JP2001246042A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a smooth control operation even when various playing effects are performed and can reduce manufacturing cost and maintenance cost. SOLUTION: The control means for the electric control of this game machine consists of a main control means (a main control board 100) to control the first hierarchy which is the highest hierarchy of process in the game machine, a mid control means (a sub control board 200) to control, based on the control by first hierarchy, the second hierarchy which is under the first hierarchy and a lower control means (an image control board 300) to control, based on the control by the second hierarchy, the third hierarchy which is under the second hierarchy.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs electrical control on the gaming machine based on a processing structure having a hierarchy.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine has been known as this type of gaming machine. A conventional slot machine has three reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols required for a game, a start switch for simultaneously starting rotation of all reels on condition that a game medal is inserted,
A stop switch for individually stopping the rotation of each reel, a hopper for paying out a game medal as a prize when a combination of symbols when the reel is stopped constitutes a predetermined winning mode, and game information. And a speaker for generating sound related to the game.

In such a conventional slot machine, when a player operates a start switch after a game start condition is established, a plurality of reels rotate and a plurality of symbols drawn on the reel surface are displayed at high speed. Moving. Then, when the player operates the stop switch corresponding to each reel,
The rotation of each reel is stopped, and a plurality of symbols drawn on the surface of the reel are stopped and displayed.

Here, if the combination of symbols stopped and displayed has a predetermined winning mode, a game medal as a prize is paid out by the hopper. Further, a special game (for example, a game of a big bonus or a regular bonus) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the general game is performed on the condition that the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed becomes a predetermined special winning mode. Let Such a series of game operations are controlled by a control device including a microcomputer or the like.

In recent years, in order to perform various effects in a slot machine, control processing in a control device has become complicated, and it has become difficult to control all game operations by a single control device. Therefore, a method has been adopted in which the control device is divided into a main control device and a sub-control device, and the slot machine is controlled by a control structure having a hierarchy. In a control device having such a hierarchical structure,
For example, the determination regarding the profit of the player is performed by the main control device, and the control of the hopper, the liquid crystal display device, the speaker, and the like is performed by the sub control device.

[0006]

However, when an image effect is produced by a liquid crystal display device, a large processing capacity is required for image processing, and an enormous amount of image data needs to be stored. For this reason, like a conventional slot machine, the control device is divided into a main control device and a sub-control device, and a decision regarding the profit of the player is made by the main control device. If the processing is performed by the sub-control device, the burden on the sub-control device increases, and there is a possibility that smooth game control cannot be performed.

[0007] Further, in order to play a game according to the player's taste, it is necessary to prepare various types of slot machines having different game effects and the like. Even in such slot machines having different game effects, the main control processing of the game operation is common to each slot machine.

However, in the conventional slot machine, since the control processing structure is not subdivided, it is necessary to design a control device for each model having different game operations.
There is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

Further, even when a part of the function of the control device fails, the control device must be replaced as a single unit, and there is another problem that the cost is increased in this respect.

[0010] The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and can perform control operations smoothly even when performing various game effects, and reduce manufacturing costs and maintenance costs. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of doing so.

[0011]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the following features are provided.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine, comprising: a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game; a starting means for starting variable display of the symbols; A stopping means for stopping the symbol being displayed, and a profit giving means for giving a profit to the player, when a combination of the symbols displayed when the symbol is stopped constitutes a predetermined winning mode, Image display means for displaying game information, sound generation means for generating sound related to the game, the variable display means, the start means, the profit provision means, the image display means, the sound generation And a control unit for electrically controlling the means based on a processing structure having a hierarchy, wherein the control unit controls a first hierarchy, which is the highest hierarchy of processing in the gaming machine. A main control unit for controlling a second hierarchy located below the first hierarchy based on the control of the main control unit; and And lower control means for controlling the third hierarchy located below the second hierarchy.

The gaming machine according to the present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 1,
The main control unit performs a determination process regarding a player's interest, the lower control unit performs image display control on the image display unit, and the intermediate control unit performs control other than control by the lower control unit. It is characterized by the following.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the second aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention,
The intermediate control means performs control including sound generation control for the sound generation means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the lower-level control means respectively specify And a plurality of control boards specializing in the control processing.

Here, the control means includes, for example, CPU, R
The microcomputer is configured by a microcomputer having functions such as an OM and a RAM, and controls the gaming machine by operating a CPU according to a sequence program stored in a ROM or the like.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a slot machine will be described as an example of a typical gaming machine.

<Slot Machine> FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present invention includes a housing 3 having a front door 2 that can be opened and closed on the front. The front door 2 is provided with a display window 4 substantially above the center of the front surface, and the display window 4 faces the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 5 a to 5 c arranged inside the housing 3. Also,
A pay line display 6 for displaying a valid pay line is provided across the display windows 4 across the display windows 4. The pay line display 6 is composed of three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines crossing the horizontal lines, for a total of five lines. In addition, at the left end of each pay line display 6, an active line display lamp 7a to 7e for displaying an active pay line.
Is provided.

In the following description, the left reel 5a is referred to as a first reel, the right reel 5c is referred to as a second reel, and a central reel is referred to as a third reel. The stop of the reel is referred to as a second stop, the stop of the third reel is referred to as a third stop, a stop symbol of the first reel is a left symbol, a stop symbol of the second reel is a right symbol, and a stop symbol of the third reel. May be referred to as a “roll out”.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, three reels 5a to 5c are arranged in one display window 4. However, display windows 4 are provided corresponding to the respective reels 5a to 5c. Is also good. Further, the number of valid pay lines is five, but the number of valid pay lines may be an arbitrary number such as seven or nine.

At the right end of the pay line display 6, a re-game display lamp 8 which lights up when a re-game is won, a waiting time from the start of the previous reel rotation until the start of the next reel rotation is permitted. , A prize display lamp 10 for displaying that a prize has been generated, a game start display lamp 11 for displaying that the start switch 20 has been activated, and a game medal. A game medal insertion lamp 12 for displaying that the insertion is permitted is provided.

The front door 2 below the display windows 4a to 4c.
An image display unit 13 for displaying game information is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the game device. This image display unit 1
Numeral 3 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an EL display, a CRT display, a dot matrix display, and the like, and can display a still image or a moving image of a game effect or the like which will be described in detail later.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the reels 5a to 5c, which are variable display means, and the image display section 13 are configured as separate devices, but they are the same by using a 17-inch CRT display or the like. You may make it display in a display device. In that case, the reels 5a to 5c are CR
This can be dealt with by displaying a pseudo reel on T.

On the right side of the image display section 13, there is provided a medal insertion slot 14 for inserting game medals to be provided for a game one by one. Key 15 for opening and closing the front door 2
Is provided. On the left side of the image display unit 13,
1 game medal to be used in the game within the credited area
A first bet switch 16 for inserting one by one, a second bet switch 17 for inserting two game medals to be provided for a game within the credited range, and a game medal for providing a game within the credited range. A max bet switch 18 is provided for inserting up to the maximum allowable bet number (three in this embodiment).

Although not shown, a card unit is attached to the slot machine 1 and a valuable medium such as a prepaid card is inserted to perform a lending operation of a game medal, whereby a game medal is inserted into the slot machine 1. In the same manner as above, a card-type slot machine capable of crediting a credit unit may be used. Also, a card unit is attached to the slot machine 1, but a card type in which a predetermined number of game medals are lent to the medal tray 22 by operating a hopper of the slot machine body by a game medal lending operation. It may be a slot machine.

On the front surface of the front door 2 located below the image display section 13 and the like, a C / P for switching between crediting and paying out the game medals obtained by the player is provided.
A switch 19, a start switch 20 for starting rotation of each of the reels 5a to 5c on condition that a game medal is inserted, and each of the reels 5 corresponding to each of the reels 5a to 5c.
Three stop switches 21a to 21c for stopping the rotation of a to c are provided.

A medal tray 22 for receiving a game medal paid out as a prize is provided below the front door 2.
Is provided, facing the medal tray 22,
A medal payout exit 23 is provided. A sound transmission hole 24 is provided on the front surface of the front door 2 located above the medal tray 22.
And a speaker 25 is provided inside the housing 3 so as to face the sound transmission hole 24.

A payout display section 26 for displaying the number of payout game medals to be paid for a prize is provided in the upper front part of the housing 3. Above the payout display section 26,
A decorative portion 27 in which a plurality of decorative lamps (not shown) are arranged is provided. The decorative portion 27 is divided into a plurality of sections (for example, eight sections) in the left-right direction, and decorative lamps are arranged in each section, and these decorative lamps are turned on according to a game state. By blinking or blinking, the pleasure of the game can be enhanced.

Inside the housing 3, the reels 5 a to 5 c are rotatably arranged at positions where the outer peripheral surface faces the display window 4, and at positions where the reels 5 a to 5 c communicate with the medal payout opening 23.
A hopper (not shown) for paying out game medals as a prize is arranged. A control device (not shown) for electrically controlling the slot machine 1 is provided inside the housing 3.

On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 5a to 5c, a reel tape which has translucency and in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals is attached. The types of symbols are, for example, "7", "EXTRA", "cherry", "diamond", "dragon", "ball", etc., and 21 symbols are displayed for each of the reels 5a to 5c. I have. When the symbols "7-7-7" are completed, the big bonus starts, and the symbols "EXTRA-EXTRA-EXT"
When "RA" is completed, a regular bonus is started, and when the symbol "Cherry" stops at the middle stage of the left reel 5a, two payouts are made. When the symbol "Cherry" stops at the upper stage or lower stage of the left reel 5a, four cards are paid out. Payout is made,
When the design "Dia-Dia-Dia" is completed, 10 payouts are made and the design "Dragon-Dragon-Dragon"
(Internal winning combination dragon described later) will be paid out, 7 symbols will be paid out, the symbol "Dragon-EXTRA-EXTR"
When "A" (internal winning combination dragon B described later) is completed, three payouts are performed, and when the pattern "ball-ball-ball" is completed, a replay can be performed.

The types of symbols and the reels 5a to 5c
The number of symbols to be displayed can be changed as appropriate. For example, the types of symbols are "bell", "orange", "person", "animal",
"Fish", "JAC", "BAR", etc. can be used, and a plurality of types of colors may be applied to each symbol to distinguish symbols.

In each of the reels 5a to 5c, a back lamp (not shown) for transmitting and illuminating a symbol visually recognized through the display window 4 from the inner side of the reels 5a to 5c is provided.
Each is provided vertically and three each. By turning on the back lamp, each of the reels 5a to 5c can be illuminated from the inside, and the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line can be highlighted.

<Game in Slot Machine> In order to play a game in the above-described slot machine 1, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal slot 14, or one of the bet switches 16, 17, 18 is operated. With this, game medals to be used in the game within the range of credits are inserted. Here, a pay line that is valid according to the number of inserted game medals is determined, and the corresponding valid line display lamps 7a to 7e are turned on. For example, when one game medal is inserted, one horizontal line at the center becomes effective and 2
When three game medals are inserted, the three upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines are valid. When three game medals, which is the maximum allowable bet, are inserted, three upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines are used. A total of five lines of two diagonal lines are valid.

Next, when the player operates the start switch 20, the reels 5a to 5c simultaneously start rotating, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 5a to 5c move up and down in the display window 4. Is displayed. And reel 5
When the rotation of a to c reaches a predetermined speed, the stop switches 21a to 21c are activated, and when the player operates the stop switches 21a to 21c, the rotation of the corresponding reels 5a to 5c is stopped.

Here, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line is in a predetermined winning mode, the number of game medals corresponding to each winning mode is paid out as a prize. Or added as credit.

<Winning Mode> The predetermined winning modes include a general winning mode and a special winning mode which is a start condition of a special game which is more advantageous to the player than the general game.
Further, the special winning mode includes a so-called big bonus winning mode and a regular bonus winning mode.

Here, specific examples of the prize modes will be described. As the prize modes that frequently appear, “Cherry”,
There are so-called small roles such as "diamond", "dragon", and "watermelon", and a prize mode called replay that allows a player to play a game without inserting a game medal in the next game.

In the normal case, if the winning mode is not formed in the internally won game, the established internal winning combination is not carried over to the next and subsequent games. The payout of game medals is a relatively small payout of 15 or less. On the other hand, a big bonus called a special prize mode (a big time with a CT including a game called a so-called challenge time (CT) for stopping the stop control of the reels 5a to 5c by random lottery for a predetermined period after the end of the big bonus). Bonus) and regular bonus are generated when a combination of predetermined special game start symbols is aligned on the pay line.

In such a special game called a big bonus or a regular bonus, a winning mode is configured to occur with a higher probability than in a normal game state. In these winning modes, since the internal lottery probability is very low compared to the small role or replay winning, even if the winning mode is not configured in the internally won game,
Even if the special winning mode is not configured on the winning line, the internal winning state can be carried over to the next and subsequent games. The number of game medals that can be obtained in one special game is about 350-
There are about 450 coins and about 120 coins with a regular bonus, so that a large number of game medals can be obtained.

The internal winning means that a random number lottery is performed in the control device, and the generation of a winning mode is permitted based on the result of the lottery. Also, if you win internally,
When the player performs a stop operation of the stop switches 21a to 21c, stop control of the reels 5a to 5c is performed so that a winning mode is configured as much as possible. Conversely, when the internal winning is not performed, the control for removing the winning mode is performed even if the player performs the stop operation of the stop switches 21a to 21c to configure the winning mode.

<Big Bonus> The big bonus winning mode described above means that, for example, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line is "7" or "7".
This is a game that is performed with the start condition of “7”, and after a predetermined number of game medals, for example, 15 game medals have been paid out, more medals can be obtained compared to a general game, and the player can An advantageous big bonus can be made.

In this big bonus, it is possible to perform up to 30 times a game almost the same as a general game in which the lottery probability of the small role called the general game during the big bonus (the general game during the BB) is increased. During the general game during BB, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line becomes, for example, "diamond", "diamond", "diamond",
When 10 game medals are paid out and “Cherry” is stopped and displayed in the left display window, 2 game medals are paid out and a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated pay line. Is a specific winning mode, "ball", "ball", and "ball", five game medals are paid out and a maximum of three JAC games can be played.

It is to be noted that the regular game during BB does not have a winning mode of a replay, and has a specific winning mode for shifting to a JAC game instead of the special winning mode which is a condition for starting a special game. The game is performed under substantially the same conditions as the general game performed except during the big bonus in terms of the combination of stop symbols constituting the winning mode, the number of game medals paid out when the winning mode is configured, and the like.

<JAC Game> In the JAC game, a predetermined number of game medals, for example, one game medal are inserted and the start switch 20 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c. An operation is performed to stop the rotation of each of the reels 5a to 5c.

When the combination of the stop symbols is a predetermined combination, for example, "ball", "ball", and "ball", a bonus game in which a predetermined number of game medals, for example, 15 game medals are paid out can be performed ( It is legally known as a play of role playing). By the way, regarding the slot machine having the regular bonus as described above, since the JAC game generated during the above-mentioned big bonus and the number of medals for which the regular bonus is paid out are almost the same, the definition of the big bonus is Of B
In some cases, it is said that the game consists of a normal game in B and a predetermined number of regular bonuses.

In this JAC game, the maximum number of games and the maximum number of winnings are limited. For example, the above-mentioned game is played 12 times, which is the maximum number of games, or
When the above prize reaches the maximum number of prizes of eight, J
The AC game ends.

<Regular Bonus> In addition to the above-mentioned big bonus, there is a special game mode called a so-called regular bonus. The winning mode of the regular bonus is, for example, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning line is “EXTRA”.
This game is played with the condition of “EXTRA” or “EXTRA” as a start condition. After a predetermined number of medals, for example, 15 medals are paid out, a regular bonus can be further provided.

In the regular bonus, the profit that can be obtained is smaller than that of the above-mentioned big bonus, and, for example, the above-mentioned JAC game can be performed once at the maximum.

<Control Device> The gaming operation in the slot machine 1 described above is controlled by the control device. This control device will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the control device includes a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, and an image control board 300.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 100 is a board for performing a main control of a game operation in the slot machine.
M103, a clock circuit 104 for generating an operation clock signal of the main CPU 101, and a probability setting unit 105 for setting a winning probability such as a big bonus.

The ROM 102 stores the slot machine 1
The processing procedure in the game is stored as a sequence program, and a winning probability table for determining a lottery probability and the like, an internal winning combination, and a control for stopping the reels 5a to 5c according to the game state. Data such as a stop control table is stored, and a game in the slot machine 1 is controlled by operating the main CPU 101 and the like based on a sequence program.

The clock circuit 104 includes a clock pulse generator 1 for generating a reference clock having a predetermined frequency.
06, and a frequency divider 107 for generating an operation clock signal for the main CPU 101 by dividing the frequency of the reference clock signal.

The probability setting section 105 includes a main CPU 1
01 is provided with a random number generator 108 for generating a random number in a certain range according to the control of 01, and a random number sampling circuit 109 for extracting an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 108 and transmitting the random number to the main CPU 101. ing. The probability setting unit 105 is connected to a probability setting switch 110 for setting the probability of occurrence of a big bonus.

The probability setting unit 105 generates a random number used for a general game, a big bonus, and the like.
As specific processing, based on a comparison between a random number value extracted when the start switch 20 is operated and a winning probability table stored in the ROM 102, the presence or absence of an internal winning and a winning combination are determined. In addition, the bonus internal winning combination that is the internal winning result of the big bonus or the regular bonus can be carried over after the next game, but the small winning combination and the replay internal winning combination are valid only for the internally won game.

The plurality of I / O ports provided in the main CPU 101 include a first bet switch 16, a second bet switch 17, a max bet switch 18, a C / B
P switch 19, start switch 20, medal sensor 111 for detecting a game medal inserted from medal slot 14, setting switch 112 for switching whether or not to perform a setting process, setting for canceling setting Release switch 113, motor drive circuit 114, reel position detection circuit 115, reel stop signal circuit 116, hopper drive circuit 117, payout completion signal circuit 118, speaker drive circuit 119, lamp drive circuit 1
20 are connected.

