JP7425031B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, arrangement ball machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, slots, and enclosed-type pachinko machines (managed gaming machines) that circulate enclosed game balls internally. To provide a game machine that can effectively improve the interest of a game without imposing a burden on control under a situation where performances such as advance notice and reach are executed in parallel.

2. Description of the Related Art As conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines, gaming machines such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known, for example. This gaming machine improves the performance of the sound and lamp effects by improving the control and devising the wiring, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-226719 JP2020-62235A

By the way, the number of effects installed in gaming machines is increasing, and along with this, the number of audio and lamp effects is also increasing. Therefore, in the gaming machines mentioned above, there are limits to the hardware functions in situations where multiple types of previews, reach, etc. are executed in parallel, and in order to realize these effects, There were problems in that further improvements were needed in terms of control and specifications.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is capable of effectively increasing the interest of the game without imposing any burden on the control system in a situation where multiple types of previews, reach, etc. are executed in parallel. The purpose is to provide gaming machines.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. Note that reference numerals of embodiments to be described later are given in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, a performance execution means (for example, a sub-control CPU 900a shown in FIG. 4) that executes a performance related to the game;
a sound production that constitutes a production related to the game;
comprising a sound control means (for example, a sub-control CPU 900a and a sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. 4) that reproduces a predetermined sound in the sound production and adjusts the volume;
The sound effects include background music (for example, BGM shown in FIG. 19, BGM1 shown in FIG. 21, and BGM3 shown in FIG. 23) and sound effects (for example, the sound effects shown in FIG. 19, the sound effects shown in FIG. 23) and a serif sound (for example, the serif sound shown in FIG. 19, the serif sound shown in FIG. 21, the serif sound shown in FIG. 23),
The background music includes a first background music that is played in a loop (for example, BGM shown in FIG. 19, BGM1 shown in FIG. 21) and a second background music that is not played in a loop (for example, BGM3 shown in FIG. 23). death,
The volume of the second background music (for example, BGM3 shown in FIG. 23) is smaller than the volume of the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 23) and the dialogue sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 23). The volume is preset to
The sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a shown in FIG. 4, the sound LSI 801) controls the sound effect and the sound effect while playing the first background music (for example , the BGM shown in FIG. When both a production in which a dialogue sound is played and a production in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are not played are performed, and a predetermined production in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are played , When the sound effects (for example, the sound effects shown in FIG. 19, the sound effects shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue sounds (for example, the dialogue sounds shown in FIG. 19, the dialogue sounds shown in FIG. 21) are played, the reproduction The volume of the first background music (e.g., BGM shown in FIG. 19, BGM1 shown in FIG. 21) in the middle is adjusted between the sound effects (e.g., the sound effects shown in FIG. 19, the sound effects shown in FIG. For example, while lowering the volume by control to a predetermined volume smaller than the volume of the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19 and the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21,
The sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a and sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. 4) reproduces the sound effect and the dialogue sound while playing the second background music (for example, BGM3 shown in FIG. 23). When a specific production in which a production always occurs is executed , when the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 23) and the dialogue sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 23) are played , the reproduction The volume of the second background music (for example, BGM 3 shown in FIG. 23) is set in advance to be lower than the volume of the sound effect and the dialogue sound without reducing the volume of the second background music (for example, BGM 3 shown in FIG. 23). It is characterized by being played at the volume of the background music.

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing any burden on the control in a situation where multiple types of performances such as advance notices and ready-to-reach performances are executed in parallel.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board according to the same embodiment. It is a side sectional view of the special symbol 2 starter device according to the same embodiment, with (a) showing the open state and (b) showing the closed state. It is a block diagram showing a control device of a gaming machine according to the same embodiment. (a) is an explanatory diagram explaining the conventional game, (b) is an explanatory diagram explaining the advantageous gaming state according to the same embodiment, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of the distribution table used when winning the normal symbol lottery. It is a figure showing an example. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining special time-saving symbols according to the same embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining what can and cannot be done when there are a plurality of advantageous gaming states according to the same embodiment. (a) to (d) are screen examples illustrating the flow of displaying content on the liquid crystal display device indicating that the special symbol 1 has won a jackpot due to fluctuations. (a) to (l) indicate that after a jackpot game, the state shifts to a time-saving game state or a variable probability game state, and a game is played to determine whether or not the normal symbol will be won, resulting in a jackpot game state. It is an example of a screen explaining the flow when displaying on a liquid crystal display device. (a) to (d) are screen examples illustrating the flow of displaying content on the liquid crystal display device indicating that the normal symbol has not been won and the time-saving game has ended. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table used when winning the lottery for the normal symbol, (b) is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table used when winning the lottery for the special symbol 1, ( c) is a diagram showing an example of a distribution table used when winning the special symbol 2 lottery. It is an explanatory diagram explaining whether to draw a special time-saving symbol according to the same embodiment or not, depending on the game state. Pattern 1: A diagram illustrating an example used in a 1 type and 2 type mixed type gaming machine, in which (a) is a diagram illustrating an example of a distribution table used when winning the lottery of special symbol 1; (b) is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table used when winning the special time saving symbol lottery, (c) is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table used when winning the special symbol 2 lottery, (d) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the distribution of the random number value for the special symbol 1 jackpot, and (e) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the distribution of the random number value for the special symbol 2 jackpot. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how the gaming state changes when a lottery is performed using the lottery shown in FIG. 12. Pattern 2: A diagram showing an example used in a gaming machine with general probability variable winnings and non-probable variable winnings, where (a) shows the distribution used when winning the lottery of special symbols 1 and 2. A diagram showing an example of the table, (b) is a diagram showing an example of the distribution table used when winning the special time saving symbol lottery, (c) is an explanatory diagram explaining the distribution of random numbers for the special symbol jackpot. be. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how the gaming state changes when a lottery is performed using the lottery shown in FIG. 14. FIG. (a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of managing a gaming state of a conventional game, and (b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of managing an advantageous gaming state according to the same embodiment. (a) to (c) are screen examples showing the flow of the information preview performance, and (d) to (f) are screen examples showing the flow of the chime sound preview performance. (a) to (c) are examples of screens showing the flow of preview effects. 19 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds that are emitted in response to the preview performance shown in FIG. 18. FIG. (a) to (e) are screen examples showing the flow of a preview performance that has a high degree of confidence in a jackpot game state. 21 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM1, BGM2, sound effects, and dialogue sounds that are emitted in response to the preview performance shown in FIG. 20. FIG. (a) to (e) are screen examples showing the flow of performances that evolve from normal reach performances to SP reach performances. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM2, BGM3, sound effects, and dialogue sounds that are emitted according to the production shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 24(a-1) is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the gaming machine according to the same embodiment and explaining a method of blinking the decorative lamp according to the same embodiment, and FIG. 24(a-1) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is lit. 24(b-1) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is off, FIG. 24(a-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is lit, and FIG. 24(b-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is turned off. 24(c-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is lit in a different color from that in FIG. 24(a-2), and FIG. 24(d-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is turned off. Indicates that the light is off. (a-1) to (f-1) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of adjusting the brightness of the decorative lamp according to the same embodiment, and (a-2) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of adjusting the color of the decorative lamp according to the same embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the case. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example in which the decorative lamp according to the embodiment is caused to flash in gradations (stroboscopic flash) by adjusting the brightness. (a) shows a "quiet" lamp pattern, and is an explanatory diagram illustrating the number of frames for turning on and off the decorative lamp. (b) shows a "quiet" lamp pattern, in which the decorative lamp is gradated at a slow speed. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example, (c) is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a "dynamic" lamp pattern is shown and the decorative lamp is blinking at high speed, (d) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a "dynamic" lamp pattern, and the decorative lamp FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which the gradation flashing (stroboscopic flash) is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a combination of a “static” lamp pattern and a “dynamic” lamp pattern. (a) is a front view schematically showing the gaming machine according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a vertical cross-section of the right side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which an illumination panel is about to be arranged on the front part of the liquid crystal display device according to the same embodiment. A front view of the game board according to the same embodiment is shown, in which (a) shows a state in which a lamp performance pattern in the guide performance is being executed before the jackpot game state starts, and (b) shows a state where the jackpot game state starts. and is a diagram showing a state in which a lamp effect pattern in a round effect is being executed. It is a flowchart figure explaining main processing of main control concerning the same embodiment. 33 is a flowchart diagram illustrating a continuation of the main processing of the main control shown in FIG. 32. FIG. 33 is a flowchart diagram illustrating the setting switching process shown in FIG. 32. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart diagram illustrating power supply abnormality check processing. 34 is a flowchart diagram illustrating the prize ball winning number management process 1 shown in FIG. 33. FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating initial setting of the measurement RAM area shown in FIG. 36; 37 is a flowchart diagram illustrating the counting process shown in FIG. 36. FIG. 37 is a flowchart diagram illustrating the counting process shown in FIG. 36. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating main control timer interrupt processing according to the embodiment. 41 is a flowchart diagram explaining the normal symbol processing shown in FIG. 40. FIG. 41 is a flowchart diagram explaining the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 40. FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the starting port check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. 42. FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation start process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the process during special symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the process during special symbol confirmation time shown in FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating the out-of-use area processing shown in FIG. 40; It is a flowchart figure which shows the main processing of the sub-control based on the same embodiment. 49 is a flowchart diagram showing the data analysis process shown in FIG. 48. FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing sub-control command reception processing according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interruption process of sub-control based on the same embodiment. (a) shows a flowchart for explaining an initial command list related to moving images, (b) shows a flowchart for explaining a regular command list for moving images, and (c) shows a flowchart for explaining a command list for still images. .

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, when referring to directions such as up, down, left, and right, the directions are meant to be up, down, left, and right when viewed from the front in the drawing.

<Explanation of external configuration of pachinko machine>
First, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

<Explanation of the external configuration of the front of the pachinko machine>

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front of a wooden outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a game board storage frame attached to the back of the front frame 3 (see FIG. (not shown) in which a game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2 facing forward, and as shown in FIG. 1, a glass door frame 5 supporting transparent glass is provided in front of the game area 40. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by ball guide rails 6 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the surface of the game board 4.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a front operation panel 7 disposed below a glass door frame 5, an upper tray unit 8 provided on the front operation panel 7, and an upper tray unit 8 disposed on the front operation panel 7. The unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing ejected game balls. Further, this front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball rental button 11 and a prepaid card ejection button 12 (card return button 12). A push-button performance button device 13 is provided on the surface of the upper tray 9 so that the player can change the performance effect by pressing the button when a built-in lamp (not shown) is turned on. Further, the upper tray 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for pulling out the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 downward, and is further provided with a setting button 15 which is approximately a cross key. The setting buttons 15 can be operated by the player, and include a circular enter key 15a provided in the center, a triangular upper key 15b provided above the enter key 15a in the figure, and a A triangular left key 15c provided on the left side of the key 15a in the drawing, a triangular right key 15d provided on the right side of the enter key 15a in the drawing, and a triangular right key 15d provided on the lower side of the enter key 15a in the drawing. It is composed of a lower key 15e and a lower key 15e.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a firing handle 16 for operating the firing unit is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, and a firing handle 16 for operating the firing unit is provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 3 and near the firing handle 16. , a speaker 17 that emits BGM (background music), sound effects, etc. is provided. Incidentally, a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp, which produces a dramatic effect by decoration of light, is arranged around the peripheral frame of the front frame 3.

<Explanation of the external structure of the game board>
On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 made of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged approximately in the center. This liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas: left, middle, and right, and independently displays numbers, characters, letters (character dialogue, lyric captions, etc.), or designs (special designs and normal designs). It is possible to display fluctuations. Decorative top decorations 42a, left decorations 42b, and right decorations 42c are provided around the liquid crystal display device 41, and on the back sides of these top decorations 42a, left decorations 42b, and right decorations 42c, A movable accessory device 43 is arranged. Incidentally, decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that create a dramatic effect through light decoration are arranged on the top decoration 42a, left decoration 42b, and right decoration 42c.

As shown in FIG. 2, this movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43a, a left movable accessory 43b, a right movable accessory 43c, and an upper left movable accessory that performs a predetermined performance operation as the game progresses. It is composed of motors (not shown) such as two-phase stepping motors that drive the object 43d and the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Incidentally, decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that create a presentation effect by decorating the lights are arranged on these upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

On the other hand, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is arranged directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4) for detecting winning balls is provided inside the special symbol 1 starting port 44. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of the effective number of winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of first starting pending balls, will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. . In addition, this first starting pending ball number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 1 starting port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4). When the variable display of a special symbol such as a number, character, or symbol (decorative symbol) begins, it is subtracted by 1 (-1). In addition, decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps are arranged in and around the special symbol 1 starting opening 44 and the surrounding area, such as full-color LED lamps that create a presentation effect by decorating with light.

On the other hand, on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol 2 starting device 45 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 3, this special symbol 2 starting device 45 has a special symbol 2 starting opening 45a and an "open state" in which the special symbol 2 starting opening 45a is in an open state in which a game ball YK can enter. An opening/closing part 45b that can be changed into a "closed state" in which the ball cannot be played, a "guidance state" in which the game ball YK is guided toward the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and a "non-guidance state" in which it is not guided. The special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball YK that enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a.

The special symbol 2 starting port 45a opens substantially horizontally toward the right side in the front left-right direction in FIG. 2, and a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 detects a winning ball inside the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. (See FIG. 4) is provided. A predetermined number (for example, 4) of the effective number of winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of second starting pending balls, will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. In addition, when a game ball enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a and is detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), this second starting pending ball number is incremented by 1 (+1). When the variable display of a special symbol such as a number, character, or symbol (decorative symbol) begins, it is subtracted by 1 (-1).

The opening/closing part 45b includes an opening/closing member 45b1 that is movable in the left-right direction with respect to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) that drives and controls the opening/closing member 45b1. When this opening/closing part 45b is in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes into the special symbol 2 starting opening 45a (moves to the left side in the figure), and the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes into the special symbol 2 starting opening 45a. It prevents the game ball YK from entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and when it is in the open state, retreats to the right side of the figure as shown in FIG. It looks like this.

The ball entry guide portion 45c includes a guide member 45c1 that is sloped downward from the right side to the left side as shown in FIG. 2 (slope downward toward the special symbol 2 starting port 45a side). The guide member 45c1 is driven and controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3(a), in the ball entry guide portion 45c, when in the guide state, the guide member 45c1 slides and protrudes toward the front side of the gaming area 40 (towards the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1). The game ball YK riding on the upper side is guided to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and when it is in the non-guiding state, the guide member 45c1 slides backward (to the rear side of the game area 40) as shown in FIG. 3(b). It is designed to evacuate. As a result, even if the game ball YK rides on the guiding member 45c1 when it is in the guiding state, the game ball YK changes to the non-guiding state before the ball enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and the guiding member When 45c1 slides backward, the game ball YK flows downstream without entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. Note that the guide member 45c1 and the opening/closing member 45b1 operate in conjunction with each other. That is, when the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state, the opening/closing member 45b1 is retracted to the right side as shown in FIG. 3(a) to allow the game ball YK to enter the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. When the guide member 45c1 is in the non-guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes to the left side as shown in FIG. 3(b) to prevent the game ball YK from entering the special symbol 2 starting opening 45a.

In addition, below, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 as mentioned above may be called a normal electric accessory. Further, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a presentation effect through light decoration.

On the other hand, on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, as shown in FIG. 2, a winning device 46 is arranged. This prize-winning device 46 is configured so that when a lottery with a special symbol to be described later is won, that is, in a winning game state, the opening/closing door 46a opens a special electric prize winning opening (not shown) which is closed by the opening/closing door 46a. The drive is controlled by the object solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and the game ball can enter the big prize opening (not shown). The game ball that enters the big winning hole (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by the big winning hole switch 46c (see FIG. 4) provided inside the big winning hole (not shown).

On the other hand, when the lottery of the special symbol is not won, that is, when it is not a winning game state, the opening/closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and the grand prize opening (not shown) is driven. is closed. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening (not shown). Note that hereinafter, a device including such an opening/closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory. Further, the winning device 46 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that creates a presentation effect by decorating with light.

Incidentally, within the winning device 46, there is provided a sorting device 47 having a conventionally well-known structure. As shown in FIG. 2, this sorting device 47 includes a V area 47a and an out port 47b, and when a game ball enters a big winning hole (not shown), the game ball , the V area 47a, or the out port 47b. In addition, the sorting device 47 does not distribute the game balls that have entered the big prize opening (not shown) to the V area 47a, but to the out opening 47b, unless a predetermined gaming state is reached. .

By the way, the 1 type and 2 type mixed type gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1) in this embodiment is a type 1 type machine that wins a lottery with a special symbol and enters a jackpot gaming state, and a type 1 model that enters a jackpot gaming state by winning a special symbol lottery, and a jackpot gaming machine that enters a jackpot gaming state by winning a special symbol lottery. There are two types of models in which the opening (not shown) opens and when the game ball enters the jackpot opening (not shown) and passes through the V area 47a, a jackpot game state occurs. It refers to that.

On the other hand, in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol starting port 48 consisting of a gate is arranged, and a normal symbol starting port switch 48a ( (see FIG. 4). In addition, general winning holes 49 are arranged on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting hole 44, respectively. This general winning hole 49 includes an upper right general winning hole 49a located on the right side of the above-mentioned prize entry device 46, an upper left general winning hole 49b located on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting hole 44, and a left middle general winning hole 49a. It consists of an opening 49c and a lower left general winning opening 49d. An upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the upper right general winning opening 49a to detect the passage of a game ball, and an upper left general winning opening switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the upper left general winning opening 49b to detect the passage of a gaming ball. A general winning hole switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4) is provided, and a left center general winning hole switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of a game ball is provided inside the left center general winning hole 49c, and a lower left general winning hole switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the left center general winning hole 49c. Inside the opening 49d, there is provided a lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4) that detects passage of a game ball. In addition, a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp is arranged in the general winning hole 49 to create a presentation effect through the decoration of light.

On the other hand, an out port 50 is arranged directly below the special symbol 1 starting port 44, into which a game ball (out ball) that has flowed down to the most downstream part of the gaming area 40 without winning a prize enters. The game ball that enters the out port 50 is detected as a non-winning ball by the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) provided inside, and the above-mentioned winning ball also enters the back side of the game board 4. Since it flows down to the most downstream part, it is detected by the outlet switch 50a (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the outlet switch 50a (see FIG. 4) detects the total number of ejected outs, that is, the same number of game balls as the game balls fired into the game area 40 by the firing handle 16.

On the other hand, on the lower right peripheral edge of the gaming area 40 of the game board 4, three 7 segments are arranged side by side, two of which are special symbol display devices 51, and the other 7 segment display devices 53a displays the special symbol 1, special symbol 2, the number of starting and pending balls of the normal symbol, and the game status (for example, advantageous game status, etc.). As shown in FIG. 2, this special symbol display device 51 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 51a and a special symbol 2 display device 51b, and on the left side of the special symbol 1 display device 51a, one A normal symbol display device 52 consisting of an LED is provided, and furthermore, a round lamp 53b for notifying the number of rounds of the jackpot game and a right-handed hitting notification lamp 53c for notifying right-handed hitting are provided.

Further, an identification lamp device 51A indicating identification information corresponding to the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is provided on the upper end side of the left decoration 43b.

This identification lamp device 51A includes first and second identification lamps 51Aa and 51Ab for informing the player that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 have won or lost. have. The first identification lamp 51Aa corresponds to the special symbol 1, and the second identification lamp 51Ab corresponds to the special symbol 2. Then, when the special symbol 1 is changing, the first identification lamp 51Aa blinks, when the special symbol 1 is a win, the first identification lamp 51Aa lights up, and when the special symbol 1 is a loss, the first identification lamp 51Aa goes out. Furthermore, when the special symbol 2 is changing, the second identification lamp 51Ab blinks, when the special symbol 2 is a hit, the second identification lamp 51Ab lights up, and when the special symbol 2 is a loss, the second identification lamp 51Ab blinks. 51Ab turns off the light.

Although not shown, a plurality of game nails are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4, and a windmill 54 is arranged as a member for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

<Description of control device>
Next, a control device that is provided in the pachinko game machine 1 having the external configuration as described above and performs electronic control according to the progress of the game will be explained using FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, this control device includes a main control board 60 that controls overall gaming operations, a payout/launch control board 70 that pays out game balls based on control commands from the main control board 60, It mainly consists of a sub-control board 80 that controls images, light, and sound.

<Explanation regarding the main control board>
The main control board 60 is a one-chip microcomputer consisting of a main control CPU 600a, a main control ROM 600b that stores game programs that describe a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 600c that functions as a work area, buffer memory, etc. The computer 600 displays content (performance display) regarding the ratio of how many prize balls are played when the probability is low (in a low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal), and the probability of generating a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is mainly equipped with a measurement/setting display device 610 consisting of 7 segments that also serves to display setting contents, a RAM clear switch 620, and a setting key switch 630.

