special figure variation random value.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored.

In the special figure execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the first special figure determination information is shifted. Referenced to perform variable display of symbols. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Referenced to perform.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the normal figure determination information storage area includes a normal figure determination information holding storage area in which the normal figure determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored. It is composed of a normal map execution storage area in which the normal map determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the normal map determination information reservation storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The number of undetermined normal figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information hold storage area is the normal symbol hold number (G).

As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit has a hit determination random value storage area for storing a hit determination random value and a normal symbol determination random value for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical storage area and a random value storage area for normal map fluctuation for storing random values for normal map fluctuation. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the normal map determination information is acquired, the normal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal symbol determination information reservation storage area. The acquired normal map determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number.

When the start condition for the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol execution storage area shifts the normal symbol judgment information stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol judgment information reservation storage area, and displays the normal symbol variation display. Referenced to perform.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control board 110.

When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a performs the initialization process configured by steps S1 to S15. Specifically, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1.

In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process is transferred to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process is transferred to step S12.

In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power failure is compared with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum is calculated. Judge whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process is moved to step S6, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). As a result, the process is transferred to step S12.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process is moved to step S7 to perform the process at the time of power restoration, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process at the time of turning on the power is performed. The process is transferred to step S13.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM at the time of power restoration. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power is turned off.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and performs processing in step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

The power recovery notification is to display a power recovery screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored on the image display device 31, or to display the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds). All of them are turned on with a predetermined light emitting color (for example, white), or a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power is restored is output from the audio output device 32.

It should be noted that the power recovery designation command may not include the information indicating the current gaming state, and the game state designation command indicating the current gaming status may be transmitted before or after the power recovery designation command is transmitted.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations, and the image display device 31 has a first hold icon or a second hold icon. Will be processed to display.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of reserved normal symbols (G) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbol storages.

In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the process to step S14.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM at the time of turning on the power, and shifts the process to step S14. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. As a result, the RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and a process for executing the RAWM clear preparation notification for notifying that the RAM clear is performed by the effect control board 120 is performed.

"RAM clear preparation notification" means that a clear confirmation screen indicating that RAM is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch 111a is displayed on the image display device, and the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are cleared in RAM. During the confirmation, all the lights are turned on with a predetermined emission color (for example, white). The voice output device 32 may output a confirmation sound (“The RWM is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch”) indicating that the RAM is being cleared.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a mainly uses a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) and the current game state (here, a low-probability non-time-saving game state as a normal game state). It is set in the production transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c, and the process is transferred to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power-on notification.

The “power-on notification” is a notification for recognizing that the control state of the game has been initialized, and an initial screen (background image and initial effect symbol “123”) at the time of power-on is displayed on the image display device 31. The display, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are all lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), and the RAM area is initialized from the audio output device 32. It is to output a power-on notification sound (“RAM has been cleared” + buzzer sound) indicating that the power has been turned on for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol variation random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination The initial random value, the initial random value for determining a special symbol, the initial random value for collision detection, and the initial random value for determining a normal symbol are updated.

In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply board 140. When a power outage occurs, the process is transferred to step S32, and when a power outage does not occur, the process is transferred to step S20 so that the process loops.

The main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption in step S32, clears the output port in step S33, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, the backup flag to be referred to when recovering from the power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the device waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off.

When the power is turned off and when the power is turned on, the checksums of all used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared, but all areas including unused areas are checked. The sums may be calculated and compared.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the main control board 110.

The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined cycles (for example, 4 milliseconds), so that the timer interrupt process described below is executed.

First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a into the stack area.

The main CPU 110a performs the time control process in step S110. Specifically, the update process of the special symbol time counter, the update process of the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the update process of the normal symbol time counter, the update process of the opening / closing time of the startable movable piece 15b, etc. Performs a process of updating (subtracting 1) various timer counters.

The main CPU 110a performs a random number update process in step S120. Specifically, the process of updating the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal symbol variation random value is performed. More specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by 1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. ..

The main CPU 110a performs the initial random number value update process in step S130. Specifically, the process of updating (adding 1) the initial random number value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the input control process in step S200. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first winning opening detection switch 16a, the second winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the above, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs the special figure special electric control process. Specifically, a process of controlling a big hit lottery, a variable display of a special symbol, opening / closing of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17, a change in the gaming state, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control processing. Specifically, a process of controlling a winning lottery, a variable display of a normal symbol, opening / closing of a startable movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

The main CPU 110a performs a payout control process in step S500. Specifically, each prize ball counter is referred to, a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is generated, and a process of setting the payout number designation command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c is performed. As a result, the payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and a process for paying out the number of game balls corresponding to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the game progress data creation process in step S600. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal plate 30, the drive data of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, the driving data of the first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the driving data of the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c. , 1st special symbol display 20, display data of 2nd special symbol display 21, display data of normal symbol display 22, display data of 1st special symbol hold indicator 23, 2nd special symbol hold display A process of creating output data related to the progress of the game, such as display data of the device 24 and display data of the normal symbol hold display 25, is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. Specifically, the process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 and step S660 is performed. In addition, processing for transmitting commands set in the effect transmission data storage area and the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130 is also performed.

In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening is performed.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, it is used for the large winning opening. The process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter is performed. Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the big prize openings 16 and 17 during a special game (big hit game), the illegal prize error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that an illegal prize error has occurred. As a result, the illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the processing for executing the illegal winning error notification (displaying the illegal winning error image on the image display device 31 and outputting the illegal winning error sound) is performed. Will be heard.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is added by 1, and special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit (first) of the special symbol determination information storage area. Processing is performed when the data is stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port, and the second If the number of special symbol reservations (U2) is less than 4, the second number of special symbol reservations (U2) is added by 1, and the special symbol determination information is acquired to obtain the special symbol determination information storage area, which is a predetermined storage unit (first). The process of storing in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit) is performed. Further, when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 15 when the auxiliary game is not in progress, the illegal winning error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that an illegal winning error has occurred. As a result, the illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the processing for executing the illegal winning error notification (displaying the illegal winning error image on the image display device 31 and outputting the illegal winning error sound) is performed. Will be heard.

The main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process in step S250. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and if the normal symbol hold number (G) is less than 4 when the detection signal is input, the normal symbol hold number (G) is set. In addition to adding 1, a process is performed in which the normal figure determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the normal figure determination information storage area.

The main CPU 110a performs the magnetic detection switch input process in step S260. Specifically, when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnetic detection switch 40a over a predetermined period, a magnetic error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that a magnetic error has occurred. As a result, the magnetic error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing magnetic error notification (display of the magnetic error image on the image display device 31 and output of the magnetic error sound) is performed. ..

The main CPU 110a performs the radio wave detection switch input process in step S270. Specifically, when an abnormal radio wave is detected by the radio wave detection switch 41a for a predetermined period, a radio wave error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that a radio wave error has occurred. As a result, the radio wave error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing the radio wave error notification (display of the radio wave error image on the image display device 31 and output of the radio wave error sound) is performed. ..

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. When the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal is not input, the first start port detection switch input process this time is terminated.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to and updating the prize ball counter (three prize ball counters) for the first starting port used for the prize ball.

In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than 4. If the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-4, and if the number of 1st special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time. The detection switch input process ends.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and stores it, and in step S230-5, special symbol storage indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1). The designated command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, searches for the vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and searches for the vacant storage unit. The special figure judgment information acquired in is stored in.

The main CPU 110a performs the pre-determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display, the jackpot determination random value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Performs processing to determine the planned fluctuation pattern based on the random value for special figure fluctuation.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start port winning designation command indicating a scheduled variation pattern determined in the pre-determination process of step S230-7 in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c, and this time, the first 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

As a result, the start port winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and even before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 this time is started (1 or). It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect (expecting the execution of the jackpot game) to foretell that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols).

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special electric processing data = 1. If, the process is transferred to the special symbol variation processing (step S320), if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the special symbol stop processing (step S330), and if the special symbol special electric processing data = 3, a big hit. The process is transferred to the game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

This "special figure special electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric control processing as described later, so that the subroutines necessary for the progress of the game are appropriately processed. Become.

In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol memory determination process and ends the special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a fluctuation time determination process for determining a variation time of a special symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special symbol special electric control processing. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed is performed, and if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process and ends the special symbol special electric control process this time. Specifically, in addition to performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) displayed as stopped, the number of time-saving games (J), the time-saving game flag, the number of high-probability games (X), and the high-probability game flag are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process for controlling a jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process and ends the special figure special electric control process this time. Specifically, a process of determining a probabilistic gaming state of either a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state and determining a gaming state of either a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state is performed. .. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the fluctuation display of the special symbol is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of second special symbol reservations (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-3, and if the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process is performed in step S310-4. To move.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol hold number (U2) to update, and shifts the process to step S310-6.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process is shifted to step S310-5, and if the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- Move the process to 1.

In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the first special symbol hold number (U1) to update, and shifts the process to step S310-6.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure stored in the special figure determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the number of special symbol reservations (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Information shift (storage area shift) is performed. Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored immediately before. Shift to the department. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the special symbol already written in the special figure execution storage area (0th storage unit) is deleted.

In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol reservation number (U1), but the first special symbol is in the order in which the starting port is won. The number of holdings (U1) and the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2) may be subtracted, or the number of holdings of the first special symbol (U1) may be subtracted in preference to the number of holdings of the second special symbol (U2). You may try to do it.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a indicates the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 to reduce the number of the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the image display device 31, or to reduce the number of the first hold icon or the first hold icon, or. A process of changing the second hold icon to the variable icon will be performed.

In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of the fluctuation, and sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process in step S311. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the stochastic game state and the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. With reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6, the special symbol type (stop) based on the special symbol display (type of start port) and the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Special figure data) is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, referring to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display (type of starting port), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol reservations (U), and the special symbol execution. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value stored in the storage area and the special symbol fluctuation random value.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the variation effect according to the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. ..

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Then, the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 will perform variable display of the special symbol.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move the process to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol memory determination process this time.

In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that the special symbol variation display or the jackpot game is not executed in the customer waiting state (standby state). If there is a customer waiting state flag, the special symbol memory determination process this time is ended, and if there is no customer waiting state flag, the process is moved to step S318-2.

In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating that the customer is in the customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3, the customer waiting state indicating that the customer is in the customer waiting state. The specified command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect, and the special symbol memory determination process this time is terminated. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the customer waiting effect.

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is performed. When the special figure judgment information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area with reference to the big hit judgment table, the big hit shown in FIG. 5 (b) is shown. The jackpot determination table of the lottery is referred to, and whether or not it is a "big hit" is determined based on the jackpot determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-2, and if it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S311-5.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot symbol determination process in step S311-2. Specifically, the type of jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (b). Is determined, and the stop special symbol data corresponding to the determined type of jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special symbol data storage area.

The stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not the special symbol is a "big hit symbol" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22, which will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 23. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big winning openings 16 and 17, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game ending process of FIG. 24.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol designation command for the jackpot corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of the jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the game state at the time of winning the jackpot from the information set in the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), and determines the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. The game status information indicating the above is set in the game status buffer. Specifically, if both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set, and if the time-saving game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of jackpot winning is set in the game state buffer because the game is played during the jackpot game. Since the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag in the state storage area (time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, a new game state at the time of winning the jackpot is performed after the jackpot ends. This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the end of the jackpot. Therefore, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the game state storage area, the game information in the game state buffer can be referred to after the jackpot ends. Based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the game state after the end of the big hit (time-saving game state, number of time-saving games, etc.) can be newly set.