Hereinafter, each of the above circuits will be described in detail. The motor drive circuit 114 includes the reels 5a to 5c
Motors 121a to 121c for rotationally driving
Are connected, and supply or stop supply of drive pulses to the stepping motors 121a to 121c under the control of the main CPU 101, thereby starting or stopping the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c.

The reel position detecting circuit 115 is provided with a position detecting sensor (not shown) composed of an optical sensor or the like for detecting the rotational position of each of the reels 5a to 5c. Each reel 5a-c
Is transmitted to the main CPU 101.

When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the reels 5a to 5c constitutes a winning mode, a profit is given to the player. The fundamental functions of the reels 5a to 5c are as follows. "A certain visually recognizable pattern or video is displayed in a variable manner, the variation is determined based on the operation of the player, and it is determined whether or not to give a profit to the player based on the determined result. Therefore, not only the mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, but also, for example, a pseudo reel may be variably displayed on an electric image display device, or only a plurality of symbols may be variably displayed. Display one or more characters or background images in a fluctuating manner, and display the stopped posture, facial expression, reaction, relationship with the opponent, how the background changes, the combination of words, the progress of the story, etc. A constant state may be whether the reference imparts a benefit to the player.

Stop switches 21a to 21c are connected to the reel stop signal circuit 116. When the stop switches 21a to 21c are operated by the player, the stop switches 21a to 21c are detected and a stop switch detection signal is output to the main CPU 10.
1 is transmitted. As a specific control, after the start switch 20 is operated and each of the reels 5a to 5c reaches a constant speed, the operation of each of the stop switches 21a to 21c is permitted. Here, when each of the stop switches 21a to 21c is operated, based on the stop switch detection signal and the position detection signal, and the stop control table stored in the ROM 102, a total of seven frames from the shortest stop position to four frames ahead are provided. Check the design. If there is a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination, so-called pull-in control is performed so that the symbol is aligned on the activated pay line. Also, so-called kick-off control is performed so that another winning combination that has not been internally won is not established. Thus, the reels 5a to 5c are stopped. In the case of a loss that has not been won in any of the internal winning combinations, the reels 5a to 5c are stopped so that no winning combination is established.
In the game during the bonus internal election where the bonus internal election is carried over, if the internal election other than the bonus internal election is drawn and the internal election is won for the small role or the replay, the minor role or the replay is given priority. To perform pull-in control. The means corresponding to the stop switches 21a to 21c may be any means capable of confirming and displaying the movingly displayed video, and may be a touch sensor, a device that issues a stop signal by voice recognition, a heat sensor, or the like. . Further, these means do not need to be fixed to the slot machine main body, and may be of a remote control type including wireless and wired.

The hopper drive circuit 117 is connected to a hopper 122 for storing game medals. The payout completion signal circuit 118 includes a medal storing unit 123
And a medal detection unit 124 are connected. The medal storage unit 123 is a part for storing and storing game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 14 and game medals to be paid out as a prize, and can store and store game medals until a predetermined maximum allowable storage number is reached. . The maximum allowable storage number is, for example, 50, and up to 50 game medals are stored and stored, and game medals exceeding this 50 are actually paid out from the hopper 122 to the medal tray 22. Also, the game medals actually paid out are:
It is counted by the medal detection unit 124 when the hopper 122 pays out to the medal tray 22. In the operation of paying out game medals at the time of winning, the medal storage unit 1
23, or the medal detection unit 1
When the count value at 24 reaches a predetermined payout number,
A payout completion signal is transmitted from the payout completion signal circuit 118 to the main CPU 101.

The means for giving a profit to the player is not limited to the hopper, but may be a prize payout device adapted to various game media. For example, if the game medium is a pachinko ball, a prize ball payout device can be applied. Further, the means for giving a profit to the player need not be a physical game medium. For example,
In the case of a card-type slot machine, the prize value may be written directly on the card, or in the case of using electronic money, it may be directly transferred to the player's account.

The lamp drive circuit 120 has a display window 4
A back lamp 125 for transmitting and illuminating a symbol visually recognized through the inner side of the reels 5a to 5c is connected. The back lamps 125 are vertically arranged in three for each of the reels 5a to 5c, and the back lights 125 transmit and illuminate the reels 5a to 5c from the inner surface side by a total of nine back lamps 125.

The above-described slot machine 1 does not necessarily have to have a housing, but connects a main server storing a game program to each terminal device assigned to a player via a communication line such as the Internet. The reels 5a to 5c and each image effect may be displayed on a display provided in each terminal device so that a game can be played. In this case, the game program may be downloaded to each terminal device and the game may be started for each terminal device, or the program of the main server may be started directly from each terminal device. Further, the terminal devices may be connected to each other via a communication line so that a game being played on a certain terminal device can be remotely controlled from a different terminal device.

<Sub-control board> Under the control of the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 sends a signal relating to image effect control to the image control board 300 and controls the generation of sound effects.

As shown in FIG. 3, a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202 and a control RAM 203 are mounted on the sub control board 200, and a signal from the main control board 100 is transmitted through an IN port 204 to the sub CPU 20.
1 to receive. This command is composed of one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 200, loading an unauthorized program on the sub-control board 200,
It is configured to prevent an act of attempting to operate the main control board 100 illegally. Further, the sub CPU 201
Determines various effect images, which will be described later, based on the data received from the main control board 100 and a selection table stored in the program ROM 202, and transmits a signal to the image control board 300 via the OUT port 205.
This communication method is also one-way communication. In addition, a sound source IC 206 is mounted on the sub-control board 200, and a sound effect or the like is generated from the speaker 25 via the power amplifier 207. In the present embodiment, as the functions of the sub CPU 201, a reception function for managing the reception of commands from the main control board 100, an effect selection function for selecting and determining various effects, and transmitting the selected effect type to the image control board 300. It has a transmission function and a sound effect control function that performs specific sound effect sequence control based on the selected effect type. This embodiment mainly describes the sub-control board 200. Therefore, in the following description, when the term "sequence control" is used, it means that the sound effect sequence control is basically indicated. On the other hand, the load on image sequence control is large, so the image control board 300
, And a specific image sequence control is performed by the image control board 300.

<Image Control Board> The image control board 300 controls specific image display on the image display section 13 based on the control of the sub-control board 200. The image control board 300 includes an image control CPU 30 as shown in FIG.
1. Program ROM 302, control RAM 303, image control IC 304, character ROM 305, video RA
M306 is mounted, receives a signal from the sub-control board 200 via the IN port 307, and controls the image control IC.
A drive signal is transmitted to 304. The image control IC 304
Under the control of the image control CPU 301, a character ROM
The image display unit 13 (for example, a color liquid crystal panel) is controlled in response to signal input from the video RAM 305 and the video RAM 306 to display an image.

In this embodiment, the image control CP is set based on the rough effect type selected by the sub CPU 201.
U301 performs specific image sequence control. The functions of each control board may not be assigned as in the above embodiment. For example, the sub CPU 201 may have only the reception function and the effect selection function, and the sound effect sequence control may be performed by separately using a CPU dedicated to sound. It may be performed by providing. If the sub CPU 201 has high performance or the capacity of the image to be handled is small, the sub CPU 201
201 may have an image sequence control function. The lamp control performed by the main control board 100 may be performed by the sub control board 200. (In this case, it is desirable to provide a lamp control board like the image control board 300.)

<Port of Sub-control Board> Referring to FIGS. 4 to 9, IN port 204 constituting sub-control board 200
And a specific example of the OUT port 205 will be described.

Each port has eight data terminals as shown in FIGS. IN port 204
Is an input port [0] (INMAP) for receiving a strobe signal and a power down signal from the main control board 100.
0: FIG. 4) and a command receiving port [upper] for receiving data from the main control board 100 (COMHMAP:
(Fig. 6) and command receiving port [lower] (COMLM
AP: FIG. 7).

An OUT port 205 is a control output port [0] for outputting a sound mute control output signal, a liquid crystal strobe output signal, and a watchdog timer reset signal.
(CNTMAP0: FIG. 5) and a liquid crystal display command transmission port (LCD) for outputting data to the image display CPU.
MAP: FIG. 8) and a sound output port (SUNDMAP: FIG. 9) for outputting data to the sound source IC 206.

<Command sent from main control board to sub-control board> As shown in FIG. 260, the command sent from main control board 100 includes preceding two-byte data storing various game information, State and BCC
It is composed of a total of 4 bytes of the subsequent 2 byte data storing the value, and the gaming state is determined from the lower bit whether the RB is operating (bit 0), the BB winning expectation (reel 5a, reel 5a,
5b, 5c, whether the BB start symbol is in a tempered state) (bit 1), whether the game is being played again (bit 2), and whether the main control board 100 is in an error state. (Bit 3), whether or not stopping (bit 5), whether or not the bonus winning has been confirmed and displayed (whether or not winning confirmed data has been selected in the effect selection processing of the main CPU 101 described later: bit
6), whether or not the BB is operating (bit 7). Since the succeeding 2-byte data is common to all transmission commands, the preceding 2-byte data will be described below.

FIG. 10 shows commands transmitted from the main control board 100 and received by the command receiving ports (FIGS. 6 and 7). FIG. 10 shows a received command code received by the command receiving port. The left column shows the command code, the center column shows the data value, and the right column shows the contents of the command.

The data of each command code is 1
Bytes are configured based on 8-bit data.
The data of each command code will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 11 to 25 show data values corresponding to typical command codes, and show the contents of each byte in order from the top. FIG. 11 shows a data value corresponding to the command code (MCMD_INIT) in FIG. 10, and the command code “01H” is an effect initialization command. This command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the setting is changed, or when the game is not restored due to the destruction of the RAM or the like. On the production side, all sounds are muted and the display on the LCD screen is erased. With this command, a liquid crystal display erase command (01h) is selected as a transmission command (hereinafter referred to as a sub-subcommand) to the image control board 300,
Sent. In the transmission command from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 200, the letter “H” following the command code is an uppercase letter (H), and the transmission command from the sub-control board 200 to the image control board 300 is a lowercase letter. (H).

FIG. 12 shows the command code (M
CMD_DEMO), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “02H” is a demonstration display command. This is transmitted, for example, when the player has not operated on the main control board 100 for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (however, it is not transmitted during the bonus game). On the production side, a demonstration display, a payout table display, an explanation display of a game method, and the like are performed. Also, by this command,
The demo display sub-subcommand (02h) is selected and transmitted.

FIG. 13 shows the command code (M
CMD_MDIN), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “03H” in the first byte is game medal insertion data, and the data of the number of inserted game medals is stored in the second byte. The transmission timing is when a game medal is inserted. Also, when credits are added, this is handled by a sound independent production instruction described later. In addition, the reel screen display sub-subcommand (03h) is selected by this command and transmitted.

FIG. 14 shows the command code (M
CMD_NMST), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “04H” in the first byte is a game start data command for a general game, and winning type data such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a re-game is added to the second byte. The transmission timing is after the input of the start switch 20 is detected in the general gaming state (including during BB) and the internal winning type is determined by the probability lottery process. Subsequent to this command, an effect type command of the main CPU to be described later or a rotation start command during BB is transmitted. Further, only the present command does not cause a change in the effect surface, and various effects are determined based on the subsequent various commands (only transmission of the winning type).

FIG. 15 shows the command code (M
CMD_RBST), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code "05H" in the first byte is the reel rotation start data at the time of the regular bonus, and the regular bonus game possible number and the regular bonus operable number data are added in the second byte. The transmission timing is when the input of the start switch 20 is detected in the RB gaming state and the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c is started. On the production side, a game start sound is emitted, a sound effect group of the RB game production is produced, and an RB game production display (3 per RB stage).
Seed). In addition, this command selects and transmits the reel rotation start sub-subcommand (0Dh) at the time of RB.

FIG. 16 shows the command code (M
CMD_BBST), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “06H” in the first byte is the reel rotation start data at the time of the big bonus, and the big bonus game possible number and the big bonus operable number data are added to the second byte. The transmission timing is B
In the general game state in B, when the input of the start switch 20 is detected and the rotation of the reels 5a to 5c is started,
This is transmitted as a pair with the game start command at the time of the general game described above. On the effect surface, a game start sound is output, and an effect display during BB (three types for each BB stage) and a display of the remaining number of times of the general game during BB (or display of the number of digestions) may be performed. In addition, this command selects and transmits the reel rotation start sub-subcommand (0Fh) at the time of BB.

FIG. 17 shows the command code (M
CMD_RLSP), and indicates a data value corresponding to (CMD_RLSP).
The command code “07H” in the first byte is stop reel data, and stop reel information is added to the second byte. This command is transmitted each time the reel is stopped. On the production side, a reel stop sound is output, and when a chance is produced, the sound effect group is output. Reels 5a, 5b,
The chance production sound when any two of 5c are in the tempered state is supported by a sound independent production instruction described later. In addition, this command causes a stop (reach effect instruction) sub-sub-command (07h) on the normal reel screen.
Is selected according to the LCD screen type when the second stop is performed,
At the same time, when the reel stop sub-subcommand (08h) on the internal notification state reel screen is stopped for the first time, it is selected and transmitted according to the liquid crystal screen type.

FIG. 18 shows the command code (M
CMD_NHIT), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “08H” in the first byte is winning data (excluding the bonus winning data), and winning type data such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay is added to the second byte. The transmission timing of this command is after all the reels 5a to 5c have stopped and a winning search result has been obtained. However, when the effect of blinking the reel lamp after stopping all the reels is performed, the command is transmitted thereafter. On the effect side, a medal payout sound and a re-game sound are output, a prize effect display is performed, and in the case of a bonus prize, a bonus game effect display start display is performed. In addition, according to this command, according to the gaming state at that time, the small-prize winning effect sub-subcommand (09h) on the normal reel is displayed on the normal reel screen, and the internal notification state reel screen is displayed on the internal notification state reel screen. Small winning prize production at the time of bonus prize
When the subcommand (0Bh) is the RB winning during the BB game, the RB winning effect sub-subcommand during the BB (11h)
However, at the time of winning in other general games during BB, BB
Small role prize performance sub-subcommand (01
0h) is selected and transmitted.

FIG. 19 shows the command code (M
CMD_JHIT), and indicates a data value corresponding to (CMD_JHIT).
The command code “09H” in the first byte is the winning data of the bonus (the bonus in the above-described JAC game), and data of the number of possible winning of the bonus from 1 to 8 times is added to the second byte. Note that the additional data “0” indicates a loss. The transmission timing is after all the reels are stopped in the RB gaming state and a winning search result is obtained. On the production side, a winning prize sound is output, and a prize production display and a sound effect group are generated (both prize and loss production). Further, according to this command, the special winning prize effect sub-subcommand (0Eh) is selected and transmitted.

FIG. 20 shows the command code (M
CMD_POFN), and indicates a data value corresponding to (CMD_POFN).
The first byte command code “0AH” is payout completion data. The transmission timing is when the payout is completed. On the production side, the payout sound is muted, and when a bonus is won, the bonus start sound and the operation sound are output.

FIG. 21 shows the command code (M
CMD_BNST) indicating the data value,
The command code “0BH” in the first byte is bonus game state change instruction data, and the state data of the big bonus and the regular bonus is added to the second byte. The transmission timing is the RB in BB at the end of RB.
At the end, BB end. On the production side, the RB operation sound is muted at the end of RB, and the RB is turned off at the end of RB during BB.
Operation sound mute and BB operation sound output sound, operation sound mute according to the game state at the end of BB (normal end, puncture end, etc.),
BB end effect display and sound output of the sound effect group are performed.
In addition, a bonus stage display instruction sub-subcommand (0Ch) is selected and transmitted by this command.

FIG. 22 shows the command code (M
CMD_BBFN), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “0CH” in the first byte is operation data at the end of the big bonus, and state data such as a settlement operation and a stop operation is added to the second byte. The transmission timing is after the game stop time after the end of BB when the data of the second byte is the wait time after the end of the game (continuation mode), and when the payout sound is being output, the sound is muted. If the tapping sound is being output, the sound is muted. In the case where the data of the second byte is the settlement operation, the data is transmitted after the end of BB, and a medal payout sound is output. If the second byte of data is a stop operation, when BB ends,
It is transmitted when the stop setting is set after the completion of the automatic settlement check and operation, and when the payout sound is being output, the mute and stop sound are output.

FIG. 23 shows the command code (M
CMD_ERR), and indicates a data value corresponding to 1
The command code “0DH” in the byte is error effect data, and error state data is added to the second byte. The transmission timing is when an error is detected or when the error state is released. On the production side,
When an error occurs, an error sound is output and an error screen corresponding to the error code is displayed. When the error is cleared, the error sound is muted and the display returns to the state before the error occurred. Also,
With this command, the error screen display sub-subcommand (12h) is selected and displayed.

FIG. 24 shows the command code (M
CMD_PSEL), and indicates a data value corresponding to
The command code “0EH” in the first byte is the effect type data of the main control board 100, and the effect type data of the main control board 100 is added to the second byte.
The transmission timing is after the input of the start switch 20 is detected during the general game and the effect type is selected by the main CPU 101, and is transmitted as a pair with the above-mentioned general game start command. On the effect surface, a game start sound is output, a sound effect group is output at the time of a chance effect, a variation display of a liquid crystal appearance symbol is started, and various chance effects are performed. According to this command, the reel rotation start sub-sub command (04h) in the normal reel screen is displayed in the normal reel screen according to the reel screen type.
In the case of the internal notification state reel screen, the rotation start sub-subcommand (05h) on the internal notification state reel screen is selected and transmitted.

FIG. 25 shows the command code (M
CMD_SUND), and indicates a data value corresponding to (CMD_SUND).
The command code “0FH” in the first byte is sound effect independent instruction data, and data relating to the content of the sound is added to the second byte. The single sound effect means that a specific effect form can be determined only by information on the main control board 100 side irrespective of selection of each effect processed by the sub-control board, such as a medal insertion sound and a reach sound of a main reel. Sound production. More specifically, as will be described later, as a process of determining various reach effects, the sub-control board 200 is stored on the sub-control board 200 based on internal winning combination data from the main control board 100 and game information such as a game state. The sound effect corresponding to the type of the reach effect is naturally selected there with reference to the effect selection table. In other words, a specific sound effect form cannot be determined only by the game data from the main control board 100. However, a sound effect such as a medal insertion sound or the like, such as a reach effect, is not related to an effect in which a specific effect form is determined only after being selected by the sub-control board 200 (without going through the effect selection table). It is possible to determine a typical production form. The transmission timing is determined by the main control board 100
In this case, the sound type described in the second byte is determined, and various sound effects are output.