A payout/launch control board 70 that controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls is connected to the main control board 60 configured as described above. Furthermore, a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a that detects winning in the special symbol 1 starting port 44, a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 that detects winning in the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and a normal symbol starting port The normal symbol start opening switch 48a detects the passage of 48 and the winning to the general winning opening 49 (upper right general winning opening 49a, upper left general winning opening 49b, middle left general winning opening 49c, lower left general winning opening 49d). The upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the winning opening (not shown) that is opened or closed by the opening/closing door 46a. The big prize opening switch 46c for detection is connected to an out opening switch 50a capable of detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls fired into the gaming area 40 by the firing handle 16. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 that drives and controls the opening/closing member 45b1 and the guide member 45c1, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b that controls the operation of the opening/closing door 46a, a sorting device 47, and a special symbol 1 display device. 51a, special symbol 2 display device 51b, normal symbol display device 52, 7-segment display device 53a, round lamp 53b, and right hit notification lamp 53c are connected.

The main control board 60 configured as described above performs a lottery when the main control CPU 600a receives a signal from the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1, or the normal symbol starting port switch 47a. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, the display content of the stop symbol or the normal symbol is determined according to the validity information that is the lottery result, and the determined information is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a, the special symbol 2 display device 51b, or the normal symbol display. device 52. As a result, the lottery result will be displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a, the special symbol 2 display device 51b, or the normal symbol display device 52. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a generates a production control command DI_CMD including the determined information, and transmits it to the sub control board 80. The main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, controls the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and the middle left general winning opening switch. 49c1, lower left general prize opening switch 49d1, when receiving signals from the big prize opening switch 46c, determines how many game balls to pay out to the player, and pays out a payout control command PAY_CMD containing the determined information. - By transmitting to the launch control board 70, the payout/launch control board 70 will pay out game balls to the player.

Further, as a result of the lottery, if a lottery with a normal symbol is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 is drive-controlled so that the opening/closing member 45b1 is in an open state and the guide member 45c1 is in a guiding state for a predetermined time, When the special symbol lottery is won, the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled to open a big prize opening (not shown).

In the 1 type and 2 type mixed type game machine, when a small winning game state is entered, the opening/closing door 46a is controlled to repeatedly open and close the large prize opening (not shown), and the game ball is When a ball enters a winning hole (not shown), the sorting device 47 is controlled so that the game ball is sorted into the V area 47a.

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, includes a special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, a special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, an upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, an upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and a middle left general winning opening switch. 49c1, every time a signal is received from the lower left general winning port switch 49d1 and the big winning port switch 46c, the number of prize balls is measured, and each time a signal from the out port switch 50a is received, the total number of ejected game balls is calculated. Measure. Then, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, based on the measured number of prize balls and the total number of ejected game balls, displays content (performance display) regarding the ratio of how many prize balls were played at low accuracy. Output to measurement/setting display device 610. As a result, the measurement/setting display device 610 displays content (performance display) regarding the ratio of how many prize balls were played during low accuracy.

Further, the measurement/setting display device 610 is capable of displaying the settings of the probability of generating a gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, in six levels from "1" to "6". Therefore, in order to change such settings, a special key is inserted into the setting key switch 630, and when turned on, the RAM clear switch 620 is used to set the probability of generating a gaming state advantageous to the player. For example, the settings can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6" (for example, setting "6" has the highest probability of generating a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the setting "1" has the lowest probability of generating a gaming state advantageous to the player). The settings changes are then displayed on the measurement/settings display device 610, and when the settings changes are confirmed, the dot at the bottom right of the 7 segments lights up, indicating that the settings have been finalized. It has become.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed other than when a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 630 and the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed, the memory area of the main control RAM 600c is not cleared entirely, but some Only the memory area is cleared.

<Explanation regarding payout/launch control board>
The payout/launch control board 70 receives the payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, the generated payout motor signal controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls to the player. Further, the payout/launch control board 70 performs an operation to shoot game balls in response to a player's operation based on a prize ball count signal indicating a payout operation of game balls and a status signal related to an abnormality in the payout operation. Performs processing to start or stop.

On the other hand, a touch sensor is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 16 shown in FIG. Then, it is output to the payout/launch control board 70. In response to this, the payout/emission control board 70 will transmit the detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit the detection signal to the sub control board 80 as the production control command DI_CMD. This makes it possible to transmit information as to whether or not the player touched the handle 16 to play the game to the sub-control board 80.

<Explanation regarding the sub control board>
The sub-control board 80 receives the production control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), executes and controls various productions, and also controls the display image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It is equipped with a sub-one-chip microcomputer 800, which is composed of a sub-control ROM 800b that stores control programs that describe production control procedures, and a sub-control RAM 800c that functions as a work area, buffer memory, etc.

Furthermore, the sub control board 80 includes a sound LSI 801 that generates desired BGM, sound effects, etc., a sound RAM 802 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, etc., and a liquid crystal display device 41 based on instructions from the sub one-chip microcomputer 800. A DDR2 SDRAM 804 consisting of a VDP 803 that generates image data to be displayed, a work area that expands compressed video data, a frame buffer area that temporarily stores image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and a still image A game ROM 805 is installed in which compressed data, CG data of moving image compressed data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance. Note that the still image is a so-called sprite image, and represents a single image such as text data such as characters, a background image, or a special design. Furthermore, a moving image refers to a collection of continuously changing still images (multiple frames), and by continuously drawing multiple still images on the liquid crystal display device 41, smooth operation is possible. is to be reproduced.

The sub-control board 80 configured in this way is connected to a decorative lamp board 90 on which decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce lamp effects are mounted, and a built-in lamp (not shown) is connected to the sub-control board 80. (1) A push-button performance button device 13 that can be pressed by the player to change the performance effect when the light is turned on is connected, and a speaker 17 that emits BGM, sound effects, etc. is connected. Further, a movable accessory device 43 is connected to the sub-control board 80, which performs a predetermined performance operation as the game progresses, and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or the special symbol 1 and the special symbol An identification lamp device 51A for informing the player of information on winning or losing of 2 is connected, a setting button 15 that allows various settings is connected, and a liquid crystal display device 41 is connected.

Thus, the sub-control board 80 configured in this way operates based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the current gaming state, the number of balls on hold for starting, and the lottery result. The sub-control CPU 800a receives the production control command DI_CMD, which includes basic information necessary for the decorative patterns etc. to be stopped. Then, the sub-control CPU 800a determines by lottery a performance pattern corresponding to the received performance control command DI_CMD from among a large number of performance patterns stored in advance in the sub-control ROM 800b, and executes the determined performance pattern. The instructing control signal is temporarily stored in the sub control RAM 800c.

The sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal related to sound among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the control signal from the game ROM 805 or sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 emits BGM and sound effects corresponding to the above-determined performance pattern.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal related to light to the decorative lamp board 90 among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the decorative lamp board 90 controls turning on or off a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a lamp effect, so that a lamp effect corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern is executed. Become.

Then, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list related to images among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image data to display an image based on the command list, and sends the generated image data to the liquid crystal display device 41, thereby displaying an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. It will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Note that the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is updated frame by frame, but the diagram is shown below so that the sub-one-chip microcomputer 800 (sub-control CPU 800a) can know when the display operation for one frame has finished. VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) shown in 4 is transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub control CPU 800a as an interrupt signal. This allows the sub-control CPU 800a to understand that one frame of image data has been displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Note that this VSYNC interrupt signal is generated, for example, every 33 ms.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the movable accessory device 43 a control signal related to the movable accessory among the control signals for instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. Thereby, the movable accessory device 43 will move in accordance with the performance pattern determined above.

<Description of power supply board>
By the way, power is supplied to each of the boards described above from a power supply board 130 shown in FIG. This power supply board 130 includes a voltage generation section 1300, a voltage monitoring section 1310, and a system reset generation section 1320. This voltage generation unit 1300 receives an AC voltage of 24 V AC, which is an external power supply, supplied from a transformer (not shown) installed in a game parlor, and generates multiple types of DC voltages.The generated DC voltages are as follows: Although not shown, it is supplied to each board.

Further, the voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC 24V AC voltage, and when this voltage is cut off or a power outage occurs and a voltage abnormality is detected, a voltage abnormality signal ALARM is sent to the main control board 60. This is what is output to. The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs an "L" level signal when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs an "H" level signal when the voltage is normal.

On the other hand, the system reset generation unit 1320 generates a system reset signal RST when the power is turned on, and the generated system reset signal RST is output to each board.

<Explanation of advantageous games>
Next, advantageous games will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16.

<Explanation of conventional games>
In conventional games, the games are classified as shown in FIG. 5(a). That is, in the normal game state, the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is no electric support. In addition, in the potential gaming state, the jackpot lottery probability is high and there is no electric support. Furthermore, in the time-saving game state, the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is electric support. Furthermore, in the probability variable game state, the jackpot lottery probability is high probability state and electric support is available. Note that "den support" refers to "den support". Under the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) support state, the time for which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, and thereby the special symbol 2 starting port 45a The winning rate will increase, and the frequency of winning per unit time will increase. This results in a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than when the electric chew support state is not present.

Here, to explain the details of the control in the time-saving gaming state and the variable probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the time-saving gaming state and the variable probability gaming state, the probability of winning a lottery with normal symbols is is in a high probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the time when the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the extended state. . Note that the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is 250/251 in the high probability state, and 1/251 in the low probability state. In addition, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 20 seconds in the non-shortened state and 2 seconds in the shortened state. Furthermore, the time during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is 80 ms in the non-extended state and 4000 ms in the extended state. In addition, in the case of 80 ms in the non-extended state, even if the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 is closed before the game ball enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. is in the closed state and the guide member 45c1 is in the non-guiding state, so it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special symbol 2 starting opening 45a. Therefore, the game ball cannot enter the special symbol 2 starting port 45a unless the extended state is 4000 ms.

By the way, in the case of the normal game state, the probability of winning the lottery of the normal symbols is low, the variation time of the normal symbols is not shortened, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state. , and the time period during which the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state is in the non-extended state.

<Explanation of control in advantageous gaming state>
Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability of winning a lottery with normal symbols, the fluctuation time of normal symbols, the time when the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state By combining these three, a situation more advantageous than the normal gaming situation is created.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous gaming state 1, the probability of winning the lottery of normal symbols is low, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is The time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in a non-extended state. Therefore, although the appearance is the same as the normal gaming state, since the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous gaming state 2, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is low, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) The time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. Therefore, it is in a state where there is so-called electric support. Therefore, the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous gaming state 3, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is ), the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. Therefore, it is in a state where there is so-called electric support. Therefore, the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state.

By the way, the above-described advantageous gaming states 1 to 3 can be further divided into more detailed categories. In other words, the above-described advantageous game states 1 to 3 can be further adjusted depending on whether or not the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. It can also be divided into smaller parts. To explain in more detail, the special symbols can have a plurality of types of jackpots, such as a 2R jackpot, a 4R jackpot, and a time-saving jackpot, depending on the type of the won special symbol. Also, the normal symbols can have multiple types of hits, just like the special symbols.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, depending on the combination of the winning type of the normal symbol and which advantageous gaming state. The above-described advantageous gaming states 1 to 3 are further divided depending on whether or not the time period is extended. To explain using a specific example, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when the main control CPU 600a has won the lottery with a normal symbol, it selects 1 per common symbol with a probability of 30/100, and selects 1 per common symbol with a probability of 70/100. There is a probability of 100 to select 2 per normal map. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the normal gaming state, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the non-extended state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the advantageous game state 2A which is further divided into the advantageous game state 2, in the case of 1 per normal figure, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state. , and when the time for which the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state is extended, and in the case of 2 per normal figure, the time for the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) to be in the open state and the time for the guide member 45c1 to be in the guide state is in a non-extended state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the advantageous game state 2B, which is further divided into the advantageous game state 2, the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is opened and closed in both cases of 1 and 2 per normal figure. The time period during which the member 45b1 is in the open state and the time period in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state is extended. By the way, in advantageous game state 1, in either case of 1 or 2 per normal figure, the time during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is not extended. It is in a state.

In this way, the above-described advantageous gaming state is determined by whether or not the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. 1 to 3 can be further subdivided.

<Explanation of special time saving symbols>
By the way, it is known that apart from the lottery of special symbols, a lottery of special time-saving symbols can be performed. If you win this special time-saving symbol lottery, you will be in a time-saving game state. Also, when winning a lottery with this special time-saving symbol, there can be multiple types of winnings, similar to the special symbol. Utilizing this, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the advantageous gaming states 1 to 3 described above. To explain using a specific example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving symbol 1 is won, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 1 and 10,000 times are given as the number of time-savings. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving symbol 2 is won, the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state 2A, and 50 times are given as the number of time-savings. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving symbol 3 is won, the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state 2B and 100 times are given as the number of time-savings.

In this way, the gaming state can be shifted to the above-described advantageous gaming states 1 to 3 depending on the type of winning of the special time-saving symbol. Note that there is only one type of transition to the gaming states 1 to 3 for one special time saving symbol.

By the way, it is possible to set whether or not to draw the special time-saving symbols in the gaming state. For example, a special time-saving symbol is drawn in the normal game state and potential game state without electric support shown in FIG. 5(a), and the time-saving game state and variable probability game with electric support shown in FIG. In the state, it can be set so that the lottery of special time-saving symbols is not performed.

<Explanation of what can/cannot be done when there are multiple advantageous gaming states>
By the way, when there are multiple advantageous gaming states as mentioned above, the only advantageous gaming state that can be transitioned to is one predetermined advantageous gaming state for one symbol (including special symbols, normal symbols, etc.). It has become. To explain this point using the specific example of FIG. 6(b), when jackpot symbol 1 is won, the gaming state at the time of jackpot is normal gaming state/potential gaming state, advantageous gaming state 1/advantageous gaming state 2. In either state, the state shifts to advantageous gaming state 1. That is, in this case, such a transition is possible because only one predetermined advantageous gaming state is transitioned for one symbol.

In addition, if you win jackpot symbol 2, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is normal gaming state/probable gaming state, advantageous gaming state 1/advantageous gaming state 2, it will shift to advantageous gaming state 2A. It looks like this. That is, in this case, such a transition is possible because only one predetermined advantageous gaming state is transitioned for one symbol.

Furthermore, if you win the jackpot symbol 3, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is normal gaming state/probable gaming state, advantageous gaming state 1/advantageous gaming state 2, it will shift to advantageous gaming state 2B. It is supposed to be done. However, if the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the normal gaming state/potential gaming state, the number of times the advantageous gaming state 2B is continued is 50 rotations, and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the normal gaming state/advantageous gaming state 2. In this case, the number of times the advantageous gaming state 2B is continued is 100 revolutions. In this case, although the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state 2B is different, such a transition is possible because only one predetermined advantageous gaming state is transitioned for one symbol.

On the other hand, if you win the jackpot symbol 4, if the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is normal gaming state/probable gaming state, it will shift to advantageous gaming state 1, and if it is advantageous gaming state 1/advantageous gaming state 2, it will shift to advantageous gaming state. The state is now shifted to state 2A. However, in this case, such a transition is impossible because there are multiple advantageous gaming states for one symbol.

In this way, when there are multiple advantageous gaming states, the only advantageous gaming state that can be transitioned to is one predetermined advantageous gaming state for one symbol (including special symbols, normal symbols, etc.). It has become.

<Explanation of gameplay using multiple advantageous gaming states (Part 1)>
Now, based on the content explained above, we will explain specifications that have a different gaming experience from the conventional ones.

In conventional games, in a 1 type 2 type mixed type game machine, after winning a jackpot due to the variation of special symbol 1 in the normal game state (the state in which the player plays left-handed), the player enters an advantageous game state. (The state in which the player hits right) causes the game ball to enter the special symbol 2 starting hole 45a. Then, when the game ball enters the special symbol 2 starting hole 45a, the special symbol 2 changes, and when the special symbol 2 wins a small win in the lottery, the large prize opening (not shown) opens, and the large prize opening (not shown) opens. When the game ball that enters the V area 47a passes through the V area 47a, a jackpot game state occurs. At this time, since the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time when the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is always in the extended state, you can win a small prize by drawing the special symbol 2. The standard of conventional games is whether you win or not.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned conventional game specifications are derived, and while the specification is such that the special symbol 2 lottery almost wins the small win, the above-mentioned multiple advantageous gaming states are used to create an electric (Ordinary electric accessories) The specification is made as to whether or not the time period in which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 in the guiding state is in the extended state. That is, in this embodiment, unlike conventional games, the gameplay is not based on whether or not you win a small hit in the special symbol 2 lottery, but when you win a regular symbol, the type and advantage of the regular symbol are determined. Depending on the game state, the game feature is such that the time period in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended or not. This point will be explained in detail using a specific example.

As shown in FIG. 7, first, the player uses the firing handle 16 to hit the game ball to the left side of the game area 40 of the game board 4, and the game is to determine whether or not the special symbol 1 will be won. It will be done. To explain in more detail, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the stopped decorative pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P1), the stopped resident pattern (see image P2) is displayed, and the first starting pattern is displayed. The number of reserved balls is displayed (see image P3). Specifically, as shown in image P1 of the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative patterns are displayed in a large size at the center of the screen, and include a left decorative pattern (see image P1a), a middle decorative pattern (see image P1b), and a right decorative pattern. It consists of a pattern (see image P1c). In the illustration, the left decorative pattern (image P1a) stops at "7", the middle decorative pattern (see image P1b) stops at "6", and the right decorative pattern (image P1c) stops at "7". It is stopped in a state where the reach is lost.

Further, the resident symbol is displayed in a small size at the upper left corner of the screen, as shown in the image P2 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 7(a). This resident pattern is a reduced version of the number indicated by the decorative pattern that is displayed in a variable manner, and is, in principle, displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the decorative pattern. Specifically, the resident symbols include a left resident symbol (see image P2a), a middle resident symbol (see image P2b), and a right resident symbol (see image P2c). This left resident symbol (see image P2a) corresponds to the left decorative symbol (see image P1a), and in the illustration, it stops at "7". The medium resident pattern (see image P2b) corresponds to the medium decorative pattern (see image P1b), and in the illustration, it stops at "6". Furthermore, the right resident symbol (see image P2c) corresponds to the right decorative symbol (see image P1c), and in the illustration, it stops at "7".

Furthermore, the first starting pending ball number is the effective number of winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), and is as shown in the image P3 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 7(a). The image is displayed slightly smaller than the center of the screen. Specifically, in FIG. 7(a), a state is displayed in which two first starting pending pitches are held.

Thus, in a state where the display as shown in FIG. (See image P3a shown in FIG. 7(b)) is subtracted (in the illustration, other symbols are displayed as a changing display indicating that the special symbol 1 corresponding to the subtracted first start holding ball is being changed). As shown in Figure 7(b), the decorative symbols fluctuate rapidly (see image P1), and the resident symbols fluctuate rapidly (see image P2). The object will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

At this time, if the special symbol 1 is won, the decorative symbol stops (see image P1, "777" in the illustration) and the resident symbol stops (see image P2, as shown in the illustration), as shown in FIG. 7(c). 777) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and a jackpot game state is entered. Then, when the jackpot game state is reached, the words "Jackpot!" (see image P4) are displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, and a small text is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen telling the player to hit the jackpot (when the player presses the firing handle 16). The words "Right Hit" (see image P5) are displayed to prompt the user to hit the game ball on the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 using the "Right Hit" (see image P5).

Next, after the jackpot game, when entering the so-called RUSH state, which is a transition to the time-saving gaming state or the variable probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. (See image P6) are displayed, and small letters "Right hit" (see image P5) are displayed in the upper right corner of the screen to encourage the player to play right. After that, a game is played to determine whether or not a normal symbol is won in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. becomes.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, prompting the player to play right. , a stopped decorative pattern is displayed (see image P7), and a stopped resident pattern (see image P8) is displayed. Specifically, this decorative pattern corresponds to the normal pattern, and is displayed in a large size at the center of the screen, as shown in image P7 of the liquid crystal display device 41, and includes the left decorative pattern (see image P7a) and the middle decorative pattern. (see image P7b) and a right decorative pattern (see image P7c). In the illustration, the left decorative pattern (image P7a) stops at "7", the middle decorative pattern (see image P7b) stops at "6", and the right decorative pattern (image P7c) stops at "7". It is stopped in a state where the reach is lost. This is because "777" shown in FIG. 7(c) is a decorative symbol of the special symbol 1, so it is no longer displayed after the transition to the RUSH state after the jackpot game. Therefore, in FIG. 8(b), a decorative symbol of the normal symbol that has stopped in a state where the player is out of reach is displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, although the reach loss state was illustrated as a decorative pattern of the displayed normal pattern, it is not limited to this, and a random pattern may be used, or all the patterns may be the same. This is because the display may be based on the lottery result of the normal symbol that was stopped last time.