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a performs a loss symbol determination process. Specifically, the type of lost special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special symbol execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table for loss shown in FIG. 6 (a). Is determined, and the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of lost special symbol is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets the effect symbol designation command for loss corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and this time. The jackpot judgment process ends. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it is possible to grasp the type of the loss special symbol (stop special symbol data) that is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The special symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S320-2.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is replaced with the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol. The stop display data for displaying the stop display on the display 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for terminating the variation effect.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for displaying the stop display of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol variation process this time.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process on the main control board 110.

In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). When the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S330-2, and when the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process this time is terminated.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the time saving game count (J) to update, and whether or not the new time saving game count (J) is "0". Is determined. As a result, when the number of time-saving games (J) is "0", the time-saving game flag is cleared and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, if the time saving game flag is not set, or if the time saving game count (J) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-3 as it is.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, 1 is subtracted from the high-probability game count (X) to update, and the new high-probability game count (X) is "0". Determine if it exists. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set, or if the high-probability game count (X) is not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol. If it is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-7, and if it is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol stop process this time.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares to move the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 23.

In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs the normal game state transition process. Specifically, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the time-saving game flag, and the time-saving game number (J) are cleared to shift to the normal game state (low-probability non-time-saving game state).

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special figure data with reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the jackpot opening mode for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, the big winning opening opening mode determination table ("first big hit table", "second big hit table", "third big hit table", "fourth big hit table") is decided according to the type of big hit game.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop process this time. Specifically, the opening time according to the type of the jackpot game is determined from the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, and is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Big hit game processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not "0" is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. If it is in the opening, the process is transferred to step S340-2, and if it is not in the opening, the process is transferred to S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process this time is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S340-3.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K), and the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and the above With reference to the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first large winning opening 16 is based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K). Alternatively, the opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 will be opened.

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, when the number of times of opening (K) is "1", that is, when the round game is started, the round designation command corresponding to the number of times of round game (R) is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the round effect of the jackpot game.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently ending. The ending is the period after all the preset round games are completed. If the ending is in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the large winning openings 16 and 17 are closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If the large winning openings 16 and 17 are closed, the process is transferred to step S340-8, and if the large winning openings 16 and 17 are not closed, the process is transferred to step S340-9.

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the large winning openings 16 and 17 set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process of this time is ended, and if the closing time has passed, the process is moved to step S340-4 in order to open the big winning openings 16 and 17.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the large winning openings 16 and 17 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (K) elapses. Determine if it holds. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is cleared, and the large winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. With reference to the table (see FIG. 9), the closing time of the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 (see the second prize opening 17) based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of openings (K). The closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first prize opening 16 or the second prize opening 17 will be closed.

The main CPU 110a determines in step S340-11 whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, whether or not the value of the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9 pieces) and the number of opening times (K) becomes the maximum number of opening times is satisfied. Is determined. When one round is completed, the process is moved to step S340-12, and when one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) and the large winning opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum number of round games, the process is transferred to step S340-15, and if it is not the maximum number of round games, the process is transferred to step S340-14.

In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the number of round games (R) and stores the game, and ends the current jackpot game process.

The main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) in step S340-15, and in step S340-16, based on the large winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. , The type of special game (long hit game, short hit game, development hit game) is determined, and the ending designation command according to the type of big hit game is set in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the ending effect of the jackpot game.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time according to the type of jackpot game to the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. set.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-19, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the big hit game end processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current big hit game processing.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process on the main control board 110.

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game state information in the game state buffer.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state at the end of the jackpot game based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. When determining whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state, a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the high-probability gaming state is set is set in the high-probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", the high probability game flag is set.

The main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, it is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is "01", 80 times is set as the high probability game number (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game information. When making a determination and shifting to the time-saving game state, a time-saving game flag indicating that the time-saving game state is set is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game status information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game number determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, the time reduction is the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the time reduction game state based on the loaded stop special figure data and the game state information. The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of time-saving games (J) is set in the time-saving game number (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special figure data is "04" and the game status information is 00H, the time saving game count (J) is set to 0, and when the game status information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game count ( Set 80 times in J).

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the presence / absence of the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag, specifies the game state, and sends a game state designation command indicating the specified game state to the transmission data storage area for production. set. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game state can be grasped by the effect control board 120.

In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Fundamental control processing of the main control board)
The general control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose electric power control process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the Fuzu Fuden processing data, and if the Fuzu Fuden processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410), and the Fuzu Fuden processing data. If = 1, the process is transferred to the auxiliary game process (step S420).

As will be described later, this "Fuzu Fuden processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the Fuzu Fuden control processing, so the subroutines necessary for the progress of the game are processed as appropriate. It will be.

In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process and ends the current normal symbol control process. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process and ends the current Fuzu Fuden control process. Specifically, a process for controlling an auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27.

(Normal symbol variation processing of main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress. If the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-9, and if the variation display of the normal symbol is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S410-2.

In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol hold number (G) is 1 or more. If the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S410-3, and if the number of normal symbol reservations (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation processing is terminated.

In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the normal symbol hold number (G) to update, and shifts the process to step S410-4.

In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the normal symbol determination information stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each normal map determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the normal map determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the normal map execution storage area (0th storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information used in the previous variation display of the normal symbol, which has already been written in the normal figure execution storage area (0th storage unit), is deleted.

The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not there is a hit based on the game state and the hit determination random value stored in the normal figure execution storage area. ..

The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, the stop display is based on the current time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random value for determining the normal symbol. The normal symbol (stop normal figure data) to be executed is determined, the determined stop normal figure data is set in the stop normal figure data storage area, and the normal figure designation command corresponding to the stop normal figure data is stored in the transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c. Set in the area. As a result, the normal map designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the stop normal map data can be grasped on the effect control board 120.

In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs the fluctuation time determination process of the normal symbol. Specifically, referring to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), it is normal based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the normal map fluctuation random value stored in the normal map execution storage area. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the normal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol and ends the current variation process of the normal symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 22 is created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700, so that the normal symbol display 22 displays the normal symbol. Variable display will be performed.

In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation processing this time is terminated, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S410-10.

In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the normal symbol. Specifically, the main stop display data is for clearing the fluctuation display data set in step S410-8 and causing the normal symbol display 22 to stop and display the normal symbol set in step S410-6. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 22, and the player is notified of the hit determination result.

In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop normal figure data set in the stop normal figure data storage area is a hit normal symbol. If it is a hit normal symbol, the process is moved to step S410-12, and if it is not a hit normal symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is ended.

In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the normal drawing data = 1 and prepares to move the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 27, and in step S410-13, performs the opening mode determination processing. Specifically, referring to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second starting opening 15 are based on the stop chart data. Determine the opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game.

In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the auxiliary game processing on the main control board 110.

First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is in the opening, the process is transferred to step S420-2, and if it is not in the opening, the process is transferred to S420-4.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process this time is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process is moved to step S420-3.

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second start opening opening process and ends the auxiliary game process this time. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (S), energization data for energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is opened. Set the time to the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is opened.

In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently ending. If the ending is in progress, the process is transferred to step S420-12, and if the ending is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S420-5.

In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second starting port 15 is closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the energization data for energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second starting port 15 is closed, the process is transferred to step S420-6, and if the second starting port 15 is not closed, the process is transferred to step S420-7.

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the auxiliary processing this time is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the processing is moved to step S420-3 in order to open the second starting port 15.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening end condition for ending the opening of the second starting port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) reaches the specified number (10 pieces) or the opening time per opening in the number of opening times (S) elapses. Is determined. If it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S420-8, and if it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the second start port closing process in step S420-8. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second start port 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is closed.

In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times (S) of opening the second starting port is the maximum number of times of opening. When ending the auxiliary game, the process is moved to step S420-10, and when the auxiliary game is not ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the auxiliary game end process in step S420-10. Specifically, the number of times of opening (S) and the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 in the auxiliary game timer counter.

In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S420-13, and when the ending time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process this time is ended.

In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the normal symbol processing data, prepares to move the processing to the normal symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the auxiliary game processing this time.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
The process executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120 m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the main processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

First, the sub CPU 120a performs the initialization process in step S1000. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to the power being turned on.

The sub CPU 120a performs the sub random number update process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 120c. After that, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120 m generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and controls the effect. The timer interrupt process of the board is executed.

In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a into the stack area.

In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The details of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. It has become.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters used by the effect control unit 120m.

In step S1600, has the sub CPU 120a input the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a in the customer waiting effect performed in the customer waiting state in which the special symbol variation display or the special game (big hit game) is not executed or in the customer waiting state? When it is determined whether or not the display is present and a signal such as the effect button detection switch 35a is input, a customer waiting effect control process for controlling the display of the menu guide image MAG is performed.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect input control process for controlling an effect (operation effect, repeated hit effect) when the effect button 35 is operated during the operation valid period of the effect button 35 in the winning effect. The details of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 35.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs a data output process of transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the display control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 160.

In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether or not a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process is moved to step S1402, and if no command has been received, the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a RAM clear designation command. If it is a RAM clear designation command, the process is transferred to step S1403, and if it is not a RAM clear designation command, the process is transferred to step S1404.

The sub CPU 120a performs the RAM clear notification process in step S1403. Specifically, the process of setting the notification instruction command for starting the RAM clear preparation notification described above in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the RAM clear preparation notification is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1404, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command. If it is a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process is moved to step S1405, and if it is not a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command, the process is moved to step S1406.

The sub CPU 120a performs the power ON notification process in step S1405. Specifically, when the received command is a power-on designation command, the notification instruction command for executing the power-on notification described above is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the received command is the power recovery designation command. If this is the case, the process of setting the notification command command for executing the power recovery notification described above in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the power-on notification or the power restoration notification is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1406, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is an error system designation command. If it is an error-type designation command, the process is moved to step S1407, and if it is not an error-type designation command, the process is moved to step S1408.

"Error system specification command" includes illegal winning error specification command, magnetic error specification command, radio wave error specification command, door opening error start specification command, door opening error end specification command, dish full error specification command, right-handed error specification command. Etc. are included.

The sub CPU 120a performs error notification processing in step S1407. Specifically, error notification (illegal winning error notification, magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door opening error notification, dish full error notification, right-handed error notification, etc.) is executed according to the type of received error specification command. Therefore, the process of setting the notification instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing various error notifications is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

It should be noted that various error notifications may have different notification modes depending on the type of priority. For example, if the error has a high priority, that is, an error of high importance, the display on the image display device 31, the output from the audio output means 32, and the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b. An error is notified by light emission, and if the error has a medium priority, that is, an error with a medium importance, the error is notified by the display on the image display device 31 and the output from the audio output means 32, and the error is given priority. If the error has a low degree, that is, an error of low importance, the error may be notified by the display on the image display device 31 and the output from the audio output means 32. The notification mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

In step S1408, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the receive buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. When the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the receive buffer is the customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1409, and determines that the command is not the customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1410.