The timing at which the transmission commands from the main control board 100 are transmitted in the flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. 257 to 259, the schematic flow of the game is described on the left side, and the command transmitted to the sub-control board 200 side in the processing step is described on the right side. First, when the power is turned on, an operation check of the CPU, the RAM, etc. is performed, and the RAM,
And the input / output ports are initialized (M01_1). At this time, the effect initialization command (01H) is transmitted to the sub control board 20.
Sent to 0.

Next, assuming that the game is continuously performed, the data of the previous game is cleared (M01_
2). Next, it is checked whether or not a re-game has been won in the previous game and a medal automatic insertion request has been output at the start of the current game (M01_3), and if there is an insertion request, a medal automatic insertion process is performed (M01_4). If there is no automatic insertion request, the medal insertion processing is performed based on the player's medal insertion operation or the operation of the bet switches 16, 17, and 18 (M01_5). At that time, a game medal insertion command (03H) and a sound effect instruction command (0FH)
Is transmitted, and when an error occurs (medal clogging error, medal backward error, etc.), an error instruction command (0DH) is transmitted (M01_5).

Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 20 has been operated (M01_6).
Is operated, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game (M01_7). here,
If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the previous game, the start of the game is waited until the specified time elapses (M
01_8), since it is necessary to output a wait sound, a sound effect instruction command (0FH) is transmitted.

Next, a random number for winning determination is extracted (M01
_9) A monitoring timer for setting one game to a specified time is set (M01_10). Next, a probability lottery is performed using the extracted random numbers and the probability table (M01_1).
1). Next, referring to the result of the probability lottery process and the game state, the effect determined by the main control board 100 such as the game start sound type, the reel lamp demonstration type, and in the case of a bonus win, whether to turn on the WIN lamp or the like. (M01_12). At this time, depending on the game state, any one of the game start command (04H) at the time of the general game, the reel rotation start command (05H) at the time of the regular bonus, and the reel rotation start command (06H) at the time of the big bonus, and the effect of the main CPU 101 Type command (0E
H), and after the stop switches 21a to 21c are activated, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a stop operation (M01_13).

If the stop switches 21a to 21c are not operated, it is checked whether or not the reel automatic stop time (generally, 30 to 40 seconds from the start of reel rotation) has been reached. If not, the process loops to the step of “M01_13” (M01_14). When any of the stop requests is generated, the stop table selected by the winning flag or the stop operation position is referred to, and the number of frames to be slid from the current symbol display position to the stop display is determined (M01_15). ), The reels 5a to 5c are stopped by rotating the reels 5a to 5c for the number of sliding pieces (M01_16). At this time, a reel stop command (07H) and a sound effect instruction command (0FH) for outputting a reel stop sound are transmitted.

Next, it is checked whether or not all the reels 5a to 5c have stopped, and if all the reels 5a to 5c have not stopped, the process loops to the step of "M01_13" (M01_17). In addition, all the reels 5a to 5c
Is stopped, the reel lamp blinking process (M01_) after stopping all the reels according to the selected notification pattern.
18) and a WIN lamp lighting process is performed (M01_1)
9).

Next, a winning search is performed (M01_20).
It is checked whether or not the reels 5a to 5c are stopped and whether or not the internal winning combination is inconsistent (M01_21). If the inconsistency occurs, an occurrence of an illegal error is notified and an error instruction command ( 0DH) (M
01_22). If normal, medal credit or medal payout is performed (M01_23). At that time,
According to the game state, a special command winning command (09H) or a special command excluding the special command (08H) is transmitted, and when the payout is completed, a payout completion command (0AH) is transmitted.
If an error such as hopper empty or hopper jam has occurred, an error instruction command (0DH) is transmitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game of a big bonus or a regular bonus is currently being played (M01_2).
4) If the game is not playing a big bonus or a regular bonus, the game returns to the start. On the other hand, when the game of the big bonus or the regular bonus is being played, the progress of the bonus game is checked (M01_25), and the bonus game state change instruction command (0BH) according to the situation is transmitted. Next, it is determined whether or not the big bonus has ended (M01_26). If the big bonus has ended, initialization (RAM clear) at the end of the big bonus is performed (M01_27), and the process returns to the start. .

<Command transmitted from sub-control board to image control board> A display control code transmitted from the liquid crystal display command transmission port (FIG. 8) to the image control board 300 is shown in FIG. FIG. 26 shows the display control code transmitted from the liquid crystal display command transmission port. The left column shows the command code, the center column shows the data value, and the right column shows the contents of the command.

The data of each command code is 1
Bytes are configured based on 8 bits of data,
The data of each command code will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. The size of the transmission command differs depending on the type of the command to be transmitted.

FIGS. 27 to 45 show data values corresponding to typical command codes, and show the contents of each byte in order from the top. FIG. 27 shows data values corresponding to the command code (DSP_INIT) in FIG. 26. The command code “01h” is liquid crystal display erasing (initialization) data. This command data is transmitted at the time of initialization processing or when an effect initialization command is received, and corresponds to the command data shown in FIG. This command is sent at the time of initialization processing or when an effect initialization command is received from the main.

FIG. 28 shows the command code (D
SP_DEMO), and the command code “02h” is demonstration display data. This command data is transmitted when the demonstration is displayed, and corresponds to the command data shown in FIG. This command is sent when a demo display command is received.

FIG. 29 shows the command code (D
SP_REEL), the command data “03h” is reel screen display data, and reel screen type data is added. When this command code is received, a game medal insertion command is added to the held appearance data and transmitted. Note that the command code is not transmitted during the bonus game. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG. This command is sent when a demo display command is received from the main.

The roll data includes roll data 1 for a left roll and roll data 2 for a middle roll and a right roll. In addition, as shown in FIG.
"7""BAR""Do""cake""cookie"
Since there are ten types of "E", "X", "T", "R", and "A", if four bits are assigned to each of the left, middle, and right appearance symbols, the appearance type can be identified.

FIG. 31 shows the command code (D
SP_NSTR), and the command data “04h” is the reel rotation start data on the normal reel screen, and the indication effect instruction data is added. This command data is stored in the main control board 100
When the effect type command is received from the user, the indication effect is selected and transmitted, and is based on the command data shown in FIG. Note that, in connection with this command data, a stop appearance and a reach control effect type are also selected simultaneously, but transmission of these command data is performed by another command. This command is sent to the main CPU1
When the effect type command of 01 is received, the effect is selected and transmitted.

FIG. 32 shows the command code (D
SP_SSTR), the command data “05h” is rotation start data on the reel screen of the internal notification state, and the indication effect instruction data is added. However, in the case of rotation start on the internal notification state reel screen, there is no need to perform a bonus internal winning effect (reach effect) (because the bonus confirmation display has already been performed), so the reach effect sign is transmitted. Not included in the command.

This command data displays the reel screen in the internal notification state and, when an effect type command is received from the main control board 100, selects a notice effect and transmits the command. The command data shown in FIG. It corresponds to the data. Note that the stop appearance is also selected in connection with this command data, but the transmission of the command data relating to the stop appearance is performed by another command. Here, the internal notification state is a state in which a bonus internal win is definitely displayed on the liquid crystal screen based on the final data determined by the main control board 100.
This command is transmitted after selecting the effect when the effect type command of the main CPU 101 is received. The stop appearance and the reach effect type are also selected at the same time, but transmission is performed by another command.

FIG. 33 shows the command code (D
SP_NLSP), the command code “06h” is not used in the present embodiment.

FIG. 34 shows the command code (D
The command code “07h” indicates stop data (reach effect instruction) on the normal reel screen, and the reach effect instruction data is added. This command data is selected because it receives a stop command from the main control board 100 and is transmitted when the stop command is the first stop and the normal reel screen is displayed (during a general game). Send the reach effect instruction and stop appearance data. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 34, the stop appearance data includes a stop sequence number and stop appearance data 1 and a stop appearance data 2
It is composed of

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal appearance symbol is automatically stopped when a notice effect instruction for determining the big bonus and the regular bonus is issued by the reel rotation start command. Is not sent. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 35 shows the command code (D
SP_SSTP), and the command code “08h” is reel stop data on the reel screen of the internal notification state. This command code is transmitted together with the stop appearance data. As shown in the lower section of FIG. 35, the stop appearance data includes a stop sequence number, stop appearance data 1 and stop appearance data 2. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 36 shows the command code (D
SP_NHIT), and the command code “09h” is the small win prize production data on the normal reel screen, and the small win prize production instruction data is added. This command data is normally displayed on the reel screen, and when a winning command is received, the data is added with stop appearance data and transmitted. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 36, the stop appearance data is the stop appearance data 1 and the stop appearance data.
This is constituted by stop appearance data 2. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

Note that the stop appearance data is the same as the contents transmitted by the reel stop command. FIG.
7 is a command code (DSP_SHIT) in FIG.
Indicates the data value corresponding to the command code “0”.
"Ah" is the small winning combination effect presentation data on the reel screen in the internal notification state, and the small combination winning presentation instruction data is added. This command data is transmitted with the stop appearance data added when a winning command from the main control board 100 is received when the reel screen in the internal notification state is displayed. The stop appearance data is composed of stop appearance data 1 and stop appearance data 2 as shown in the lower section of FIG. Also, this command data is shown in FIG.
Corresponding to the command data shown in FIG. As the stop appearance data, the same data as that transmitted by the reel stop command is transmitted.

FIG. 38 shows the command code (D
SP_BHIT), the command code “0Bh” is bonus prize effect data, and prize bonus type data is added. This command data is transmitted when receiving a winning command from the main control board 100 and instructing a bonus winning, and corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

If a reel rotation start command is received from the main control board 100 before the completion of the bonus winning effect, a display command is transmitted in accordance with the command.
In this case, the bonus winning effect is forcibly terminated.

FIG. 39 shows the command code (D
SP_BSTG), the command code “0Ch” is bonus stage display data, and bonus stage type data is added. This command data is transmitted when a bonus game state change instruction command is received from the main control board 100, and corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 40 shows the command code (D
SP_RSTR), and the command data “0Dh” is reel rotation start data at the time of the regular bonus, and the regular bonus stage number data and the regular bonus game number data are added. This command code is transmitted when a reel rotation start command for a regular bonus is received from the main control board 100. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 41 shows the command code (D
SP_JHIT), and the command data “0Eh” is the bonus prize production data, to which the regular bonus stage number data and the bonus prize number data are added. This command code is transmitted when a reel rotation start command for a regular bonus is received from the main control board 100. Also,
This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 42 shows the command code (D
SP_BSTR), the command data “0Fh” is the reel rotation start data at the time of the big bonus, and the stage number data of the big bonus and the game number data of the big bonus are added. This command code is transmitted when a reel start command for a big bonus from the main control board 100 is received. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 43 shows the command code (D
SP_BNHT), and the command data “10h” is small-prize winning effect data in a general game during a big bonus, and the number of stages of the big bonus and the number of remaining games of the big bonus. Then, the small role winning effect instruction data is added. This command data is transmitted when a winning command is received from the main control board 100 during the big bonus and the command is other than the regular bonus. The stop appearance data is constituted by stop appearance data 1 and stop appearance data 2 as shown in the lower section of FIG.
This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 44 shows the command code (D
SP_BRHT), the command data “11h” is regular bonus winning effect data during the big bonus, and the stage number data of the regular bonus is added. This command data is transmitted when a winning command is received from the main control board 100 during the big bonus and the command is a regular bonus. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG.

FIG. 45 shows the command code (D
SP_ERR), the command data “12h” is error screen display data, and error type data is added. This command data is transmitted when an error effect instruction command is received from the main control board 100. This command data corresponds to the command data shown in FIG. When an error state release instruction command is received from the main control board 100, the saved display command is transmitted to restore the display state before the error.

<Constants Used in Control Processing in Sub-Control Board> A plurality of constants used in the control processing are defined in the sequence program in the sub-control board 200.

FIG. 46 shows constants used in the control processing in the sub-control board 200. The left column shows the label, the center column shows the initial value of the data, and the right column shows the contents of the constant. For example, “DUMMY” indicates dummy data, the initial value is “0”, and “STBI_BIT”
"N" indicates a detection bit of a strobe signal from the main CPU 101, and its initial value is "7". Upon receiving a reset signal from the main control board 100, each constant is initialized to the values shown in FIG.

<Timer used in control processing in sub-control board> A plurality of timers used in the control processing are defined in the sequence program in the sub-control board 200. FIG. 47 shows the sub-control board 200
Indicates the timer used in the control processing in the above, the left column shows the label, and the right column shows the contents of the timer and the timeout value. “MDWIN_TM” indicates a main CPU down detection time, and a timeout is set to 50 ms. Each timer is used in control processing in the sub-control board 200.

<Flags Used in Control Processing on Sub-Control Board> FIG. 48 shows in detail the internal configuration of a main work area when effect selection in the control processing on the sub-control board 200 is performed. The column is a label,
The right column shows the contents of the flag.

For example, "GAMEST;[D7]" is a flag that is set when the gaming state is BB operation, and "GAMEST;[D6]" is set when the gaming state is notifying the internal hit. Is a flag to be executed. Each flag is used in control processing in the sub-control board 200.

<Work Area> In the sequence program in the sub-control board 200, a plurality of work areas to be used in control processing are defined. FIG.
Reference numerals 9 and 50 denote work areas used for control processing in the sub-control board 200. The left column shows the label, the center column shows the number of bytes of the used area, and the right column shows the contents of the work area.

For example, "GAMEST" is a 1-byte work area used for the game state, and "PRD".
"C_STS" is a 1-byte work area used for the effect state flag. Each work area is used for control processing in the sub-control board 200.

<Sequence Control Table> The program ROM 202 of the sub-control board 200 stores a plurality of sequence control tables for use in sound effect generation control processing, and the sequence control table corresponding to each selected effect. The table is selected. FIG. 51 shows a sequence control table stored in the program ROM 202 of the sub-control board 200. The sequence control table includes a plurality of sequence control tables according to a game state such as a reach state, a big bonus, and a regular bonus.

For example, the sequence control table includes balloon reach (regular bonus confirmed effect), balloon reach (big bonus confirmed effect), and the like, and describes a sound generation sequence corresponding to each game state. The sound source IC 206 operates based on each sequence table, and generates a sound effect or the like from the speaker 25 via the power amplifier 207.

<Send command to sound source IC> Sound source IC2
As shown in FIG. 52, the command data transmitted to 06 is composed of 4-byte data of 1 byte = 8 bits. In this command data, the first byte is the type data of the sound such as an alarm sound and the used channel data, the second byte is the reproduction level data, and the third byte is the panpot setting value. The fourth byte is phrase number data.

<Sound Output Request Control Code> Each sound effect described above is generated by a sound output request control code. FIG. 58-
Numeral 60 indicates a sound output request control code. The left column indicates the label, the center column indicates the sound type, and the right column indicates the content of the control code.

For example, a sound output request code "NONSD"
Requests sound production sequence control data (no sound output) with sound type "0", and outputs sound output request code "ENDSQ".
Requests sound production sequence control data (sequence end) with sound type “0FFH”.

<Sound Output> FIGS.
9 shows specific sound effects generated by C206. In the sound source IC 206, when it is necessary to output a sound effect for a relatively long time, such as a reach sound effect or a sound effect during a bonus, the sound output request control code is combined into one sound effect group, A sound is output by performing a sound effect sequence control. Specifically, sound effects are generated based on the sequence control table shown in FIG.

For example, when the sub-control board selects “power ball 3 reach loss” based on a command from the main control board, first, a reach effect instruction command is transmitted to the image control board, and for the image, the image control CPU sends the command. The received command is analyzed, and based on the image sequence control table stored in the program ROM 302 on the image control board 300, the image control IC 304 is controlled to sequentially display each scene of the reach effect. Similarly,
The sub CPU 201 selects “Powerball 3 Reach Loss” from the sound effect sequence control table stored in the program ROM 202, and effects processing is performed while maintaining temporal consistency with the image effects.

With reference to FIG. 53, a description will be given of the sound effect generated by the sound source IC 206 when the sequence control table of “Powerball 3 Reach Loss” is selected. “Powerball”, “Do!”, And the like are characters displayed on the image display unit 13.

When the sequence control table of “Powerball 3 Reach Loss” is selected, the sound source IC 206 produces a silent state of 650 ms, a super reach development sound of 167 ms, a “Do!” Appearance sound of 1100 ms, and 1683
ms power ball tame sound (voice expressing power is stored), 933 ms power ball rising sound, 9
17 ms power ball rising sound, 367 ms power ball rising sound, 700 ms power ball tame sound mute,
933ms target rock sound, 350ms powerball throw sound, 150ms powerball explosion sound, 16
A sound output request code is transmitted to the sound source IC 206 at specified intervals so that a power ball explosion sound of 7 ms, a power ball explosion sound of 1167 ms, and an endless sound are sequentially output. Then, when the end code is detected, the sequence control of the effect ends. Then, such a sound effect is generated from the speaker 25 via the power amplifier 207.

Similarly, “per power ball 3 reach”
When the sequence control table of FIG.
55 is generated, and when the sequence control table of “Regular Bonus Stage 3, the end of winning the eight times of the prize” is selected, the sound effect shown in FIG. 55 is generated.
When the sequence control table of “Regular bonus stage 3, end of prize punk” is generated, the sequence control table of “Regular bonus stage 3, end of prize prize” is generated. When selected, the sound effect shown in FIG. 57 is generated.

<Sound Output Data Table> When each of the above-described sound output request control codes is transmitted, the sound source IC 206 generates a sound effect based on the sound output data table.