Moreover, the resident symbol is displayed in a small size at the lower right end of the screen, as shown in image P8 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 8(b). This resident pattern is a reduced number shown in the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern that is variably displayed, and is, in principle, variably displayed in synchronization with this decorative pattern. Specifically, the resident symbols include a left resident symbol (see image P8a), a middle resident symbol (see image P8b), and a right resident symbol (see image P8c). This left resident pattern (see image P8a) corresponds to the left decorative pattern (see image P7a), and in the illustration, it stops at "7". The medium resident pattern (see image P78b) corresponds to the medium decorative pattern (see image P7b), and in the illustration, it stops at "6". Furthermore, the right resident symbol (see image P8c) corresponds to the right decorative symbol (see image 7c), and in the illustration, it stops at "7".

Thus, when the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) detects passage of a game ball while the display as shown in FIG. 8(b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the display shown in FIG. 8(c) As shown in FIG. 3, the decorative symbols change at high speed (see image P7), and the resident symbols change at high speed (see image P8), which are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, among the two first starting pending pitches, one first starting pending pitch has been subtracted and used up, but the remaining one first starting pending pitch. The number of pitches remains. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the resident symbol (see image P2) corresponding to the special symbol 1 is also changed. At this time, since the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8(c), the decorative pattern corresponding to the special pattern 1 is not displayed, and the special pattern Only the fluctuation of the resident symbol (see image P2) corresponding to number 1 will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 8(c), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. .

Next, when the fluctuation of the resident symbol (see image P2) corresponding to the special symbol 1 stops, the resident symbol corresponding to the stopped special symbol 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 8(d). (See image P2, "543" in the illustration). At this time, the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 becomes a short-time fluctuation, and the game is stopped without any game performance. Also, at this time, even if the resident symbol corresponding to the special symbol 1 stops, it will not affect the fluctuation of the normal symbol and will continue to fluctuate. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. . Furthermore, if the first starting pending number of balls is not pending, the resident symbol corresponding to the special symbol 1 may be hidden or displayed to the extent that the player cannot recognize it, as shown in FIG. 8(e). becomes. This is because if you display it as is or display it to the extent that the player can recognize it, the special symbol, which is a resident symbol but has stopped, will be displayed even though the decorative symbol of the normal symbol is fluctuating. As a result, a mixture of moving symbols and stopped symbols will be displayed, giving the player a misunderstanding that the symbols are not moving, which may lead to a decrease in interest in the game. It's for a reason.

Next, if the currently fluctuating normal symbol has not been won, the decorative symbol stops (see image P7, "767" in the illustration), and the resident symbol stops, as shown in FIG. 8(e). (See image P8, "767" in the illustration) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and is displayed off-screen. As shown in FIG. 8(e), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. . Although not shown, the normal symbols as well as the special symbols have a predetermined number (e.g. , 4) can be stored as an upper limit, the number of normal symbol starting pending balls may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Next, when the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) detects the passage of the game ball again, the decorative symbol changes at high speed as shown in FIG. 8(f) (see image P7), and the resident symbol changes again. What is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is a high-speed variation (see image P8). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. .

At this time, if the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time that the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, if a normal symbol is won, as shown in FIG. 8(g). Then, the decorative pattern stops (see image P7, "777" in the drawing), and the resident pattern stops (see image P8, "777" in the drawing) and is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 8(g), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. .

Thus, when a screen like the one shown in FIG. 8(g) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the words "Right hit" (see image P5) urging the player to play right hand are still displayed on the LCD display. As shown in FIG. 8(h), the device 41 displays a display (see image P9) urging the player to change the special symbol 2 by placing a game ball into the special symbol 2 starting hole 45a. As a result, when the player uses the firing handle 16 to place a game ball into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, the image P9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8(i). At the same time, a small resident symbol (see image P10) corresponding to the special symbol 2 that is changed at high speed is displayed on the right end of the screen. As shown in FIG. 8(i), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. .

By the way, in this embodiment, since the specification is such that most of the small wins are won in the special symbol 2 lottery, the performance during the fluctuation such as the preview performance is not performed, and when the fluctuation time ends, the performance shown in FIG. As shown in j), the resident symbol (see image P10) corresponding to the special symbol 2 displayed in a variable manner is displayed in a stopped state (see image P10, "333" in the illustration) on the liquid crystal display device 41. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(j), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays an image P9 and small letters "Right hit" (see image P5) at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to play right. It remains as it was.

Next, if a small win is won in the special symbol 2 lottery, the characters "Right hit" (see image P5) that urges the player to hit right are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the characters shown in FIG. ), a display is displayed (see image P11) urging the player to enter the game ball into the grand prize opening (not shown) and win the prize in the V area 47a. As a result, when the player enters the game ball into the grand prize opening (not shown) using the firing handle 16 and wins a prize in the V area 47a, as shown in FIG. 8(l), the liquid crystal display On the display device 41, the words "V hit!" (see image P12) are displayed in the center of the screen, and a jackpot game state is entered. Note that, as shown in FIG. 8(l), the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to hit right. .

On the other hand, the normal symbol in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended is not won, and the final rotation of the time-saving game is reached. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a small message "0 remaining" (see image P20) at the upper left corner of the screen, indicating that it is the final rotation of the time-saving game. . At this time, as shown in FIG. 9(a), on the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern changes at high speed (see image P7), and the resident pattern corresponding to the normal pattern changes at high speed (see image P7). (see image P8) will be displayed. In addition, at this time, as shown in FIG. 9(a), small characters "Right hit" (see image P5) are also displayed at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right.

Next, if the normal symbol does not win after all, the decorative symbol stops (see image P7, "767" in the illustration), and the resident symbol stops (image P8), as shown in FIG. 9(b). (refer to "767" in the figure) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and is displayed off-screen. As shown in FIG. 9(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a small message "0 remaining" (see image P20) at the upper left corner of the screen, indicating that it is the final rotation of the time-saving game. Furthermore, the small text "Right hit" (see image P5) remains displayed at the upper right corner of the screen, urging the player to play right.

Next, when the final rotation of the time-saving game ends, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the words "RUSH END" are displayed in the center of the screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P21). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9(d), a message "LEFT The words "Uchi" (see image P22) will be displayed.

By the way, at this time, if the normal symbol starting pending ball is on hold, the normal symbol starting holding ball that is being held will change the normal symbol in the same way as during the time-saving game, so as shown in FIG. 9(c), As shown in (d), only the resident symbols corresponding to the normal symbols are displayed (see image P8). At this time, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, that is, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the time period in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the non-extended state. Even if the normal symbol is won, the time during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state will not be extended. Therefore, only the resident symbols corresponding to the normal symbols are displayed (see image P8), as shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d), without performing a variation effect of the normal symbols. It should be noted that, if the number of normal symbols' starting pending balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 during the time-saving game, it will be hidden when the characters "RUSH END" are displayed.

In this way, a game is played to determine whether the time period in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. .

By the way, in realizing such a game, a distribution table as shown in FIG. 10 can be used. The distribution table shown in FIG. 10(a) is such that when a winner is won with a winning probability of 1/60 in the normal symbol lottery, the main control CPU 600a selects a winner with a probability of 30/100 as shown in FIG. 10(a). 1 is selected per figure, and 2 is selected per normal figure with a probability of 70/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in the normal gaming state, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the non-extended state. Therefore, the probability that the time period in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended is "0".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in the advantageous gaming state 2A, if there is 1 per normal figure, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state. In the case of 2 per ordinary map, the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the extended state. Therefore, the probability that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time that the guiding member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended is 1/60 (normal symbol winning probability) x 30/ 100 (probability that 1 is selected per common map) = 1/200.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in the advantageous gaming state 2B, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. Therefore, the probability that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) will be in the open state and the time that the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state will be in the extended state is 1/60 (because it is only necessary to win the normal symbol) becomes.

In addition, as explained with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, in this embodiment, since the specifications are such that most small wins are won in the special symbol 2 lottery, electric chews (ordinary electric accessories) are used. ) If the time period in which the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, there is almost no doubt that it will be a jackpot game. Therefore, the probability of selecting a normal winning symbol in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time that the guiding member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended is the actual probability of a jackpot. becomes.

The distribution table shown in FIG. 10(b) is such that when there is no small hit and a jackpot is won in the special symbol 1 lottery with a jackpot probability of 1/199, the main control CPU 600a Then, jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100, and jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 50/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the case of jackpot 1, it becomes a 3R jackpot, and 50 time savings are given as the number of changes in the normal symbol. Furthermore, at this time, in the normal gaming state, the state shifts to the advantageous gaming state 2A, and in the advantageous gaming state 2A or the advantageous gaming state 2B, the state shifts to the advantageous gaming state 2A.

By the way, in the advantageous gaming state 2A, as explained with reference to FIG. 10(a), the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is The probability that a normal winning symbol is selected in an extended state is 1/200, and this probability is also the actual probability of a jackpot, so in the case of jackpot 1, the state is almost the same as the low probability time-saving game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the case of jackpot 2, it becomes a 3R jackpot, and a time saving of 100 times is given as the number of normal symbol fluctuations. Furthermore, at this time, in the normal gaming state, the state shifts to the advantageous gaming state 2B, and in the advantageous gaming state 2A or the advantageous gaming state 2B, the state shifts to the advantageous gaming state 2B.

By the way, in the advantageous gaming state 2B, as explained with reference to FIG. 10(a), the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is Since the probability of selecting a normal winning symbol which is an extended state is 1/60, which is also the de facto probability of a jackpot, in the case of jackpot 2, the state is approximately the same as the high probability time-saving game state.

The distribution table shown in FIG. 10(c) is such that when a jackpot is won in the special symbol 2 lottery with a jackpot probability of 1/199 and a small jackpot probability of 198/199, the main control CPU 600a As shown in , select jackpot 1 with a probability of 100/100. When a small win is won, the main control CPU 600a selects small win 1 with a probability of 50/100, and selects small win 2 with a probability of 50/100, as shown in FIG. 10(c). It has become. As a result, in this embodiment, it is almost possible to win a small win in the special symbol 2 lottery.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of jackpot 1, it becomes a 10R jackpot, and 100 times are given as the number of time saving times that the game in advantageous gaming state 2B is maintained. At this time, in the normal gaming state, the game will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B, and in the advantageous gaming state 2A or 2B, it will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of a small win of 1, it becomes a 10R small win, and 100 times are given as the number of time saving times that the game in the advantageous gaming state 2B is maintained. At this time, in the normal gaming state, the game will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B, and in the advantageous gaming state 2A or 2B, it will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of a small win of 2, it becomes a 3R small win, and 100 times are given as the number of time saving times that the game in the advantageous gaming state 2B is maintained. At this time, in the normal gaming state, the game will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B, and in the advantageous gaming state 2A or 2B, it will shift to the advantageous gaming state 2B.

By the way, in the advantageous gaming state 2B, as explained with reference to FIG. 10(a), the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is The probability of being in an extended state is 1/60, which is also the de facto probability of a jackpot, so regardless of whether it is a jackpot 1, small jackpot 1 or 2, it is a so-called probability fluctuating gaming state with 100 time savings. Become.

Thus, by using the distribution table as shown in FIG. 10, the games described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 can be realized.

In addition, by using such a sorting table, even in type 1 and type 2 gaming machines where the probability variable gaming state for special symbols and normal symbols cannot be set, the probability of getting a jackpot can be changed to a low probability gaming state. , it is possible to create a high probability gaming state.

<Explanation of gameplay using multiple advantageous gaming states (Part 2)>
Next, we will explain a specification that has a gaming property in which there is a possibility of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state 2 by using the above-described special time-saving symbols.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, in the normal game state in which the player plays left-handed, that is, in the state where the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is no electric support, a special time-saving symbol is drawn. Set it to do this. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 5 seconds, and the time during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is 80 ms, which is the non-extended state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the advantageous gaming state 1 in which the player plays left-handed, that is, in the state where the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is no electric support, the special time-saving symbol is Set so that no lottery is performed. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is set to 4.9 seconds, which is a time-saving state in which the time is shortened to a time that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member It is assumed that the time period in which 45c1 is in the guiding state is 80 ms, which is the non-extended state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the advantageous gaming state 2 in which the player plays right-handed, that is, in the state where the jackpot lottery probability is low and the electric support is available, the special time-saving symbol is Set so that no lottery is performed. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is set to 4.9 seconds, which is a time-saving state in which the time is shortened to a time that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guidance state for 4000 ms, which is the extended state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the advantageous gaming state 3 in which the player plays right-handed, that is, in the state where the jackpot lottery probability is high and the electric support is available, the special time-saving symbol is Set so that the lottery will not be held. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is set to 4.9 seconds, which is a time-saving state in which the time is shortened to a time that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guidance state for 4000 ms, which is the extended state.

In this way, with these settings, specific examples of specifications that have a gaming property that has the possibility of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state 2 by using special time-saving symbols are described below as Pattern 1 and Pattern 1. The explanation will be divided into two parts.

<Pattern 1: Game machine that mixes 1 type and 2 types>
As shown in FIG. 12(d), in this embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random number value for special symbol 1 jackpot, the random number value in the range of 0 to 10000 is set to be off, and the random number value 10001 to 10329 In the range of , it is set as a jackpot, in the range of random numbers 10330 to 20000, it is set as a loss, in the range of random numbers 20001 to 22184, it is set as a special time saving symbol, and in the range of random numbers 22185 to 65535, it is set as a loss. is set to . Therefore, the probability of winning the special symbol 1 is 1/199, and the probability of winning the special time-saving symbol is 1/30.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12(d), in this embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random number value for special symbol 2 jackpot, in the range of random number 0 to 10000, it is set to be a loss, and the random number value 10001 In the range of ~10329, it is set as a jackpot, in the range of random numbers 10330 to 20000, it is set as a loss, in the range of random numbers 20001 to 22184, it is set as a special time saving symbol, and in the range of random numbers 22185 to 30000, it is set as a hit. , is set to be a loss, in the range of random numbers 30001 to 62767, it is set to a small hit, and in the range of 62768 to 65535, it is set to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of jackpot for special symbol 2 is 1/199, the probability for special time saving symbol is 1/30, and the probability of small hit for special symbol 2 is 1/2. In addition, the special symbol 2 basically changes only in the advantageous gaming state 2, and since the special time-saving symbol is not drawn in the advantageous gaming state 2, the random value set for each special time-saving symbol It is not necessary to provide a range of 20001 to 22184.

In this way, as a result of the lottery being conducted using such random numbers, when the special symbol 1 wins the jackpot, the main control CPU 600a determines the probability of 50/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a). Jackpot 1 (4R) is selected with a probability of 5/100, jackpot 2 (4R) is selected with a probability of 45/100, and jackpot 3 (4R) is selected with a probability of 45/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when jackpot 1 (4R) is selected, the state shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 100 time savings are given as the number of changes in the special symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when jackpot 2 (4R) is selected, the state shifts to advantageous gaming state 1, and 50 time savings are given as the number of changes in the special symbol. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when jackpot 3 (4R) is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 1, and a time saving of 10,000 times is given as the number of changes in the special symbol.

On the other hand, if the special time-saving symbol is won as a result of the lottery conducted using the random numbers as described above, the main control CPU 600a will win the lottery with a probability of 10/100, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(b). Special time saving symbol 1 is selected and special time saving symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the special time-saving symbol 1 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 10,000 times are given as the number of time-saving times that the game in advantageous gaming state 2 is maintained. Ru. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the special time-saving symbol 2 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state 1, and 10,000 times are given as the number of time-savings in which the game in the advantageous gaming state 1 is maintained.

On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 wins the jackpot as a result of the lottery using the above-mentioned random numbers, the main control CPU 600a will select the 100/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c). Jackpot 1 (9R) is selected with a probability of . At this time, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when jackpot 1 (9R) is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 100 times are given as the number of time savings for maintaining advantageous gaming state 2. be done. On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 wins the small win, the main control CPU 600a will select the small win 1 (V passing (V area 47a winning) with a probability of 10/100, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. Select 9R jackpot) with a probability of 80/100 and select small win 2 (2R jackpot with V passing (getting a prize in V area 47a)) with a probability of 1/100. Select 3 (2R jackpot by passing V (getting a prize in V area 47a)) and select small win 4 (2R jackpot by passing V (getting a prize in V area 47a)) with a probability of 9/100. It looks like this. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when small win 1 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 100 times are given as the number of times the game in advantageous gaming state 2 is maintained. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when small win 2 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 100 times are given as the number of times the game in advantageous gaming state 2 is maintained. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the small win 3 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state 1, and 50 times are given as the number of times the game in the advantageous gaming state 1 is maintained. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when small win 4 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 1, and 10,000 times are given as the number of time saving times in which the game in advantageous gaming state 1 is maintained.

Here, the transition of the gaming state explained above will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 13. As shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is normal gaming state (state without low electric power support) YG1, the main control CPU 600a uses the random number for special chart 1 jackpot shown in FIG. 12(d) to The lottery of symbol 1 is executed. At this time, in the normal game state (state without low electric power support) YG1, a lottery of special time saving symbols is also executed. As a result, if the special time saving symbol is won and the special time saving symbol 1 is selected with a probability of 10/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(b), the gaming state will be as shown in FIG. 13. Then, the game will move to the gaming state YG3 which is the advantageous gaming state 2 (see RO1). On the other hand, when the special time-saving symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state YG2 of the advantageous gaming state 1, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO2). Note that at this time, since the player has not won the jackpot, the jackpot (not shown) is not opened.

On the other hand, if special symbol 1 is won and jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a), the gaming state will be favorable as shown in FIG. The game state 2 shifts to the game state YG3 (see RO3). Furthermore, when jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 5/100, the gaming state shifts to gaming state YG2 of advantageous gaming state 1, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO4). Furthermore, when jackpot 3 is selected with a probability of 45/100, the gaming state shifts to gaming state YG2 of advantageous gaming state 1, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO5).

By the way, when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, the RAM clear switch 620 is turned on, and the main control RAM 600c is cleared, the above-described normal gaming state (state without low voltage support) YG1 is entered. As a result, in this normal gaming state (state without low power support) YG1, a special time-saving symbol lottery is executed, so when the player starts playing first thing in the morning, the player There is a possibility that the game can shift to advantageous gaming state 2, which is a state in which a bet is made, that is, a state in which the jackpot lottery probability is low, and a state in which electric support is available. Therefore, in this way, in addition to the gameplay of whether or not the special symbol 1 becomes a jackpot, the gameplay of whether or not it is possible to transition to a state with electric support is also added, so the low probability state It is possible to improve the interest of the game at the game center, and the game hall can also selectively provide services to the players.

In the gaming state YG3 of the advantageous gaming state 2, the special symbol 2 lottery is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol 2 jackpot random value shown in FIG. 12(e). At this time, as explained above, the special time saving symbol lottery is not executed.

In this way, when the jackpot of special symbol 2 is won and jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 100/100 as shown in the allocation table shown in FIG. 12(c), the gaming state is as shown in FIG. 13. , the game state YG3, which is the advantageous gaming state 2, remains (see RO6).

On the other hand, the special symbol 2 wins the small win, and as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. When is selected, the gaming state remains at gaming state YG3 of advantageous gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO6).

On the other hand, if the special symbol 2 wins the small win and the small win 3 is selected with a probability of 1/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c), the gaming state will be as shown in FIG. 13. As such, the game shifts to the gaming state YG2 of the advantageous gaming state 1 (see RO7). In addition, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c), when small win 4 is selected with a probability of 9/100, the gaming state is changed to the gaming state of advantageous gaming state 1 as shown in FIG. Move to YG2 (see RO8).

In the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1, the special symbol 1 lottery is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol 1 jackpot random value shown in FIG. 12(d). At this time, as explained above, the special time saving symbol lottery is not executed.

In this way, when the special symbol 1 wins the jackpot and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100 as shown in the allocation table shown in FIG. 12(a), the gaming state will be as shown in FIG. 13. , the game will move to gaming state YG3 which is advantageous gaming state 2 (see RO9).

On the other hand, if the jackpot of special symbol 1 is won and jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 5/100 as shown in the allocation table shown in FIG. 12(a), the gaming state will be as shown in FIG. 13. , the gaming state YG2 of advantageous gaming state 1 remains (see RO10). Furthermore, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a), when jackpot 3 is selected with a probability of 45/100, the gaming state is changed to gaming state YG2 of advantageous gaming state 1, as shown in FIG. (See RO11).

On the other hand, when moving from advantageous gaming state 1 to gaming state YG2, if 10,000 times are given as the time saving number, unless you win the jackpot, you cannot move to the normal gaming state unless you change the 10,000 special symbols. Become. In other words, the advantageous gaming state 1 is essentially the gaming state in which the player mainly stays. However, if 50 times are given as the time saving number, even if you do not win the jackpot, if you change the special symbol 50 times, the gaming state will be the normal gaming state (no low power support) as shown in Figure 13. Status) Transition to YG1 (see RO13). However, after the number of time-savings ends, if the game is shifted to the normal gaming state (state without low power support) YG1, the lottery of special time-saving symbols will be executed, so the game in the low-probability state Even if there is, the game player can enjoy not only the game feature of whether or not the special symbol 1 becomes a jackpot, but also the game feature of determining whether or not the game can be shifted to a state with electric support. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low probability state. In addition, when the granted time saving number of 10,000 times ends, the gaming state will shift to the normal gaming state (state without low electricity support) YG1, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO12).