In step S1409, the sub CPU 120a performs the customer waiting effect preparation process. In the customer waiting effect preparation process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the customer waiting effect waiting flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the waiting time until the customer waiting effect is started (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, for example. 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In the customer waiting effect control process in step S1600, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect waiting time set in the customer waiting effect timer counter has elapsed, and determines that the customer waiting effect waiting time has elapsed. Then, the customer waiting effect waiting flag is turned off, the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned ON, and the customer waiting effect command indicating the effect information of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the customer waiting effect for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) is repeatedly executed. The execution and standby of the customer waiting effect are terminated based on the fact that the game state designation command, the effect symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command. If it is a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step S1411, and if it is not a game state specification command, the process is transferred to step ES1412.

The sub CPU 120a performs the game state setting process in step S1411. Specifically, a process of updating the game state stored in the sub RAM 130c to the game state corresponding to the game state designation command is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1412, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1413, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process is transferred to step S1414.

The sub CPU 120a performs the hold storage update process in step S1413. Specifically, the number of reserved storages is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and the analyzed number of reserved storages is set in the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1414, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the start opening winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1415, and if it is not a start opening prize designation command, the process is transferred to step S1416.

In step S1415, the sub CPU 120a performs a look-ahead effect determination process. Specifically, it is expected that the jackpot game will be executed by executing a predetermined effect over the variable display (variable effect) of one or a plurality of special symbols (suggesting the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed). Whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect and the type of the look-ahead effect to be executed are determined, and a process of setting an effect instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed in order to execute the look-ahead effect. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the look-ahead effect is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

As the look-ahead effect, a hold icon displayed on the image display device or an icon change effect for displaying the icon in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, or a predetermined effect during one or more variable display (variable effect). There is a look-ahead continuous notice effect to be executed.

In step S1416, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. If it is an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1417, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, the process is transferred to step S1418.

In step S1417, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol data determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command, the effect symbol data that enables identification of the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot is determined, and the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined effect symbol data is issued. The process of setting in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates the effect symbol designation command in this step (step S1417) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, but the effect symbol designation command received from the main CPU 110a is used as it is. It may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

In step S1418, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1419, and if it is not a variation pattern specification command, the process is transferred to step S1421.

In step S1419, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern specification command, the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect executed by using various effect devices, is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect pattern. The process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the variation effect according to the determined variation effect pattern is performed and determined by the image display device 31 or the like. The variation effect according to the variation effect pattern is executed. The details of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a performs a winning decision effect determination process. Specifically, the winning effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the winning effect, is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process. The details of the winning decision effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

It should be noted that the winning effect is a valid period in which the operation of the effect button 35 (single hit or repeated hit) is effective in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effects (SPSP reach 1, SPSP reach 2). When the effect button 35 is operated during this valid period, or when the valid period elapses, it is an effect that notifies whether or not the effect is a big hit.

In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1422, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process is transferred to step S1423.

In step S1422, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect symbol stop processing. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for stopping and displaying the variation effect is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

In step S1423, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is a special game system designated command. If it is a special game system designated command, the process is moved to step S1424, and if it is not a special game system designated command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

The "special game system designation command" includes a jackpot opening designation command, a jackpot round designation command, a jackpot ending designation command, and the like.

In step S1424, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect determination process. Specifically, in the case of the opening designation command, the process of setting the effect instruction command for determining the opening effect of the jackpot game and executing the opening effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed, and in the case of the round specification command. To determine the round effect of the round game and set the effect instruction command for executing the round effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and in the case of the ending designation command, determine the ending effect of the jackpot game. Then, the effect instruction command for executing the ending effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect is performed. When this process ends, the command analysis process this time ends.

(Variable effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the received variation pattern designation command in step S1419-1, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 32) in step S1419-2.

In step S1419-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). .. Details of this variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

In step S1419-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the variation effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variation effect pattern determination process. As a result, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the variation effect is performed, and the variation effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. ..

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation effect pattern for a normal gaming state. The variation effect pattern determination table is associated with the variation effect pattern specification command, the distribution ratio (%) for each variation effect pattern, and the determined variation effect pattern, and the effect configuration for each variation effect pattern is used as a reference. Is described.

The variation effect pattern is a variation effect performed by using an image display device 31, an audio output device 32, a movable effect device 33, a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b, an effect button 35, and a cross button 36 effect device. It is a production mode of the above, and the presence / absence of a winning effect, the presence / absence of a reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like are specified.

Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32 will be described.

The “normal variation” indicates that a normal variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38.
The “shortening variation” indicates that the shortening variation effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38, which is shorter than the normal variation effect.
The "normal reach" indicates that a normal reach effect is performed in which a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38.
"SP reach 1" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SP reach effect with a higher expectation of big hit than the normal reach effect is performed, which is a kind of SP reach effect in the normal game state. ..
"SP reach 2" is a kind of SP reach effect in a normal gaming state, and is an SP reach effect having a higher expectation of big hit than SP reach 1.
"SP reach 3" is a kind of SP reach effect in a normal gaming state, and is an SP reach effect executed when a specific jackpot (fourth jackpot) is made.
"SPSP reach 1" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SPSP reach effect with a higher expectation of big hit than the SP reach effect is performed, and is a kind of SPSP reach effect in the normal game state. be.
"SPSP reach 2" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and the SPSP reach effect with a higher expectation of big hit than the SP reach effect is performed, and is a kind of SPSP reach effect in the normal game state. Yes, it is an SPSP reach production with a higher expectation of big hits than SPSP reach 1.
The "full rotation reach" is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed in a state where all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot are aligned, and is a reach effect that is executed only when the jackpot lottery is won.

The "winning decision effect" means that the operation (single hit or continuous hit) of the effect button 35 becomes effective in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effects (SPSP reach 1, SPSP reach 2), and a valid period occurs. When the effect button 35 is operated during this valid period, or when the valid period elapses, it is an effect that notifies whether or not the effect is a big hit.

It should be noted that the winning decision effect is executed only in the SPSP reach effect, but it may also be executed in the SP reach effect.

(Winning decision production decision processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the winning effect determination process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a winning effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process in step S1420-1 and determines in step S1420-2 whether or not the variation effect pattern executes the winning effect. If it is a variable effect pattern that executes the winning decision effect, the process is moved to step S1420-3, and if it is not a variable effect pattern that executes the winning decision effect, the current winning decision effect determining process is ended.

The sub CPU 120a selects the winning decision effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 34) in step S1420-3, and refers to the selected winning decision effect pattern determination table in step S1420-4, and refers to the variation effect pattern and the distribution ratio. Based on (%), one winning decision effect pattern is determined from a plurality of winning decision effect patterns. The details of the winning decision effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

In step S1420-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the winning decision effect pattern command corresponding to the determined winning decision effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current winning decision effect determination process. As a result, the winning decision effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, processing for executing the winning decision effect is performed, and the winning decision effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. It will be.

(Winning decision production pattern decision table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a winning decision effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a winning decision effect pattern. The winning decision effect pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect type, the variable effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%), and the determined winning effect pattern.

The winning decision effect pattern is a winning decision effect pattern 1 in which the operation mode of the effect button 35 in the winning decision effect is a single hit operation, and a winning decision effect pattern 2 in which the operation mode of the effect button 35 in the winning decision effect is a continuous hit operation. Two types are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is that the winning decision effect pattern 1 <the winning decision effect pattern 2.

The single hit operation is an operation of operating the effect button once during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 is effective, and the effective period ends by operating the effect button 35 once. Further, the continuous striking operation is an operation of operating the effect button a plurality of times during the valid period in which the operation of the effect button 35 is valid, and even if the effect button 35 is operated a plurality of times, the valid period is until the valid time elapses. Does not end.

(Production input control processing)
Next, the effect input control process of the effect control unit 120 m will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect input control process in the effect control unit 120 m.

In step S1700-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer is waiting for a customer. If it is not in the customer waiting state, the process is moved to step S1700-2, and if it is in the customer waiting state, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1700-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation effect is being produced. If the variation effect is in progress, the process is moved to step S1700-3, and if the variation effect is not in progress, the effect input control process this time is terminated.

In step S1700-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation effect pattern of the variation effect being executed is the variation effect pattern for executing the winning effect. If it is a variable effect pattern that executes the winning decision effect, the process is moved to step S1700-4, and if it is not a variable effect pattern that executes the winning decision effect, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1700-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the winning decision effect pattern determined in the winning decision effect determination process is the winning decision effect pattern 1. If it is the winning decision effect pattern 1, the process is transferred to step S1700-5, and if it is not the winning decision effect pattern 1, that is, if it is the winning decision effect pattern 2, the process is transferred to step S1700-9.

In step S1700-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35 in the winning effect is in the valid period. If it is in the valid period, the process is moved to step S1700-6, and if it is not in the valid period, the current effect input control process is terminated.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-6 whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated. When the effect button 35 is operated, the process is transferred to step S1700-8, and when the effect button 35 is not operated, the process is transferred to step S1700-7.

In step S1700-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the valid period of the effect button 35 in the winning effect has elapsed. When the valid period has elapsed, the process is moved to step S1700-8, and when the valid period has not passed, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1700-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation effect execution instruction command for instructing the execution of the operation effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current effect input control process. As a result, when the operation effect execution instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160 and the effect button 35 is operated in the winning effect, or when the valid period of the effect button 35 has elapsed. The process for executing the operation effect to be executed is performed, and the operation effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like.

If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-4 that it is not the winning decision effect pattern 1, that is, if it is determined to be the winning decision effect pattern 2, is it during the valid period of the effect button 35 in the winning decision effect in step S1700-9? Judge whether or not. If it is in the valid period, the process is moved to step S1700-10, and if it is not in the valid period, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1700-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the valid period of the effect button 35 in the winning effect has elapsed. When the valid period has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S1700-8, and when the valid period has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S1700-11.

The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-11 whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated. When the effect button 35 is operated, the process is transferred to step S1700-12, and when the effect button 35 is not operated, the process is transferred to step S1700-16.

In step S1700-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the automatic continuous hit determination flag is set. If the auto-continuous hit determination flag is set, the process is transferred to step S1700-13, and if the auto-continuous hit determination flag is not set, the process is transferred to step S1700-18.
This auto-continuous hitting determination flag is a flag for determining whether or not the effect button 35 is continuously pressed (whether or not the effect button 35 is being pressed for a long time).

In step S1700-13, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the automatic continuous striking execution condition (continuing to press the effect button 35 for 1 second or longer) is satisfied. If the auto-continuous hitting execution condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step S1700-14, and if the auto-continuous hitting execution condition is not satisfied, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1700-14, the sub CPU 120a resets the automatic continuous hitting determination flag, and in step S1700-15, sets a continuous hitting effect execution instruction command instructing execution of the continuous hitting effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. End the input control process. As a result, the continuous striking effect execution instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the process for executing the continuous striking effect to be executed when the effect button 35 is operated in the winning decision effect (continuous striking). Is performed, and the continuous striking effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like.

When the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-12 that the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is not set, the sub CPU 120a sets the automatic continuous hitting determination flag in step S1700-18 and shifts the process to step S1700-15.

When the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect button 35 is not operated in step S1700-11, the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-16 whether or not the automatic continuous hitting determination flag is set. If the auto-continuous hitting determination flag is set, the process is moved to step S1700-17, and if the auto-continuous hitting determination flag is not set, the current effect input control process is terminated.

When the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect button 35 is not operated in step S1700-11 and determines that the automatic continuous hit determination flag is set in step S1700-16, that is, the effect button 35 is pressed and held. When the operation is canceled, in step S1700-17, the automatic continuous hit determination flag is reset.

(Main processing of the overall control unit)
The main process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 151. This main process is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140 to the control CPU 151a.