FIGS. 61 to 75 show sound output data tables. The left column shows the code name of the sound output data, the center column shows the sound output data, and the right column shows the content of the sound output data. For example, when the sound output request control code (SD_ERR) is transmitted, the sound output data table (6 in FIG. 61) relating to the operation abnormality alarm sound is selected. The sound output data table relating to the operation abnormality alarm sound indicates that the sound type is an alarm sound by ERR_SW, indicates that the sound type is a continuous sound by REP, and indicates that the channel to be used is “1” by CH1. Then, it indicates that the level setting is "20", indicates that the panpot setting is "CENTER", and indicates that the phrase number is "1".

<Sound Code> A sound code used in the above-described sound output data table will be described.
FIG. 76 shows sound codes used in the sound output data table. The left column is a label, the center column is a data value,
The right column shows the content of the sound code.

For example, “INIT_CODE” indicates an initialization request code, the data value is “0E0H”, “CMD_PLAY” indicates a playback start command,
The data value is “0F0H”.

<Reach effect selection table> Image display unit 1
In 3, various effects according to the game state are performed. The effects on the image display unit 13 include a reach sign effect and a reach effect in relation to occurrence of reach. Fig. 77-
The reach effect selection data table used for the occurrence of the reach will be described with reference to FIG.

FIGS. 77 to 81 show reach effect selection tables used during general games, FIGS. 82 to 86 show reach effect selection tables used during bonus internal winning, and FIGS.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is lit. 77 to 91, the left column shows the type of reach indication effect, the center column shows the type of reach effect, and the right column shows the reference value used for selecting the reach effect.
Also, the reference value (00 to 00) used for selecting the reach effect in the right column
19 types in total) are classified according to a plurality of flash data. Note that flash data for classifying reference values is selected based on a selection table shown in FIG.

First, in the selection table of the reach selection table shown in FIG. 98, figures are drawn from various effect data, game state, start sound (vertical direction) and flash data number (horizontal axis) transmitted from the main control board 100. 77 ~
The reference value in the reach effect selection table shown at 91 is determined. Then, the reach effect selection table is selected according to the game state, and the reach effect and the reach sign effect are determined based on the effect selection random value and the reference value. The flash table number “0” corresponds to no flash data in a table shown in FIG. 98 described later. In addition,
The random number value used for the lottery is 65536 from “0” to “65535”. The reach effect selection (reach predictive effect effect selection) table is roughly classified as shown in FIGS.
1 and a selection table during the bonus game shown in FIGS. 87 to 91 and the WIN lamp is lit (selection with fixed data). It is compared with the random number for selection sequentially from the top (in the drawing, it is divided into five or six parts, but it is actually one connected selection table).

For example, in the general game reach effect selection table shown in FIG. 77, the reference value selected this time is “0”.
If "0", random numbers from "0" to "58732" are selected, "No reach effect" is selected,
If random numbers of “58733” to “61232” are drawn by lot, “Normal reach loss effect” is selected,
When random numbers of “61233” to “63232” are selected by lottery, “push-kura loss effect” is selected, and “63
If a random number of “233” to “64232” is selected, “Powerball 1 Reach Loss Direction” is selected,
When the random number value of “64233” to “64532” is selected by lottery, “Powerball 2 reach loss effect” is selected, and when the random number value “64533” is selected by lottery, “Powerball 3 reach loss effect” is selected. Select "64
If a random number of “534” to “65333” has been drawn, “Ball Ride Right Reach Loss Production” is selected and “65
When the random number of “335” to “65533” is selected by lot, “balling left reach loss effect” is selected. , These do not have a reach predictive effect. If the random number “65535” has been selected by lot, the processing shifts to FIG. 78 (see FIG. 77 as described above).
Since -81 are one continuous selection table along the flow of the figure number), the push-reach reach loss effect is selected, and the push-reach reach indication effect is selected as the reach predictive effect.

A specific calculation method will be described.
The first calculation result is obtained by subtracting the random number value drawn from the first reference value “58732”, and if the first calculation result is “0” or more, the first “No reach effect” is selected. If the first calculation result is negative, the second reference value “2500” (in this case, the reference value is different from the reference value selected from the above-described flash data). Subtract the absolute value of the operation result of 1
Is calculated, and if the second calculation result is "0" or more, the second "normal reach loss effect" is selected. If the second calculation result is negative, the third
The third calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the second calculation result from the second reference value “2000”, and if the third calculation result is “0” or more, the third “push-kura reach reach production” Select The same operation is sequentially performed, and “655”
The reach effect is selected according to the random number value up to 35 ”.

<Selection Table of Flash Data Used in Reach Effect Selection Table> A selection table of flash data used in the above-described reach effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the reference value is used when a reach effect is selected from the reach effect selection table. That is, a blinking pattern (flash data) transmitted from the main control board 100 after all reels stop.
The horizontal axis reference value of the reach effect selection table is determined based on 0-8, the game start sounds 1 and 2, and the game state (during a general game, during a bonus internal win, during a bonus internal win, and while a WIN lamp is lit).

<Effects for Reach Direction> FIGS. 92 to 95
Based on the above, the appearance symbols used in the reach effect will be described. FIG. 92 is an appearance symbol selection table BBRECHDATBB at the time of BB winning production, FIG. 93 is an appearance symbol selection table RBRECHDDATRB at the time of RB winning, and FIG.
The appearance design selection table MSREC at the time of reach loss production
CHDAT and FIG. 95 each show a medium roll selection table at the time of “balling reach loss”.

In FIGS. 92-94, the left column is
The right column shows the content of the lottery value. Also, in FIG. 95, the left column shows a tempai design, and the right column shows the contents of the middle roll. With reference to the reach effect presentation table “BBRECHDDATBB” shown in FIG. 92 as an example, a procedure for selecting a presentation symbol will be described. In selecting the appearance symbol at the time of reach production,
The randomly determined random number value is compared with the reference value indicated in each line to determine a symbol to be displayed. Note that the random number values used for the lottery are 65536 from “0” to “65535”.

For example, in the reach effect presentation table of “BBRECHDATBB”, when random numbers of “0” to “19660” are selected by lottery, the appearance symbol “7” is selected, and “19661” to “45874” are selected. If the random number value of “” is selected by lottery, the selected symbol “Do” is selected, and “458” is selected.
When the random numbers of “75” to “55705” are selected by lottery, the selected symbol “cake” is selected, and “55706” to “55706”
When the random number of “65535” is selected by lottery, the selected symbol “cookie” is selected.

A specific calculation method will be described.
The first calculation result is obtained by subtracting the random number value drawn randomly from the reference value “19660” in the row, and if the first calculation result is “0” or more, “7” in the first row is selected. Also,
If the first calculation result is negative, the second calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the first calculation result from the reference value “26214” in the second row, and the second calculation result is “ If “0” or more, “Do” in the second row is selected. If the second calculation result is negative, the third calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the second calculation result from the reference value “9831” in the third row. If is greater than or equal to "0", "cake" on the third line is selected. The same calculation is sequentially performed, and a symbol to be displayed is selected in accordance with random numbers up to “65535”.

At the time of "balling reach loss", the middle roll shown in the right column is selected corresponding to the tempai symbol shown in the left column. For example, in the case of a tempai symbol in which the left symbol is “7” and the right symbol is “7”, the inside roll is “BAR”.

<Roll Selection Table without Reach> FIG. 9
Based on No. 6,97, a description will be given of a winning sign effect type and a winning symbol used when there is no reach effect. The prize indication effect type described here indicates the role of the internal winning notification of the small role in principle, and the internal winning notification of the bonus role is not actively performed. The internal winning notification of the bonus role is notified by the reach effect.

FIG. 96 shows an outcome selection table during a general game (no reach), and FIG. 97 shows an outcome selection table during a bonus inside hit (no reach). In the case of a general game (no reach), as shown in FIG. 96,
A plurality of appearance selection tables are prepared corresponding to the internal winning combination, and in each appearance selection table, a random number value selected by lottery, a winning indication effect type, and an appearance type are associated.

That is, when the internal winning combination is “Cherry or Dragon 2”, “Roll selection table 1” is selected, and when the internal winning combination is “Dragon 1”, “Roll selection table 2” is selected. If the selected internal winning combination is "diamond", the "roll selection table 3" is selected. If the internal winning combination is "replay", the "roll selection table 4" is selected and the internal winning combination is selected. Is "one shot RB", the "roll selection table 9" is selected and the internal winning combination is "one shot BB".
In the case of, the "selection table 10" is selected, and when the internal winning combination is "losing", the "selection table 0" is selected.
Is selected. Here, one shot RB and one shot BB are B
B and RB represent the current game that has been internally won. In addition, during a general game, the internal winning combination and the prize-winning effect are the same.

In the case of a bonus inside win (no reach), as shown in FIG. 97, a plurality of outcome selection tables are prepared corresponding to the internal winning combinations. That is, during the bonus internal winning, the prize sign production effect and the actual internal winning combination often do not match. For example,
If the replay indication effect is made but the replay does not win (of course, the symbols are pushed), the bonus is confirmed. At each roll selection table,
The random number value selected by lottery corresponds to the winning indication effect type and the outcome type.

That is, when the internal winning combination is “group 1”, “the selection table 5” is selected, and when the internal winning combination is “DG (dragon)”, the “selection table 6” is set. When the selected internal winning combination is “diamond”, “the selection table 7” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “replay”, the “selection table 8” is selected. Is "RB", the "election selection table 11" is selected, and when the internal winning combination is "BB", the "election selection table 12" is selected.

The procedure for selecting a winning indication effect type and a winning symbol will be described with reference to the "hit selection table 1" shown in FIG. 96 as an example. In the selection of the prize sign effect type and the appearance symbol when there is no reach, the random sign value and the reference value indicated in each line are compared to determine the prize sign effect type and the appearance symbol. The random value used for the lottery is “0”
~ 65535 ".

[0160] For example, in the "number selection table 1",
When random numbers from “0” to “52428” are selected by lot, “group 1L predictive effect” is selected, and “5242” is selected.
When the random numbers of “9” to “58982” are selected, “group 1H sign effect” is selected, and “58983” is selected.
When the random number value of “65535” is selected by lot, no winning indication effect is performed.

A specific calculation method will be described.
The first calculation result is obtained by subtracting the random number value drawn from the first reference value “52428”. If the first calculation result is “0” or more, the first “group 1L sign effect”
Select If the first calculation result is negative, the second calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the first calculation result from the second reference value “6554”.
Is greater than or equal to “0”, the second “group 1”
"H sign production". If the second calculation result is negative, the third "none" is selected.

In addition, by the same calculation method, the outcome type is selected. That is, first, the first reference value "327
The first calculation result is obtained by subtracting the random number value selected from “6”, and if the first calculation result is “0” or more, the first “X” is selected. If the first calculation result is negative, the second calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the first calculation result from the second reference value "45874". If it is "0" or more, the second "T" is selected. If the second calculation result is negative, the third calculation result is obtained by subtracting the absolute value of the second calculation result from the third reference value “3276”. If "0" or more, the third "R"
Select The same calculation is sequentially performed, and a symbol to be displayed is selected in accordance with random numbers up to “65535”.

<Flash Data Table> FIGS.
02, the relationship between the flash data and the random number for selection, the reel blinking pattern, and the production sound (start sound) will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 99 to 102, the flash data table is composed of ten types of "0" to "9".
Each flash data table corresponds to a game state, and the flash data table "9" corresponds to a winning pattern of "diamond" generated during a big bonus and a regular bonus, and the flash data table "0". Corresponds to a prize winning mode during a general game when the big bonus is not operated, and the flash data table “1” indicates a group 1 (two cherry, four cherry, dragon) during the normal game when the big bonus is not operated The flash data table “2” corresponds to the winning mode of the “Dragon” during the general game when the big bonus is not operated, and the flash data table “3” corresponds to the big bonus mode. In response to the winning mode of "diamond" during the general game when not activated, the flash data table ""Corresponds to the winning mode of the replay during the general game when the big bonus is not operated, and the flash data table" 5 "corresponds to the winning mode of the big bonus and the regular bonus during the general game when the big bonus is not operated. And the flash data table "6"
The flash data table “7” corresponds to the winning mode of the group 1 during the big bonus and the regular bonus inside, and the flash data table “8” corresponds to the winning mode of the group 1 during the big bonus and the regular bonus inside. , Big Bonus and Regular Bonus.

Further, in each flash data table, one of two types of game start sounds, “start sound 1” and “start sound 2”, for the combination of the random number for selection and the hit determination data. The start sound corresponds to one of the reel blinking patterns selected from the nine types of reel blinking patterns of “1” to “8” and “no blinking”.

For example, as shown in FIG. 99, in the flash data table “9”, the random number for selection is “2”.
If "8" and the hit determination data are "none", "start sound 1" and reel blink pattern "4" are selected.
In the flash data table “0”, when the selection random number is “225” and the hit determination data is “none”, “start sound 1” and the reel blinking pattern “none” are selected.

Here, the reel blinking pattern is a pattern for turning on, off or blinking a total of nine back lamps 125 vertically and threely arranged inside each of the reels 5a to 5c. As shown in 261 to 268, the reel blinking pattern “1” is 103.25 m
During s, all the back lamps 125 are turned off (FIG. 261).
The back lamp 125 is made to blink by repeating 11 kinds of lighting patterns continuously with a moving time of 0.18 ms (FIG. 262).
The back light 125 blinks by continuously repeating 11 types of lighting patterns with a moving time of 5.09 ms (FIG. 263).
The back light 125 blinks by repeatedly repeating nine types of lighting patterns with a movement time of 50.18 ms (FIG. 264).
The back lamp 125 is made to blink by repeating nine kinds of lighting patterns continuously with a moving time of 03.25 ms (FIG. 265).
The back light 125 blinks by repeatedly repeating 15 kinds of lighting patterns in a moving time of 50.18 ms (FIG. 266).
The back light 125 is blinked by repeatedly repeating 15 types of lighting patterns in a moving time of 75.09 ms (FIG. 267).
The back lamp 125 is made to blink by repeating 15 kinds of lighting patterns continuously with a moving time of 103.25 ms (FIG. 268). In addition, the back lamp 12
5 does not blink, that is, there is a pattern of “no blinking” that keeps the lighting state.

[0168] The hit determination data is used when notifying the player of the result of the internal lottery in the control device.
This flag is for reporting the result of the internal lottery with 100% reliability. The start sound is a sound effect generated from the speaker 25 at the start of the game. In the present embodiment, there are two different start sounds “start sound 1” and “start sound 2”. I do. In the present embodiment, the selection processing related to the flash data table is performed by the main control board 100, but these processing may be performed by the sub-control board 200.

<Image Display> The image display section 13 displays an image based on the data constituting the above-described table. This image display is represented by a stop image or a moving image, and a character appears to explain a game or an error, or to perform various effects by progressing an adventure story in which the main character appears. It has become.

The image displayed on the image display unit 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 103 to 106 show the demo display command code “02h” described above.
FIG. 29 shows a demonstration display screen displayed corresponding to (FIG. 28).
This demo display is displayed when no game is played in the slot machine, and includes a maker name logo (FIG. 103), a model name (FIG. 104), and a payout table (FIG. 10).
5), the explanation of the game method (FIG. 106) and the like are sequentially animated according to the image sequence control table.

For example, in the logo display shown in FIG. 103, the Archeopteryx flies from the right side of the screen and falls within the triangle displayed on the left side of the screen, and the logo display is completed. In the model name display shown in FIG. 104, "DUEL DRAGO"
A model name of "N" and a message indicating that a game medal can be accepted are displayed. In addition, the payout table of each winning combination during the general game and the payout table of each winning combination during the bonus game are each displayed in animation. In the payout table shown in FIG. 105, “diamond”, “diamond”, and “diamond” are stopped and displayed. In this case, it is displayed that 15 game medals will be paid out. In the game explanation display shown in FIG. 106, it is displayed that a game medal must be inserted first in order to play a game, and then a series of game flows is displayed by animation.

FIGS. 107 and 108 show the reel screen display displayed corresponding to the above-mentioned reel screen display command code "03h" (FIG. 29). This reel screen display is displayed after a game medal is inserted, and includes a normal reel screen (FIG. 107), a reel screen in an internal notification state (FIG. 108), and the like.

For example, in the normal reel screen shown in FIG. 107 (when the second byte of the transmission command is 01h), the background color is blue to indicate that the screen is the normal reel screen. Also, the reel screen (02
In h), the background color is set to red and, for example, "7"
"7" and "7" are stopped and displayed to indicate that the big bonus has been internally won.

FIGS. 109 to 120 show the indication effect screens displayed in correspondence with the reel rotation start command code "04h" (FIG. 31) on the normal reel screen described above. This indication effect screen is displayed when the reels 5a to 5c start to rotate on the normal reel screen, and includes a plurality of types of small role indication effects (data is 00h in the second byte of the transmission command).
To 07h) and multiple types of reach predictive effects (08h
To 0Eh).

For example, the indication effect screen shown in FIG.
The data structure of the second byte of the transmission command is a screen when performing a “DB, cherry winning L sign (01h)” effect,
The sign screen shown in FIG. 110 is a screen when a “DB, cherry winning H sign (02h)” effect is performed, and a sign screen shown in FIG. 111 is a screen when a “dragon winning L sign (03h)” effect is performed. The sign screen shown in FIG. 112 is
The screen for performing the “Dragon Winning H Sign (04h)” effect. The predictive screen shown in FIG. 113 is the screen for performing the “Diamond Winning L Sign (05h)” effect, and the predictive screen shown in FIG. 114. Is a screen for performing the “diamond winning H sign (06h)” effect, and the sign screen shown in FIG. 115 is
It is a screen at the time of performing a "replay winning sign (07h)" effect.

The sign screen shown in FIG. 116 is a screen for performing a “push-kura-reach sign (09h)” effect, and the sign screen shown in FIG. 117 is a “power-ball-reach sign (0Ah)” effect. FIG. 118 shows a screen for performing the operation.
The sign screen shown in FIG. 119 is a screen when performing the “balling reach sign (0Bh)” effect, and the sign screen shown in FIG. 119 is
The sign screen shown in FIG. 120 is a screen for performing the “Yaho sign (0Ch)” effect, and the sign screen shown in FIG. 120 is for performing the “BB confirmation (rainbow 7) (0Dh)” effect.