By the way, the gaming state YG2 of the advantageous gaming state 1 has the same appearance as the low probability state as explained above, and this gaming state is mainly the "normal time" and is the gaming state in which the player mainly stays. , the player is in a state where they can enjoy the conventional gameplay of whether or not they hit the jackpot. Furthermore, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the backup recovery process is performed, it is highly likely that the gaming state before the power cut was almost the advantageous gaming state 1. The status is YG2.

<Pattern 2: Gaming machine with general fixed variable winnings and non-probable variable winnings>
As shown in FIG. 14(d), in this embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random number value for special symbol jackpot, the random number value in the range of 0 to 10000 is set as an outlier, and the random number value of 10001 to 10205 is set as an outlier. In the range, both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are set to jackpot, in the range of random numbers 10206 to 12048, only the high-probability gaming state is set to jackpot, and in the range of random numbers 12049 to 20000, it is set to lose. In the range of random numbers 20001 to 22184, it is set to the special time saving symbol, and in the range of random numbers 22185 to 65535, it is set to the outside. Therefore, the jackpot probability of special symbols 1 and 2 in the low-probability gaming state is 1/319, the jackpot probability of special symbols 1 and 2 in the high-probability gaming state is 1/32, and the probability of winning the special time-saving symbol is It becomes 1/30.

As a result of the lottery being conducted using such random numbers, when the special symbols 1 and 2 win the jackpot, the main control CPU 600a selects 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(a). Jackpot 1 (10R probability variable) is selected with a probability of , and Jackpot 2 (10R time saving) is selected with a probability of 40/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when jackpot 1 is selected, the state shifts to advantageous game state 3, and a time saving of 10,000 times is given as the number of changes in the special symbol. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when jackpot 2 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 100 time savings are given as the number of changes in the special symbol.

On the other hand, if a special time-saving symbol is won as a result of the lottery conducted using the above-mentioned random numbers, the main control CPU 600a will win the lottery with a probability of 10/100, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(b). Special time saving symbol 1 is selected and special time saving symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the special time saving symbol 1 is selected, the game shifts to advantageous gaming state 2, and 10,000 times are given as the number of time saving times that the game in advantageous gaming state 2 is maintained. Ru. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the special time-saving symbol 2 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous gaming state 1, and 10,000 times are given as the number of time-saving times that the game in the advantageous gaming state 1 is maintained.

Here, the transition of the gaming state explained above will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 15. As shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is normal gaming state (state without low electric power support) YG10, the main control CPU 600a uses the special symbol jackpot random value shown in FIG. 1 lottery is executed. At this time, in the normal game state (state without low electric power support) YG10, a special time saving symbol is also drawn. As a result, when the special time saving symbol is won and the special time saving symbol 1 is selected with a probability of 10/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(b), the gaming state is as shown in FIG. 15. Then, the game shifts to the gaming state YG12, which is the advantageous gaming state 2 (see RO20). On the other hand, when the special time-saving symbol 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state YG11 of the advantageous gaming state 1, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO21). Note that at this time, since the player has not won the jackpot, the jackpot (not shown) is not opened.

On the other hand, if special symbol 1 is won and jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(a), the gaming state will be favorable as shown in FIG. A transition will be made to gaming state YG13 which is gaming state 3 (see RO22). Furthermore, when jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the gaming state shifts to gaming state YG12 of advantageous gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO23).

By the way, even in such a pachinko gaming machine, when the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 620 is turned on, and the main control RAM 600c is cleared, the above-described normal gaming state (state with no low voltage support) YG10 is entered. . As a result, in this normal gaming state (state without low power support) YG10, a special time-saving symbol lottery will be executed, so when the player starts playing first thing in the morning, There is a possibility that the game can shift to advantageous gaming state 2, which is a state in which a bet is made, that is, a state in which the jackpot lottery probability is low, and a state in which electric support is available. Therefore, in this way, in addition to the gameplay of whether or not the special symbol 1 becomes a jackpot, the gameplay of whether or not it is possible to transition to a state with electric support is also added, so the low probability state It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2, the special symbol 2 lottery is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number value shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as explained above, the special time saving symbol lottery is not executed.

In this way, when the jackpot of special symbol 2 is won and jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(a), the gaming state is as shown in FIG. 15. , the game will move to gaming state YG13, which is advantageous gaming state 3 (see RO24). Further, when jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the gaming state remains at gaming state YG12 of advantageous gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO25).

On the other hand, when shifting to the gaming state YG12 of the advantageous gaming state 2, when the granted 100 time saving times are completed, the gaming state changes to the normal gaming state (state without low power support) YG10, as shown in FIG. Migrate (see RO26). Therefore, after the number of time-savings ends, if the normal game state (state without low power support) is made to move to YG10, the special time-saving symbol lottery will be executed, so the game in the low-probability state Even if there is, the game player can enjoy not only the game feature of whether or not the special symbol 1 becomes a jackpot, but also the game feature of determining whether or not the game can be shifted to a state with electric support. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low probability state.

In the game state YG13 of the advantageous game state 3, the special symbol 2 lottery is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number value shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as explained above, the special time saving symbol lottery is not executed.

In this way, when the jackpot of special symbol 2 is won and jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(a), the gaming state is as shown in FIG. 15. , the game state YG13 of advantageous game state 3 remains (see RO27). Furthermore, when jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the gaming state shifts to gaming state YG12 of advantageous gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO28).

In the game state YG11 of the advantageous game state 1, the lottery of the special symbol 1 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number value shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as explained above, the special time saving symbol lottery is not executed.

In this way, when the special symbol 1 wins the jackpot and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the allocation table shown in FIG. 14(a), the gaming state will be as shown in FIG. 15. , the game will move to the gaming state YG13, which is the advantageous gaming state 3 (see RO29). Further, when jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the gaming state shifts to gaming state YG12 of advantageous gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO30).

As explained above, the gaming state YG11 of the advantageous gaming state 1 looks the same as the low probability state, and this gaming state is mainly the "normal time". Furthermore, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the backup restoration process is performed, the gaming state is almost the gaming state YG11 of the advantageous gaming state 1.

Thus, as explained in the above-mentioned patterns 1 and 2, by using the special time-saving symbols, it is possible to create a specification with a gaming property in which there is a possibility of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state 2.

However, as explained above, by using multiple advantageous gaming states and special time-saving symbols, it is possible to create new gameplay, thereby improving the interest of the game in low probability states. can.

By the way, when such a plurality of advantageous gaming states are provided, management may become complicated in conventional processing. That is, conventionally, as shown in FIG. 16(a), in the normal gaming state, the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is no electric support, so the special pattern probability change flag is OFF (00H) and the electric power support is low. The support flag turns OFF (00H). In addition, in the potential game state, the jackpot lottery probability is high and there is no electric support, so the special pattern probability change flag is ON (5AH) and the electric support flag is OFF (00H). Furthermore, in the time-saving game state, the jackpot lottery probability is low and the electric support is available, so the special pattern probability change flag is OFF (00H) and the electric support flag is ON (5AH). Further, in the variable probability game state, the jackpot lottery probability is high probability state and electric support is available, so the special pattern probability variable flag is ON (5AH) and the electric support flag is ON (5AH). In addition to this, there are various flags that indicate the gaming state, such as the normal pattern and probability flag.

Thus, conventionally, various gaming states have been managed using flags.

However, if the plurality of advantageous gaming states are managed only by turning ON/OFF flags as in the past, the more the number of advantageous gaming states increases, the more complicated the management may become.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16(b), management is performed using an advantageous gaming state flag and an advantageous gaming state pattern. That is, in the normal gaming state, the advantageous gaming state flag is set to OFF (00H), and the advantageous gaming state pattern is set to 00H. If the advantageous gaming state is 1, the advantageous gaming state flag is set to ON (5AH), and the advantageous gaming state pattern is set to 01H. Furthermore, if it is the advantageous gaming state 2, the advantageous gaming state flag is set to ON (5AH), and the advantageous gaming state pattern is set to 02H. Further, if the advantageous gaming state is 3, the advantageous gaming state flag is set to ON (5AH), and the advantageous gaming state pattern is set to 03H.

However, if you do this, even if you increase multiple advantageous gaming states, you only need to increase the numerical value of the advantageous gaming state pattern accordingly, so there is no need to increase the number of flags, making management more complicated. It is possible to reduce the number of situations where this occurs. It goes without saying that conventional flags such as a special pattern probability change flag, electric support flag, general pattern probability change flag, etc. may also be provided.

On the other hand, in notifying the player of a plurality of advantageous gaming states, the main control CPU 600a outputs an advantageous gaming state LED signal to the 7-segment display device 53a based on the advantageous gaming state flag and/or the advantageous gaming state pattern. It happens. Thereby, it is possible to display whether or not the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state on the seven segment display device 53a. However, in the case of advantageous gaming state 1, the notification is not made. That is, the 7-segment display device 53a does not display that the advantageous gaming state 1 is present. This is because if it is announced that the gaming state is advantageous gaming state 1, the player will recognize that he or she is in a gaming state where special time-saving symbols are not drawn. This is because the player may lose interest and stop playing the game. Therefore, in advantageous gaming state 1, no notification is made.

<Explanation of sound and lamp effects>
Next, sound and lamp effects will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 17 to 31.

<Explanation of the sounds in the preview performance>
First, with reference to FIG. 17, sounds in the preview performance will be explained. The preview performances shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (c) are examples of information preview performances. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a decorative pattern that changes at a high speed (see image P30), and a resident pattern that changes at a high speed (see image P31). is displayed, and at this time, the words "Do your best" are displayed in a speech bubble at the lower left corner of the screen (see image P32). If the words "Ganbatte" are, for example, black characters with low expectations for a jackpot game state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 will emit a sound effect SE1 of "Pong".

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(b), the words "Good feeling!" are displayed in a speech bubble in the lower left corner of the screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P33), and the words "Good feeling!" , in the case of red letters indicating a high expectation level for a jackpot game state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 will emit a sound effect SE2 of "Pikin".

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a message "Super hot!" sandwiched between the words "DANGER" in the lower left corner of the screen, indicating high expectations for a jackpot game state. When characters in a so-called danger pattern are displayed in a speech bubble (see image P34), a sound effect SE3 of "Bee! Bee! Bee! Bee!" is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the preview performances shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (f) are examples of chime sound preview performances. To be more specific, as shown in FIG. 17(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays decorative symbols that fluctuate at high speed (see image P30), and resident symbols that fluctuate at high speed (see image P31). is displayed, and at this time, the characters "Ping Pong" are displayed slightly above the center of the screen (see image P40). If the character "Ping-Pong" is, for example, a white character with low expectations for a jackpot game state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 will emit the sound effect SE4 "Ping-Pong".

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the characters "Ping Pong! Ping Pong!" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 at the slightly upper center of the screen (see image P41), and the characters "Ping Pong! Ping Pong!" For example, in the case of red letters that increase the level of expectation for a jackpot game state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 will emit a sound effect SE5 of "Ping Pong! Ping Pong!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(f), on the liquid crystal display device 41, characters in a so-called danger pattern are displayed at the upper center of the screen, "DANGER DANGER DANGER", indicating high expectations for a jackpot game state (image P42). ), the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 will emit a sound effect SE6 of "Bee! Bee! Bee! Bee!". That is, the same sound effect as the information preview performance will be emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

In this way, even with these different preview presentations, in the so-called danger pattern where expectations for a jackpot game state are high, by emitting a common sound effect from the speaker 17, the player can expect to win the jackpot regardless of the preview presentation. It can be recognized that expectations for the gaming state are high. By doing this, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing any burden on the control system in a situation where a plurality of types of previews, ready-to-reach effects, etc. are executed in parallel.

Further, at this time, the sound effects in the information preview performances shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (b) and the sound effects in the chime sound preview performances shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e) are different. Therefore, while the chime sound preview effects shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e) are being executed, the information preview effects shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (b) may be performed. In other words, part or all of the chime sound notice performance execution timing shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e) and the information notice performance execution timing shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (b) may overlap. . However, the execution timing of the information preview performance shown in FIG. 17(c) and the execution timing of the chime sound preview performance shown in FIG. 17(f) are made not to overlap. This is because if they are duplicated, the same sound effect will be emitted from the speaker 17 overlappingly, which may make the player feel uncomfortable and reduce the interest in the game.

In the present embodiment, in the so-called danger pattern in which the expectation level for a jackpot game state is high, the speaker 17 emits the sound effect "Bee! Bee! Bee! Bee!"; The playback time may be different between the information preview performance and the chime sound preview performance. That is, the common sound effects do not have to be the same as long as they are of the same type.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the information preview performance, if the words "Good feeling!" are in red, for example, which increases the expectation level for a jackpot game state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The sound effect SE2 was made to be emitted, but the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The same sound effect SE2 may be emitted. In this way, even if the letters are different, if they are the same color, the same sound effect SE2 of "Pikin" will be emitted, so the player can win the jackpot if the letters are the same color (for example, red letters). It is possible to recognize that expectations are increasing.

Further, the preview performance in this embodiment is just an example, and can be applied to any type of preview performance.

<Explanation on classification of sounds in production>
Next, the classification of sounds in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds are known as classifications of sounds in production. These may be played at the same time in a series of performances, but if they are set to the same volume, there is a risk that the BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds may not be recognized by the player. may reduce interest.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in the case of a production in which BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds occur simultaneously, the volume of these sound data is set so that the maximum volumes of BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds do not overlap. The relationship of dialogue sound > sound effect > BGM is established. Note that the volume setting in the sound data referred to here refers to the volume that can be set by the player using the setting button 15, or the setting of the dial provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the gaming hall side. This is not a volume that can be set using a means (not shown), but a volume that is set by the control of the sound LSI 801 when the sound is played back. This point will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

FIG. 18 shows a preview effect. First, as shown in FIG. 18(a), a decorative pattern stops on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P50, "767" in the illustration), and then , the one in which the resident symbol has stopped (see image P51, "767" in the illustration) is displayed. At this time, the BGM shown in FIG. 19 is played back by the sound LSI 801 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T1), so that the BGM shown in FIG. BGM will be emitted at a certain volume. Note that the maximum volume shown here is the volume that can be set by the player using the setting button 15, or the volume that can be set by the player using the setting button 15, or the setting means (not shown) such as a dial provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 on the gaming hall side. ) is the volume that is set for the purpose of controlling the sound function in the sound LSI 801 and VDP 803 when the volume that can be set is the maximum.

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 18(b), decorative symbols are displayed that fluctuate at high speed (see image P50), and resident symbols that fluctuate at high speed (see image P51) are displayed. At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM shown in FIG. 19 at a constant volume.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal to the sound LSI 801 to lower the volume of BGM when a sound effect is generated when a preview performance that increases expectations for a jackpot game state is performed. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM at the lowest volume at timing T2, as shown in FIG. As a result, the BGM is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at the lowest volume. Note that this lowest volume is a volume that can be recognized by the player as the minimum volume value that the player can further lower by using the setting button 15. Further, the volume that can be lowered by the player using the setting button 15 is not limited to BGM, but can also lower the volume of sound effects and dialogue sounds. Furthermore, in the illustration, the volume is instantly switched to the lowest volume, but of course, the volume may be gradually lowered to the lowest volume.

Next, a preview performance that increases the level of expectation for a jackpot game state is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 becomes dark, and the word "CHANCE" (see image P52) is displayed in the center of the screen. When the word "CHANCE" (see image P52) is displayed, the sound LSI 801 plays back the sound effect shown in FIG. 19 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T3), and thus From the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 18(c), a sound effect SE10 of "bashi" shown in FIG. 18(c) is emitted at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume. At this time, BGM is emitted from the speaker 17 at the lowest volume, but since the volume of the sound effect SE10 is higher than the volume of the BGM, the player can easily hear the sound effect SE10. . Note that the volume of this sound effect SE10 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 19.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18(d), the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 becomes dark, and when the state in which the word "CHANCE" (see image P52) continues to be displayed in the center of the screen, the screen shown in FIG. At timing T4, when the reproduction of the sound effect SE10 is almost completed, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19 at the maximum volume, and the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The dialogue sound VC1 "chance" shown in 18(d) will be emitted. At this time, the BGM and sound effect SE10 are emitted from the speaker 17 at the lowest volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC1 is higher than the volume of the BGM and sound effect SE10, the player cannot hear the dialogue sound. VC1 can be easily heard. Note that the volume of this dialogue sound VC1 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 19.

Thus, after the character "CHANCE" (see image P52) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the dialogue sound VC1 indicating the content of the character is emitted from the speaker 17, and by adding a time difference, It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the performance.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a finishes playing the dialogue sound VC1, and as shown in FIG. 18(e), a screen similar to the screen shown in FIG. 18(b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, that is, a jackpot is displayed. When the preview performance that increases expectations for the game state ends, a control signal for returning the BGM volume to the original level is transmitted to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 will reproduce the BGM at the original volume at timing T5 shown in FIG.

In this way, in a preview performance in which sound effects and dialogue sounds are generated, by controlling the volume of the BGM to be lowered, it is possible to make the sound effects and dialogue sounds easier to hear. However, at this time, the sound LSI 801 prevents the start of playback of the sound effect and the start of playback of the dialogue sound at the same time. This is because if they are played back at the same time, the sound effects and dialogue sounds may be mixed together, reducing the presentation effect for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing of starting the reproduction of the sound effects and the timing of starting the reproduction of the dialogue sounds are shifted to make each sound easier to hear.

By doing this, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing any burden on the control system in a situation where a plurality of types of previews, ready-to-reach effects, etc. are executed in parallel.

Note that this BGM is played in a loop. Furthermore, the BGM volume is set to be louder during a jackpot game or an electricity support game (variable probability game state/time saving game state) than during a normal game state (no low probability electricity support). That is, the relationship of BGM (during a jackpot game/during an electric support game)>BGM (normal gaming state (no low electric support)) is established.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the maximum starting volume of the sound effect SE10 and the maximum starting volume of the dialogue sound VC1 are made not to overlap, and the dialogue sound VC1 is played back just before the end of the reproduction of the sound effect SE10. However, the dialogue sound VC1 may be played back after the playback of the sound effect SE10 is finished. In other words, they may not overlap completely.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the volume of BGM is set to the lowest volume when the effect that increases the expectation level for the jackpot game state shown in FIGS. 18(c) to 18(d) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the volume of the BGM may be muted (ie, "0" or approximately "0"), or the reproduction of the BGM may be stopped by the sound LSI 801. This point will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

FIG. 20 shows a preview effect that is highly reliable for a jackpot game state. First, as shown in FIG. 20(a), decorative patterns are stopped on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P60). , "767" in the illustration), and a stopped resident symbol (see image P61, "767" in the illustration) is displayed. At this time, the sound LSI 801 is reproducing the BGM1 shown in FIG. 21 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T10), so that the BGM1 shown in FIG. BGM1 will be emitted at the volume. Note that this BGM1 is played in a loop.

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 20(b), decorative symbols are displayed that fluctuate at high speed (see image P60), and resident symbols that fluctuate at high speed (see image P61) are displayed. Further, on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, a character CH1 holding a sword is displayed. At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21 at the maximum volume (see timing T11), and the speaker 17 shown in FIG. !” is emitted as the line sound VC10. At this time, since the dialogue sound VC10 is short, the volume of BGM1 shown in FIG. 21 is not lowered. Therefore, the BGM1 is emitted from the speaker 17 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC10 is higher than the volume of the BGM1, the player can easily hear the dialogue sound VC10. I can hear it. Note that the volume of this dialogue sound VC10 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 21.

Next, an effect that increases the level of expectation for a jackpot game state is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 20(c), the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 becomes dark, the display of decorative patterns disappears or becomes difficult to see, the words "DANGER DANGER DANGER" are displayed in the center of the screen, and an explosion occurs. The effect is displayed (see image P62). At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound effect shown in FIG. 21 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T12), so that the sound effect shown in FIG. Then, a sound effect (not shown) of "Bee! Bee! Bee! Bee!" is emitted. At this time, in order to highlight the so-called danger pattern sound effect that has high expectations for a jackpot game state, the sub-control CPU 800a mutes the BGM1 (that is, to "0" or approximately "0"), Alternatively, a control signal for stopping the reproduction of BGM1 is transmitted to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 mutes the BGM1 (ie, "0" or approximately "0") or stops the reproduction of the BGM1. Note that the volume of this sound effect gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 21.