The centralized CPU 151a prohibits all interrupts in step T1 and performs initial setting processing in step T2. Specifically, CPU initial settings such as built-in register settings, access permission to the central RAM 151c, initialization of the entire RAM area of the central RAM 151c (0 clear), and CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating timer interrupts. ), Etc., and in step T3, all interrupts are permitted.

The control CPU 151a performs the adjustment mode switching process in step T4. Specifically, the volume (value) of the effect sound output from the audio output device 32 with reference to the input signal from the changeover switch 37 that can be operated by the game clerk, the board lighting device 34a, and the frame lighting device. A process for adjusting the light amount (value) of 34b and switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the volume and the light amount is performed. The details of the adjustment mode switching process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

The control CPU 151a performs the volume adjustment process in step T5. Specifically, it is output from the voice output device 32 based on the detection signals (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player. Performs processing to adjust the volume (value) of the effect sound. The details of the volume adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG. 41.

In step T6, the control CPU 151a performs the light amount adjusting process. Specifically, based on the detection signals (lower button detection signal, upper button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player, the panel lighting device 34a and , The process for adjusting the light amount (value) of the frame lighting device 34b is performed. The details of the light amount adjusting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

In addition to adjusting only the amount of light of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b, the amount of light of the backlight of the image display device 31 may also be adjusted.

The control CPU 151a performs the eco-mode control process in step T7. Specifically, processing is performed to control the start and end of the eco-mode in which the amount of light of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b is reduced to suppress power consumption.

In step T8, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m has been received. If the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command is not received, the process is transferred to step T11, and if the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command is received, the process is transferred to step T9.

In step T9, the control CPU 151a performs the animation pattern setting process. Specifically, a process is performed in which an animation pattern is determined from an animation group of a type corresponding to the received production instruction command or notification instruction command and set (set) in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c.

The general CPU 151a performs the sound pattern setting process in step T10. Specifically, a process is performed in which a sound pattern is determined from a sound group of a type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and set (set) in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c.

In step T11, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing for updating the display image of the image display device 31 is set in the control RAM 151c. If there is a frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T12, and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is transferred to step T4.

The frame switching flag is set by the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151, which will be described later. Therefore, the processes of steps T12 to T15 described below are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

The control CPU 151a clears the frame switching flag set in the control RAM 151c in step T12, and performs a scene update process in step T13. Specifically, the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T9 above with reference to the scene switching counter, the weight frame counter, and the frame counter updated by the V blank interrupt processing described later. , The process of updating the address of the sound scene is performed based on the sound pattern determined in step T10.

The control CPU 151a performs drawing control processing in step T14. Specifically, it consists of a drawing control command group from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A display list is generated, the display list is output to the image control unit 152 (VDP), and a process of instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list is performed.

As a result, the image control unit 152 (VDP) draws the display image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn in the display frame buffer as an image display device. The process of displaying on 31 will be performed.

The control CPU 151a performs voice control processing in step T15. Specifically, a voice control command is generated from the sound information at the updated address, and the voice control command is output to the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI).

As a result, the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI) performs a process of outputting various production sounds and notification sounds based on the voice control command from the voice output device 32. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step T4.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 37 (a). FIG. 37A is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the integrated control unit 151. This command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving various commands transmitted from the effect control unit 120m.

The control CPU 151a performs a command reception process in step T30. Specifically, when an effect instruction command or a notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120 m is received, a process of storing the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command in the reception buffer of the control RAM 151c is performed. When this process is completed, the command reception interrupt process this time is completed.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The V-blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 37 (b). FIG. 37B is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151. This V-blank interrupt processing is executed every time a V-blank signal transmitted from the image control unit 152 (VDP) is received every time the display of the effect image for one frame is completed (about 33 milliseconds).

The centralized CPU 151a performs counter update processing in step T50. Specifically, the process of updating various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.) used in the above-mentioned animation control process or the like by +1 is performed.

In step T51, the control CPU 151a performs frame buffer switching command processing. Specifically, the image control unit 152 (VDP) is instructed to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM. As a result, every time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 milliseconds), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame". It will switch to "buffer" alternately.

In step T52, the control CPU 151a sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c, and ends the current V blank interrupt process. This frame switching flag is referred to in step T11 of the main process of the overall control unit 151.

(Adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit)
The adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit 151.

In step T4-1, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the adjustment mode for adjusting the volume and the amount of light has already been set in the control RAM 151c. If the adjustment mode has not been set (this process is executed first after the power is turned on), the process is moved to step T4-3, and if the adjustment mode has been set, the process is performed in step T4-2. Transfer.

In step T4-2, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the state of the changeover switch 37 has changed. Specifically, the current state of the changeover switch 37 is compared with the state of the previous changeover switch 37 stored in the control RAM 151c in step T4-5 described later. If there is a change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the process is moved to step T4-3 to set the adjustment mode, and if there is no change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode is not set. This ends the adjustment mode switching process.

In step T4-3, the control CPU 151a selects the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39 (b), and in step T4-4, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16) corresponding to the switch position of the changeover switch 37, the reference. The information and the power saving mode (ON, OFF) are specified and set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. The reference information includes whether or not the volume of the effect sound can be adjusted using the cross button 36, the adjustment range of the volume value in the volume adjustment, the initial value of the volume value of the effect sound, and the lighting device 34a for the board using the cross button 36. It is the possibility of adjusting the light amount of the frame lighting device 34b, the adjustment range of the light amount value in the light amount adjustment, the initial value of the light amount value of the panel lighting device 34a, and the frame lighting device 34b.

In step T4-5, the control CPU 151a sets the current state (switch position) of the changeover switch 37 in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c, and ends the current adjustment mode switching process. The state of the changeover switch 37 set here will be referred to in step T4-2.

(Changeover switch and adjustment mode selection table)
The changeover switch 37 and the adjustment mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 (a) is a diagram showing the appearance of the changeover switch 37, and FIG. 39 (b) is a diagram showing an adjustment mode selection table.

As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the changeover switch 37 is rotatably (360 degrees) supported with respect to the switch body 37a having a plurality of (for example, 16) selection terminals inside and the switch body 37a. It is a non-shorting type rotary switch that has an operation unit 37b, and by rotating the operation unit 37b, the selection terminal to which the common terminal of the operation unit 37b is connected changes and the switch is switched (switch position changes). To do).

Further, 16 scales (0 to F) indicating the positions (contacts) of the selection terminals to which the common terminals are connected are provided on the upper surface of the switch body 37a, and the common terminals are connected to the operation unit 37b. An arrow indicating a selection terminal is provided. Therefore, the state of the switch (switch position) can be grasped by the scale of the switch body 37a and the arrow of the operation unit 37b.

The changeover switch 37 may be configured by a slide switch that opens and closes the contacts by sliding the operation unit linearly, or a DIP switch or the like that changes the contacts by operating any of the plurality of operation units. It may be configured by.

As shown in FIG. 39 (b), the adjustment mode selection table includes the switch position (0 to F) of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16), and the reference information (volume adjustment possibility, volume value adjustment). The range, volume initial value, light amount adjustable / not, light amount value adjustment range, light amount initial value) are associated with the setting of the power saving mode.

For example, when the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is "1", "mode 2" is set as the adjustment mode, "possible (variable)" is set as the volume adjustment enable / disable, and "0 to 0" is set as the volume value adjustment range. "5" is set, "1" is set as the initial volume value, "possible (variable)" is set as the light intensity adjustment enable / disable, "0 to 5" is set as the light intensity value adjustment range, and "0 to 5" is set as the light intensity initial value. 1 ”is set, and“ OFF ”is set as the power saving mode.

The first feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39 (b) is that volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment are possible (variable) in adjustment modes 1 to 6 in which the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is in the range of 0 to 5. In the adjustment mode 7 to 11 which is set and the switch position corresponds to the range of 6 to A, the volume can be adjusted (variable) but the light intensity cannot be adjusted (fixed), and the switch position corresponds to the range of B to F. In ~ 16, the volume cannot be adjusted (fixed), but the amount of light can be adjusted (variable). By doing so, it becomes possible to select (set) whether or not the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by the rough operation of the changeover switch 37, and the convenience when the game clerk operates is improved.

The second feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B is that the initial volume value and the initial light intensity value are set by switching the adjustment mode by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, the volume (value) and the amount of light (value) can be adjusted by operating the changeover switch 37, and the convenience of the game clerk can be improved.

As the third feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39 (b), the power saving (eco) mode setting is set to OFF in the adjustment modes 1 to 6 and the adjustment modes 12 to 16, and the adjustment modes 7 to 11 are set to OFF. The power saving (eco) mode setting is set to ON, and it is possible to set the power saving mode ON / OFF by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, it is possible to set whether to turn on or off the power saving mode according to the intention of the game store, and it is possible to control the power consumption of the game machine 1 to some extent. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the operating cost of the entire amusement store.

(Voice management table)
The voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155 will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the voice management table, the sound number of the voice data, the type of the voice data, the output format of the voice data (stereo, monaural), the priority of the voice data, and the output volume of the voice data are displayed. It is associated and the explanation of the system sound is described for reference.

The sound numbers "1" to "8" are notification sounds related to the security of the gaming machine 1, and the output format is "monaural" and the priority is set to "high", "medium", or "low". And there are those that are output at a fixed volume (MAX volume corresponding to the volume value "5") and those that are output depending on the volume value.
The sound numbers "9" to "100" are the production sounds related to the production in the gaming machine 1, the output format is "monaural" or "stereo", the priority is set to "low", and all the volumes are volume. It is output at a volume that depends on the value.
The sound numbers "101" to "102" are operation sounds related to the operation of the effect button 35, the output format is "monaural", the priority is set to "low", and all the volumes depend on the volume value. Is output.
The sound numbers "103" to "107" are notification sounds related to the adjusted volume, the output format is "monaural", the priority is set to "low", and all are volumes that depend on the volume value. It is output. In addition, the scale is output depending on (corresponding to) the volume value.
The sound numbers "108" to "112" are notification sounds related to the adjusted light amount, the output format is "monaural", the priority is set to "low", and all are volumes that depend on the volume value. It is output. In addition, the scale is output depending on (corresponding to) the light intensity value.

The "power-on notification sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the RAM area of the main RAM 110c (payout RAM 131c) is initialized (RAM cleared). ..
The "power restoration notification sound" is a notification sound (error sound) that is output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is restored from a power failure.

The "illegal winning error sound" means that the game ball wins in the second starting port 47 when the auxiliary game is not in progress, or the game ball wins in the big winning holes 16 and 17 when the special game (big hit game) is not in progress. This is a notification sound (error sound) that is output until the power is turned off when an illegal winning error occurs.
The "magnetic error sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output over a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when a magnetic error for detecting an abnormal magnetic force occurs in the magnetic detection switch 40a.
The "radio wave error sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output over a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when a radio wave error for detecting an abnormal radio wave occurs in the radio wave detection switch 41a.
The “door opening error sound” is a notification sound (error sound) output over the opening period when a door opening error for detecting the opening of the glass frame 50 occurs with the door opening detection switch 133.