Although not shown, in the “RB decision (rainbow BAR) (0Eh)” effect, “7”, “7” and “7” in the screen shown in FIG. 120 are changed to “BAR”, “BAR”, and “B”.
The screen changed to "AR" is displayed.

FIGS. 121 to 141 show the above-described stop (reach effect instruction) command code "07h" on the normal screen.
FIG. 34 shows a reach effect screen displayed in correspondence with (FIG. 34). The reach effect screen is displayed when a stop operation of the second reel is performed during a general game, and a plurality of types of reach effects are performed.

For example, the reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 121 and 122 are screens when a “normal hit (02h)” effect is performed in the second byte of the transmission command, and three symbols stopped and displayed on the screen are displayed. , All of the symbols (cookies) are displayed in the same pattern, indicating that it is a normal hit.

The reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 123 to 126 are screens when a “push hit (04h)” effect is performed, and a state in which the main character and the monster face each other and press the apple is displayed. (FIG. 123). And in the case of "losing", the monsters win and win,
The hero character is crushed by the apple that has fallen from the information (FIG. 124), and a losing roll is displayed. on the other hand,
In the case of "hit", the hero character wins, the monster is crushed by the apple that has fallen from above (FIG. 125), and the central apple cracks and is "7" from inside.
Appears, and the combination of symbols becomes "7", "7", and "7" (FIG. 126).

The reach effect screen shown in FIGS. 127 and 128 is a screen for performing a “balling right hit 1 (06h)” effect. The main character succeeds in balling (FIG. 127) and issues a V-sign. At the same time, the combination of symbols becomes "X", "X", and "X", indicating that it is "hit". In the case of "losing", landing fails when the main character jumps off the ball.

The reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 129 to 131 are screens for performing a “balling left hit 1 (0 Ah)” effect. The hero character succeeds in balling (FIG. 129) but fails to land ( After that, the main character wakes up and gives a V-sign, and the combination of the symbols becomes "X", "X", "X", indicating that it is "hit". In the case of “losing”, the main character does not wake up.

The reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 132 to 134 are screens for performing the “1 per ball center (0Eh)” effect, in which the main character jumps on the ball (FIG. 132) and After getting off (FIG. 133), the landed hero character issues a V-sign, and the combination of symbols becomes "X", "X", and "X", indicating that it is "hit". In the case of "losing", landing fails when the main character jumps off the ball.

The reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 135 to 138 are screens for performing a “per power ball (12 h)” effect, and the main character moves toward the final stop (the middle-running pattern) during the change. The power balls are sequentially thrown (FIGS. 135 to 137), and the character “HIT” is displayed upon hitting the third power ball (FIG. 13).
8) Display that it is "hit". In the case of "losing", no power ball hits the target. “Per power ball 2 (14h)” is the same as the effect of “per power ball 1”, but the throwing speed of the ball is faster than that of the power ball 1.

The reach effect screens shown in FIGS. 139 to 141 are screens when a “per power ball 3 (16 h)” effect is performed, in which the main character faces a power ball storing three powers. Throwing (Fig. 13
9,140), hit the power ball and hit "HIT"
Is displayed (FIG. 141), indicating that it is a "hit". In the case of "losing", the power ball does not hit the target.

FIGS. 142 to 153 show a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the above-mentioned bonus stage display instruction command code "0Ch" (FIG. 39). This big bonus stage effect screen is displayed during the big bonus, and a story in which the main character performs an adventure is developed.

For example, the big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIGS. 142 and 143 is displayed as “BB stage 1 start display (data in second byte of transmission command is 02h)”.
This is a screen for performing an effect, and displays “Let's Go!” In response to the start of stage 1 of the big bonus (FIG. 142). Then, in response to the start of the BB regular game before the first JAC game starts,
A scene in which the main character stands on the grassland is displayed (FIG. 143).

Also, the big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIG. 144 is displayed as “BB stage 2 start display (03
h) is a screen for performing an effect, and displays a scene where the main character enters the forest in response to the start of stage 2 of the big bonus.

The big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIG. 145 is displayed as “BB stage 3 start display (04
h) "is a screen for performing an effect, and displays a scene in which the main character enters a cave in response to the start of stage 3 of the big bonus. In this way, different image effects are performed for each BB stage, and they form one story.

Also, the big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIGS.
(Normal end) (05h) "
Defeat the opponent's boss character, the dragon, and hit "S
ee You! ! Is displayed (FIG. 146),
The curtain comes down (FIG. 147), and a message indicating that the big bonus has ended is displayed.

The big bonus stage effect screens shown in FIGS. 148 and 149 show “Bonus end effect display 2
(RB1, 2 punks ended) (06h) "This is a screen for performing the effect, in which the hero character escapes (FIG. 149) without being able to defeat the opponent monster (FIG. 148), A so-called punctuation is displayed because the maximum number of prizes allowed in the second JAC game cannot be achieved.

The big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIGS.
(End of RB3 puncture) (07h) "is a screen for performing the effect, in which the hero character ascends (FIG. 151) without being able to defeat the opponent's boss character dragon (FIG. 151). A so-called puncture is displayed because the maximum number of winnings permitted in the second JAC game cannot be achieved.

The big bonus stage effect screen shown in FIGS. 151 and 152 is a screen for performing the “BB end effect display 4 (end of general game punk) (08h)” effect, and is the boss character of the opponent. "LOSS ONE'S WA", which means that you cannot meet a dragon
After displaying the letter “Y” (FIG. 151), “GAMEOV” is displayed.
The character "ER" is displayed (FIG. 152) to indicate that a puncture has occurred because the JAC game cannot be entered in the BB regular game.

FIGS. 154 to 157 show a regular bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the above-mentioned reel rotation start command code "0Dh" (FIG. 40) at the time of RB. This regular bonus stage production screen,
This is displayed during the JAC game, and a story in which the main character performs an adventure is developed.

For example, the regular bonus stage effect screens shown in FIGS. 154 to 157 show the number of stages (1 to 3) of the JAC game and the number of games (1
-12) are displayed according to the progress of the adventure story, the number of stages is represented by a background screen of grassland, forest, and cave, and “TURN-1”, “TRUN” displayed at the top of the screen are displayed.
The number of games is displayed by characters such as "URN-2".

FIGS. 158 to 160 show the bonus winning effect presentation screen displayed in correspondence with the above-described bonus winning effect command code "0Eh" (FIG. 41). The character winning prize production screen is displayed during the JAC game, and a story in which the main character performs an adventure is developed.

For example, the special prize winning effect screens shown in FIGS. 158 to 160 show the number of stages (1 to 3) of the JAC game,
The number of winning a prize (1 to 8) is displayed according to the progress of the adventure story. The number of stages is represented by a background screen such as a meadow, a forest, and a cave, and "HIT-
The number of winning of the accessory is displayed by characters such as "1".

FIGS. 161 to 163 show a big bonus effect screen displayed in correspondence with the reel rotation start command code “0Fh” (FIG. 42) at the time of BB described above. The big bonus effect screen displays the number of remaining games in the big bonus.

For example, in the big bonus effect screens shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, the remaining number of games in the big bonus is displayed by characters “3”, “2”, and “1”. When a so-called puncture state is approached, a message to that effect is also displayed.

FIGS. 164 to 169 show the command code "10h" for the small winning combination at the time of the general game in the BB described above.
FIG. 43 shows a small win prize presentation screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with (FIG. 43). The small win prize production screen in the BB general game is displayed at the time of the small prize win in the BB general game, and a story in which the main character performs an adventure is developed.

For example, in the small role prize production screen shown in FIG. 164, the hero character picks up an object, displays “?” In the balloon of the hero character, and can win the small role prize despite being internally won. It indicates that there was no such thing, so-called missing. In the small role prize production screen shown in FIG. 165, the so-called replay removal succeeded, in which the replay (JAC game operation symbol during BB) prize is intentionally removed for the purpose of executing the regular game during the BB a specified number of times. The effect is expressed by the characters “NICE”.

In the small role prize production screens shown in FIGS. 166 to 168, “PB (ball)” and “PB (ball)” are displayed.
By displaying the symbol "PB (ball)",
The fact that the player has won the re-game, that is, the particular winning mode for shifting to the JAC game is displayed. The number of stages in the JAC game is represented by the character facing the main character.

On the small role winning effect display screen shown in FIG. 169, symbols "diamond", "diamond" and "diamond" are displayed, and the number of game medals to be paid out is "1".
The character "5" is displayed to indicate that the winning configuration of the diamond has been configured.

FIGS. 170 to 173 show that R in BB described above.
A regular bonus winning effect screen during a big bonus displayed in correspondence with the B winning effect command code "11h" (FIG. 44) is shown. The regular bonus winning effect screen during the big bonus is displayed when a regular bonus is won during the big bonus, and a story in which the main character performs an adventure is developed.

For example, a regular bonus prize in the big bonus shown in FIGS.
On the production screen, the main character and the opponent monster (or dragon)
When the hero character throws a ball at the monster and hits the monster, the monster changes into a coin and indicates that the player has won a bonus game (bonus game) during the regular bonus. The opponent changes according to the number of stages of the regular bonus. In the third stage, even if the ball hits the dragon, the dragon does not change into a coin.

FIGS. 174 to 178 show error display screens displayed corresponding to the above-described error screen display command code "12h" (FIG. 45). The error display screen is displayed when an error occurs in the slot machine, and displays the contents of the error and the error code together with the character.

For example, the error display screen shown in FIG. 174 is displayed when a “selector clogging error (transmission byte 2nd byte is 01h)” in which a game medal is jammed in the selector, and an error display screen shown in FIG. 175 is displayed. Indicates that the medal receiving tray is full “medal full error (03
176), and an error display screen shown in FIG. 176 is displayed when a “medal replenishment error (05h)” in which the number of game medals in the hopper is insufficient occurs.
The error display screen shown in FIG. 177 is displayed when a “hopper clogging error (06h)” in which game medals are packed in the hopper occurs, and the error display screen shown in FIG. Abnormality detection error (07
h) "is displayed.

<Control Procedure> As described above, the slot machine 1 is electrically controlled by the control device (main control board 100, sub-control board 200, image control board 300).

With reference to FIGS. 179 to 256, description will be made with emphasis on the control performed by the sub-control board 200 and the image control board 300 among the control of the slot machine 1.

<Receive Interrupt Processing: A01> FIGS.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a reception interrupt process. The reception interrupt processing is performed as shown in FIGS.
This is a process for receiving a signal from the main control board in the sub control board 200.

In this reception interrupt processing, first, the reception data divided into upper 8 bits and lower 8 bits is transmitted to the command reception ports “COMHMAP (upper)” and “CO”.
MLMAP (lower order) ”(A01_
1) Read a strobe signal from the input port [0] “INMAP0” (A01_2) and permit multiple interrupts (timer interrupts) (A01_3).

Subsequently, the state of the strobe signal is fetched, and it is determined whether or not the signal is an invalid strobe signal such as noise (A01_4). Here, if the signal is an invalid strobe signal, an error has occurred, and the error counter “RRR_CNT” is updated (A01_3).
2) The main CPU down monitoring timer "M_WATCH" in the work area is set to the main CPU down detection time initial value (50 ms) shown in FIG. 47, and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

On the other hand, if the signal is a valid strobe signal, the reception sequence management data “RX_PHASE”
(Parameter for identifying whether the command is a preceding command or a succeeding command of the command transmitted in the 2-byte configuration) is checked (A01_5), and it is determined whether the command is the first sequence or the second sequence (A01_6). Judgment of the reception sequence in this way is performed in the reception interrupt processing.
This is because two bytes (1 byte = 8 bits) are regarded as one sequence and data is received in two sequences.

If the received sequence is the first sequence, the first byte (command code type) of the received data is compared with the command code maximum value “MCMD_MAX” from the main CPU 101 (A01_8).
Received data is "1" to "MCMD_MAX (00F
H) ”is determined. Since the command code to be transmitted is composed of 16 types in total,
This is because no more values are taken (see FIG. 10). Here, the received data is “1” to “MCMD_MAX (00
FH), an error has occurred, and the error counter “RERR_CNT” is updated (A
01_32), the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_WATCH” in the work area
The initial value of the down detection time (50 ms) is set, and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

On the other hand, when the received data is "1" to "MCMD_
If it is within the range of “MAX (00FH)”, “1” indicating the end of the first sequence is set in the reception sequence management data “RX_PHASE” (A01_9), and the reception command upper byte area “RCVCMDH” and the reception command The received command is stored in the lower byte area “RCVCMDL” (A01_10).

Subsequently, a BCC check is performed, the calculated value is stored (A01_11), the timeout value “RX_TOUT” in the reception sequence shown in FIG. 47 is loaded, and the reception timeout measurement timer “RX_TIMER” is set (see FIG. 47). A01_12), Work area main CP
The main CPU down detection time initial value (50 ms) shown in FIG. 47 is set in the U down monitoring timer “M_WATCH”, and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

If the reception sequence is the second sequence, the reception sequence management data area “RX
_PHASE ”is cleared (A01_13), the current reception timeout measurement timer“ RX_TIMER ”is checked and compared with the reception interval timer“ RX_NTIM ”(A01_14), and the reception timeout measurement timer“ R
X_TIMER "is cleared (A01_15), and it is determined whether or not the reception interval is normal (A01_16).

Here, when the reception interval is abnormal,
Since an error has occurred, the error counter “RERR
_CNT ”is updated (A01_32), and the main CPU down monitoring timer“ M_WATCH ”in the work area is initialized to the main CPU down detection time initial value (50 m
s) is set, and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

On the other hand, if the reception interval is normal, the BCC check of the received command is further performed (A01_
17) It is determined whether the calculated BCC matches the received BCC (A01_18). If the calculated BCC does not match the received BCC, an error has occurred and the error counter “RRRR_C
NT ”(A01_32), and the main CPU down monitoring timer“ M_WATCH ”in the work area is updated as shown in FIG.
Initial value of main CPU down detection time shown in (50ms)
And returns from the reception interrupt processing.

If the calculated BCC matches the received BCC, it is regarded as normal reception, and the reception error counter “RERR_CNT” is cleared (A01_1).
9) Based on the game state information of the third byte (upper byte of the second sequence) of the received command, the game state flag “G
AMEST ”is updated (A01_20), and the received command upper byte“ RCVCMDH ”(in which command code type information is stored) is checked (A01_2).
1).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the received command is an effect initialization request (01H) (A01_2).
2). Here, the received command is the effect initialization request (0
1H), the effect state flag “PRDC_S
TS ”is checked (A01_23), and it is determined whether the initialization command rejection status is turned on and initialization is rejected (for example, when an initialization request has already been received) (A01_24). Here, when the initialization is accepted, the effect state flag “PRDC_
In addition to turning on the effect initialization execution instruction flag of "STS" and turning on the initialization command rejection status flag, rejection of accepting the initialization command is rejected (A01_25), and the initialization command rejection status flag is turned on. (Yes in A01_24
s), the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_WATCH” in the work area is set to the main CPU shown in FIG.
The initial value of the down detection time (50 ms) is set, and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

If the received command is not an effect initialization request (01H) (No in A01_22), the initialization command rejection status flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (A01_2).
6) The current received command is compared with the final received command area “LST_RCMD” to determine whether the two commands are the same (A01_28). The reason why the two commands are compared in this way is that the same data is transmitted a plurality of times from the main control board 100 in consideration of the possibility that the received data is missed in advance. If the command is stored and stored as a received command as it is, the same command will be stored a plurality of times in succession, and as a result, the effect of the same content will be repeatedly performed. Such a configuration is provided for the purpose. Specifically, the currently transmitted command is repeatedly transmitted at intervals of 50 ms or less until the next command is generated.

If the current received command is the same as the last received command area “LST_RCMD”, the main CPU down monitoring timer “M” in the work area is used.
The main CPU down detection time initial value (50 ms) shown in FIG. 47 is set in "_WATCH", and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

On the other hand, if the current reception command is different from the final reception command area “LST_RCMD” (that is, if the current reception command is a new one), the current reception command is a sound effect instruction command. It is determined whether or not there is (A01_29).

If the current reception command is not a sound-only production instruction command, the current reception command is stored in “LST_RCRD” as a final reception command (A01_30). On the other hand, if the received command is a sound effect instruction command, the above-described step (A01_30) is skipped. This is because, for example, a medal insertion command is transmitted from the main control board 100 when medals are continuously inserted. However, if the configuration is such that the final reception command is monitored, if medals are continuously input, For example, the medal insertion command is received by the sub-control board 200 before the sequence processing of the previously transmitted medal insertion command is completed, and the medal insertion command of this time is ignored.

Subsequently, the received command storing process (the process of F03 described later in detail) is performed (A01_31), and the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_WATC” in the work area is executed.
The main CPU down detection time initial value (50 ms) shown in FIG. 47 is set in "H", and the process returns from the reception interrupt processing.

As described above, unlike the above-described multiple transmissions of the same command, if the subsequent transmission command is a command that should not be ignored (in the present embodiment, a sound effect instruction command), the subsequent command By not performing the process of ignoring the effect, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect is interrupted.

<Timer Interruption Processing: A02> FIGS.
85 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt processing is performed on the main control board 100 in the sub-control board 200, as indicated by 183 to 185.
After receiving the signal from the CPU, processing for transmitting a signal to the image control board 300, processing for updating the random number for effect selection, processing for monitoring various errors, and processing for updating various timers are executed.

In this timer interrupt processing, first, multiple interrupts are permitted (A02_1), and the effect selection random number value “SELR
AND ”is updated (A02_2), and the effect sequence adjustment timer“ PR_TIMER ”is checked (A02_
4), production sequence adjustment timer “PR_TIME”
R ”is timed up (A02
_4). Here, the production sequence adjustment timer “PR_
If the time of "TIMER" has not expired, "1" is subtracted from the timer value of the effect sequence adjustment timer "PR_TIMER" (A02_5). On the other hand, if the effect sequence adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” has expired, the timer subtraction process (A02_
5) is not performed.