Next, at timing T13 shown in FIG. 21, when the playback of the sound effect has almost finished, the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 changes from dark to bright, as shown in FIG. , character CH2 is displayed. At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21 at the maximum volume (see timing T13), and the "super hot" sound shown in FIG. 20(d) is played from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The line sound VC11 saying “Yes!” is emitted. At this time, the speaker 17 is emitting a sound effect whose volume is gradually decreasing, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC11 is higher than the volume of the sound effect, the player cannot hear the dialogue. The sound VC11 can be easily heard. Note that the volume of this dialogue sound VC11 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 21.

Next, at timing T14 shown in FIG. 21, the reproduction of the dialogue sound VC11 is finished, and as shown in FIG. The text "REACH" (see image P63) is displayed so as to overlap the decorative pattern in the reach state. At this time, the sub control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing BGM2 different from BGM1. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM2, which is different from BGM1, at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T14). As a result, the BGM2 is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume. Note that if the sound LSI 801 continues to play BGM1 with the sound muted (that is, "0" or approximately "0"), at timing T14 shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control CPU 800a stops playing BGM1. A control signal is sent to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 stops playing BGM1. Note that this BGM2 is not played back in a loop.

In this way, in a preview performance in which sound effects and dialogue sounds are generated, by controlling the volume of BGM1 to be muted or stopped, it is possible to make the sound effects and dialogue sounds easier to hear. However, at this time, the sound LSI 801 prevents the start of playback of the sound effect and the start of playback of the dialogue sound at the same time. This is because if they are played back at the same time, the sound effects and dialogue sounds may be mixed together, reducing the presentation effect for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing of starting the reproduction of the sound effects and the timing of starting the reproduction of the dialogue sounds are shifted to make each sound easier to hear.

Even in this case, the interest in the game can be effectively improved without imposing a burden on the control system in a situation where multiple types of previews, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

Note that in this embodiment, the maximum starting volume of the sound effect and the maximum starting volume of the dialogue sound VC11 are made not to overlap, and the dialogue sound VC11 is played back just before the end of the reproduction of the sound effect, but this is not limited to this. First, the dialogue sound VC11 may be played back after the sound effects have finished playing. In other words, they may not overlap completely.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the production in which the dialogue sound VC10 of "Ya!" shown in FIG. 20(b) is emitted, the volume of the BGM1 is not lowered, but It may be lowered as shown in .

Further, in this embodiment, the volume of BGM1 is muted or stopped, but as shown in FIG. 19, the volume of BGM1 may be set to the lowest volume.

<Explanation of an example of simply playing sound in a production>
Incidentally, in the above, when the volume of BGM is lowered due to the occurrence of a preview performance, an example is shown in which the volume is lowered by control according to the occurrence of the preview performance. This means that if it is decided through a lottery that a preview performance will occur, the BGM volume will be lowered, but if you do not win the lottery and the preview performance does not occur, the BGM volume will not be lowered and will be played back at the same volume. This is to continue to do so. Therefore, the volume is lowered by control according to the occurrence of the preview performance.

However, for example, in a reach performance, it is determined that a preview performance in which a sound effect or dialogue sound indicating that it is an SP reach performance is always generated. Therefore, instead of lowering the volume by control until such a preview performance occurs, the BGM volume is set to be lowered in advance to match the timing when such a preview performance occurs, so as to avoid burdening the control side. The data can also be reproduced by the sound LSI 801. This point will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

FIG. 22 shows a performance that evolves from a normal reach performance to a SP reach performance. First, as shown in FIG. ), the word "REACH" (see image P71) is displayed so as to overlap the decorative pattern in the ready-to-reach state, and the resident symbol that is rapidly changing is displayed (see image P72). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal for reproducing BGM2 to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM2 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, as shown in FIG. 23 (see timing T20). As a result, the BGM2 is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume.

Next, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(b) displays a decorative pattern in which the left decorative pattern moves to the upper left corner of the screen, the right decorative pattern moves to the upper right corner of the screen, and the middle decorative pattern changes at high speed. It is displayed (see image P70), and furthermore, one in which the resident symbols are fluctuating at high speed is displayed (see image P72). At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM2 shown in FIG. 23 at a constant volume.

Next, when the reproduction of BGM2 is finished, the words "SP Reach" (see image P73) are displayed in the center of the screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. The preview performance that is displayed is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal for reproducing BGM3 and dialogue sounds to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM3 and dialogue sound at timing T21 shown in FIG. At this time, since the volume at the beginning of BGM3 is muted in advance (that is, "0" or approximately "0"), BGM3 is not emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1, although it is being played back. do not have. Note that this BGM3 is not played back in a loop.

On the other hand, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 23 at the maximum volume (see timing T21), and the "SP Reach!" shown in FIG. 22(c) is reproduced from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at the maximum volume. ” will be emitted. At this time, since only the dialogue sound VC20 is emitted from the speaker 17, the player can easily hear the dialogue sound VC10. Note that the volume of this dialogue sound VC20 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 23.

Next, the font color changes according to the degree of confidence in the jackpot gaming state, and a sound effect corresponding to the confidence in the jackpot gaming state is played. That is, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(d), the font color of "SP Reach" displayed at the center of the screen changes to, for example, red (see image P73). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal for reproducing sound effects to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound effect at timing T22 shown in FIG. As a result, the reproduction is performed at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T22), and as a result, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. ” sound effect SE20 is emitted. At this time, if the BGM3, which has been set in advance from mute (that is, "0" or approximately "0") to the lowest volume, is being played by the sound LSI 801, at timing T22 shown in FIG. , the sound is automatically switched from muted (ie, "0" or approximately "0") to the lowest volume for reproduction. That is, the sound LSI 801 only reproduces BGM3, but does not control the volume. Therefore, the sound effect SE20 is emitted from the speaker 17 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, and the lowest volume of BGM3 is emitted, but the volume of the sound effect SE20 is higher than the volume of BGM3. Therefore, the player can easily hear the sound effect SE20. Note that the volume of this sound effect SE20 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 23.

By the way, if the "SP Reach" text color displayed in the center of the screen is black, the sound effect "Dang!" will be played, and if it is a danger pattern, the sound effect will be played "Be! Bee! Bee! Bee!" A sound effect is played. Therefore, the preview effect using the title character color as illustrated in FIG. 22(d) is not a matter of whether or not to be executed, but a lottery as to which color it is to be executed or not. Therefore, no matter which color is selected, the sound effect will always be played.

Next, at timing T23 shown in FIG. 23, when the volume of BGM3 is switched from the lowest volume to one lower than the maximum volume after a preset period, the SP reach performance is started. That is, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(e), the character CH10 holding a sword is displayed in the center of the screen instead of the words "SP Reach" (see image P73). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a control signal for reproducing dialogue sounds to the sound LSI 801. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 24 at the maximum volume (see timing T24). As a result, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 emits the dialogue sound VC21 of "Let's go!" shown in FIG. 22(e) at the maximum volume. At this time, BGM3 is emitted from the speaker 17 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC21 is higher than the volume of BGM3, the player can easily listen to the dialogue sound VC21. can be heard. Note that the volume of this dialogue sound VC21 gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 23.

Therefore, by preparing BGM with the volume lowered in advance in this way, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing a burden on the control side.

In this embodiment, an example has been shown in which BGM3 is set from muted to the lowest volume from timing T21 to timing T23 shown in FIG. 23, but the present invention is not limited to this. The sound may be kept muted until T23 o'clock, or the volume may be kept at the lowest volume from timing T21 o'clock to timing T23 o'clock.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sound effect SE20 is played after the dialogue sound VC20 is played in "SP reach", but the invention is not limited to this, and the dialogue sound VC20 is played after the sound effect SE20 is played. It may also be played back.

<Explanation of lamp production>
Next, the lamp effect will be explained.

<Explanation of lamp pattern types>
First, the case of flashing lamp patterns will be explained. The decorative lamps, such as the full-color LED lamps, mounted on the decorative lamp board 90 described above can blink in a lamp pattern to create a lamp effect. Specifically, for blinking, the methods shown in FIGS. 24(a-1) and 24(b-1) can be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 24(a-1), the decorative lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp board 90 is turned on (for example, white), and after a predetermined period, the decorative lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp is turned on (for example, in white). -1) Turn off the light. Then, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA shown in FIG. 24(a-1) is turned on (for example, white), and the lamp is blinked by repeating the cycle alternately. Note that the time when the decorative lamp LA is turned on and the time when it is turned off are not limited to the same time, but may be set to different times and alternately repeated periodically. In addition, the cycle is set to be shorter than one frame (=33 ms), which is the drawing update cycle for drawing one screen worth of images on the liquid crystal display device 41, in order to make the player aware of the blinking. It is set so that it does not occur. As a result, by synchronizing the cycle for drawing one screen's worth of images with the update cycle of the decorative lamp LA, or synchronizing the blinking cycle at an integral multiple of the cycle for drawing one screen's worth of images, players will feel a sense of discomfort. It becomes possible to perform effects using the decorative lamp LA and the liquid crystal display without giving any problems.

On the other hand, the methods shown in FIGS. 24(a-2) to 24(d-2) can also be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 24(a-2), the decorative lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp board 90 is turned on (for example, white), and after a predetermined period, the decorative lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp is turned on (for example, in white). -2) Turn off the light. Next, as shown in FIG. 24(c-2), the decorative lamp LA is lit in a different color (for example, yellow) from the color shown in FIG. 24(a-2), and after a predetermined period, -2) Turn off the light. Then, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA shown in FIG. 24(a-2) is turned on (for example, white), and the cycle is repeated to make it blink. Therefore, when performing an effect for the player in which the white and yellow decorative lamps LA are alternately turned on, they are blinked through the off state as described above. This is because when the color changes from white to yellow, by going through the off state, the afterimage of the white decorative lamp LA does not remain on the player, and this allows the lamp effect to look natural when switching between different colors. It is. Note that the period is set so that the period is not shorter than one frame (=33 ms) in order to make the player aware that it is blinking.

By the way, as shown in FIGS. 24(a-2) to 24(d-2), when the decorative lamp LA is blinked using different colors, it is preferable not to use blue and red. This is because there is a possibility that an accident may occur in which the player suffers from a photosensitivity seizure or the like.

Next, a lamp pattern that changes the brightness and color of the decorative lamp in stages will be explained. The decorative lamps, such as the full-color LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp board 90 described above, can have their brightness and color changed stepwise as a lamp pattern to create a lamp effect. To be more specific, decorative lamps can be controlled to emit light based on brightness data for setting brightness and RGB data for setting color. ) to (f-1) can be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 25(a-1), the decorative lamp LA lights up in white, for example, at 100% brightness, and then, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decorative lamp LA lights up. After a predetermined period of time, the brightness is adjusted to 75% and the light changes from white to light gray and lights up, as shown in FIG. 25(b-1). Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period, the brightness of the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 50% and changes from light gray to dark gray, as shown in FIG. 25(c-1). It changes and lights up. Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 25% brightness and changes from dark gray to darker gray, as shown in FIG. 25(d-1). The light changes to and lights up. Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 50% brightness and changes from darker gray to dark gray, as shown in FIG. 25(e-1). The light changes to and lights up. Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period, the brightness of the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 75% and changes from dark gray to light gray, as shown in FIG. 25(f-1). It changes and lights up. Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 100% brightness, changes to white, and lights up, as shown in FIG. 25(a-1). do.

In this way, the decorative lamp LA can be decorated by repeatedly performing the brightness adjustment shown in FIGS. The brightness of the lamp can be changed in stages. The reason why the lights are not turned off is to prevent the player from losing interest in the game. In other words, when performing a brightness gradation that changes the brightness in steps, the player feels as if the stepwise change in brightness has ended when the lights are turned off, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. This is because there is a possibility that the interest in playing the game will decrease. Note that the cycle is set not to be shorter than one frame (=33 ms) in order to make the player aware that the brightness of the decorative lamp is changing.

On the other hand, for color adjustment, the method shown in FIG. 25(a-2) can be used. That is, based on the RGB data for setting the color transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, as shown in FIG. The colors change from the bottom to the top of the pachinko game machine 1 from yellow to green to blue to red (so-called rainbow colors). In addition, even when such color gradation is performed, the player feels as if the gradual change in color has ended when the lights are turned off, and the player feels uncomfortable, which reduces the player's interest in playing the game. To prevent such a situation, the lights should not be turned off, but the color should be changed gradually while the lights are on.

Next, a lamp pattern for causing the decorative lamp to flash in gradations (stroboscopic flash) will be described. Decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps mounted on the above-described decorative lamp board 90 can be flashed in gradation (stroboscopic flash) as a lamp pattern to create a lamp effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the decorative lamp LA lights up in white, for example, at 100% brightness, and then the decorative lamp LA is turned on based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a. After a predetermined period of time, the luminance of the LA is adjusted to 75%, and the color changes from white to light gray and lights up, as shown in FIG. 26(b). Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period, the brightness of the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 50% and changes from light gray to dark gray, as shown in FIG. 26(c). and lights up. Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period, the brightness of the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 25% and changes from dark gray to darker gray, as shown in FIG. 26(d). and lights up. Next, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 0% brightness and turned off based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, as shown in FIG. 26(e). Next, based on the brightness data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, after a predetermined period of time, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 100% brightness, changes to white, and lights up, as shown in FIG. 26(a). However, by turning off the lights in this way, we purposely give the player the sense of discomfort caused by turning off the lights as described above, and when we want to make a stronger impression than other effects, we use gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash). A ramp pattern will be executed. Therefore, the frequency of appearance is set to be lower than that of brightness gradation and color gradation.

Thus, by changing the brightness of the decorative lamp LA stepwise to 0% and then rapidly changing it to 100%, a strobe-like lamp pattern can be realized. Note that the cycles shown in FIGS. 26(a) to (e) are set so that the cycles are not shorter than one frame (=33 ms) in order to make the player aware that the brightness of the decorative lamp is changing. is set to .

In this way, various types of lamp patterns can be realized simply by turning on and off the decorative lamp LA, adjusting the brightness, and adjusting the color, so multiple types of announcements and reach effects can be performed simultaneously. Under the situation where the game is executed as a game, the interest of the game can be effectively improved without imposing a burden on the control side.

<Explanation about "Static" lamp pattern and "Dynamic" lamp pattern>
By the way, a "static" lamp pattern and a "dynamic" lamp pattern can be created using the lamp pattern described above. In other words, the "quiet" lamp pattern is used when creating a stationary (small) lamp effect, and for example, as shown in FIG. 27(a), using decorative lamps turned on and off, The decorative lamp is turned on from 0 frame (0f) to 150 frame (150f), and is turned off from 150 frame (150f) to 300 frame (300f).

Further, as shown in FIG. 27(b), low-speed gradation can be performed by adjusting the brightness of the decorative lamp. That is, from 0 frame (0f) to 15 frames (15f), the decorative lamp is lit in white at 100% brightness, and from 15 frames (15f) to 30 frames (30f), the brightness is 75%. % to turn the light from white to light gray. Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from light gray to slightly dark gray at a brightness of 65% over 30 frames (30f) to 45 frames (45f). Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from slightly dark gray to dark gray at a brightness of 50% over 45 frames (45f) to 60 frames (60f). The decorative lamp is then turned on from dark gray to darker gray at 25% brightness for 60 frames (60f) to 75 frames (75f). The decorative lamp is then turned on from darker gray to darker gray at 50% brightness for 75 frames (75f) to 90 frames (90f). Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from dark gray to slightly dark gray at a brightness of 65% over 90 frames (90f) to 105 frames (105f). Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from slightly dark gray to light gray at a brightness of 75% over 105 frames (105f) to 120 frames (120f). Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from light gray to white at 100% brightness over 120 frames (120f) to 135 frames (135f). This process is repeated up to 300 frames (300f).

Thus, by doing so, slow gradation can be achieved using the brightness adjustment of the decorative lamp.

On the other hand, the "dynamic" lamp pattern is used when creating a moving (intense) lamp effect. For example, as shown in FIG. Can be flashed at high speed. That is, as shown in FIG. 27(c), the decorative lamp is turned on from 0 frame (0f) to 1 frame (1f), and the decorative lamp is turned on from 1 frame (1f) to 2 frame (2f). This is a process that alternately turns off the lights.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27(d), gradation flashing (stroboscopic flash) can be performed by adjusting the brightness of the decorative lamp. That is, from frame 0 (0f) to frame 1 (1f), the decorative lamp is lit at 100% brightness, for example, in white, and from frame 1 (1f) to frame 2 (2f), the brightness is 75%. % to turn the light from white to light gray. Next, the decorative lamp is turned on from light gray to dark gray at a brightness of 50% over 2 frames (2f) to 3 frames (3f). The decorative lamp is then turned on from dark gray to darker gray at 25% brightness over 3 frames (3f) to 4 frames (4f). Next, the decorative lamp is turned off from dark gray to black over 4 frames (4f) to 5 frames (5f) at a brightness of 0%. Next, the brightness of the decorative lamp is returned to 100%, and by lighting it white, gradation flashing (stroboscopic flash) is performed, and this process is repeated.

By combining such a "static" lamp pattern and a "dynamic" lamp pattern, it is possible to create a sharp lamp effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the decorative lamp is caused to change the gradation at a low speed (see FIG. 27(b)) from frame 0 (0f) to frame 60 (60f) (for example, while the decorative pattern is changing). Next, the decorative lamp is caused to blink at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)) over a period of 60 frames (60f) to 90 frames (90f) (for example, the trigger for starting Tenpai tilting). Next, the decorative lamp is turned off over 90 frames (90f) to 120 frames (120f). Next, from 120 frames (120f) to 150 frames (150f) (for example, during the tilting of the tenpai), the decorative lamp is made to perform low-speed gradation (see FIG. 27(b)), and from 150 frames (150f) to 210 frames. The decorative lamp is caused to blink at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)) over the frame (210f) (for example, during the tilting of the tenpai). Next, the decorative lamp is turned off over a period of 210 frames (210f) to 270 frames (270f) (for example, ten-pai tilting). Next, the decorative lamp is caused to blink at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)) over a period of 270 frames (270f) to 300 frames (300f) (for example, Tenpai). Next, the decorative lamp is turned off over a period of 300 frames (300f) to 330 frames (330f). Next, from 330 frames (330f) to 390 frames (390f) (for example, during a standby period for a decorative pattern), the decorative lamp is made to perform low-speed gradation (see FIG. 27(b)).

In this way, when combining the "static" lamp pattern and the "dynamic" lamp pattern, a sharp lamp effect can be achieved by interposing "lights out" at the transition point of the effect.

<Explanation on the placement of decorative lamps>
Incidentally, the above-described decorative lamps can be arranged as shown in FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in the schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 29(a), a first decorative lamp LA1 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner on the peripheral frame of the front frame 3 at the upper right of the figure. A second decorative lamp LA2 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner at the lower right in the figure, and a third decorative lamp LA3 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner at the upper left in the figure. A fourth decorative lamp LA4 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner at the lower left in the figure. As shown in FIG. 29(a), a fifth decorative lamp LA5 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is linearly arranged above the liquid crystal display device 41 of the game board 4, and the liquid crystal display device 41 of the game board 4 A sixth decorative lamp LA6 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in a straight line on the right side of the display device 41, and a sixth decorative lamp LA6 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 41 of the game board 4. A seventh decorative lamp LA7 is arranged in a straight line.

Thus, among the decorative lamps arranged in this way, the first decorative lamp LA1 and the third decorative lamp LA3 are located in front of the front frame 3, as shown in the schematic right side vertical cross-sectional view of FIG. 29(b). The second decorative lamp LA2 and the fourth decorative lamp LA4 are arranged in a downward slope from the front side (the side visible to the player) to the rear side (the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The pachinko game machine 1 is arranged in an upward slope from the side (the side viewed by the player) toward the rear side (the back side of the pachinko game machine 1). Therefore, when lighting up the first decorative lamp LA1 to fourth decorative lamp LA4, it is necessary to switch from the front side of the front frame 3 (the side visible to the player) to the rear side (the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1) or the front side. By lighting the frame 3 from the rear side (the back side of the pachinko machine 1) to the front side (the side viewed by the player), a three-dimensional effect can be created and a flowing lighting pattern can be created. As a result, a sense of dynamism is created in the lamp performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29(b), the sixth decorative lamp LA6 includes a sixth decorative lamp LA6a on the front side and a sixth decorative lamp LA6b on the rear side. As shown in FIG. 29(b), the front sixth decorative lamp LA6a is arranged on the front side of the game board 4 (the side visible to the player), and the rear sixth decorative lamp LA6b is , is arranged on the rear side of the game board 4 (on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1), shifted from the front side sixth decorative lamp LA6a, so as to be located on the rear side of the front side sixth decorative lamp LA6a. . As a result, the sixth decorative lamp LA6 is arranged in multiple layers, giving a three-dimensional effect and creating a sense of dynamism in the lamp performance.