The "dish full error sound" is output for the period during which the game ball is full when a plate full error occurs in which the lower plate 53b is detected by the full detection switch 136 that the game ball is full. This is a notification sound (error sound).
In the "right-handed error sound", a right-handed error occurs in which a game ball is detected at the normal symbol gate 13 provided in the right-hand area during a period (for example, a normal game state) in which the right-handed sound should not be aimed at the right-hand area. Occasionally, it is a notification sound (error sound) that is output over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

The priority of the notification sound is set according to the importance of the security abnormality (error), and the priority is set so that the abnormality that leads to fraudulent activity has a higher priority. Therefore, when a plurality of security abnormalities having different priorities occur at the same time, it is controlled so that only one notification sound having a higher priority can be heard. For example, if a magnetic error of sound number "6" occurs while the door opening error sound of sound number "8" is being output, the door opening error sound of sound number "8" is muted to non-audible sound ( Mute) and output a magnetic error sound. Then, when the output period of the magnetic error sound has elapsed, the output of the magnetic error sound is stopped, and if the output period of the door opening error has not passed, the volume of the door opening error sound is returned to the volume before mute. It has become.

Therefore, even if a security error of a low-priority sound number occurs while outputting a high-priority sound number notification sound, the low-priority sound number notification sound should not be output. become. Further, when a security abnormality (error) having the same priority occurs, a notification sound corresponding to the security abnormality (error) that occurs later is output.

In addition, while the production sound (BGM, etc.) or volume notification sound is being output at an audible volume, the notification sound whose output volume is set to a fixed volume (volume value "5") has a priority of "high" or "medium". When starting the output of, the current volume value saved in the volume value area of the control RAM 151c is saved (saved) in the save area of the control RAM 151c, and then the current volume value is set to the non-audible volume. By setting "0" and outputting the volume change command to the voice control unit 154, the effect sound (BGM or the like) and the volume notification sound are output at a non-audible volume.

In addition, during the output of the production sound (BGM, etc.) and the volume notification sound at a non-audible volume, the notification that the output volume is set to a fixed volume (volume value "5") and the priority is "high" or "medium". When the sound output is finished, the volume value saved in the save area of the control RAM 151c is returned to the volume value area, and the volume change command is output to the voice control unit 154 to produce the sound (BGM, etc.). And volume notification sound is output at the original volume. By doing so, it becomes easier for the game clerk and the player to hear the notification sound.

Further, regarding the sound numbers "103" to "112", if the game state is in the variable production or in the special game (big hit game), the notification sound cannot be output. By doing so, it is not difficult to hear the effect sound in the variable effect due to the notification sound accompanying the adjustment of the volume and the amount of light, and the player can freely adjust the volume and the amount of light even during the variable effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve convenience.

Further, if the variation effect is started while the notification sounds of the sound numbers "103" to "112" are being output, the notification sounds of the sound numbers "103" to "112" do not stop in the middle. Is output to. The output may be stopped when the variation effect is started.

Although the notification sound of the volume "0" and the light amount "0" is not set, the notification sound may be output. In this case, if the volume is "0", the volume may be output at the volume "1". Regarding the scale, the volume (light intensity) "0" is set to "do", "1" is set to "re", "2" is set to "mi", "3" is set to "fa", and "4" is set. You can change "So" and "5" to "La".

(Volume adjustment processing of the overall control unit)
The volume adjustment process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process of the integrated control unit 151.

In step T5-1, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume can be adjusted (variable) set in the control RAM 151c. If it is possible to adjust the volume, the process is moved to step T5-2, and if it is not possible (impossible) to adjust the volume, it is assumed that the volume cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross button 36, and step T5. Move the process to -19.

In addition, the case where the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible) is the case where the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of "medium" or higher is being output, and the period during which the light intensity is being adjusted. Is the period during which the image KG during light intensity adjustment is displayed.

In step T5-2, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal input from the cross-shaped button detection switch 36b. If there is an operation of the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, the process is transferred to step T5-12, and if there is no operation of the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, the process is transferred to step T5-3.

In step T5-3, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the player is currently in a customer waiting state in which the variable display of the special symbol or the special game (big hit game) is not executed. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T5-4, and if it is not in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T5-8.

In step T5-4, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-display of the volume system image, which will be described later, continues for 5 seconds while waiting for customers. If the hiding of the volume system image continues for 5 seconds, the process is moved to step T5-5, and if the hiding of the volume system image does not continue for 5 seconds, the process is performed in step T5-6. Transfer.

The "volume system image" is a volume adjustment guide image for guiding that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and a volume by notifying the current volume value and operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36. It is an image during volume adjustment to guide that the value is adjusted.

In step T5-5, the control CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the volume adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the volume adjustment guide image on the image display device 31.

In step T5-6, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 in the customer waiting state has continued for 20 minutes. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 has not continued for 20 minutes, the process is moved to step T5-8 assuming that it cannot be determined whether or not the previous player has finished the game, and the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 is performed. If it continues for 20 minutes, in step T5-7, the current volume value is reset to the initial value of the volume value set in the control RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has completed the game.

In step T5-8, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-9 to determine whether or not the conditions for erasing the volume-adjusting image are satisfied, and the volume-adjusting image is displayed. If it is not inside, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T5-9, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect button 35 is operated. If there is an operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T5-11, and if there is no operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T5-10.

In step T5-10, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the process is moved to step T5-11, and if the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the image being adjusted in volume is not deleted. The volume adjustment process this time is finished.

In step T5-11, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume-adjusting image set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the volume-adjusting image displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

When the control CPU 151a determines that the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in step T5-2, it determines in step T5-12 whether or not the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed. If the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-18 to switch to the volume adjustment guide image, and if the volume adjustment guide image is not being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-13. ..

In step T5-13, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjusting image is being displayed. If the volume-adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-14 as if the volume is being adjusted, and if the volume-adjusting image is not being displayed, a step is taken to display the volume adjustment guidance image. The process is transferred to T5-18.

In step T5-14, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T5-18, and if the operation does not exceed the volume adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T5-15.
The operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is specifically an operation for further increasing the volume (right of the cross button 36) in a state where the maximum value of the volume value is set to "5". This is an operation (operate the left button of the cross-shaped button 36) to further lower the volume while the volume value is set to "0", which is the minimum value (operate the button).

In step T5-15, the control CPU 151a performs a volume change process for changing the volume value. Specifically, when the left button of the cross button 36 is operated, the volume value is subtracted by 1 if the volume value stored in the control RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, and the operation of the right button of the cross button 36 is performed. If there is, the volume value is added by 1 if it is not the upper limit of the volume value stored in the control RAM 151c, and the volume change flag is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the presence / absence of the volume change flag is referred to in the above-mentioned voice control process, the volume change command is output to the voice control unit 154, and the volume of the effect sound being output is changed.

In step T5-16, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not a variable effect is being produced or a special game (big hit game) is in progress. If the variation effect is in progress, the process is transferred to step T5-18, and if the variation effect is not in progress, the process is transferred to step T5-17.

In step T5-17, the control CPU 151a sets the sound pattern of the volume notification sound according to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the voice control unit 154 performs a process for outputting the volume notification sound according to the current volume value from the voice output device 32.

In step T5-18, the control CPU 151a sets an animation pattern of the volume-adjusting image according to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the volume adjusting guide image on the image display device 31 (instead of the volume adjusting guide image when the volume adjusting guide image is being displayed). .. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

If the general CPU 151a determines in step T5-1 that the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible), is the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjusting image) being displayed in step T5-19? Judge whether or not. If the volume-based image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T5-20, and if the volume-based image is not being displayed, the volume adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T5-20, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume system image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjustment in progress image) set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the volume-based image displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the volume adjustment process this time is completed.

As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 when the notification sound of the security abnormality having a priority of "medium" or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period when the light intensity is being adjusted. The volume can be adjusted, that is, the volume can be adjusted even during the operation of the effect button 35 during the variable effect, during the variable effect, or during the special game (big hit game), so that the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved. Is possible.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value or the volume notification that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value. Since the sound is output, it is possible to aurally check the current volume and the adjusted volume, and it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

On the other hand, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the variable production or the special game (big hit game), the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value, unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting production. Alternatively, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the variable production and the production in the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment. ..

In addition, when an operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is performed, the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value is not output. By doing so, it becomes easy to recognize that the volume cannot be raised any more (or the volume cannot be lowered any more), and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

(Light intensity adjustment processing of the integrated control unit)
The light amount adjustment process of the integrated control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the light amount adjustment process of the integrated control unit 151.

In step T6-1, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the amount of light set in the control RAM 151c can be adjusted (variable). If the light intensity can be adjusted, the process is moved to step T6-2, and if the light intensity cannot be adjusted (impossible), the light intensity cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross button 36, and the light intensity cannot be adjusted in step T6. Move the process to -19.

In addition, when it is not possible (impossible) to adjust the amount of light, it means that the notification sound of a security abnormality with a priority of "medium" or higher is being output, and the period during which the amount of light is adjusted is specific. Is the period during which the image KG during light intensity adjustment is displayed.

In step T6-2, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the up and down buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 are operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an operation signal input from the cross-shaped button detection switch 36b. If there is an operation of the up / down buttons of the cross button 36, the process is transferred to step T6-12, and if there is no operation of the up / down buttons of the cross button 36, the process is transferred to step T6-3.

In step T6-3, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the player is currently in a customer waiting state in which the variable display of the special symbol or the special game (big hit game) is not executed. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T6-4, and if it is not in the customer waiting state, the process is transferred to step T6-8.

In step T6-4, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-display of the light quantity system image, which will be described later, continues for 5 seconds while waiting for the customer. If the non-display of the light quantity image is continued for 5 seconds, the process is moved to step T6-5, and if the non-display of the light quantity system image is not continued for 5 seconds, the process is performed in step T6-6. Transfer.

The "light intensity system image" is a light intensity adjustment guide image for guiding that the light intensity can be adjusted by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36, and a light intensity by notifying the current light intensity value and operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36. It is an image during light intensity adjustment for guiding that the value is adjusted.

In step T6-5, the control CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the light amount adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the light amount adjustment guide image on the image display device 31.

In step T6-6, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 in the customer waiting state has continued for 20 minutes. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 has not continued for 20 minutes, the process is moved to step T6-8 assuming that it cannot be determined whether or not the previous player has finished the game, and the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 is performed. If it continues for 20 minutes, in step T6-7, the current light amount value is reset to the initial value of the light amount value set in the control RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game.

In step T6-8, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the light amount adjusting image is being displayed. When the light amount adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T6-9 to determine whether or not the condition for erasing the light amount adjusting image is satisfied, and the light amount adjusting image is displayed. If it is not inside, the light intensity adjustment process this time is terminated.

In step T6-9, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect button 35 is operated. If there is an operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T6-11, and if there is no operation of the effect button 35, the process is transferred to step T6-10.

In step T6-10, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds. If the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the process is moved to step T6-11, and if the non-operation of the cross-shaped button 36 continues for 10 seconds, the image during light intensity adjustment is not erased. The light amount adjustment process this time is completed.

In step T6-11, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the light amount adjusting image set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the image being adjusted for the amount of light displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the current light intensity adjustment process is completed.

When the control CPU 151a determines in step T6-2 that the up / down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated, it determines in step T6-12 whether or not the light amount adjustment guide image is being displayed. When the light amount adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T6-18 in order to switch to the light amount adjusting image, and when the light amount adjustment guide image is not displayed, the process is moved to step T6-13. ..

In step T6-13, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the light amount adjusting image is being displayed. If the light amount adjusting image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T6-14 to adjust the light amount, and if the light amount adjusting image is not being displayed, the step is to display the light amount adjustment guide image. The process is transferred to T6-18.