Subsequently, the reception timeout measurement timer “RX_TIMER” is checked (A02_6), and the reception timeout measurement timer “RX_TIMER” (1
It is checked whether or not the timer for checking the interval from the reception of the sequence to the reception of the second sequence has expired (A02_7). Here, if the time-out of the reception timeout measurement timer “RX_TIMER” has not expired, “1” is subtracted from the timer value of the reception timeout measurement timer “RX_TIMER” (A02_8). On the other hand, when the effect sequence adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” has expired, it is determined that a reception error has occurred, and the timer subtraction process (A02_
8), the reception sequence management data “RX_P
“AUSE” is cleared (A02_09), and the reception error counter “RERR_CNT” is updated (A
02_10).

Subsequently, the main CPU down monitoring timer "M_WATCH" is checked (A02_11), and it is determined whether or not the main CPU down monitoring timer "M_WATCH" has expired (A02_1).
2). Here, the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_
If the time of “WATCH” is up, it is determined that the main CPU is down, and the effect state flag “P”
The flag effect execution initialization instruction flag of “RDC_STS” is turned on (A02_14), and the process returns from the timer interrupt process.

On the other hand, if the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_WATC” has not expired, the main CPU down monitoring timer “M_WATC”
“1” is subtracted from the timer value of “H” (A02_13),
Check the transmission sequence management data “TX_PHASE” (work area for managing whether a command is transmitted to the image control board 300) (A02_15),
It is determined whether data is being transmitted to the image control board 300 (A02_16). Here, the image control board 300
When the data is being transmitted to (A02_1), the command transmission process (the process of A04 described later in detail) is performed (A02_1).
7) Return from the timer interrupt processing.

On the other hand, when data is not transmitted to the image control board 300, the transmission management timer area "T
X_TIMER "is checked (A02_18), and it is determined whether or not the transmission management timer area" TX_TIMER "has expired (A02_19). This is a work area for managing the transmission interval of the transmission command. In this embodiment, 10 ms is set. The initial value is set (see FIG. 47).
Here, when the time of the transmission management timer area “TX_TIMER” has expired, a transmission start process (the process of A04 described later in detail) is performed (A02_20), and the process returns from the timer interrupt process.

On the other hand, the transmission management timer area “TX_TI
If the time has not expired, “1” is subtracted from the timer value of the transmission management timer area “TX_TIMER” (A02_21), and the production state flag “P
RDC_STS ”(A02_22), and determines whether the transmission command has been edited (A02_22).
23). This flag is a flag indicating that various image effects have been selected based on an effect command from the main control board 100 and a command to be transmitted to the image control board 300 has been determined (edited).

If the transmission command has not been edited, the process returns from the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the transmission command has been edited, the transmission data stored in the transmission command editing buffer (also used for backup) “TXBUFWK” is stored in the transmission command buffer “TXBUF”.
F "(A02_24), and the game state flag" G
AMEST "is checked (A02_25), and it is determined whether or not an error has occurred (A02_26).

Here, if an error has occurred,
The transmission data stored in the error screen display command buffer (also for backup) “TXERRWK” is set in the transmission command buffer “TXBUFF” (A02
_27). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the step (A02_27) is skipped.

Subsequently, the BCC of the transmission command is calculated and set (A02_28), and the effect state flag “PRDC
The transmission command edited flag of “_STS” is cleared (A02_29), and the process returns from the timer interrupt process.

<Transmission Start Processing: A03> FIG. 186 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the transmission start processing. As shown in FIG. 186, the transmission start processing is performed by the sub-control board 200
This is a process for starting signal transmission to the image control board 300 from.

In the transmission start processing, first, the transmission buffer “TXBUFF” is checked (A03_1), and it is determined whether a transmission command is stored (A03_).
2). If no transmission command is stored, the process returns from the transmission start process.

On the other hand, when the transmission command is stored, the transmission counter “TXDATCNT” is updated by the number of transmission data (A03_3), and the transmission sequence management data “TX_PHASE” is set to “1” to execute transmission. The transmission start code “DSP_STX” is transmitted (A03_5), indicating that the transmission is in progress (A03_4), and the process returns from the transmission start process.

<Command Transmission Processing: A04> FIG.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a command transmission process.

The command transmission process is a process for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 200 to the image control board 300, as shown in FIG.

In this command transmission processing, first, the data stored in the transmission command buffer “TXBUFF” is output to the out port, and the command is transmitted (A04_
1) The transmission counter “TXDATCNT” is subtracted by the number of transmission data (A04_2), and the transmission counter “TXDATCNT” is subtracted.
It is determined whether or not "ATCNT" has counted up (A04_3).

Here, the transmission counter “TXDATCN”
When "T" has counted up, "0" is set in the transmission sequence management data "TX_PHASE" to indicate that transmission is stopped (A04_4), and the command transmission interval "TX_IN" is set in the transmission management timer "TX_TIMER".
TVAL ”is set (A04_5), and the process returns from the command transmission process.

On the other hand, the transmission counter “TXDATCNT”
If has not counted up, the transmission of the data stored in the transmission command buffer “TXBUFF” is continued (A04_1 to A04_3).

<Effect control processing (main loop): C01
FIGS. 191 and 192 are flowcharts showing the procedure of effect control processing. The effect control processing is described in FIGS.
Is a main loop for effect control in the image display unit 13.

In the effect control process, first, a watchdog reset process is performed (C01_1), and the reception error counter “RRRR_CNT” is checked and compared with the continuous reception error occurrence allowable number “ERRN_MAX” shown in FIG. 10 (C01_2). , The number of error occurrences is the upper limit 0
F (16) times is determined (C01_
3).

Here, the reception error counter “REER_
If the counter value of “CNT” exceeds 16 times, that is, if errors occur continuously and the error state is not recovered, interrupt acceptance is prohibited (C01_1).
6), production sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_
TIMER ”is cleared (C01_17), and the reception error counter“ RRR_CNT ”is cleared (C01_1).
8), reception sequence management data “TX_PHASE”
Is cleared to forcibly stop transmission (C01_19),
The reception sequence management data “RX_PHASE” is cleared to forcibly stop reception (C01_20), and the final reception command “LST_RCMD” is cleared (C01_).
21), backup data check code "BKCK
_DAT ”is turned on to indicate a backup error (C0
1_22), and the process proceeds to the effect return check process (the process of B01 described later).

On the other hand, the reception error counter “REER_C”
If the counter value of “NT” does not exceed 16 times, that is, if an error does not continuously occur and the error state is recovered, the effect state flag “PRDC_S
TS ”is checked (C01_4), and it is determined whether the instruction is an initialization instruction (C01_5).

Here, in the case of an initialization instruction, the counter value of the reception error counter “REER_CNT” is 1
Processing similar to the case of exceeding six times (C01_16 to C01_C)
01_22), and shifts to the effect return check process (the process of B01 described later).

On the other hand, when the instruction is not the initialization instruction, the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (C01_
6) It is determined whether the transmission command has been edited, that is, whether there is a command to be transmitted to the image control board 300 (C01_7). Here, if the transmission command has not been edited, the reception data number “RECC
NT "(C01_8), and the main CPU 10
It is determined whether or not there is a production instruction from C1 (C01_).
9).

Here, when there is a production instruction from the main CPU 101, a game state check process (C02 process described later) is performed (C01_10), and a command fetch process (F04 process described later) is performed. Perform (C0
1_11), received command analysis processing (D0 described in detail later)
1) (C01_12).

Subsequently, when the transmission command has been edited (Yes in C01_7) and when the main CPU 1
01 when there is no production instruction (N in C01_9
At the same time as o), the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (C01_13), and it is determined whether or not sequence control is being performed (C01_14). Here, the fact that the sequence control is being performed specifically means that the sound effect output process is being performed. For example, the sequence control table of the reach effect shown in FIG. 53 is being executed (the reach effect is being performed). Is present).

Here, when the sequence control is being performed, the effect sequence control process (the process of C03 described in detail later) is performed (C01_15), and the process proceeds to the initial step of the effect control process.

<Effect return check processing: B01> FIG.
8, 189 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the effect return check processing. The effect return check processing is performed as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 189, after the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is an initialization request or is interrupted due to an error such as a hopper empty, the command is executed when the game is restarted. This is the process that is performed.

In the effect return check processing, first, the effect state reset processing (the processing of F01 described in detail later) is performed to initialize the effect state (B01_1), and the effect initialization flag for the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is set. In addition to clearing, the initialization command rejection status flag is turned on to reject initialization (B01_2), and the image control CPU for the transmission management timer “TX_TIMER”.
Command transmission interval “TX_INTVAL (10 m
s) ”(B01_3), and a reception error counter“ REER_CNT ”in the register (B01_3).
4), permit the interrupt (B01_5).

Subsequently, a watchdog reset process is performed (B01_6), the backup data check code "BKCK_DAT" is checked (B01_7), and it is determined whether or not the backup is normally performed (B01_7).
01_8). Here, if the backup has not been performed normally, the processing shifts to the processing when the effect is not restored (the processing of B02 described in detail later).

On the other hand, if the backup has been performed normally, sound restoration processing (processing of F02 described later in detail) is performed (B01_9), and the production state flag “PRDC
_STS ”is checked (B01_10), and it is determined whether or not the command is being analyzed (B01_11).

Here, if the command is being analyzed,
Analyzing commands “ALCMD_HI” and “ALC
MD_LO ”in the register (B01_12),
The received command analysis process (the process of D01 described in detail later) is performed (B01_13), and the effect control process (C described in detail later).
01 processing).

On the other hand, when the command is not being analyzed,
While turning on the transmission command edited flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (B01_14),
The effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (B01_15), and it is determined whether or not sequence control is being performed (B01_16).

Here, when the sequence control is being performed, the effector sequence control table access pointer backup “PRSQTBK” is set in the effector sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR”, and the remaining unprocessed before error is set. The sequence control is restarted (B01_17), and the process proceeds to the effect control process (the process of C01 described in detail later). If the sequence control is not being performed, the process directly proceeds to the effect control process (C01 process described later in detail).

<Processing When Effect is Not Returned: B02> FIG. 190
Is a flowchart showing the procedure of processing at the time of no effect return. The non-return effect processing is performed when the backup data cannot be restored to the effect state before the error due to the destruction of the backup data or the like. As shown in FIG. If not, the process proceeds to the received command analysis process.

In the process at the time of non-return of the effect, first, a watchdog reset process is performed (B02_1), the RAM area is cleared (B02_2), and an interrupt is permitted (B02_1).
_3), the game state flag “GAMEST” is checked (B02_4), and it is determined whether or not an internal winning notification is being made (B02_5).

Here, when the internal winning announcement is being made,
The result change counter (a counter indicating the number of games after which the bonus type is notified if the internal winning notification is performed after the internal winning described below, but the BB or RB is not yet determined) is set to “WPLY_CNT”. On the other hand, W shown in FIG.
Set and initialize the number of games “PCHG_NUM” for changing the stop appearance after turning on the IN lamp (B02_
6), the reel screen type flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is turned on to indicate the internal notification state (B02_7), and the initial values of the liquid crystal appearance data 1 and the liquid crystal appearance data 2 in the internal notice shown in FIG. Is selected (B02_8). On the other hand, when the internal winning announcement is not being made, the liquid crystal appearance data 1 initial value and the liquid crystal appearance data initial value 2 are selected (B02_9). In other words, in the effect return process (when the backup is performed normally), the effect data is stored in the intermediate appearance save area “SREEL_BK” and the right appearance save area “RREEL_BK”, but the effect is not restored. Since it is a process, the initial value of the outcome data is selected.

Subsequently, the stop appearance data 1 "STP_PI
C1 ”, stop appearance data 2“ STP_PIC2 ”, display appearance data 1“ DSP_PIC1 ”, display appearance data 2
The selected initial value is set for “DSP_PIC2” (B02_10), and the command under analysis “ALCMD_
HI ”and“ ALCMD_LO ”are set in the register (B02_11), and the effect state flag“ PRDC_ST ”is set.
S ”, the receiving command analysis flag is turned on (B02
_12), received command analysis processing (D01 described in detail later)
Processing).

<Gaming State Check Processing: C02> FIG.
3 to 195 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the game state check processing. The game state check processing is shown in FIG.
As shown in 〜195, this is a process for checking the current game state and generating an effect state (sound effect and liquid crystal image) according to the game state.

In the game state check processing, first, the game state flag “GAMEST” is checked and (C
02_1), sound backup area 1 “SND_
BAK "is checked (C02_2), and it is determined whether or not a stop sound is being output (C02_3). The sound backup area is 4 bytes in total, and the playback channel (CH
The sound data corresponding to (1 to CH4) is backed up (for which sound effect is reproduced on which channel, see FIGS. 61 to 75).

Here, when the stop sound is being produced,
Further, it is determined whether or not the sound is stopped (C02_4). If the sound is not stopped, it means that the sound is not stopped or the sound is canceled.
Therefore (see FIG. 63), the channel 1 silence code) is set in the register (C02_5), and the sound control process (the process of G01 described in detail later) is performed (C02_6).
The sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” is cleared (C02_7).

If the stop sound is not being output, the sound backup area “SND_BA
K "(C02_8), and it is determined whether or not a bonus sound is being output (C02_9). here,
If the bonus sound is being output, the game state flag “GAMEST” is further checked (C02_10),
It is determined whether or not a bonus game is being played (C02_1)
1).

Here, when the bonus game is not being performed,
The bonus sound silence code “SD_OFF1” is set in the register (C02_12), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (C02_1).
3), sound backup area "SND_BAK"
Is cleared (C02_14).

Subsequently, when a bonus game is being played (C0
If Yes in 2_11), when not stopped (C
02_5 to C02_7), when the bonus sound is not being output (No in C02_9), the sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” is checked (C02_15), and it is determined whether or not an error sound is being output (C02_16).

If an error sound is being output, the game state flag "GAMEST" is further checked (C
02_17), it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (C0)
2_18). And if no error is occurring,
The tap sound muting code "SD_OFF1" is set in the register (C02_19), the sound control process (the process of G01 described later in detail) is performed (C02_20), and the sound backup area 1 "SND_BAK" is cleared (C02_21).

Subsequently, when an error sound is not being output (C
If No in 02_16), an error is occurring (Yes in C02_18), and the gaming state flag “GAMEST” is checked (C02_22),
It is determined whether or not an internal winning announcement is being made (C02_2)
3).

Here, when the internal winning announcement is being made,
Return processing. On the other hand, when the internal winning notification is not in progress, the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (C02_24), and it is determined whether or not the normal reel screen is displayed (C02_25). Here, in the case of the normal reel screen display, the processing is returned. On the other hand, if the normal reel screen is not displayed, it means that the internal winning notification has not been made on the liquid crystal screen despite the internal winning notification state (the WIN lamp is being lit). In other words, the main control board 100
When the confirmed data is selected on the side, the image is initialized because it is always a bonus internal winning confirmed image on the liquid crystal screen). That is, the effect state flag “P
The reel screen type flag of “RDC_STS” is turned off (C02_26), and the display appearance data “DSP_PIC”
"1" is the display value data 1 initial value "PIC_INIT1"
Is set (C02_27), and the display appearance data “DSP
_PIC2 ”, the display value data 2 initial value“ PIC_IN
IT2 ”is set (C02_28), and the process returns.

<Production Sequence Control Process: C03> FIG.
Reference numerals 96 and 197 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the effect sequence control process. As shown in FIGS. 196 and 197, the effect sequence control process is a process for determining the execution timing of the effect sequence and executing the effect sequence. The effect sequence in the present embodiment is mainly a sound effect sequence.

In the effect sequence control process, first, the game state flag “GAMEST” is checked (C03_
1) It is determined whether an error is occurring (C03_)
2). Here, if an error is occurring, normal sequence control is impossible, and the process returns.

On the other hand, if no error is occurring, the effect sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_TIME”
R "is checked (C03_3), and it is determined whether or not the effect sequence timing adjustment timer" PR_TIMER "has expired, that is, whether or not it is the sequence execution timing (C03_4). Here, if it is not the sequence execution timing, the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is the sequence execution timing, the effect sequence access pointer “PRSQ
(P03) is checked (C03_5), and it is determined whether or not the data of the sequence control table at the corresponding address is the sequence end code “ENDSQ” (C03).
_6). Here, the sequence end code “ENDSQ”
In the case of, since one effect sequence control has been completed, the effect state flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared, the effect sequence control flag is cleared, and the sequence control is terminated. (C03_7), and the game state flag “GAMES
T ”is checked (C03_8), and it is determined whether or not stopping is being performed (C03_9). If it is not stopped, the process returns.

On the other hand, if the tapping is being performed, the tapping sound code "SD_OVER" is set in the register and the sound backup area 1 "SND_BAK" (C03_10), and the sound control processing (G described later in detail) is performed.
01) (C03_11).

When the data at the address indicated by the effect sequence access pointer “PRSQPTR” is not the sequence end code “ENDSQ” (No in C03_6), the address data indicated by the effect sequence access pointer “PRSQPTR” is sequence-repeated. It is determined whether or not the code is "REPSQ" (C03_12).

Here, when the data at the address indicated by the effect sequence access pointer “PRSQPTR” is the sequence repetition code “REPSQ”, the sequence control indicated by the address stored in the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQPTRBK”. The data of the table (the head address of the effect sequence control table) is set in the register as a sound control request code (C03_13). On the other hand, the data at the address indicated by the effect sequence access pointer “PRSQPTR” is the sequence repetition code “REP”.
If it is not “SQ”, the step (C03_13)
To skip.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a sound output from the data at the address selected this time (C03_1).
4) If there is a sound output, the sound data is set in a register (C03_15), and a sound control process (a process of G01 described in detail later) is performed (C03_16). On the other hand, if there is no sound output, the process (C03_16) is skipped.

Subsequently, the address of the sequence control table access pointer "PRSQPTR" is updated to the next address (C03_17), and the updated address data is transferred to the production sequence timing adjustment timer "PR_TIME".
R "(C03_18), and the process returns.

<Received Command Analysis Process: D01> FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command analysis process. As shown in FIG. 198, the received command analysis process is a process for analyzing a command set in a register in a command extraction process (the process of F04 described later in detail) and jumping to a corresponding process.