<Explanation about the illumination panel>
Next, the illumination panel will be explained. As shown in FIG. 30, the illumination panel IP is arranged on the front side (the side viewed by the player) of the liquid crystal display device 41, and includes a transparent light guide plate IPa and an end side of the light guide plate IPa (not shown in the figure). , an illumination part IPb in which a plurality of full-color LEDs are arranged along the upper end side). A large number of minute recesses (not shown) are formed on the surface of the light guide plate IPa to reflect the light emitted by the illumination part IPb forward. As a result, a predetermined display mode is displayed on the light guide plate IPa due to this dense collection of minute recesses. For example, in FIG. 30, the display mode is such that a model of the movable accessory device 43 is displayed. By irradiating the illumination panel IP with light when the movable accessory device 43 moves to the front of the liquid crystal display device 41, the presentation effect of the movable accessory device 43 can be improved. Note that the colors of the plurality of full-color LEDs can be set based on RGB data, and the brightness can be set based on brightness data.

By the way, in order to effectively express such an illumination panel, if the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination unit IPb are to emit white light based on the RGB data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the sub-control CPU 800a Based on the brightness data transmitted from the control CPU 800a, the light is emitted with a brightness of less than 100%. This is because if the light is emitted at 100% brightness, the predetermined display mode displayed on the light guide plate IPa will shine very brightly, which may make the player uncomfortable. As will be explained later, in order to effectively express an illumination panel, it is necessary to arrange many full-color LEDs within a predetermined range. This is because by lighting up the light, the brightness becomes even higher. Therefore, when causing the plurality of full-color LEDs disposed in the illumination part IPb to emit white light, it is preferable to emit light with a brightness of less than 100%. However, unlike the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb, the decorative lamp described above does not display any kind of display, so even if it emits white light, it emits light at 100% brightness. Of course, it is also possible to emit light at 100% or less.

However, even if decorative lamps for different purposes and multiple full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb are emitted with the same white color, it is not possible to achieve the optimal expression simply by changing the brightness. As a result, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing any burden on the control in a situation where a plurality of types of previews and effects such as reach are executed in parallel.

Incidentally, the brightness of both the decorative lamp and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb can be adjusted by the player using the setting button 15. However, even if the brightness adjustment setting value adjusted by the player using the setting button 15 is the maximum value, the brightness of the multiple full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb is Even if the light is emitted in white, it is configured to be less than 100%.

On the other hand, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, since there are no players, the RGB data is changed to white in order to check the operation of the multiple full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb. When the full-color LED is set and turned on in white, the brightness of the full-color LED may be set to 100% to emit light.

On the other hand, in order to effectively express the illumination panel, it is preferable that the arrangement interval of the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb is, for example, 10 mm or less, which is smaller than the arrangement interval of the decorative lamps. Further, it is preferable to increase the current value of the full color LED to an allowable limit. Furthermore, it is preferable that the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the light illumination part IPb are arranged at right angles (90 degrees) to the light guide plate IPa.

Further, the brightness of the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 is preferably lowered to 50% to 100% in order to effectively represent the illumination panel. However, without lowering the brightness of the liquid crystal screen, a black translucent image may be displayed in front of the liquid crystal screen to darken the liquid crystal screen. Alternatively, the background image may be a black image, and only necessary symbols such as resident symbols may be displayed.

<Explanation about specific lamp effects>
Next, a specific lamp effect will be explained. For example, before winning a jackpot game and starting the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. When the guidance effect is executed, for example, a message "Right hit⇒" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. At this time, the opening/closing door 46a of the winning device 46 is opened and the game ball can enter the grand prize opening (not shown), but some players may decide where on the right side of the game board 4 the game ball is placed. There are times when it is unclear whether or not to aim and hit the ball so that it flows downward.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a lamp effect pattern is executed that allows the target to be seen. That is, as shown in FIG. 31(a), the plurality of decorative lamps LA provided in the winning device 46 are blinked at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)), and the upper decoration 42a and the A plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged on the right decoration 42c and the like are sequentially turned on from the left side to the right side, making it appear as if the light is flowing towards the winning device 46. At this time, some of the other decorative lamps arranged on the game board 4 are turned off. FIG. 31(a) illustrates a state in which a plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged on the left decoration 42b side, the special symbol 1 start opening 44 side, the general winning opening 49 side, etc. are turned off. . By executing such a lamp performance pattern, the player will be able to recognize where he should aim to hit the game ball. Incidentally, such a lamp performance pattern is the "moving" lamp pattern described above, and is executed when a guidance performance occurs so as not to put the player at a disadvantage due to a moving lamp pattern. This is something that I try not to do in other productions. This is because the switching of the game method from left-handed to right-handed is emphasized, and if it is executed with other effects, there is a risk that this degree of emphasis will be weakened.

On the other hand, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 31(a) and the jackpot game state is started, a round effect is executed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 31(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 will display "ROUND 1" in addition to the display "Right hit ⇒". Also, at this time, a lamp effect pattern is executed, but unlike in FIG. 31(a), as shown in FIG. Make the flashing cycle longer and flash slowly). Or, make it light up in rainbow colors. As shown in FIG. 31(b), a plurality of coins are arranged on the top decoration 42a side, the left decoration 42b side, the right decoration 42c side, the special symbol 1 starting opening 44 side, or the general winning opening 49 side. The decorative lamp LA is made to light up in rainbow colors. By executing such a lamp performance pattern, the player can recognize that the jackpot game state has started. Furthermore, this lamp performance pattern is the "quiet" lamp pattern explained above, and allows players who have already figured out that they are aiming for the jackpot by hitting the right hand to execute a jackpot game without changing from the right-hand hitting state. The lamp pattern is set to ``quiet'' to convey the message that this is the case. Further, such a lamp performance pattern can be executed not only for the round performance but also for other performances such as jackpot variation.

Therefore, simply by changing the lighting mode of the plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged in the winning device 46 according to the difference in the effects, the player can be made aware of the differences in the effects. To effectively improve the interest of a game without imposing a burden on control in a situation where a plurality of types of performances such as advance notices and ready-to-reach performances are executed in parallel.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example of the lighting mode of the plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged in the prize-winning device 46 has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and after a jackpot game, the player can 31(a), when hitting a game ball using the firing handle 16, aiming at the special symbol 2 starter 45. Similarly, a plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged on the top decoration 42a, right decoration 42c, etc. are turned on in sequence from the left side to the right side in the direction of the arrow Y1 (see FIG. 27(c)). It may be made to appear as if the light is flowing to the special symbol 2 starting device 45. However, if the guidance to the winning device 46 and the special symbol 2 starting device 45 can be seen, the decorative lamps other than the winning device 46 and the special symbol 2 starting device 45 may be turned off.

In addition, the fast blinking lamp lighting pattern of the plurality of decorative lamps LA provided in the winning device 46 shown in this embodiment is different from the one in which the winning device 46 It is preferable not to use it when flashing and emitting other decorative lamps. In other words, if such a fast-flashing lamp lighting pattern is executed when the opening/closing door 46a of the winning device 46 does not open, there is a risk that the player who sees it will open the opening/closing door 46a of the winning device 46. This is because there is a risk of misunderstanding that there is no such thing, which could lead to trouble with the gaming parlor side (hall side). Therefore, when the decorative lamps other than the plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged in the winning device 46 are caused to flash and emit light, it is preferable to make the period of switching between lighting and extinguishing longer than the period of the lamp lighting pattern of high-speed flashing. .

<Main control: Program description>
Hereinafter, the processing method for the contents variously explained above will be explained in detail. First, the outline of the program stored in the main control ROM 600b (see FIG. 4) processed by the main control board 60 will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 32 to 47.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power-on signal is sent to each control board indicating that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generation section 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 4) has been applied. In response to the signal, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) reads the program stored in the main control ROM 600b, and performs the main control main processing shown in FIG. At this time, the main control CPU 600a first sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs stack pointer setting processing to set the value of the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a in correspondence with the final address of the normal stack area (step S2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) built in the main control CPU 600a (step S3), and clears an output port that outputs a launch control signal (step S4).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a startup wait time for the sub-control board 80 (step S5), decrements (-1) the set wait time (step S6), and clears a watchdog timer (WDT), not shown. (Step S7).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the set waiting time has become "0" (step S8), and if it has not become "0" (step S8:≠0), returns to the process of step S7. , is "0" (step S8:=0), the process advances to step S9.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) outputted from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice, and uses the voltage abnormality signal ALARM obtained twice. After confirming whether the levels match, the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is stored in an internal register of the main control CPU 600a (not shown), and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S9). If the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is at the "L" level (step S10: YES), the process returns to step S9, and if the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is at the "H" level (step S10: NO), The process advances to step S11. That is, the main control CPU 600a repeats the same process until the voltage abnormality signal ALARM changes to a normal level (ie, "H" level) (steps S9 to S10). In this way, by acquiring the voltage abnormality signal ALARM twice, an accurate signal can be read.

Next, the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S11), and initializes the work area of the main control RAM 600c (step S12). Specifically, the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is set to 00H, and the system operation status is set to 01H.

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a processing command (performance control command DI_CMD) for displaying a standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 to the sub-control board 80 (step S13).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S14), and checks whether a signal indicating that the power has been turned on (power-on signal) has come from the payout control board 70 ( Step S15). If the power-on signal has not come (step S15: OFF), the process returns to step S14, and if the power-on signal has come (step S15: ON), the process advances to step S16.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and the setting key switch 630, and saves them to the work area of the main control RAM 600c (step S16).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sends a door open signal indicating whether the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. The signals of the switches 630 are acquired (step S17), and it is confirmed whether all of them are turned on (step S18). If all are turned on (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs a setting switching process (step S19).

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding setting switching processing>
Here, this setting switching process will be specifically explained with reference to FIG. 34.

First, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching start command (production control command DI_CMD) indicating that the setting is being changed to the sub-control board 80 (step S50).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the backup flag (step S51). Note that this backup flag is data indicating whether or not backup processing has been executed when a voltage drop due to a power outage or the like is detected in the power supply abnormality check processing shown in FIG. 33. Moreover, this backup flag is cleared in order to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. 33, which will be described later, a case where the main control RAM 600c is not backed up normally due to a power outage due to some reason during the setting switching process. It is.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the system operation status to 02H (step S52), and sets the probability setting value for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It is acquired and set in the W register (step S53). To explain specifically, if the set value is, for example, "1" to "6", the set value "1" to "6" will correspond to the value "00H" to "05H" on the program, It will be set in the W register.

Next, the main control CPU 600a compares the value set in the W register with the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S54). . Then, if the value set in the W register is larger than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6"), the main control CPU 600a (step S55 :YES), it is determined that it is an abnormal value, and 00H is set in the W register (step S56).

On the other hand, if the value set in the W register is smaller than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S55: NO), it is a normal value. It is determined that this is the case, and the process proceeds to step S57.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets to ON a security signal output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game island of the game hall via an external terminal (not shown), and outputs the security signal as shown in the figure. The signal is output to the hall computer (not shown) via an external terminal (step S57).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 00H to the LED common port (step S58).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the value set in the W register to the LED data port (step S59).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the LED common port that displays the set value to ON (step S60).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so that a wait of 4 ms is applied, and performs a countdown process (step S61). Note that this process is performed by waiting at least 4 ms after the previous switch level acquisition when checking changes in the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 (see Figure 4) and the setting key switch 630 (see Figure 4). This is a process to confirm that the change in level data is not due to irregularities such as noise. Furthermore, when checking the change in the voltage abnormality signal in the subsequent power abnormality check process and counting the power abnormality confirmation counter, by waiting 4 ms, the "L" level of the voltage abnormality signal becomes noise. This is also a process to confirm that the level data is not due to irregularities such as.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a power supply abnormality check process (step S62). This power supply abnormality check process will be specifically explained with reference to FIG. 35.

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding power supply abnormality check processing>
As shown in FIG. 35, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice (step S80), It is checked whether the levels of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM obtained twice match (step S81). If they match (step S81: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (step S82), and if they do not match (step S81: NO), the process returns to step S80.

Next, if the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is at the "H" level (step S82: OFF), the main control CPU 600a clears the power abnormality confirmation counter (step S83), and ends the power abnormality check process.

On the other hand, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S82: ON), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the power abnormality confirmation counter (step S84), and sets the value of the power abnormality confirmation counter. Confirm (step S85). If the value of the power abnormality confirmation counter is not 2 or more (step S85: NO), the power abnormality check process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the power abnormality confirmation counter is 2 or more (step S85: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a power cut command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that the power has been cut off to the sub control board 80. (Step S86).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the system operation status (step S87). If the value of the system operation status is 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is in progress (step S87: YES), and the process proceeds to step S89 without setting the backup flag to ON. In this way, it is possible to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. 33, which will be described later, a case where the main control RAM 600c is not backed up normally due to power outage for some reason during the setting switching process.

On the other hand, if the value of the system operation status is not 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is not in progress (step S87: NO), and the backup flag is set to ON (step S88).

Next, the main control CPU 600a disables data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S89), and clears the output data of all output ports (step S90). Then, timer interrupts are prohibited (step S91), and infinite loop processing is repeated to wait for the voltage to drop.

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding setting switching processing>
Thus, after completing the power abnormality check process (step S62) through the above-described processes, the main control CPU 600a calculates the following from the previous and current level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and level data of the setting key switch 630. Switch edge data of the RAM clear switch 620 signal and switch edge data of the setting key switch 630 signal are created (step S63). Note that the main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c, and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S64: NO), the process proceeds to step S65, and the setting key switch 630 is turned OFF. If so (step S64: YES), the process advances to step S67.

Next, if the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S65: NO), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the value of the W register (step S66), and returns to the process of step S54.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S65: NO), the process returns to step S57.

In this way, the above process is repeated until the setting key switch 630 is turned off. When the setting key switch 630 is turned off, the main control CPU 600a stores the value of the W register in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). (step S67).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs a setting confirmation display to the LED data port (step S68).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching end command (production control command DI_CMD) reflecting the setting value to the sub-control board 80 (step S69).

<Main control: Description of main processing>
Thus, after completing the setting switching process (step S19) shown in FIG. 32 through the above-described process, the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S26 shown in FIG. 33.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the signals of the RAM clear switch 620 and the setting key switch 630 are all turned on (step S18), and if they are not all turned on (step S18). :NO), the main control CPU 600a performs the process of step S20 shown in FIG.

That is, the main control CPU 600a uses the setting value (for example, "00H" corresponding to "1" to "6") of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). ” to “05H”) and check whether it is less than or equal to the maximum setting value (for example, “05H” corresponding to “6”) (step S20). If it is less than the set maximum value (step S20: YES), it is confirmed whether the backup flag is set to ON (step S21).

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding RAM error processing>
If it is not less than the set maximum value (step S20: NO), or if the backup flag is not set to ON (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 600a causes the sub-control board 80 to write a RAM message indicating that there is a RAM error. An error command (production control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S22).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs an error display to the LED data port (step S23).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a power supply abnormality check process (step S24), returns to the process of step S23, and repeats the process. Note that this power abnormality check process is the same process as the power abnormality check process shown in FIG.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the backup flag is set to ON (step S21: YES), the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is checked (step S25).

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding RAM clear processing>
When the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S25: YES) or when the setting switching process shown in FIG. The normal RAM area and the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared without clearing the area (step S26). Note that since the normal RAM area and the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared, the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the RAM clear notification timer to 30 seconds (30s) (step S27), and connects the hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game island of the game hall via an external terminal (not shown). A timer for outputting a security signal is set to 30 seconds (step S28).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets initial values in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S29), and proceeds to the process of step S41.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 600a outputs a door open signal indicating whether the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1 is open, and a setting key switch. 630 signals are acquired (step S30), and it is confirmed whether all of them are turned on (step S31). If all are not turned on (step S31: NO), the process advances to step S40.

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation regarding setting confirmation processing>
On the other hand, if all are ON (step S31: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting value command (effect control command DI_CMD) reflecting the setting value to the sub-control board 80 (step S32).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a timer to 30 seconds (30s) to output a security signal to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game island of the game hall via an external terminal (not shown). (Step S33).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets to ON a security signal output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game island of the game hall via an external terminal (not shown), and Then, a security signal is output to the hall computer (not shown) for 30 seconds set by the timer (step S34).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the set value to the LED data port (step S35).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so that a wait of 4 ms is applied, and performs a countdown process (step S36).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a power supply abnormality check process (step S37). Note that this power abnormality check process is the same process as the power abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates switch edge data of the setting key switch 630 signal from the previous and current level data of the setting key switch 630 (step S38). Note that the main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S39), and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S39: NO), the process of step S34 is performed. Return to

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the setting key switch 630 is OFF (step S39: YES), initial values of the backup flag, error detection timer, etc. are set in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S40).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the sub-control board 80 a command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating whether to recover from a power failure by clearing the RAM or by backing up (step S41).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a gaming state notification information update process to update the gaming state notification information (step S42).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets internal function registers (step S43). Specifically, the firing control signal is set to ON and transmitted to the payout control board 70. Thereby, the payout control board 70 controls the firing control board 71 to start its operation. In addition, settings are made for a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) provided inside the main control CPU 600a, which has a function of creating pulse output of a constant period, a function of time measurement, and the like. That is, the main control CPU 600a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 4 ms.

Next, the main control CPU 600a calculates performance such as the total number of game balls fired into the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, with interruptions to itself set to a prohibited state (step S44). The prize ball winning number management process 1 is executed (step S45). Then, the main control CPU 600a performs various random number counter update processes (step S46), returns to the interrupt enabled state (step S47), returns to step S44, and loops in which the processes of steps S44 to S47 are repeated. Perform processing.

<Main control: Explanation of prize ball winning number management process 1>
Here, the above prize ball winning number management process 1 will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39.

As shown in FIG. 36, the prize ball winning number management process 1 first executes a saving process to save the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S100).

Next, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S101).

<Main control: Explanation of initial settings of measurement RAM area>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 37. In this initial setting, as shown in FIG. 37, first, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) checks the RAM error flag (step S110). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value from "1" to "6" (step S110: YES), and an abnormality has occurred in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error). , the process proceeds to step S113 without performing steps S111 and S112.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, the main control CPU 600a determines that the RAM error flag indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S110: NO), and sets the initialized flag to A value is acquired (step S111). Next, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the value of the obtained initialized flag is 5AH (step S112). If it is not 5AH (step S112: NO), the initialized flag is set to 5AH (step S113), the measurement RAM area is initialized (cleared) (step S114), and the measurement RAM area initialization process is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is 5AH (step S112: YES), it is determined that the measurement RAM area has already been initialized, and the measurement RAM area initialization process ends.

However, in this way, if the acquired setting value does not indicate any value from "1" to "6", the measurement (described later) according to the current setting value will not be performed normally. Therefore, the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c may be cleared even if it has been initialized.

<Main control: Explanation of prize ball winning number management process 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S101), and then executes the counting process (step S102).

<Main control: Explanation of count processing>
To explain this point in more detail with reference to FIG. 38, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control CPU 600a generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). The setting value of the probability of the calculation (for example, a setting value of "1" to "6") is obtained, and a counting counter table corresponding to the setting value is selected using the current setting value as an offset (step S120).

By the way, this counting counter table stores contents corresponding to set values 1 to 6.

In other words, in the count counter table for setting value 1,
Total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 1,
Total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 1,
1st role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 1;
1st role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1;
Second role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1;
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 1,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 1,
is stored.

The count counter table for setting value 2 contains
Total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2,
Total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2,
1st role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 2,
First role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Second role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 2,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 2,
is stored.

The count counter table for set value 3 contains
Total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 3,
Total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 3,
1st role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 3,
First role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3;
Second role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 3,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 3,
is stored.

The count counter table for setting value 4 contains
Total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 4,
Total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 4,
1st role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
First role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Second role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Second role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 4,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 4,
is stored.

The count counter table for set value 5 contains
Total prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Total prize ball counter 2 for set value 5,
1st role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 5,
First role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 5,
Second role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 5,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 5,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 5,
is stored.

The count counter table for set value 6 contains
Total prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Total prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
1st role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 6,
1st role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Second role accumulative award ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Second role accumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 6,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 6,
is stored.