In step T6-14, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the light intensity adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the light intensity adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T6-18, and if the operation does not exceed the light intensity adjustment limit value, the process is transferred to step T6-15.
The operation exceeding the light amount adjustment limit value is specifically an operation for further increasing the light amount (above the cross button 36) in a state where the maximum value of the light amount value is set to "5". It is an operation (operate the lower button of the cross button 36) to further reduce the light intensity in a state where the light intensity value is set to "0", which is the minimum value of the light intensity value (operate the button).

In step T6-15, the control CPU 151a performs a light amount changing process for changing the light amount value. Specifically, when the lower button of the cross button 36 is operated, the light amount value is subtracted by 1 if the light amount value stored in the control RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, and the upper button of the cross button 36 is operated. If there is, the light amount value is added by 1 if it is not the upper limit value of the light amount value stored in the control RAM 151c, and the light amount change flag is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the presence or absence of the light amount change flag is referred to in the above-mentioned voice control process, the light amount change command is output to the voice control unit 154, and the light amount of the effect sound being output is changed.

In step T6-16, the control CPU 151a determines whether or not a variable effect is being produced or a special game (big hit game) is in progress. If the variation effect is in progress, the process is transferred to step T6-18, and if the variation effect is not in progress, the process is transferred to step T6-17.

In step T6-17, the control CPU 151a sets the sound pattern of the light amount notification sound according to the current light amount value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the lamp control unit 160 performs a process for outputting the light amount notification sound according to the current light amount value from the voice output device 32.

In step T6-18, the control CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the image whose light amount is being adjusted according to the current light amount value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for displaying the light amount adjusting guide image on the image display device 31 (instead of the light amount adjustment guide image when the light amount adjustment guide image is being displayed). .. When this process is completed, the current light intensity adjustment process is completed.

If the control CPU 151a determines in step T6-1 that the light intensity adjustment is not possible (impossible), is the light intensity system image (light intensity adjustment guide image, light intensity adjusting image) being displayed in step T6-19? Judge whether or not. If the light amount system image is being displayed, the process is moved to step T6-20, and if the light amount system image is not being displayed, the current light amount adjustment process is terminated.

In step T6-20, the control CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the light amount system image (light amount adjustment guide image, light amount adjustment in progress image) set in the control RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the light quantity system image displayed on the image display device 31. When this process is completed, the current light intensity adjustment process is completed.

As described above, by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 when the notification sound of the security abnormality having a priority of "medium" or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period when the volume is being adjusted. The amount of light can be adjusted, that is, the amount of light can be adjusted even during the operation of the effect button 35 during the variable effect, during the variable effect, or during the special game (big hit game), so that the convenience of adjusting the amount of light can be improved. Is possible.

Further, when the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current light amount value or the light amount notification that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted light amount value. Since the sound is output, it is possible to audibly check the current amount of light and the amount of light after adjustment, and it is possible to improve the convenience of adjusting the amount of light.

On the other hand, when the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the variable effect or the special game (big hit game), the light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current light amount value, unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect. Alternatively, the light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted light amount value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the variable production and the production in the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable while ensuring the convenience of adjusting the amount of light. ..

Further, when an operation exceeding the light amount adjustment limit value is performed, the light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current light amount value is not output. By doing so, it becomes easy to recognize that the amount of light cannot be increased (or the amount of light cannot be decreased any more), and the convenience of adjusting the amount of light can be improved.

Further, the amount of light of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b can be adjusted, and the backlight of the image display device 31, the special symbol display 20, 21, the normal symbol display 22, and the special symbol hold indicator 23 can be adjusted. , 24, and the light amount of the normal symbol hold display 25 cannot be adjusted. In this way, the display device that displays (designs, number of holds, etc.) related to the determination of whether or not it is a big hit is important while ensuring the convenience of adjusting the amount of light by making the amount of light unadjustable. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the display from being hindered.

(Example of directing volume / light intensity adjustment while waiting for customers)
An example of the effect of adjusting the volume and the amount of light in the waiting state for customers will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

First, an example of producing the volume adjustment in the waiting state for customers will be described.
As shown in FIG. 43A, the up / down / left / right buttons and the effect button 35 of the cross button 36 are effective during the valid period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, and menu display, and the image display device 31 has the effect period. , The effect symbol 38 "234" is stopped and displayed, and the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed.

After that, when the right button (or left button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the period shifts to the period during which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 43B, the image display device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value “2”, and the sound output device 32 displays the current volume. The volume notification sound "re" corresponding to the value "2" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "2".

When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is added by 1 to become "3". At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the volume-adjusting image OG that has already been displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG according to the volume value "3" after addition, and the audio output device 32 sends the sound output device 32. The volume notification sound "mi" corresponding to the volume value "3" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value "3".

As described above, in the left / right button operation of the cross button 36 when the volume adjusting image OG is hidden in the customer waiting state, the volume adjusting image OG is displayed without changing the volume value. Since the volume value is changed by operating the left and right buttons of the cross-shaped button 36 at the time, the volume can be adjusted after confirming the current volume value, and the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state, the image display device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value, and the voice output device 32 displays the current volume. Since the volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the value is output, the current volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated while the volume adjusting image OG in the customer waiting state is displayed, that is, the second operation of the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 in the customer waiting state is performed to display the image. The device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the adjusted volume value, and the voice output device 32 outputs a volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value. The adjusted volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Next, an example of the effect of adjusting the amount of light in the waiting state for customers will be described.
As shown in FIG. 43A, the up / down / left / right buttons and the effect button 35 of the cross button 36 are effective during the valid period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, and menu display, and the image display device 31 has the effect period. , The effect symbol 38 "234" is stopped and displayed, and the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed.

After that, when the upper button (or lower button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the period shifts to the period during which the light amount can be adjusted (during light amount adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the image display device 31 displays the light amount adjusting image KG according to the current light amount value “3”, and the audio output device 32 displays the current light amount. The light amount notification sound "mi" corresponding to the value "3" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "2".

When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the light volume value is added by 1 to become "4". At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), the already displayed light amount adjusting image KG is updated to the light amount adjusting image KG according to the added light amount value "4", and the sound output device 32 sends the image KG. The light amount notification sound "fa" corresponding to the light amount value "4" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "2".

As described above, in the up / down button operation of the cross button 36 when the light amount adjusting image KG is hidden in the customer waiting state, the light amount adjusting image KG is displayed without changing the light amount value. Since the light amount value is changed by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 at the time, the light amount can be adjusted after confirming the current light amount value, and the convenience of the light amount adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state, the image display device 31 displays the image KG whose light amount is being adjusted according to the current light amount value, and the sound output device 32 displays the current light amount. Since the light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the value is output, the current light amount can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of light amount adjustment can be improved.

Further, when the up / down button of the cross button 36 is operated while the light amount adjusting image KG in the customer waiting state is displayed, that is, the second operation of the up / down button of the cross button 36 in the customer waiting state is performed to display the image. The device 31 displays the light amount adjusting image KG according to the adjusted light amount value, and the audio output device 32 outputs a light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted light amount value. It is possible to visually and audibly confirm the amount of light after adjustment, and it is possible to improve the convenience of adjusting the amount of light.

In addition, since the adjustment range (0 to 5) is common between the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment, the display related to the volume and light amount adjustment becomes easy to understand, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the volume and light amount adjustment. Become.

When the volume value and the light amount value are set to "0", the level display of the volume adjusting image OG and the light amount adjusting image KG are all not painted in black.

(Example of volume adjustment during customer waiting production)
An example of the volume adjustment during the customer waiting effect will be described with reference to FIG. 44. The basic flow is the same when the amount of light is adjusted.

As shown in FIG. 44A, the up / down / left / right buttons and the effect button 35 of the cross button 36 are effective during the valid period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, and menu display, and the image display device 31 has the effect period. Along with displaying the customer waiting effect, the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed, and the audio output device 32 outputs the BGM corresponding to the customer waiting effect.

After that, when the right button (or left button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the period shifts to the period during which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the image display device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value “1”, and the sound output device 32 displays the current volume. The volume notification sound "do" corresponding to the value "1" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "1".
At this time, the image display device 31 continuously displays the customer waiting effect, and the audio output device 32 continuously outputs the BGM corresponding to the customer waiting effect.

When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is added by 1 to become "2". At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the volume-adjusting image OG that has already been displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG according to the volume value "2" after addition, and the sound output device 32 sends the image OG. The volume notification sound "re" corresponding to the volume value "2" is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value "2".
At this time, the audio output device 32 outputs the BGM corresponding to the customer waiting effect at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the volume value "2".

On the other hand, when the effect button 35 is operated while the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG shown in FIG. 44 (a) are displayed, FIG. 44 (d) shows. As shown, the customer waiting effect is completed, the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 from the voice output device 32 is the current volume value “1”. Is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to).

As described above, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the customer waiting effect, the image display device 31 displays the volume adjusting image OG according to the current volume value, and the sound output device 32 displays the image OG. Outputs a volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value, so it is possible to visually and audibly check the current volume, and it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment. It becomes.

Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated while the volume adjusting image OG during the customer waiting effect is displayed, that is, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated for the second time in the customer waiting state, the image is displayed. The display device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the adjusted volume value, and the voice output device 32 outputs a volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted volume value. , The adjusted volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

Since the basic flow of light intensity adjustment is the same, the description thereof is omitted, but the above effects are also the same.

Further, when the effect button 35 is operated during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect ends and the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, so that it is possible to prevent the menu image MG from becoming difficult to see. can. Further, since the customer waiting effect is not executed and the menu image MG is not displayed at the same time, the processing load can be reduced.

(Example of volume adjustment during operation production)
An example of the effect of volume adjustment during the operation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 45. The basic flow is the same when the amount of light is adjusted.

FIG. 45A is a scene in which SPSP reach is being executed. At this time, the image display device 31 displays an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character face each other, and the audio output device 32 depends on the current volume value "3" for the BGM according to the SPSP reach (correspondence). It is output at the volume that was set.

After that, when the final phase (final stage) of SPSP reach is reached, the winning decision production (continuous hitting) is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 45B, the image display device 31 displays an operation promotion image BG that prompts the operation of the effect button 35, and the audio output device 32 displays a BGM corresponding to the SPSP reach. It is continuously output.

Then, when the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit (or long-pressed), as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the image display device 31 displays an image of the ally character attacking the enemy character, and sounds. From the output device 32, an operation sound (continuous tapping sound) corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value “3”.

If the right button (or left button) of the cross button 36 is operated while the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit (or long pressed), the up / down buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated and the volume adjustment is performed. Move to a possible period (while adjusting the volume). At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the image display device 31 displays the image OG during volume adjustment according to the current volume value “3”.

When the cross button 36 is operated in the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value is output from the voice output device 32 at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value. However, when the cross-shaped button 36 is operated during the fluctuation effect, the volume notification sound is not output from the voice output device 32.

Further, the volume adjusting image OG displayed during the variable effect is displayed in a smaller size than the volume adjusting image OG displayed in the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect. Similarly, the image KG under adjustment of the amount of light is displayed in a small size during the variation effect.

When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is added by 1 to become "4". At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the volume-adjusting image OG that has already been displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG according to the volume value "4" after addition, and the audio output device 32 sends the sound output device 32. The volume notification sound is not output, and the BGM corresponding to the SPSP reach and the operation sound (continuous tapping sound) corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 are output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "4". ..