In the received command analysis processing, first, the command data set in the register is analyzed (D01
_1), from the analysis result and the demo display command code of the command received from the main CPU shown in FIG. 10, referring to a branch table formed by 14 subroutines provided corresponding to the sound effect instruction command code, The process jumps to the corresponding process (D01_2), clears the reception command analyzing flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" (D01_3), and returns to the process.

<Demo Display Command Processing: D02> FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the demonstration display command processing. The demonstration display command process is a process for controlling the demonstration display on the image display unit 13 as shown in FIG.

In the demonstration display command processing, first, the demonstration display command “DSP_DEMO” is set in the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” (D02_
1) Clear the demonstration display flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS”, turn on the transmission command edited flag (D02_2), and set the effect state flag “P
The reception command analysis flag of "RDC_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

<Medal Insertion Command Processing: D03> FIG.
00 and 201 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the medal insertion command processing. As shown in FIGS. 200 and 201, the medal insertion command process is a process for controlling image display on the image display unit 13 and generation of sound effects when a game medal is inserted.

In the medal insertion command processing, first, the register value is set to the medal counter “MEDLCTR” (D03_1), and the medal insertion sound code “S” shown in FIG.
"D_MIN" is set in a register (D03_2), sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D03_3), and a game state flag "GAMEST" is checked (D03_4) to determine whether or not a bonus game is being performed. Is determined (D03_5).

If the bonus game is in progress, the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns. During the bonus game, no demo display is performed, and it is not necessary to change the liquid crystal screen by inserting a game medal (bet operation). The medal shooting sound is controlled by a sound independent process described later. On the other hand, when the bonus game is not being performed, the effect state flag “PRDC_STS”
Is checked (D03_6), and it is determined whether or not a reach effect is being produced (D03_7).

Even during the reach effect, the screen is not changed by inserting a game medal, and the effect state flag “PR” is set.
The received command analysis flag of "DC_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not being performed, the effect status flag “PRDC_
STS "is checked (D03_8), and it is determined whether or not the screen is a normal reel screen (D03_9).

In the case of the normal reel screen,
Normal reel screen display designation code "NORM_REE
"L" (D03_10), and if it is not the normal reel screen, the display designation code "FGDU_REEL" of the internal notification state reel screen is selected (D03_11).

Subsequently, the transmission command editing buffer "T
For XBUFWK, the game medal insertion command code "03h" is set as the first byte, the reel screen type selected as the second byte is set, and the display appearance data 1 "DSP_PIC1" is set as the third byte. , Display data 2 “DSP_PI
C2 "is set (D03_12).

[0294] Subsequently, since neither the bonus game nor the reach effect is being performed, there is a possibility that a demo display is being performed. During the demo display, it is necessary to switch the display to a reel screen by inserting a game medal. Flag "P
RDC_STS ”is cleared (D03
_13), turns on the transmission command edited flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (C03_14),
The reception command analyzing flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

<Game Start Command Processing at General Game: D
04> FIG. 202 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game start command process in a general game. As shown in FIG. 202, the game start command processing at the time of the general game is performed by the image display unit 1 corresponding to the internal game of the general game or the bonus.
3 is a process for starting the effect display.

In the game start command processing at the time of a general game,
First, the reel stop counter “STOPCTR” is cleared (D04_1), and the internal winning combination is stored in the winning type “WAVEBIT” based on the data of the register (D04_1).
2) The game status flag "GAMEST" is checked (D04_3), and it is determined whether or not a bonus game is being performed (D04_4).

Here, when the bonus game is not being performed,
Turn on the production selection flag “PRSELFLG” (D
04_5), clear the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (D01_3),
Return processing. On the other hand, when the bonus game is being performed, the process (D04_5) is skipped.

<Reel rotation start command processing during RB:
D05> FIGS. 203 and 204 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the reel rotation start command processing at the time of the regular bonus.

As shown in FIGS. 203 and 204, the reel rotation start command process at the time of the regular bonus is a process for starting the effect display on the image display unit 13 in response to the regular bonus.

In the reel rotation start command processing at the time of the regular bonus, first, the reel stop counter “STOP”
CTR "is cleared (D05_1), the data in the register is analyzed (D05_2), and the reel rotation start command code" 0Dh "of the regular bonus is set in the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer" TXBUFWK "(D05_3). , TX command editing buffer "TX
The stage of the regular bonus is set in the second byte of "BUFWK" (D05_4), and it is determined whether the bonus is a regular bonus from a general game or a regular bonus in a big bonus (D05_5) (single RB from a general game). Indicates that the RB operable number data is "0").

Here, when the bonus is a regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus stage data is changed to the bonus stage data “BNS_STG”.
N "(D05_6). On the other hand, if it is a regular bonus from a general game, the processing (D0
5_6) is skipped.

Subsequently, the number of regular bonus games that can be played, that is, the number of remaining role games that can be played in the regular bonus (normally, the initial value is 12) is set in the regular bonus game possible times area “JACGAME” (D0).
5_7), it is determined whether or not the stage of the regular bonus is “3”, that is, whether or not the stage is the final stage (D05_8).

Here, if the regular bonus stage is not the final stage, the operation sound code “SD” in the regular bonus stage “1” or “2” is used.
_RBBGM1 ”is selected (D05_9), and the sequence control table address“ RBP12_TBL ”in the regular bonus stage“ 1 ”or“ 2 ”is selected (D05_10).

On the other hand, when the stage of the regular bonus is the final stage, the operation sound code “SD_RBBGM3” in the final stage of the regular bonus “3” (the number of possible games is 1) is selected (D05_).
11), the sequence control table address “RBP3_TB” in the final stage “3” of the regular bonus
L "(D05_10). As described above, by changing the BGM according to the RB stage, various effects can be achieved, and the progress of the current bonus game can be accurately grasped.

Subsequently, the address of the selected sequence control table is set in the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” and the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQPTRBK” (D05_13), and the sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” is set. Clear (D05_1
4) Turn on the transmission command edited flag and the sequence control flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" (D05_15), and set the reel rotation start sound 1 code "SD_STT1" in the register (D05_1).
6), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later)
Is performed (D05_17).

Subsequently, the bonus operation sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” is checked (D05_1).
8) It is determined whether or not the selected regular bonus operation sound is currently being output (D05_19). Here, if the selected regular bonus operation sound is currently being output, the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

The reason why such processing is performed is that this subroutine is executed every time a game is started during RB (each time a reel rotation start command for RB is transmitted from the main control board 100). That is, since the RB operation sound has already been output in the previous game, but the RB game is currently being performed, the RB operation sound output request is again made to the sound source IC 206 in this game. If this happens, the operating sound that is currently being output will be interrupted in a chopped manner, and the operating sound will be output from the beginning, in order to prevent a situation where there is an improper production (this is The same applies to the game start command processing at the time of BB described later.)

On the other hand, if the selected regular bonus operation sound is not currently being output, the selected regular bonus operation sound code is set in the bonus operation sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” (D05_20), and the selected regular bonus operation sound is set in the register. A bonus operation sound code is set (D05_21), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D05_22), and a reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and processing is performed. To return. <B
Game start command processing at B: D06> FIGS.
6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a reel rotation start command process at the time of a big bonus.

The reel rotation start command process at the time of the big bonus is a process for starting the effect display on the image display unit 13 in response to the big bonus, as shown in FIGS.

In the reel rotation start command processing at the time of the big bonus, first, the data in the register is analyzed (D06
_1), transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFFW
In the first byte of "K", the big bonus reel rotation start command code "0Fh" is set (D06_2), the big bonus stage is calculated according to the contents of the register (D06_3), and the big bonus stage data is converted to the bonus stage data "BNS_STGN". (D06_4), and it is determined whether or not the stage of the big bonus is “3”, that is, whether or not it is the last stage of the big bonus (D06_5).

Here, in the case of the final stage of the big bonus, the big bonus operation sound code “SD_BB” in the final stage of the big bonus shown in FIG.
BGM3 "is selected (D06_6). On the other hand, if it is not the final stage of the big bonus, it is further determined whether the operating symbol is “white 7” or “red 7” (D06_7). If the operating symbol is “white 7”, “white 7” is used. The big bonus operation sound code “SD_BBBG1” (D06
_8) If the operation symbol is "red 7," the big bonus operation sound code "SD_BBBG2" for "red 7" is selected (D06_9).

Subsequently, the transmission command editing buffer "T
The remaining game number of the big bonus is set in the second byte of "XBUFWK" (D06_10), the remaining game number of the big bonus "BBPCTR" is updated (D06_11), the transmission command edited flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" and the sequence control are performed. Turn on the middle flag (D0
6_12), the reel rotation start sound 1 code “SD_STT1” shown in FIG. 58 is set (D06_13), and the sound control process (the process of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D06_13).
06_14).

Subsequently, the remaining number of the big bonus “BBPCT”
"R" (D06_15), and the number of remaining games is "5"
It is determined whether it is the following (D06_16). Here, when the remaining game number is “5” or less, a countdown sound code corresponding to the remaining number is set as shown in FIG. 60 (D06_17), and the sound control processing (the processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed. (D06_18). On the other hand, when the number of remaining games is “5” or more, the above-described processing (D0
6_17, D06_18) are skipped.

As described above, when the remaining number of ordinary games during the big bonus is reduced, the countdown effect is performed in accordance with the situation, so that the player "can puncture in three more games. A replay symbol (a JAC game operation symbol) will be prepared ", which makes it possible to further enhance the frustration and expectation, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

Subsequently, sound backup 1 “SND
_BAK ”is checked (D06_19), and it is determined whether or not the selected big bonus operation sound is currently being output (D06_19).
06_20). Here, if the selected big bonus operation sound is currently being output, the effect state flag “PRD
The received command analysis flag of "C_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, when the selected big bonus operation sound is not currently being output, for example, in the first game or the like in which the bonus stage is switched, the selected big bonus operation sound code is stored in the bonus operation sound backup area “SND_BAK”. Is set (D06_21), the selected big bonus operation sound code is set in a register (D06_22), and sound control processing (G described in detail later) is performed.
01 (D06_23), clear the received command analysis flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" (D01_3), and return to the processing.

<Stop reel command processing: D07> FIG.
07 to 210 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the stop reel command processing. The stopped reel command processing is performed, as shown in FIGS.
This is a process for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 in correspondence with.

In the stop reel command processing, first, the data in the register is analyzed (D07_1), and it is determined whether or not the first reel is stopped (D07_2). The first reel stop sound code “SD_STP1” shown in FIG. 59 is selected (D07_3), and it is further determined whether or not the second reel is stopped (D07_).
4). Here, when the second reel is not stopped, the third reel is not stopped.
Select the reel stop sound code “SD_STP3” (D0
7_5) When the second reel is stopped, the second reel stop sound code “SD_STP2” is selected (D07).
_6). When the first reel is not stopped (D07_
No. 2) includes the above-described processes (D07_3 to D07_3).
D07_6) is skipped.

Subsequently, the reel stop counter "STOPC"
TR ”(in this case, stop) (D0
7_7), the selected stop sound code is set in a register (D07_8), and sound control processing (G0 described in detail later) is performed.
1) (D07_9).

Subsequently, the game state flag “GAMEST”
Is checked (D07_10), and it is determined whether or not a bonus game is being played (D07_11). Here, when a bonus game is being played, the effect state flag “PRDC_STS”
Clear the receiving command analysis flag of (D01_
3) Return the processing.

On the other hand, when the bonus game is not being played, the sign effect type “PRE_CLS” is checked (D07_
12), It is determined whether or not it is a bonus confirmation sign (balloon reach) (D07_13). Here, in the case of a bonus confirmation sign, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST
Clear the receiving command analysis flag of "S" (D01
_3), the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is not the bonus confirmation sign, the stop command “07h” on the normal reel screen is selected as the reel screen type as the transmission command (D07_14), and the reach effect type “RECH_CLS” is set in the register while the effect is set. Check the status flag “PRDC_STS” (D07_15 and D07_16).

Subsequently, according to the contents of the check, it is determined whether or not the reel screen is currently displayed on the internal notification state (D07_1).
7) If so, the stop command “08h” on the internal notification state reel screen is selected (D07_18), and since the internal notification state is already in place, it is not necessary to perform a reach effect, so the contents of the register are cleared ( (No reach effect) (D07_19). On the other hand, if the screen is not the internal notification state reel screen, the processing described above (D07_18 and D07-
Skip 19).

[0324] As described above, in the internal notification state reel screen (in the case where it is confirmed that the bonus has been internally won), the reach effect is not performed, so that the extra effect is performed to play the game. Discomfort (eg,
It is possible to prevent giving an unpleasant sensation as to why a reaching effect is to be performed even though the bonus winning has already been determined.

Subsequently, based on the above processing result, the reel screen type selected in the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” is set to the content of the register (reach effect type) in the second byte ( D07_2
0) Stop at the 3rd and 4th bytes Data 1
“STP_PIC1” and stop roll data 2 “STP
_PIC2 ”and the sequence number (1st
Stop, 2nd stop, 3rd stop)
07_21 and D07_22), and check the reel stop counter “STOPPCTR” (D07_2)
3).

Subsequently, according to the check result, it is determined whether or not the current stop operation is the first stop (D07_2).
4) In the case of the 1st stop, even if there is a reach effect, it is not yet the timing to perform the reach effect, so that the OFF of the reach effect state flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" is selected (during the non-reach effect). (D07
_25), turns on the sequence control flag of the production state flag “PRDC_STS”, turns off the reach production flag in accordance with the selection (non-production), turns on the transmission command edited flag (D07_39), and sets the reception command analysis flag on. The processing is turned off (cleared) (D01_3), and the processing is returned.

On the other hand, if it is not the first stop, then 2n
It is determined whether or not d stop (D07_26), 2nd
If it is stopped, the contents of the register (reach effect type, in this case, whether or not reach effect is present) are checked (D07_28).
07_25) and subsequent processes. If there is a reach effect, the process proceeds to the next process (D07_28), and the reach effect type “RECH_CLS” is checked (D07_2).
9) Calculate the address of the sequence control table according to the reach type (D07_30).

Here, the sequence control table will be described. FIG. 51 is a list of sequence control tables in the present embodiment. The sub-control board 200 transmits a medal insertion sound code to the sound source IC2 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 according to each game situation, for example, this time a medal insertion signal is transmitted this time.
06 or this time, the effect type command of the main CPU 101 has been transmitted, so a process of selecting a reach effect or a sign effect and transmitting a sound effect corresponding to each selected effect to the sound source IC 206 is performed. However, if any one of the sound output request control codes in FIGS. 58 to 60 is transmitted to the sound source IC 206 depending on the type of sound effect, the effect is completed (for example, a medal). One sound effect is completed in a relatively short time, such as a sound to be turned on or a reel rotation start sound), and a plurality of sound output request control codes are generated according to a certain rule.
Some sound effects are transmitted to C206 to be one sound effect (for example, one effect for a relatively long time such as a reach effect sound or various effect sounds during a bonus game). The sequence control table is a data table that indicates which sound output request control code is selected in the latter, in what order, and how long each sound effect is output (FIG. 51). Also, in the upper part, a sequence control table related to the reach effect is described in the upper part, and a sequence control table related to the bonus game is described in the lower part). For example, FIG. 53 shows a sequence control table at the time of loss of the power ball 3 reach,
First, when the sequence control is started, the uppermost data (silence) is output for 650 ms, and then the super-reach developed sound (SD_SRING shown in FIG. 59, and further detailed sound data is shown in FIG. 72). (See Reach Development Sound Data Table) for 167 ms, similarly, a Powerball Tame sound for 1683 ms, a Powerball rising sound for 933 ms, and so on. At this point, the effect sound sequence control at the time of loss of the power ball 3 reach is completed (see FIGS. 54 to 57 for specific examples of other sequence control tables).

Returning to the description of the flowchart, (D07_
The start address of the sequence control table selected in step 30) is stored in the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” and the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQPTRB”.
K ”(D07_31), clear the sequence timing adjustment timer“ PR_TIMER ”(timer for managing the above sound output time) (D07_32), and turn on the production state flag of the production state flag“ PRDC_STS ”(reach production). (D07_33), turns on the sequence control flag of the production state flag “PRDC_STS”, turns on the reach production flag according to the selection (produce), and turns on the transmission command edited flag (D07).
_39), turns off (clears) the receiving command analysis flag
(D01_3), and the process returns.

In the case of step "No" in D07_26 (3rd stop), the result rank up flag "RNK"
"UP_FLG" is checked (D07_34), and it is determined whether or not an appearance rank-up effect is present (D07_3).
5). If there is, the output rank up sound (BBorRB) output code "SD_RKUP" shown in FIG. 60 is set in a register (D07_36), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D07_3).
7) The effect state flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is turned off (reach is not in effect) (D07_3).
8) Turn on the sequence control flag of the production state flag "PRDC_STS", turn off the non-reach production flag according to the selection, turn on the transmission command edited flag (D07_39), and set the reception command analysis flag on. The processing is turned off (cleared) (D01_3), and the processing is returned.

As described above, the fact that the internal winning has been notified, but the type has not been notified (for example, "Do" or "cake" in the appearance symbols, etc.) has continued for several games. Also, by forcibly notifying the bonus type on the condition that the specified number of games has elapsed, it is always necessary to perform a stop operation aiming at any of the respective bonus winning symbols after the predetermined game. It becomes clear and the stop operation becomes easier.

<Winning (All Reels Stop) Command Processing: D
08> FIG. 211-213, is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning (all reels stopped) command process. The winning (all reels stopped) command processing is performed when the image display unit 13 is stopped when all the reels are stopped, as shown in FIGS.
This is a process for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects in the above.

In the winning (all reels stopped) command processing,
First, the data in the register is analyzed (D08_1), and it is determined whether or not a bonus is won (D08_2). Here, in the case of a bonus prize, a bonus prize process (the process of E02 described later in detail) is performed (D08_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, when it is not a bonus prize, the winning flag “WAVEBIT” is checked (D08_
4) The bonus flag check data "FPLY_CHK" is changed according to the content of the winning type "WAVEBIT" (D08_5).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is small win data in the register (D08_6), and whether or not there is winning data other than the bonus (D08_7). If there is winning data of (D08_8), the drop flag “DROP_FLG” is set. On the other hand, if there is small win data in the register (Yes in D08_6), there is no small win data in the register (No in D08_6),
And when there is no winning data other than the bonus (D08_7
No) in the step (D08_8) described above.
To skip. That is, even if the internal winning combination of the bonus system during the general game is not aligned, it is not regarded as a miss.