Therefore, for example, if the current set value is "2", the count counter table for set value 2 will be selected. Note that the counting counter table according to the above-mentioned setting values is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, in step S505 shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later, the main control CPU 600a inputs the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and the left middle general stored in the main control RAM 600c. The input flag of the winning opening switch 49c1, the input flag of the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a are acquired (step S121). Then, these input flags are checked (step S122), and if all the input flags are in the OFF state (step S122: NO), the process proceeds to step S126, and if any one input flag is in the ON state ( Step S122: YES), total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set It is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for value 2 (step S123). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general prize opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, five prize balls will be awarded, so the total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2"), 5 balls will be awarded. ”, +5 is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for setting value 2. If the input flags of the upper left general winning port switch 49b1, the middle left general winning port switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning port switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls will be awarded for each input flag that is in the ON state. Therefore, the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) is +10 (× the number of input flags in the ON state). minutes) add. Furthermore, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a is in the ON state, 3 prize balls will be awarded, so the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set value is "2") If so, +3 (×the number of input flags in ON state) is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the gaming state is low probability (the winning lottery probability is a normal low probability state) (step S124). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S124: NO), the process advances to step S126.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S124: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter (step S125). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general prize opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, five prize balls will be awarded, so +5 will be added to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. If the input flags of the upper left general winning port switch 49b1, the middle left general winning port switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning port switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls will be awarded for each input flag that is in the ON state. Therefore, +10 (×the number of input flags in ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. Furthermore, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls are awarded, so +3 (×the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. Note that this cumulative award ball counter will be stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 stored in the main control RAM 600c in step S505 shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later (step S126). If this input flag is in the OFF state (step S127: NO), the process advances to step S132, and if this input flag is in the ON state (step S127: YES), the setting value 1 to 1 selected in step S120 Setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6. First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) (step S128), and total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current setting value is "2") If there is, it is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2 (step S129). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls will be awarded, so the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current If the setting value is "2", +3 is added to the value of the first role accumulative prize ball counter 1) for setting value 2, and the total prize ball for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 is added. +3 is added to the value of counter 1 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether the game state is low probability (the winning lottery probability is a normal low probability state) (step S130). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S130: NO), the process advances to step S132.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S130: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the first role object cumulative prize ball counter (step S131). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls will be awarded, so +3 is added to the value of the first role object cumulative prize ball counter. Note that this first accessory cumulative prize ball counter will be stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the big prize opening switch 46c stored in the main control RAM 600c in step S505 shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later (step S132). If this input flag is in the OFF state (step S133: NO), the process proceeds to step S138, and if this input flag is in the ON state (step S133: YES), the set value 1 to 1 selected in step S120 Setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 Second role object cumulative prize ball counter 1 (For example, if the current setting value is "2," the second role object cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) (step S134), and total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2") If there is, it is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2 (step S135). Specifically, if the input flag of the big prize opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be awarded, so the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, the current setting value If is "2", +15 is added to the value of the second role accumulative prize ball counter 1) for setting value 2, and the value is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 in the counter table for setting values 1 to 6. (For example, if the current set value is "2", +15 is added to the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the gaming state is low probability (the winning lottery probability is a normal low probability state) (step S136). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S136: NO), the process advances to step S138.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S136: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the second accessory cumulative award ball counter (step S137). Specifically, if the input flag of the big prize opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls are awarded, so +15 is added to the value of the second role object cumulative prize ball counter. Note that this second accessory cumulative prize ball counter will be stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the outlet switch 50a stored in the main control RAM 600c in step S505 shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later (step S138). If this input flag is in the OFF state (step S139: NO), the process advances to step S142, and if this input flag is in the ON state (step S139: YES), the value of the cumulative out counter is incremented (+1). (Step S140), the cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set value 2 The value of the cumulative out counter 1) is incremented (+1) (step S141). Note that the cumulative out counter will be stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the cumulative out counter (step S142), and if the total number of cumulative outs has not reached the predetermined value (60,000) (step S142: NO), the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S148 to calculate the cumulative out count. If the total number of outs has reached the predetermined value (60,000) (step S142: YES), the total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 ( For example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120. The total prize ball counter 2 for use (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) is stored (step S143), and the set value 1 to 1 selected in step S120 is stored. Setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6. First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) The value of the first role accumulative award ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current setting value is "2" , stored in the first accessory accumulative award ball counter 2 for setting value 2 (step S144), and the second accessory for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120. The value of the cumulative award ball counter 1 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the second role object cumulative award ball counter 1 for setting value 2) is set to the setting value 1 to 6 selected in step S120. Second role object cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the second role object cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) The cumulative out counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the setting The value of the cumulative out counter 1 for value 2 is set to the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, the current set value is "2"). If so, it is stored in the set value 2 cumulative out counter 2) (step S146).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the total prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 in the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", Total award ball counter 1 for setting value 2), first role accumulative award ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, current setting value If is "2", the first accessory cumulative award ball counter 1 for setting value 2), the second accessory for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 Cumulative award ball counter 1 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", second role cumulative award ball counter 1 for setting value 2), counter for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 The value of cumulative out counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 in the table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", cumulative out counter 1 for setting value 2) is cleared (step S147).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (the winning lottery probability is a normal low probability state) (step S148). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S148: NO), the counting process is finished, and if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S148: YES), the low probability cumulative out counter is incremented (+1) (step S149), the counting process ends. Note that the low-accuracy cumulative out counter will be stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

<Main control: Explanation of prize ball winning number management process 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, the main control CPU 600a executes the counting process (step S102) and then executes the counting process (step S103).

<Main control: Explanation of counting process>
To explain this point in more detail with reference to FIG. 39, as shown in FIG. 39, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the low probability cumulative out counter (step S160). If the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter is 0 (step S160: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S160: NO), the main control CPU 600a calculates the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role object cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role object cumulative prize ball counter. By adding up the sum and dividing the added value by the value of the low accuracy cumulative out counter, the base value of how many prize balls were played at low accuracy is calculated, and the bL base monitor in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c is calculated. It is stored in the work area (step S161).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the cumulative out counter (step S162). If the value of the cumulative out counter is 0 (step S162: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S162: NO), the main control CPU 600a adds the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role object cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role object cumulative prize ball counter, By dividing the added value by the value of the cumulative out counter, a base value of how many prize balls have been played is calculated and stored in the b6 base monitor work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S163). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative out counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2") in the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If there is, the value of the set value 2 cumulative out counter 2) is checked (step S164).

The cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 38 (for example, if the current set value is "2", If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S164: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the setting value 1 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. -6 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) and step S120 shown in FIG. Second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected by The values of the accumulative prize ball counter 2) are added, and the added value is added to the total prize ball counter for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) calculates the accessory ratio, and calculates the proportion of the main control RAM 600c in the measurement RAM area. It is stored in the y6 accessory ratio work area (step S165).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the second role accumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, the current setting value) of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second role accumulative prize ball counter 2) for set value 2 is set to set value 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of the total prize ball counter 2 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 2 for the setting value 2), the prize ratio for the big prize opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA accessory ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S166), and the counting process is completed.

On the other hand, the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) for 2) has not reached 60000 (step S164: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) and the steps shown in FIG. Second role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 in the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in S120 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the counter for setting value 2 The value of the second role cumulative award ball counter 1) is added, and the added value is the total award for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. The accessory ratio is calculated by dividing by the value of the ball counter 1 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2), and the ratio is calculated from the measurement RAM of the main control RAM 600c. It is stored in the y6 accessory ratio work area of the area (step S167).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the second role accumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting values 1 to 6 (for example, the current setting value) of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second role accumulative award ball counter 1) for setting value 2 is set to the setting value 1 to 6 of the count counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the total prize ball counter 1 for the setting value 2), the prize ratio for the big prize opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA accessory ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S168), and the counting process is completed.

<Main control: Explanation of prize ball winning number management process 1>
After completing the above-described processing, the main control CPU 600a executes counting processing (step S103), as shown in FIG. The content is restored (step S104), and the prize ball winning number management process 1 is completed.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the counting process shown in FIG. 38, an example was shown in which the counter is incremented if the gaming state is a low probability state, but the advantageous gaming described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16 When using, in order to prevent the counter from being added in the case of advantageous gaming state 1, steps S124, S130, and S136 shown in FIG. 38 are performed when the advantageous gaming state flag shown in FIG. 16(b) is ON (5AH). It is preferable to make the judgment based on whether or not. On the other hand, if the counter is to be incremented including the advantageous gaming state 1, it is preferable to make the judgment based on whether or not the advantageous gaming state pattern 01H or less (advantageous gaming state pattern ≦01H) shown in FIG. 16(b) is reached.

<Main control: Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a timer interrupt program that interrupts the above-described main processing and is started every 4 ms will be described.

When this timer interrupt occurs, a save process is executed to save the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S200), and then a voltage abnormality check process is executed (step S201). ). This voltage abnormality check process is the same process as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a controls the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and the upper right general Winning port switch 49a1 (see Fig. 4), upper left general winning port switch 49b1 (see Fig. 4), middle left general winning port switch 49c1 (see Fig. 4), lower left general winning port switch 49d1 (see Fig. 4), and out port. ON/OFF signals of various switches including the switch 50a (see FIG. 4) and the big prize opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) are input, and the ON/OFF signal level and its rise are input to the work area in the main control RAM 600c. The state is stored (step S202).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs timer subtraction processing for various timers (normal symbol fluctuation timer, normal symbol accessory timer, etc.) that manage the time of each gaming operation (step S203).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs random number management processing (step S204). Specifically, processing is performed to update the random numbers of the normal symbols, special symbols, etc. used in the lottery.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs error management processing (step S205). In addition, the error management process is performed when the supply of game balls stops, or when the game balls are jammed, the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), Normal symbol starting opening switch 48a (see Figure 4), upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 (see Figure 4), upper left general winning opening switch 49b1 (see Figure 4), middle left general winning opening switch 49c1 (see Figure 4), lower left This is to determine whether there is any abnormality inside the device, such as a disconnection of the general winning opening switch 49d1 (see Figure 4), the out opening switch 50a (see Figure 4), or the big winning opening switch 46c (see Figure 4). be. In addition, when some kind of error occurs, a command (production control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the error will be transmitted to the sub-control board 80.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes prize ball management processing (step S206). This prize ball management process outputs a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 4) to perform a payout operation.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal symbol processing (step S207). This normal symbol processing is to execute a winning/failure lottery of the regular symbols, and to determine the variation pattern of the regular symbols and the stop display state of the regular symbols based on the lottery results. Note that the details of this process will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal electric accessory management processing (step S208). In this normal electric accessory management process, a signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) necessary for the generation of a normal electric accessory opening game is generated based on the lottery result of the normal symbol processing (step S207). It is something that

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes special symbol processing (step S209). In this special symbol processing, a special symbol lottery is executed, and a variation pattern of the special symbol and a stop display mode of the special symbol are determined based on the result of the lottery. Note that the details of this process will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes special electric accessory management processing (step S210). This special electric accessory management process mainly performs the setting process necessary to control the execution of the winning game corresponding to the winning lottery result when the jackpot lottery result is a "big hit" or "small win". be. At this time, a signal related to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) is also generated. Note that when the jackpot lottery result is a "big win" or "small win", a command related thereto (performance control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub control board 80.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs right-handed hitting notification information management processing (step S211). In this right-handed notification information management process, there are cases in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, or the opening/closing door 46a is opened. Processing is performed to display a ``launch position guidance performance (right-handed hitting notification performance)'' that notifies a right-handed hitting instruction in a situation where right-handed hitting is advantageous, such as when a big prize opening (not shown) is opened. Note that when a right-handed hitting notification performance is performed, a command (performance control command DI_CMD) regarding the right-handed hitting notification performance is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) in this right-handed hitting notification information management process. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list regarding an image (video) that causes the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data to display an image based on the command list, and sends the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. will be displayed as "right-handed hit" as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. Note that when urging the player to play left-handed, a command related to left-handed hitting (performance control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80. As a result, "left-handed hitting" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 9(d).

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes LED management processing (step S212). At this time, the main control CPU 600a outputs an advantageous gaming state LED signal to the 7-segment display device 53a based on the advantageous gaming state flag and/or the advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b). Thereby, it is possible to display whether or not the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state on the seven segment display device 53a. However, in the case of advantageous gaming state 1, the notification is not made. That is, the 7-segment display device 53a does not display that the advantageous gaming state 1 is present.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes external terminal management processing (step S213). In this external terminal management process, a hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game island of the game hall is provided with information such as the number of winnings, the number of changes in special symbols, and winning balls detected in the winning opening during the winning game. Predetermined game information, such as time-saving game state information and security information, is output from an external terminal (not shown).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs solenoid management processing (step S214). At this time, the main control CPU 600a checks the signal related to the control of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) generated in the ordinary electric accessory management process (step S208), and also checks the signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4), and also performs the special electric accessory management process (step S208). The signal related to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) generated in step S210) is confirmed. Based on this signal, the operation/stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state. The opening/closing door 46a (see FIG. 2) operates so that the time in the state is extended/non-extended, or the grand prize opening (not shown) is opened or closed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out-of-use area processing (step S215). Note that the details of this process will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S216), returns to the interrupt enabled state (step S217), and clears the contents of the register saved in the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c. is restored and the timer interrupt ends (step S218). This causes the interrupt processing routine to return to the main processing (see FIG. 32).

<Main control: Description of normal pattern processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the above normal symbol processing will be explained in detail.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the normal symbol processing, first, it is checked whether or not the passing of a game ball is detected at the normal symbol starting port 48 (see FIG. 2) consisting of a gate. The signal level of the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) is confirmed (step S250). When the passage of the game ball is detected (step S250: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol in order to determine whether the starting pending ball number of the normal symbol is, for example, 4 or more. The main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) is checked (step S251). At that time, if the starting pending ball number of the normal symbol is less than 4 (step S251:≠MAX), 1 is added to the starting pending ball number of the normal symbol (step S252). Thereafter, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number value for normal symbol hit judgment used for the normal symbol winning/failure lottery in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of balls withheld from starting the normal symbol is stored (see FIG. 4). S253), the process proceeds to step S254.

On the other hand, if the passage of the game ball is not detected in step S250 (step S250: NO), and if it is determined in step S251 that the number of balls withheld from starting the normal symbol is 4 or more (step S251:= MAX), the processing in steps S252 to S253 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S254.

When proceeding to the process of step S254, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether 5AH is set to the normal symbol per operation flag (step S254). If 5AH is set in the normal symbol hit activation flag (step S254: ON), it is determined that the normal symbol is winning, and after updating the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), the normal symbol processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the normal symbol per operation flag (step S254: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S255). If the normal symbol operation status flag is 00H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the state is before the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, proceeds to step S256, and determines whether or not the number of balls pending starting of the normal symbol is 0. Confirm (step S256).

The main control CPU 600a checks the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol is stored, and if it is determined that it is 0 (step S256: = 0), the number of pending balls for the normal symbol is After updating the display data (step S263), the normal symbol processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0 (step S256:≠0), the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol is subtracted by 1 (step S257).

Thereafter, the main control CPU 600a uses a normal symbol hit determination table (not shown) to perform a hit determination on a random value corresponding to the number of start pending balls of the normal symbol stored in the main control RAM 600c. At this time, if the winning is achieved, the normal symbol winning determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. In the case of non-winning, the normal symbol hit determination flag is turned OFF.

On the other hand, the game determines whether or not a normal symbol is won in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol is won, the main control CPU 600a selects either 1 per ordinary symbol or 2 per ordinary symbol using a distribution table as shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines a stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) based on the lottery result determined in the random number lottery process (step S259). Thereby, the main control CPU 600a transmits the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) to the sub control CPU 800a as the production control command DI_CMD. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list regarding an image (video) that causes the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data to display an image based on the command list, and sends the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. will be displayed as shown in FIGS. 8(b) to 8(g) and FIG. 9.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the normal symbol time reduction flag that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol is set to ON, and if it is set to ON, sets the variation time in the normal symbol variation timer accordingly. However, if it is set to OFF, a process of setting a normal variation time to the normal symbol variation timer is performed (step S260).

Next, the main control CPU 600a shifts the storage area of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number value used for the winning/failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the starting pending ball count of the normal symbol is stored (see FIG. 4) (step S261). . In other words, assuming that the maximum number of pending balls at the start of a normal symbol can be held at 4, the random value used for the winning/failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of pending balls at the start of the normal symbol, 4, is set to the number of pending balls at the start of the normal symbol, 3. Shifts to the main control RAM 600c (see Fig. 4) in which the random value used for the lottery for the corresponding normal symbol was stored, and stores the random value used for the lottery for the regular symbol corresponding to the starting pending ball number 3 of the regular symbol. was shifted to the main control RAM 600c (see Fig. 4) in which the random value used for the winning/failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the starting pending ball number 2 of the normal symbol was stored, and the random value corresponding to the starting pending ball number 2 of the normal symbol was stored. A process of shifting the random number value used for the normal symbol winning/failure lottery to the main control RAM 600c (see Fig. 4) in which the random value used for the normal symbol winning/failure lottery corresponding to the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol 1 was stored. I do.

After this process, the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 01H, and the random value used for the lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the starting pending ball number 4 of the normal symbol is set to 01H. A process is performed to set 00H in the stored main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S262).

After finishing the process of step S262, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol processing.

On the other hand, in step S255, the main control CPU 600a determines that the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 01H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is changing. After making a judgment, the process proceeds to step S264, and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S264). If the normal symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S164:≠0), the display data of the normal symbol is updated (step S263), and the normal symbol processing is finished. Then, if the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S264: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 02H, and keeps the winning/failure lottery result of the normal symbol constant. In order to maintain the time, a time of about 600 ms, for example, is set in the normal symbol variation timer (step S265).

After finishing the process of step S265, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, if the main control CPU 600a determines in step S255 that the normal symbol is in a processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is displayed during the confirmation time (normal It is determined that the symbol fluctuation has ended and the symbol is stopped), and the process proceeds to step S266, where it is checked whether the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 or not (step S266). If the normal symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S266:≠0), the display data of the normal symbol is updated (step S263), and the normal symbol processing ends. Then, if the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S266: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 00H (step S267), and determines whether the normal symbol is hit. It is confirmed whether the flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268).

As a result, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to OFF (5AH is not set) (step S268: OFF), the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), Finish normal pattern processing. Then, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268: ON), the main control CPU 600a turns on the normal symbol hit activation flag used in step S254 (sets 5AH). After setting (step S269), the normal symbol processing ends.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, the above special symbol processing will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 42 to 46.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol processing, first, the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 1 starting port 44 (see FIG. 2) is used to activate the incoming game ball (winning ball). It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected (step S300), and furthermore, the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 2 starting port 45a (see FIG. 2) is used to detect the entry of the game ball (winning ball). It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected (step S301).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of starting port check processing>
To explain this process in detail using FIG. 43, the main control CPU 600a checks whether or not the game ball has entered the special symbol 1 starting hole 44 or the special symbol 2 starting hole 45a (winning), that is, the special Check the level of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 of the special symbol 2 starting port 45a (step S350). As a result, if the ball entering the game ball (winning) is not detected (step S350: NO), the special symbol processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is detected that a game ball enters (wins a prize) (step S350: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the number of starting pending balls, which is a trigger for changing the special symbol, as a predetermined number in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It is confirmed whether or not it is stored (step S351). If the number of starting pending balls is less than 4 (step S351:≠MAX), 1 is added (+1) to the starting number of pending balls (step S352).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transfers the random number value used when stopping the special symbol, the random number value for the variation pattern, and the random number value for jackpot determination to the main control RAM 600c (Fig. 4) (step 353).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the current gaming state (whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.), and determines whether or not the prefetching is prohibited (step S354). Then, if the pre-reading is not prohibited (step S354: NO), the main control CPU 600a inputs the random number value for jackpot determination used for the lottery of the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in the above step S353. It is acquired (step S355), and furthermore, a random number determination table (not shown) at the time of winning at the starting opening is acquired (step S356).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a jackpot lottery using the random number value for jackpot determination acquired in step S355 and the random number determination table (not shown) at the time of starting opening winnings acquired in step S356, and further performs the jackpot lottery. The type of jackpot (rank up bonus hit, normal jackpot, etc.) is determined using the random number value for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353, and the random number value for the variable pattern is determined. , determines the variation pattern, and generates a special symbol start opening winning command corresponding to the variation pattern (step S357). In addition, at this time, not only the jackpot lottery, but also the small win lottery and the special time-saving symbol lottery, and either the above-mentioned random number for the special symbol is used, or a random number different from the random number for the special symbol is used. Then, the type of small hit and the type of special time-saving symbol may be determined, a fluctuation pattern may be determined using the random number value for the fluctuation pattern, and a special symbol starting opening winning command may be generated accordingly.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a starting pending addition command of the lower byte according to the special symbol starting opening winning command generated above (step S358).

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the process of step S358 is finished, or whether the starting pending ball count of special symbol 1 or 2 is 4 or more in step S351 (step S351:=MAX), or whether the pre-reading If it is in the prohibited state (step S354: YES), a starting pending addition command of the upper byte corresponding to the increased number of starting pending pitches is generated (step S359).

Next, the main control CPU 600a combines the low-order byte start-pending addition command generated in step S358 and the high-order byte start-pending addition command generated in step S359, and then outputs the start-pending addition command (effect The control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (step S360).