As described above, the volume can be adjusted even when the effect button 35 is being operated during the variable effect (even during the operation valid period of the effect button 35), so that the volume adjustment is convenient. It is possible to improve the sex.

Further, during the variable effect, when the effect button 35 is operated, the operation sound is output from the voice output device 32, while even if the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated, the notification depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value. The notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the sound or the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent obstruction of the effect in the variable effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment.

Since the basic flow of light intensity adjustment is the same, the description thereof is omitted, but the above effects are also the same.

(Regarding changes in control and changes in hearing when adjusting the volume)
With reference to FIG. 46, a change in control and a change in audibility at the time of volume adjustment will be described.

FIG. 46A is a conceptual diagram showing a transition of the volume value under control at the time of volume adjustment. The horizontal axis of FIG. 46A is the volume adjustment value (switch position of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment value by the operation of the cross button 36), and the vertical axis is the control volume value (%).

Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is set to "0", the control volume value will be "0%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "1", the control volume value will be "1". If the volume adjustment value is set to "2", the control volume value will be "40%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "3", the control volume value will be "20%". If it becomes "60%" and the volume adjustment value is set to "4", the control volume value becomes "80%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "5", the control volume value becomes "60%". It becomes "100%".

FIG. 46B is a conceptual diagram showing a transition of the audible volume value at the time of volume adjustment. The horizontal axis of FIG. 46B is the volume adjustment value (the switch position of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment value by the operation of the cross button 36), and the vertical axis is the audible volume value (%).

Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is set to "0", the audible volume value becomes "0%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "1", the audible volume value becomes "1". If the volume adjustment value is set to "2", the audible volume value will be "20%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "3", the audible volume value will be "5%". If the volume adjustment value is set to "4", the audible volume value will be "70%", and if the volume adjustment value is set to "5", the audible volume value will be "40%". It becomes "100%".

That is, although the volume value (%) is controlled so as to increase or decrease at regular intervals according to the volume adjustment value (see FIG. 46 (a)), a predetermined volume adjustment value (in the present embodiment) is audibly controlled. When the volume adjustment value (“2” in the present embodiment) is set to be larger than “1”), it sounds as if the volume value (%) has risen sharply. By doing so, the game clerk can adjust the volume value to "1" so that the player can check the volume value at a low volume when checking the operation outside business hours, and the player can check the volume value "2". Since the game can be played at a desired volume from a plurality of volume values of ~ "5", it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

In addition, it is not limited to making it sound as if the volume value (%) rises sharply when the volume adjustment value is changed from "1" to "2" as compared with the case where the volume adjustment value is changed from "0" to "1". It suffices to make it sound as if the volume value (%) suddenly increased at a predetermined volume value (%). For example, when the volume adjustment value is changed from "2" to "3", it sounds as if the volume value (%) has risen sharply, and the volume value (%) increases at regular intervals in the subsequent volume adjustment values. Alternatively, when the volume adjustment value is changed from "4" to "5" (when the volume adjustment value is set to the maximum value), the volume value (%) may be heard as if it suddenly increased. By doing so, it is possible to correspond to the favorite volume of various players such as a player who wants to play a game at a high volume and a player who wants to play a game at a low volume with a small adjustment range. It is possible to improve the convenience of adjustment.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume adjusting image OG in the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect, the light amount adjusting image KG (see FIG. 43, etc.), the volume adjusting image OG in the variable effect, and the volume adjusting image OG. The effect mode is different from that of the light amount adjusting image KG (see FIG. 45 and the like). Specifically, the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light intensity adjustment during the fluctuation effect are smaller in size than the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light intensity adjustment during the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect. It has become. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect of the variable effect from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game while ensuring the convenience of volume adjustment.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is an effect that requires the effect button 35 to be operated a plurality of times in the variable effect. Therefore, when the effect button 35 is pressed and held for a long time, the effect button 35 is operated a plurality of times (continuous striking operation). Although it was possible to give the same result (effect) as (although it was possible to obtain it), the number of operations (operation amount) of the cross button 36 is limited (the volume / light amount adjustment range is "0"). (Because it is "5"), even if a long press operation is performed, the same result (effect) as that of multiple operations (continuous striking operation) cannot be given to the cross button 36 (obtained). I haven't done so). By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the effect button 35 and the volume / light amount adjustment. In addition, it is possible to prevent the effect of requiring the effect button 35 to be operated a plurality of times from becoming troublesome, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, if the cross-shaped button 36 is also pressed and held for a long time, it is possible to give the same result (effect) as the operation (continuous hitting operation) multiple times (when it is made possible to obtain it), due to an erroneous operation. Since there is a possibility that the player unintentionally makes a loud volume (a large amount of light), the cross button 36 may be operated multiple times (continuous striking operation) even if it is pressed and held for a long time. The fact that it is impossible to give the same result (effect) as the one () is also effective in preventing such inconvenience.

(Modification example of display example of volume adjustment display)
A modification 1 of the display example of the volume adjustment display will be described with reference to FIG. 47. The same applies to the light intensity adjustment display.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, the image OG during volume adjustment displays a number of level displays according to the adjustment range (0 to 5), and the color of the level display according to the volume value is displayed. Although it was changed and displayed (painted in black), the display mode of the image OG during volume adjustment is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the level display may be displayed so as to increase in size as the volume value increases. By doing so, it becomes easy to visually understand the change in volume, and it is possible to improve convenience.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), only the level display of the number up to the volume value may be displayed. Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is "3", three level displays may be displayed. By doing so, the current volume value is visually easy to understand, and it is possible to improve convenience.

Further, in the volume adjusting image OG of the present embodiment, the level display is displayed side by side, but as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the level display may be displayed vertically.

Further, even when the level display is displayed so as to be increased vertically, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), the level display is displayed so as to increase in size as the volume value increases. Is also good. By doing so, it becomes easy to visually understand the change in volume, and it is possible to improve convenience.

Further, although not shown, the color of the level display of the image OG during volume adjustment may be different depending on the volume value.

(Modification example of adjustment mode selection table)
A modified example of the adjustment mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a modified example of the adjustment mode selection table.

As shown in FIG. 48, the adjustment mode selection table includes the switch position (0 to F) of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16), and the reference information (volume adjustment possibility, volume value adjustment range, volume). The initial value, light intensity adjustment enable / disable, light intensity value adjustment range, light intensity initial value) are associated with the setting of the power saving mode.

For example, when the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is "1", "mode 2" is set as the adjustment mode, "possible (variable)" is set as the volume adjustment enable / disable, and "0 to 0" is set as the volume value adjustment range. "5" is set, "1" is set as the initial volume value, "possible (variable)" is set as the light intensity adjustment enable / disable, "0 to 3" is set as the light intensity value adjustment range, and "0 to 3" is set as the light intensity initial value. 1 ”is set, and“ OFF ”is set as the power saving mode.

The difference between the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39 (b) described above and the modification of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 48 is that in the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39 (b), the volume value is The maximum value (5) of the adjustment range and the maximum value (5) of the adjustment range of the light intensity value are the same values, but in the modified example of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 48, the maximum value of the adjustment range of the volume value ( The point is that 5) and the maximum value (3) of the adjustment range of the light intensity value are different values.

When the maximum value (5) of the volume value adjustment range and the maximum value (3) of the light intensity value adjustment range are different values as in the modified example of the adjustment mode selection table of FIG. 48, the image display device 31 is used. The displayed volume adjusting image OG and the light amount adjusting image KG are also displayed so as to correspond to the volume value adjusting range and the light amount value adjusting range.

Specifically, since the maximum value of the volume value adjustment range is "5", as shown in FIG. 49 (a), five gauges are displayed in the image OG during volume adjustment, but the light intensity value adjustment range Since the maximum value is "3", as shown in FIG. 49 (b), three gauges are displayed in the image KG during light intensity adjustment.

As described above, the adjustment range (0 to 5, 0 to 3) is different between the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment. Therefore, just by checking the image OG during the volume adjustment or the image KG during the light amount adjustment, either It becomes easy to understand whether the adjustment is in progress, and it becomes possible to improve the convenience of adjusting the volume and the amount of light.

(Modified example of production example of volume / light amount adjustment)
In the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light cannot be adjusted via the menu, but the volume and the amount of light may be adjusted also via the menu.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50A, when the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed in the customer waiting effect, the effect button 35 is pressed. When the operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 50B, the customer waiting effect is completed, the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, and the effect button 35 is operated from the voice output device 32. The corresponding operation sound is output at a volume that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value "1".

After that, when the "volume / light amount adjustment" item is selected by operating the up / down buttons of the cross button 36 and the effect button 35, the volume / light amount adjusting image OKG is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (c). ..

By operating the up / down / left / right buttons of the cross button 36 in this state, the volume and the amount of light may be adjusted.

In the present embodiment and the modified example, the volume adjusting image OG and the light amount adjusting image KG in the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect, the volume adjusting image OG in the variable effect, and the light amount adjusting image The size of the image was different from that of the KG, but it suffices if the production mode (display mode) is different instead of the size. For example, an opaque image in a customer waiting state or a customer waiting production. It may be displayed as a semi-transparent image during the variable effect, the displayed position may be different, and the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect may be as in the present embodiment. The output of the notification sound and the image (image OG during volume adjustment, image KG during light amount adjustment) are displayed, and the image (image OG during volume adjustment, image KG during light amount adjustment) is not displayed during the fluctuation effect. , Only the notification sound may be output, or the design may be different.

Further, the effect button 35 is designed to output an operation sound when it is operated regardless of whether the effect button 35 is in the waiting state for customers or during the variable effect, but the operation sound is not output. There may be cases.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the valid period of the effect button 35 is set while waiting for customers. Further, the valid period of the effect button 35 may be set in a part of the waiting state for customers.

Further, the notification sound accompanying the operation of the cross button 36 is not output during the variable effect or during the special game (big hit game), but is output during the variable effect and during the special game (big hit game). However, it may be set not to be output during the variable effect, and may be output to the special game.

Further, for the cross button 36, even if a long press operation is performed, it is impossible to give the same result (effect) as that of the operation (continuous striking operation) multiple times (although it was not made possible to obtain it). ), When the cross-shaped button 36 is pressed and held for a long time, it may be possible (to obtain) the same result (effect) as that of the operation (continuous striking operation) a plurality of times.

In addition, the volume and light intensity were adjusted by operating the cross-shaped button 36, which is also used for menu selection, but only for adjusting the volume and for adjusting the light intensity. An operating means may be provided. By doing so, the operability at the time of adjusting the volume and the amount of light is improved, and the convenience of adjusting the volume and the amount of light can be improved.

In addition, when the notification sound of a security abnormality with a priority of "medium" or higher is being output, the volume and light amount cannot be adjusted, but it may be possible to adjust, or only one of the volume and light amount adjustments can be adjusted. It may be possible. In this way, if only one of them can be adjusted, if the volume can be adjusted, the error notification may not be noticed if the volume value is set to the minimum value, so the amount of light can be adjusted. Is good.
If the priority is "high", the volume and light intensity cannot be adjusted, and if the priority is "medium", the volume cannot be adjusted, while the light intensity can be adjusted, and the priority is "medium". In the case of "low", it may be determined whether or not the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted depending on the type of error notification so that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being disturbed while ensuring the convenience of adjusting the volume and the amount of light.

In addition, the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b may emit light in response to the error notification, but the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b emit light in response to the error notification. Either one may be used. In this case, the lighting device that does not respond to the error notification may be able to adjust the amount of light even during the error notification. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being disturbed while ensuring the convenience of adjusting the amount of light.