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
In this way, when the processing of step S300 and step S301 shown in FIG. It is confirmed whether there is one (step S302). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit activation flag (step S302: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in a small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), the special symbol is activated. Finish the pattern processing.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot activation flag (step S302: OFF), check whether the special symbol jackpot activation flag is set to ON, that is, whether 5AH is set in the special symbol jackpot activation flag. is confirmed (step S303). If 5AH is set in the special symbol jackpot activation flag (step S303: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is hitting the jackpot, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), the special symbol is processed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S303: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S304). To explain in more detail, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600a indicates that the special symbol is on standby (the special symbol has not been varied and is in a standby state for the next variation). ), and special symbol variation start processing is performed (step S305).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol fluctuation start processing>
This process will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 44. The main control CPU 600a checks whether the starting pending ball count, which is a trigger for changing the special symbol, is 0 (step S400). That is, the main control CPU 600a checks whether or not it is stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4), and if it is determined that the starting pending ball count is 0 (step S400:=0), the special symbol operation status It is checked whether the value of the flag is 00H (step S401). If the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H (step S401: YES), the special symbol variation start process is ended.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is not 00H (step S401: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits the customer waiting demonstration command as the production control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80 (see FIG. 4) (step S402).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 00H (step S403), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

On the other hand, if the main control CPU 600a determines that the number of starting pending balls is not 0 (step S400:≠0), it subtracts 1 (-1) from the starting pending ball number (step S404), and uses the starting pending subtraction command to perform production control. The command DI_CMD is transmitted to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a) (step S305).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number value used when stopping the special symbol, the random number value for the variation pattern, and the random number value for jackpot determination (see step S353 in FIG. 43) in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). (step S406), and sets 0 to the area in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number value used for the lottery of the special symbol corresponding to the start pending 4 was stored (step S406). S407).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a hit determination process (step S408). To be more specific, the main control CPU 600a executes the winning lottery for the special symbol 1 and the winning lottery for the special symbol 2. If a jackpot is won, the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON, and if a small win is won, the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. At this time, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 1 using the random number value for jackpot determination, and when a jackpot with a jackpot probability of 1/199 as shown in FIG. 10(b) is won, Using a distribution table as shown in (b), jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100, and jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 50/100. At this time, values will be set in the advantageous gaming state flag and advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

In addition, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 2 using the random number value for jackpot determination, and when a jackpot with a jackpot probability of 1/199 as shown in FIG. 10(c) is won, Using the sorting table shown in c), jackpot 1 will be selected with a probability of 100/100. On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 2 using the random number value for jackpot determination, and when a small hit with a small hit probability of 198/199 as shown in FIG. 10(c) is won, the Using a sorting table as shown in 10(c), small win 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100, and small win 2 is selected with a probability of 50/100. At this time, values will be set in the advantageous gaming state flag and advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) depending on the selected jackpot or small win.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 1, using the special symbol 1 jackpot random number shown in FIG. When the special symbol 1 wins the jackpot, the main control CPU 600a selects jackpot 1 (4R) with a probability of 50/100 and selects jackpot 2 with a probability of 5/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a). (4R), and jackpot 3 (4R) will be selected with a probability of 45/100. At this time, values will be set in the advantageous gaming state flag and advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 2 using the special symbol 2 jackpot random number shown in FIG. When the special symbol 2 wins the jackpot, the main control CPU 600a selects the jackpot 1 (9R) with a probability of 100/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c). On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a performs a lottery for the special symbol 2 using the special symbol 2 jackpot random number shown in FIG. Using the distribution table shown in (c), select small win 1 (9R jackpot by passing V (getting a prize in V area 47a)) with a probability of 10/100, and select small win 2 with a probability of 80/100. (2R jackpot by passing V (getting a prize in V area 47a)), select small win 3 (2R jackpot by passing V (getting a prize in V area 47a)) with a probability of 1/100, With a probability of 9/100, small win 4 (2R jackpot by passing V (winning in V area 47a)) will be selected. At this time, values will be set in the advantageous gaming state flag and advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) depending on the selected jackpot or small win.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a uses the special symbol jackpot random value shown in FIG. When the lottery for symbol 2 is performed and a jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a selects jackpot 1 (10R probability variable) with a probability of 60/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. Jackpot 2 (10R time saving) will be selected with a probability of . At this time, values will be set in the advantageous gaming state flag and advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a special time-saving symbol hit determination process (step S409) after completing the hit determination process as described above (step S408). To be more specific, the main control CPU 600a executes a lottery to determine whether the special time-saving symbols are correct or not. If the player wins, the special time saving winning determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. However, the main control CPU 600a checks the values set in the advantageous gaming state flag and the advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. Only in this case, a special time-saving symbol lottery will be executed.

By the way, the main control CPU 600a draws a special time-saving symbol using the random number for the special symbol 1 jackpot shown in FIG. When a time-saving symbol is won, the main control CPU 600a selects special time-saving symbol 1 with a probability of 10/100 and selects special time-saving symbol 2 with a probability of 90/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(b). I will do it. In addition, in the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S307 shown in FIG. 42) to be described later, values are set in the advantageous gaming state flag and the advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected special time-saving symbol. It will be set.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a uses the random number value for the special symbol jackpot shown in FIG. When the special time-saving symbol is won, the main control CPU 600a selects special time-saving symbol 1 with a probability of 10/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(b), and selects the special time-saving symbol 1 with a probability of 90/100. Symbol 2 will be selected. In addition, in the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S307 shown in FIG. 42) to be described later, values are set in the advantageous gaming state flag and the advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected special time-saving symbol. It will be set.

Next, after completing the above-described special time-saving symbol hit determination process (step S409), the main control CPU 600a executes the special symbol stop stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353 of FIG. A special stop symbol is generated using the random number value (step S410).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prepares to shift to a gaming state such as a normal state, a time saving state, a latent probability variable state, a probability variable state, or an advantageous game (step S411).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a variation pattern of the special symbol using the random value for variation pattern stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353 of FIG. The variation pattern command of the variation pattern is sent to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) as the production control command DI_CMD (step S412). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a executes effects as shown in FIGS. 7, 8(a), (h) to (l), FIGS. 17, 18, 20, 22, and 31. becomes. In addition, in this step S412, the main control CPU 600a sets the variation time to the special symbol variation timer, sets the number of time reductions to the special symbol time reduction number counter, and sets the number of probability changes to the special symbol probability variation number counter. .

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol fluctuation flag to 5AH and turns it on (step S413).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step 414), and sends the generated symbol designation command to the sub control board 80 (sub control board 80) as an effect control command DI_CMD. A process of transmitting the information to the control CPU 800a) is performed (step S415).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 02H (step S416), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is changing (indicating that the special symbol is currently changing), and Processing during symbol variation is performed (step S306).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol fluctuation processing>
To explain this process in detail using FIG. 45, the main control CPU 600a first determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. 44 has elapsed, that is, whether it has reached 0. is confirmed (step S420). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S420: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol variation process.

On the other hand, if the special symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S420: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits the symbol confirmation command as the production control command DI_CMD to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) (step S421). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a command list for determining the symbol to the VDP 803. In response to this, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays displays as shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(c), FIG. 18(a), and FIG. 20(a).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 03H, and sets the special symbol fluctuation flag to 00H. Further, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol variation timer to, for example, about 500 ms in order to maintain the winning/failure lottery result of the special symbol for a certain period of time (step S422). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol variation process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is being confirmed (indicating that the special symbol has finished changing and is stopped). It is determined and processing is performed during the special symbol confirmation time (step S307).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol confirmation processing>
To explain this process in detail using FIG. 46, the main control CPU 600a first determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. 44 has elapsed, that is, whether it has reached 0. is confirmed (step S450). If the special symbol fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S450:≠0), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the special symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S450:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 01H (step S451), and the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON. (step S452). If the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S452: YES), the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol jackpot activation flag is set to 5AH. , sets 00H in the special symbol time saving flag, sets 00H in the special symbol probability change flag, and performs a process of setting 00H in the special symbol time reduction number counter and the special symbol probability change number counter, which will be described later (step S453). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the special symbol jackpot determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S452: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special time saving hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH). is set (step S454). If the special time saving hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S454: YES), the special time saving hit determination flag is set to 00H, and according to the selected special time saving symbol, Processing is performed to set values in the normal symbol probability change flag, the normal symbol time saving flag, the extension state flag, the advantageous gaming state flag and the advantageous gaming state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) (step S455). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the special time saving hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S454: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON ( 5AH is set (step S456). If the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S456: YES), the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol small hit activation flag is set to 5AH. is set (step S457).

After finishing the process of step S457, or if the special symbol small hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S456: NO), the main control CPU 600a executes the special symbol time saving process. It is checked whether the value of the number of times counter is 0 or not (step S458).

If the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is not 0 (step S458: NO), the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is subtracted by 1 (-1) (step S459), and the main control CPU 600a again calculates the special symbol time saving number of times. It is checked whether the value of the counter is 0 (step S460). If the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is 0 (step S460: YES), various settings are made at the end of the special symbol time reduction (step S461).

After completing the process of step S461, or if the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is 0 (step S458: YES), or if the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is not 0 (step S460: NO), the main The control CPU 600a checks whether the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 or not (step S462). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S462: YES), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S462: NO), the main control CPU 600a subtracts 1 (-1) from the value of the special symbol probability variation counter (step S463), and repeats the special symbol It is checked whether the value of the probability variation counter is 0 or not (step S464). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S464: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S464: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs processing to set the special symbol time saving flag to 00H and the special symbol probability variation flag to 00H (step S464: YES). S465), the process during the special symbol confirmation time ends.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, after completing any one of the processes in step S305, step S306, and step S307 shown in FIG. 42, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the special symbol (step S308), and then finishes the special symbol process. .

<Main control: Explanation of processing outside the usage area>
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the above-mentioned out-of-use area processing will be described in detail.

The main control CPU 600a saves all registers to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S500), and saves the stack pointer during normal processing to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S501).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a stack pointer address for use outside the used area in the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a (step S502).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs prize ball winning number management processing 2 (step S503). In this prize ball winning number management process 2, a process is performed to display the performance display value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 in step S45 shown in FIG. 33 on the measurement/setting display device 610 (see FIG. 4). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs an out-of-use area LED update process (step S504).

Next, the main control CPU 600a controls the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), the normal symbol starting opening switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and the upper right general winning opening switch. 49a1 (see Figure 4), upper left general winning opening switch 49b1 (see Figure 4), middle left general winning opening switch 49c1 (see Figure 4), lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 (see Figure 4), out opening switch 50a (see Figure 4). 4), the input flag which is the detection information of the out-of-use area switch such as the big prize opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S505).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs processing to update the test shot signal used when outputting various signals related to the game to the test machine in the gaming machine certification test (sight test) (step S506), and updates the main control RAM 600c. The stack pointer saved in the measurement stack area during normal processing is restored (step S507), and all registers are restored (step S508).

<Processing details of sub-control board>
Next, a detailed explanation will be given with reference to the processing contents (outline of the program) of the sub-control board 80 shown in FIGS. 48 to 52.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, a power-on signal indicating that the power has been turned on is sent from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 4) to each control board. Upon receiving the signal, the sub-control CPU 800a performs the main processing shown in FIG. 48.

<Sub control: Main processing>
As shown in FIG. 48, first, the sub control CPU 800a initializes internally provided registers and sets the input/output direction of the input/output port. Further, data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serially transferred (step S1000).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes a memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c that stores the production control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) (step S1001). Then, the sub-control CPU 800a performs interrupt permission setting processing for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (step S1002).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes a memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c used as a work area and a stack area (step S1003), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 801 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the sound LSI 801 initializes the register provided therein (step S1004).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a determines whether an abnormality has occurred in the motor (not shown) that operates the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2). ) Check the memory area in the sub control RAM 800c where the motor data for operating the motor is stored. If abnormal data is stored, the sub-control CPU 800a issues a command to return the motor to its home position. As a result, the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d return to their initial positions (step S1005).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a sets up a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) provided therein, which has a function of creating a pulse output of a constant period, a function of time measurement, and the like. That is, the sub control CPU 800a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 1 ms (step S1006).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation, on the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1007), and uses the checksum operation value and a memory backup (see step S1015) to be described later. The calculated checksum value is compared with the checksum calculation value stored in the sub-control RAM 800c, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S1008). If they do not match (step S1008: NO), a process is performed to clear all areas in the sub control RAM 800c (step S1009).

On the other hand, if there is a match (step S1008: YES) or after completing the process in step S1009, the sub-control CPU 800a cancels the watchdog timer function (not shown) (step S1010), and hardware such as the sub-control CPU 800a and VDP 803 A refresh is executed (step S1011).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the production control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) stored in the memory area of the sub-control RAM 800c, and outputs a production pattern according to the content to the sub-control CPU 800a. It is determined by lottery from among a large number of performance patterns stored in advance in the control ROM 800b (step S1012). At this time, if the customer waiting demo command is not provided and the gaming state shifts to the customer waiting demo state in response to the symbol confirmation command, when the symbol confirmation command is received, the timer starts and counts for a predetermined period of time. That will happen.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a process of analyzing the input contents of the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 acquired in the timer interrupt process described later (step S1013). Specifically, analysis is performed to determine whether the setting button 15 or the production button device 13 is pressed by the player, the moment it is released, or whether it remains pressed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a controls the operation of the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2) and the decorative lamp board 90 ( Control is performed to turn on or off decorative lamps such as LED lamps (see FIG. 4), control the speaker 17, and control images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S1014). Note that the specific processing method will be described later.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation, on the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c, and performs memory backup processing to store the checksum operation value in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1015).

Next, the sub control CPU 800a checks whether a VSYNC interrupt signal has been transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub control CPU 800a (step S1016). If the VSYNC interrupt signal is not transmitted (step S1016: NO), the sub control CPU 800a repeatedly executes the process of step S1016 until the VSYNC interrupt signal is transmitted. (Step S1016: YES), the process returns to step S1007 again, and the processes of steps S1007 to S1016 are repeated.

<Sub-control: Data analysis processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the data analysis process in step S1014 of the main process will be described in detail. First, the sub control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 on the VDP 803 based on the performance pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 (step S1050).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a light-related control signal based on the above-determined effect pattern, and performs a process of storing it in the sub-control RAM 800c. At this time, a control signal is generated regarding light for turning on/off the decorative lamp described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31 and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a determines the operation contents of the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d based on the determined performance pattern, and controls the motor of the movable accessory device 43 according to the determined operation contents. (not shown).

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a control signal regarding sound based on the determined effect pattern (step S1051). At this time, sound effects SE1 to SE6 explained with reference to FIG. 17, BGM explained with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, sound effect SE10, dialogue sound VC1, and BGM1 explained with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. , BGM2, sound effects, dialogue sounds VC10 to VC11, control signals relating to the sounds of BGM2, BGM3, sound effects SE20, and dialogue sounds VC20 to VC21 described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are generated. Then, a control signal regarding the generated sound is transmitted to the sound LSI 801 by the sub control CPU 800a. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the transmitted control signal from the game ROM 805 or sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 outputs sound effects SE1 to SE6 described with reference to FIG. 17, BGM, sound effect SE10, dialogue sound VC1 described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, and FIGS. BGM1, BGM2, sound effects, dialogue sounds VC10 to VC11 described above, BGM2, BGM3, sound effect SE20, and dialogue sounds VC20 to VC21 described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are emitted.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 800a repeatedly performs the processes of step S1050 and step S1051 until all the data based on the performance pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 shown in FIG. 48 has been generated (step S1052: NO). When all data has been generated (step S1052: YES), the process advances to step S1053.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs button activation processing based on the contents stored in the sub-control RAM 800c in step S1051 and the input contents of the setting button 15 or the production button device 13 processed in step S1013 shown in FIG. (Step S1053).

<Sub control: Command reception interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the processing when the production control command DI_CMD and the interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 during execution of such main processing will be described.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the interrupt signal, it executes a saving process to save the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1100). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the register of the input port that received the production control command DI_CMD (step S1101), and calculates a pointer indicating the address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1102).

After that, the sub-control CPU 800a again reads the register of the input port that received the production control command DI_CMD (step S1103), and checks whether the value read in step S1101 and the value read in step S1103 match. Check. If they do not match (step S1104: NO), the process advances to step S1107, and if they match (step S1104: YES), the production control command received from the main control board 60 is sent to the address corresponding to the pointer calculated above. DI_CMD is stored (step S1105). Note that this stored performance control command DI_CMD will be read out by the sub-control CPU 800a during the process of step S1012 shown in FIG. 48.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a updates the pointer indicating the address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1106), and restores the register saved in the process of step S1100 (step S1107). Thereby, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG. 48.

<Sub control: timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of a process when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, which is set in the process of step S1006 (see FIG. 48) of the main process.

As shown in FIG. 51, when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the sub-control CPU 800a executes a saving process to save the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1150).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a acquires the data of the setting button 15, the data of the production button device 13, the motor data of the movable accessory device 43, etc. twice (step S1151), and determines whether the data acquired twice match. It is confirmed whether or not (step S1152). If the data do not match (step S1152: NO), the sub-control CPU 800a repeats the process of step S1151 until the data match, and if they match (step S1152: YES), the sub-control CPU 800a transfers the matched data to the sub-control RAM 800c. (step S1153).

Next, the sub control CPU 800a receives a signal from the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 (step S1154). This received signal will be analyzed in the button analysis process of step S1013 shown in FIG.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits the light-related control signal stored in the sub-control RAM 800c to the decorative lamp board 90 (see FIG. 4) in step S1051 shown in FIG. In addition, a control signal necessary for turning on or off the identification lamp device 51A (see FIG. 2) is also sent (step S1155). As a result, the decorative lamp and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb are turned on or off, and the lamp patterns and lamp effects described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31 are executed. becomes.

Next, the sub control CPU 800a restores the register saved in the process of step S1150 (step S1156). Thereby, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG. 48.

<Sub control: Command list>
Here, the command list generated in step S1050 shown in FIG. 49 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 52.

This command list is a command string that lists commands for the VDP 803, but the contents and order of the commands are slightly different depending on whether the command is to draw a moving image or a still image.

When instructing the VDP 803 to draw a moving image, the initial command list shown in FIG. 52(a) and the regular command list shown in FIG. 52(b) are configured.

As shown in FIG. 52(a), the sub-control CPU 800a first generates a command to set the memory area of the DDR2SDRAM 804 in which the frame buffer area is set and the memory area in which the video data of the DDR2SDRAM 804 is stored ( Step S1200).

Next, a command to instruct video decoding is generated (step S1201). Specifically, this is an instruction as to which moving image compressed data is to be decoded, along with the address of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. 4 where the corresponding moving image is stored, the number of frames of the moving image, etc. .

Next, a termination processing command is entered to finish generating the initial command list (step S1202).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a regular command list shown in FIG. 52(b).

As shown in FIG. 52(b), this regular command list is composed of moving image drawing instructions. A command indicating at which coordinate position of the image is to be drawn is generated (step S1203). Next, the end processing command is entered to finish generating the regular command list (step S1204).

On the other hand, when instructing the VDP 803 to draw a still image, as shown in FIG. 52(c), the sub-control CPU 800a first stores the memory area of the DDR2SDRAM 804 in which the frame buffer area is set and the still image data. A command for setting the memory area of the built-in VRAM (not shown) is generated (step S1210).

Next, a command instructing to decode the still image is generated (step S1211). Specifically, this is an instruction as to which still image compressed data is to be decoded, together with the address and data size of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. 4 in which the relevant still image is stored.

Next, a command is generated for drawing the decoded still image data at which coordinate position on the liquid crystal display device 41 and in what manner (rotation angle, reduction/enlargement, etc.) (step S1212). Next, a command for termination processing is entered to finish generating the command list regarding the still image (step S1213).

In this way, such a command list regarding moving images and a command list regarding still images are transmitted to the VDP 803 (see FIG. 4), processed as appropriate, and then transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, a desired image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. To give specific examples, the displays will be as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, FIGS. 17 to 18, FIG. 20, and FIG. 22.

According to the embodiment described above, the interest of the game can be effectively improved without imposing a burden on the control system in a situation where multiple types of previews, reach, etc. are executed in parallel. be able to.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low probability state.

In this embodiment, an example was shown in which the sound LSI 801 and the VDP 803 are configured separately, but they may be integrated as one chip.

Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the sub-control CPU 800a is provided within the sub-one-chip microcomputer 800, but the sub-control CPU 800a may be provided within the VDP 803.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 801 Sound LSI (sound control means)
900a Sub-control CPU (performance execution means, sound control means)

Claims (1)

a performance execution means for performing a performance related to the game;
a sound production that constitutes a production related to the game;
Sound control means for playing a predetermined sound in the sound production and adjusting the volume,
The sound production includes background music, sound effects, and dialogue sounds,
The background music includes a first background music that is played in a loop and a second background music that is not played in a loop,
The volume of the second background music is set in advance to be lower than the volume of the sound effect and the dialogue sound,
The sound control means is capable of executing both a production in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are played, and a production in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are not played, while the first background music is being played. , when a predetermined production in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are played , when the sound effect and the dialogue sound are played, the volume of the first background music being played is changed to the sound effect. and lowering the volume by control to a predetermined volume smaller than the volume of the dialogue sound,
The sound control means is configured to play the sound effect and the dialogue sound when a specific performance is executed in which the sound effect and the dialogue sound are always played while the second background music is being played. The second background music is set in advance so that the volume of the second background music being played is lower than the volume of the sound effect and the dialogue sound without reducing the volume of the second background music that is being played. A gaming machine that plays at the same volume.

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