Further, the notification sound of the security abnormality having a priority of "medium" or higher is set to a fixed volume (MAX) without depending on the volume value, but even if the notification sound of the security abnormality having a priority of "medium" or higher is used. , It may depend on the volume value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the alarm sound of the fire alarm of the amusement store or the like from being difficult to hear due to the notification sound of the security abnormality.

Further, although the volume value adjustment range and the light intensity value adjustment range could not be changed, they may be changeable. For example, if the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is "1", the adjustment range (upper limit value) of the volume adjustment range and the light intensity value adjustment range is set to "0" to "5", and if the switch position is "2". , The adjustment range (upper limit value) of the volume adjustment range and the light intensity value adjustment range may be set to "0" to "3". By doing so, the adjustment range (upper limit value) can be set by the intention of the game store, and the volume and the amount of light of the game machine 1 can be controlled to some extent. The lower limit may be adjustable.

In addition, although it was possible to adjust the volume (light amount adjustment) even during the variable effect, the volume adjustment (light amount adjustment) is temporarily disabled at the start of the variable effect and at the end of the variable effect. May be good. In that case, the image OG during volume adjustment (image KG during light intensity adjustment) may be erased, or only the volume adjustment (light intensity adjustment) may not be possible while being displayed.

Further, even during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the volume adjustment (light amount adjustment) is performed without displaying the volume adjustment image OG (light amount adjustment image KG) instead of displaying the volume adjustment image OG (light amount adjustment image KG). ) May be possible.

Also, if the volume adjustment value is set to "0", the volume value is set to "0%", but the volume value is not limited to "0%" and the volume adjustment value is set to "0". Even if this is the case, the volume value may be set to "1%" or higher. That is, even when the volume adjustment value is set to "0", the sound may be output instead of being muted.

<About other inventions and the like described in the above-described embodiment>
Hereinafter, other inventions and the like described in the present embodiment will be described.

In the conventional gaming machine, an operation valid period in which the operation of the operating means is effective is started on condition that the customer is waiting, and by operating the operating means in this operation valid period, the player can easily increase the volume. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-182364). Further, in recent years, not only the volume can be adjusted while waiting for customers, but also the amount of light can be adjusted to improve convenience. However, in the gaming machines described in the above patent documents, there is still room for improvement in order to improve convenience.

As a first configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The effect means including the sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, the image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image, and the effect means are used. The effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means and the operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by the player are provided. The volume of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means based on the customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variation effect is not executed and the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect. The value can be set to any of a plurality of volume values, and a notification effect (volume) indicating the set volume value is set according to the setting of any of the plurality of volume values. The adjusting image OG is displayed and the volume notification sound is output), and the volume value is set in the customer waiting state and the volume value is set during the execution of the variation effect. The production mode of the notification effect is different. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. An effect means including a light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) capable of emitting light according to the effect, and an image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image. The effect is provided with an effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to a determination result of the determination means using the effect means, and an operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by a player. The control means is the light emitted from the light emitting means based on the customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variation effect is not executed and the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect. It is possible to set the light amount value to any of a plurality of light amount values, and in response to the setting of any of the plurality of light amount values, a notification effect indicating the set light amount value ( The display of the image KG during the light amount adjustment and the output of the light amount notification sound) are performed, and the light amount value is set in the customer waiting state and the light amount value is set during the execution of the variation effect. The production mode of the notification effect is different. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, an image display means for displaying an effect image (image display device 31), and the effect means are used. The effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing the variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means and the operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by the player are provided. The volume of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means based on the customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variation effect is not executed and the operation of the operation means during the execution of the variation effect. The value can be set to any of a plurality of volume values, and even if an operation in the direction of the upper limit value is performed after reaching the upper limit value of the plurality of volume values in the customer waiting state, the sound output is performed. Although the confirmation sound (volume notification sound) for notifying that the volume value has been set is not output from the means, the sound is output when the operation means for setting the volume value to any of the plurality of volume values is performed. The confirmation sound is output from the means. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a light emitting means capable of emitting light according to the effect (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b), and An effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect effect including an image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image, and a variable effect according to a determination result of the determination means using the effect means. And an operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by the player, the effect control means includes a customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variation effect is not executed, and the variation effect. It is possible to set the light amount value of the light emitted from the light emitting means to any of a plurality of light amount values based on the operation of the operation means during the execution of the above-mentioned, and in the customer waiting state, the plurality of light amount values. Even if an operation is performed in the direction of the upper limit value after reaching the upper limit value of the light amount value, the sound output means does not output a confirmation sound (light amount notification sound) notifying that the light amount value has been set, but the plurality of light amounts When the operation means for setting any of the values is operated, the confirmation sound is output from the sound output means. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, an image display means for displaying an effect image (image display device 31), and the effect means are used. The effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing the variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means and the operation means that can be operated by the player are provided, and the operation means is the first operation means (cross button). 36) and a second operation means (effect button 35), the effect control means includes a customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variable effect is not executed, and execution of the variable effect. Based on the operation of the first operating means, the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means can be set to any of a plurality of volume values, and the customer waiting state is in progress. When the first operating means is operated, the first operating sound (volume notification sound, light amount notification sound) can be output from the sound output means, while the first operating means operates during the execution of the variation effect. Even if this is done, the first operation sound cannot be output from the sound output means, and when the second operation means is operated during the customer waiting state and the execution of the variation effect, the second operation sound (operation sound) is produced. It is possible to output from the sound output means. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a light emitting means capable of emitting light according to the effect (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b), and An effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect effect including an image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image, and a variable effect according to a determination result of the determination means using the effect means. And an operating means that can be operated by the player, the operating means includes a first operating means (cross button 36) and a second operating means (effect button 35), and the effect control means includes. , The amount of light emitted from the light emitting means based on the customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variation effect is not executed and the operation of the first operating means during the execution of the variation effect. The value can be set to any of a plurality of light amount values, and when the first operation means is operated during the customer waiting state, the first operation sound (volume notification sound, light amount notification sound) is changed to the sound. While it is possible to output from the output means, even if the first operation means is operated during the execution of the variation effect, the first operation sound cannot be output from the sound output means, and the customer waiting state and the variation effect are produced. When the second operation means is operated during the execution of the above, the second operation sound (operation sound) can be output from the sound output means. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a seventh configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The image display means (image display device 31) that displays the effect image by emitting light from the first light emitting means (backlight) and the second light emitting means (lamp (LED or the like)) emit light to produce the effect. The player can operate the effect means including the decorative light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b), and the effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing the effect using the effect means. (Cross button 36), and when the effect control means is set to any of a plurality of light intensity values based on the operation of the operating means, the first light emitting means emits light. The amount of light emitted from the second light emitting means is not changed to the amount of light corresponding to the set amount of light, while the amount of light emitted from the second light emitting means is changed to the amount of light corresponding to the set value of light. .. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As an eighth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a light emitting means (a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b) that emits light according to the effect, and an effect image are displayed. An effect means including an image display means (image display device 31), an effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect using the effect means, and an operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by a player. ), And the effect control means sets the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to any of a plurality of stages of volume values based on the operation of the operation means. Further, it is possible to set the light intensity value of the light emitted from the light emitting means to any of the light intensity values in a plurality of stages, and when the operation of the operating means for setting the volume value is performed, the image When the volume value level display (image OG during volume adjustment) indicating the volume value is displayed on the display means and the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount value is shown on the image display means. The light intensity value level display (image KG during light intensity adjustment) is displayed so that the maximum number of steps of the volume value level display and the maximum number of steps of the light intensity value level display are the same. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a ninth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a light emitting means (a panel lighting device 34a, a frame lighting device 34b) that emits light according to the effect, and an effect image are displayed. An effect means including an image display means (image display device 31), an effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect using the effect means, and an operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by a player. ), And the effect control means sets the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to any of a plurality of stages of volume values based on the operation of the operation means. Further, it is possible to set the light intensity value of the light emitted from the light emitting means to any of the light intensity values in a plurality of stages, and when the operation of the operating means for setting the volume value is performed, the image When the volume value level display (image OG during volume adjustment) indicating the volume value is displayed on the display means and the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount value is shown on the image display means. The light intensity value level display (image KG during light intensity adjustment) is displayed so that the maximum number of steps of the volume value level display and the maximum number of steps of the light intensity value level display are different. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

As a tenth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination means (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The effect means including the sound output means (audio output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, the image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image, and the effect means are used. The effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing the variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means and the operation means that can be operated by the player are provided, and the operation means is the first operation means (cross button). 36) and a second operation means (effect button 35) are included, and the effect control means is operated by the first operation means in the first operation mode (continuous striking operation) during the execution of the variation effect. Then, the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means can be set to any of a plurality of volume values, and the predetermined operation of the second operation means during the execution of the variation effect. When the second operating means is operated in the first operating mode during the valid period, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (continuous striking effect (operation sound or display)), and the first operating means is the first operating means. When the operation is performed in the second operation mode (long press operation) different from the operation mode 1, the same result as in the case of the operation in the first operation mode cannot be obtained, while the first operation mode is described. When the two operating means are operated in the second operating mode, the same result as in the case where the operating means is operated in the first operating mode can be given. By doing so, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

The "upper limit value of the volume value (light amount value)" is the upper limit value in the direction in which the volume (light amount) increases, that is, the maximum value of the volume (light amount) in the present embodiment and the volume (light amount) are small. Including the lower limit value in the direction of becoming, that is, the minimum value of the volume (light amount) in the present embodiment.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the first jackpot 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game. Alternatively, when the gaming ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second winning opening 17, the gaming machine may shift to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, when the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after all the jackpot games are completed and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is normally terminated. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

If the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot special symbol type is a specific symbol, the next time after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. It may be executed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can also be used for rotating cylinder type gaming machines (so-called slot machines). Furthermore, it can also be used for pachinko and pachinko machines.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko machine 110 Main control board 110m Main control unit 110a Main CPU
110b main ROM
110c main RAM
120 Production control board 120m Production control unit 120a Sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
151 Multiple-unit control unit 151a Multiple-unit CPU
151b General ROM
151c integrated RAM
152 Image control unit 154 Voice control unit 31 Image display device 32 Voice output device 35 Effect button 35a Effect button detection switch 36 Cross button 36b Cross button detection switch

Claims (1)

Judgment means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player,
An effect means including a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a light emitting means that emits light according to the effect, and an image display means for displaying an effect image.
An effect control means capable of performing an effect using the effect means,
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means
Based on the operation of the operating means, the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means is set to any of a plurality of levels of volume values, and the amount of light emitted from the light emitting means. The value can be set to any of multiple levels of light intensity,
When the operation means for setting the volume value is performed, the image display means displays the volume value level display indicating the volume value.
When the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount value level display indicating the light amount value is displayed on the image display means.
The maximum number of steps of the volume value level display and the maximum number of steps of the light intensity value level display are different.
When a predetermined abnormality occurs, it is possible to execute the abnormality notification by causing the light emitting means to emit light.
The light emitting means
The first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are included.
The first light emitting means
When the operating means is operated during the non-execution of the abnormality notification, the amount of light changes, whereas when the operating means is operated during the execution of the abnormality notification, the amount of light does not change.
The second light emitting means
The amount of light changes when the operating means is operated regardless of whether the abnormality notification is not being executed or the abnormality notification is being executed.
The gaming machine which is characterized a call.

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