Subsequently, the game state flag “GAMEST”
Is checked (D08_9), and it is determined whether or not a big bonus game is being played (D08_10). Here, in the case of the big bonus game, a winning process during the big bonus game (the process of E03 described in detail later) is performed (D08_).
11), clear the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (D01_3), and return to the processing.

On the other hand, when it is not during the big bonus game, the game status flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (D08_12), and it is determined whether or not the screen is the normal reel screen (D08_13).

Here, in the case of the normal reel screen,
The small winning combination effect command "09h" on the normal reel screen is set in the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK", and the small combination winning effect instruction is set in the second byte (D08_14).

On the other hand, if the screen is not a normal reel screen, a small win prize production command “0Ah” in the internal notification state reel screen is set to the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK”, and a small win is set to the second byte. Is set (D08_15).

Subsequently, the transmission command editing buffer "T
Stop at the 3rd and 4th bytes of "XBUFWK" 1
“STP_PIC1” is set (D08_16), and display data 1 “DSP_PIC1” is updated (D08).
_17), transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFFW
Stop data at the 3rd and 4th byte of "K" 2 "STP_P
IC2 "is set (D08_18), and the display appearance data 2" DSP_PIC2 "is updated (D08_19).

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
S "is checked (D08_20), whether or not a reach effect is performed (D08_21), and whether or not a per-reach effect is performed (D08_22) is determined. Here, when performing a reach production and performing a per-reach production,
The effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is set to the internal notification state reel screen (D08_23).

On the other hand, when the reach effect is not performed (D08
_21, Yes), but reach performance (D08
If No at _21), and the effect for per-reach is not performed (No at D08_22), the above-described step (D08_23) is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
S ", the transmission command edited flag is turned on (D08
_24), check the data in the register (D08_2)
5), It is determined whether or not there is a prize (D08_26).
Here, when there is no winning, the production state flag “PRD
The received command analysis flag of "C_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if there is a prize, the drop flag “DROP_FLG” is checked (D08_2).
7) It is determined whether or not it is missed (D08_28), and whether or not it is a replay prize (D08_29). Here, in the case of missing, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
Clear the receiving command analysis flag of "S" (D01
_3), the process returns.

[0345] On the other hand, if it is not lost (No in D08_28) and it is a prize for replay (D08_29)
In Yes, the re-play sound output sound code “SD_RPLY” shown in FIG. 59 is set in the register (D08_
30), a sound control process (process of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D08_35), and the effect state flag “PRD
The received command analysis flag of "C_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

[0346] Also, instead of dropping (D08_28
No), when it is not a winning of a replay (D08_
In the case of No at 29), it is further determined whether or not a prize (payout sound 2) for paying out 15 game medals shown in FIG. 58 (D08_31).

Here, if it is not a winning that pays out 15 game medals, the medal payout sound 1 code “SD_PAY
1 "(D08_32), and in the case of a winning in which 15 game medals are paid out, the medal payout sound 2" SD_PAY
2 "(D08_33).

Subsequently, the selected payout sound code is stored in the register and sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK”.
+1 "(D08_34), sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed, the received command analysis flag of the effect state flag" PRDC_STS "is cleared (D01_3), and the processing is returned.

<Private Winning Command Processing: D09> FIG.
No. 4,215 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the bonus winning command processing. FIG. 21
As shown in 4,215, this is processing for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 in accordance with the number of stages of the regular bonus.

In the bonus winning command processing, first, the contents of the register are checked (D09_1), and the bonus winning effect command “0Eh” is set in the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” (D09_2).
Check the bonus stage "BNS_STGN"
The stage number of the regular bonus is set in the second byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” (D09_3).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stage of the regular bonus is “3”, that is, whether or not the regular bonus is the final stage (D09_4). Here, when the regular bonus is the final stage, FIG.
(D09_5), and determines whether or not the winning of the character is the last (eighth) (D0_5).
9_6).

If the winning of the accessory is the last time, the sequence control table address of the last time of the accessory is selected (D09_7). On the other hand, when the winning of the accessory is not the last round, the step (D09_7) is skipped.

Subsequently, the regular bonus game possible number of times “JACGAME” is checked (D09_8), and the final regular bonus game (the regular bonus game referred to here is a role-playing game (generally one regular bonus game). 12 can be performed) and is not the final RB stage of the regular bonus stage stored in the bonus stage “BNS_STGN”) (D09_9). Here, in the case of the final regular bonus game, whether the current game situation is the end of the prize winning of eight times in the RB stage 3 shown in FIG.
A sequence control table address of the final regular bonus game is selected according to whether the winning prize punk is completed (D09_10). On the other hand, if it is not the final regular bonus game, the step (D09_10) is skipped. If the last stage of the regular bonus is not performed (No in D09_4), the above-described steps (D09_5 to D09_10) are skipped.

Subsequently, the transmission command editing buffer "T
In the third byte of "XBUFWK", the number of winning a winning item is set (D09_11), and the effect state flag "PRDC_ST" is set.
Turn on the transmission command edited flag of "S" (D0
9_12).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an award is achieved (D09)
_13) In the case of a winning prize, the sequence control table address of the winning prize is selected (D09_14),
In the register, the bonus prize sound code “SD_JA” shown in FIG.
C ”is set (D09_15), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D09_1).
6). On the other hand, if it is not a winning combination (No in D09_13), the above-mentioned steps (D09_14 to D09_14 to D
09_16) is skipped.

Subsequently, the selected sequence control table address is set in the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQPTRBK” and the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” (D09_17), and the sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” is cleared. (D09_1
8) The sequence control flag of the effect flag “PRDC_STS” is turned on (D09_19), the received command analysis flag of the effect status flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

<Payout Completion Command Processing: D10> FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a payout completion command process. As shown in FIG. 216, the payout completion command process is a process for controlling generation of a sound effect in response to completion of payout of a game medal.

In the payout completion command processing, first, the sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK + 1” is cleared (D10_1), the medal payout sound mute code “SD_OFF2” is set in the register (D10_2), and the sound control processing (to be described in detail later) G01) (D
10_3).

Subsequently, the bonus sound backup area “BSND_BK” is checked (D10_4),
It is determined whether or not a request for outputting a bonus sound (start sound) is made (D10_5). Here, when the request for outputting the bonus sound, that is, when it is not the payout of the bonus operation symbol, the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the request is to output a bonus sound, a start sound code (BB start sound 1, BB start sound 2, or RB start sound shown in FIG. 58) corresponding to the type of the winning bonus is set. (D10_6), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D10_7).

Subsequently, sound backup area 1
A bonus operation sound code (BB operation sound 1 or RB shown in FIG. 58) corresponding to the bonus type winning "SND_BAK"
The operation sound 1) is set (D10_8), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D10_8).
9), bonus sound backup area "BSND
_BK ”starting sound code (D10_1
0), and the process returns.

<Bonus Game State Change Instruction Command Processing: D11> FIGS. 217 and 218 are flowcharts showing the procedure of bonus game state change instruction command processing. The bonus game state change instruction command processing is shown in FIG.
As shown in 7, 218, this is a process for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 in accordance with the game state of the big bonus and the regular bonus.

In the bonus game state change instruction command processing, first, the data in the register is checked (D11_
1), transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK"
In the first byte of the bonus stage display command "0C
h "is set (D11_2).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a big bonus end code (D11_3). If there is a big bonus end code, the bonus stage "BNS_3"
STGN "is cleared (D11_4). On the other hand, if there is no big bonus end code, the step (D11_4) is skipped.

Subsequently, according to the contents of the register, specifically, a sequence control table corresponding to one of the bonus stage displays for each game state shown in FIG. 39 (FIG. 51).
(D11_5), the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" is checked (D11_6), and the bonus stage type is set in the second byte of the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" (D11_5).
7) The selected sequence control table address is set in the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQPTRBK” and the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” (D11).
_8), the sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_T
IMER "is cleared (D11_9).

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
The transmission command edited flag and the sequence control flag of "S" are turned on (D11_10), and the bonus operation sound silencing code "SD_OFF1" is set (D11_
11), and perform sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) (D11_12).

Subsequently, a sound code is selected according to the contents of the register (D11_13), and the selected sound code is set in the sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK” (D11_14).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a bonus operation sound is output (D11_15). If a bonus operation sound is output, the selected sound code is set in a register (D11_16), and the sound is output. A control process (a process of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D11_17), the reception command analysis flag of the effect status flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, when there is no sound of the bonus operation sound,
That is, when the changed bonus type is BB end or RB end (No in D11_15), the stop appearance data 1 “STP_PIC1” and the stop appearance data 2
“STP_PIC2”, display item data 1 “DSP_P
IC1 ”and display item data 2“ DSP_PIC2 ”are initialized, and the initial value of the item is set (D11_1).
8) Clear the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (D01_3), and return to the processing.

<Operation Command Processing at End of BB: D12
FIGS. 219 and 220 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the operation command processing at the end of the big bonus. The operation command processing at the end of the big bonus is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 0, this is a process for controlling generation of a sound effect at the end of the big bonus.

In the operation command processing at the end of the big bonus, first, the sound backup area “SND_B
AK ”is checked (D12_1), and it is determined whether or not a payout sound is being output, that is, whether or not settlement is in progress (D12_1).
_2). In other words, if the settlement operation process is being executed based on the settlement operation command from the main control board 100 before the current process, and the current command is the stop operation signal shown in FIG. It is to go to.

Here, in the case of settlement, the sound backup area “SND_BAK” is cleared (D12
_3), a medal payout mute code “SD_OFF2” is set (D12_4), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D12_5), and the contents of the register are checked (D12_6). On the other hand, when the settlement is not in progress, the above-described steps (D12_3 to D12_D12
_6) is skipped.

Subsequently, it is determined from the contents of the register whether the instruction is a settlement operation instruction (D12_7). If the instruction is a settlement operation instruction, the medal payout sound 1 “SD_PAY1” is added to the sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK + 1” and This is set in a register, sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D12_9), the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the processing is returned.

On the other hand, when it is not a settlement operation instruction (D12_
(No in 7), it is determined whether or not it is a stop instruction (D12_10). Here, in the case of a stop instruction, the effect flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (D
12_11), it is determined whether or not sequence control is being performed, that is, whether or not the end effect of the big bonus is being performed (D)
12_12). Here, when the end effect of the big bonus is being performed, the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_
3) Return the processing.

On the other hand, when the end effect of the big bonus is not being performed, the tap sound code “SD_OVER” is stored in the register and the sound backup area 1 “SND_B”.
AK ”(D12_13), and performs sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) (D12_1).
4) Clear the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” (D01_3), and return to the processing.

When the instruction is not a stop instruction (D12_
10), check the sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” (D12_15),
It is determined whether a stop sound is being output (D12_16).
Here, when the stop sound is not being output, the reception command analyzing flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

[0377] On the other hand, when the stop sound is being produced,
The sound backup area 1 "SND_BAK" is cleared (D12_17), the sound muffling code "SD_OFF1" is set in the register (D12_18), sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D12_19), and the production state flag is set. "PRDC_ST
Clear the receiving command analysis flag of "S" (D01
_3), the process returns.

<Error effect command processing: D13> FIG.
21 and 222 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the error effect command processing. The error effect command process is a process for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 when an error occurs, as shown in FIGS.

In the error effect command processing, first, the data in the register is checked (D13_1), and it is determined whether or not the error state has been released (D13_2). Here, if the error state is not cleared, that is,
If the error state continues, the error screen display command "12h" is set in the first byte of the error screen display command dedicated buffer "TXERRWK" (D13).
_3) In accordance with the contents of the register, the error type is set in the second byte of the error screen display command dedicated buffer "TXERRWK" (D13_4), and the error sound code "SD_EER" is set in the register and the sound backup area 1 "SND_BAK". (D13_
5) The effect sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_
TIMER ”is set to the effected sequence control table access pointer backup“ PRSQTBK ”(D13_6). (That is, if an error occurs during the sequence control processing, the sequence control of the sequence control table currently being processed at that time is performed.) Is performed to save how long (stage) the process has been performed, and after the error is cleared, the sequence control process for the remaining time saved is resumed.) The effect sequence adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” is cleared ( C13_7), the interruption is permitted (D13_8).

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
S ", the transmission command edited flag is set (D13
_13), a sound control process (process of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D13_14), and the effect state flag “PRD
The received command analysis flag of "C_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

When the error state has been canceled (Yes in D13_2), the sound backup area 1 “SND_BAK” is cleared (D13_B).
9), clear the in-error flag of the game state flag “GAMEST” (D13_10), and set the error sound mute code “SD_EROFF” in the register (D13_
11), the effector sequence control table access pointer backup “PRSQTBK” is set in the effector sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_TIMER”, and the PR_TIMER is restored (D13_12).

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
S ", the transmission command edited flag is set (D13
_13), a sound control process (process of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D13_14), and the effect state flag “PRD
The received command analysis flag of "C_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

<Production Type Command Processing of Main CPU:
D14> FIGS. 223 to 225 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the effect type command processing of the main CPU 101.

The effect type command processing of the main CPU 101 is a process for controlling the effect display on the image display unit 13 and the generation of sound effects in accordance with the game state, as shown in FIGS. More specifically, the effect type determined by the main CPU 101 and the sub CPU 2
This is a process of selecting a reach effect, a sign effect, and a sound effect based on the effect state 01, the winning type, the game state, the random number for effect selection, and the like.

In the effect type command processing of the main CPU 101, first, the effect selection flag “PRSELFLG”
(D14_1), it is determined whether or not the effect selection flag is turned off, that is, whether or not the general game start command has not been received (that is, in the game start command processing of the general game shown in FIG. 202). Whether or not the process of D04_5 has been performed) (D14_2). If the general game start command has not been received, the effect state flag “P
The reception command analysis flag of "RDC_STS" is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the general game start command has been received, the effect status flag "PRDC_STS" is checked (D14_3), and it is determined whether or not the sequence control is being performed, that is, whether the reach or big bonus end effect is being performed. It is determined whether it is not (D14_4).

[0387] Here, when a reach or big bonus end effect is being performed, the effect state flag "PRD
The reach effect flag and the sequence control flag of “C_STS” are cleared (D14_5), and the reach effect sound mute codes “SD_OFF3” and “SD_OF”
F4 "and the big bonus end sound silence code" S
D_OFF1 ”is set in the register (D14_6),
A sound control process (G01 process described later in detail) is performed (D14_7). Conversely, the general game start command is transmitted from the main control board 100 at the timing when the sub control board is performing the sequence control when the reach effect is being performed or the BB end effect is being performed. Only if it is done. The reason why such a processing process is set is that in the time management on the main side, the start of the next game is permitted (for example, the wait of 4.1 seconds has ended). ,
A game state in which a sub-side effect does not end (for example, a reach effect or the like takes about 15 seconds for a long one) may continue to occur, and some players may wish to start the next game early. There are many. In such a case, the current effect has not been completed (during sequence control)
This is for performing the process for forcibly terminating the process and starting the next game.

On the other hand, if the reach or big bonus end effect is not performed, the above-described steps (D
14_5 to D14_7) are skipped. Subsequently, effect selection processing (processing of E01 described in detail later) is performed (D14).
_8), the reel screen type of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is checked (D14_9), and it is determined whether or not it is a normal reel screen (D14_10).

Here, if the screen is not a normal reel screen,
In the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK", the rotation start command "05h" in the internal notification state reel screen is set (D14_11). When the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" is used, the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" is set. The rotation start command “04h” on the normal reel screen is set in the first byte (D14).
_12).

Subsequently, the indication effect type “PRE_CLS”
Is checked, and the transmission command editing buffer "TXBU
Set an indication effect in the second byte of "FWK" (D14_
13), transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFFW
Display data 1 “DSP_P” at the 3rd and 4th bytes of “K”
IC1 "and display data 2" DSP_PIC2 "
Is set (D14_14).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an indication effect equal to or greater than the code of the Yahoo indication effect is instructed (D14_).
5). Here, in the case where no indication effect has been instructed that is equal to or more than the code of the Yahoo sign effect (in the case of the Yahoo sign or the bonus confirmation effect (BB, RB)), the game start sound code (start sound 1 or start sound 1) shown in FIG. 2) is set (D1
4_27), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D14_28), and the effect selection flag “P
RSELFLG ”is cleared (D14_29), the received command analysis flag of the effect state flag“ PRDC_STS ”is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if an indication effect equal to or more than the code of the Yahoo indication effect (the probability of winning the bonus is high) is instructed, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus confirmed effect (balloon reach) (D14_16). If it is not a bonus confirmation effect, the predictive sound code (start sound 3) “SD_PRE” shown in FIG. 60 is set in the register (D14_
25), a sound control process (process of G01 described later in detail) is performed (D14_26), and the effect selection flag “PR
SELFLG "is cleared (D14_29), the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag" PRDC_STS "is cleared (D01_3), and the process returns.

On the other hand, in the case of a bonus confirmation effect,
In the effect state flag “PRDC_STS”, the reach effect flag is turned on, the sequence control flag is turned on, and the reel screen type flag is turned on (D14_1).
7) Check the winning flag “WAVEBIT” (D
14_18), it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won (D14_19).

If the regular bonus has not been won, the address of the big bonus confirmed balloon reach sequence control table is set to the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” and the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQP”.
TRBK "(D14_20), the sign effect code to be transmitted is determined as a big bonus, and the second byte of the transmission command editing buffer" TXBUFWK "is reset (D14_21).

On the other hand, when the regular bonus is won, the address of the regular bonus confirmed balloon reach sequence control table is stored in the sequence control table access pointer “PRSQPTR” and the sequence control table access pointer backup “SQP”.
TRBK "(D14_22), the indication effect code to be transmitted is determined as a regular bonus, and the second byte of the transmission command editing buffer" TXBUFWK "is reset (D14_23).

Subsequently, the sequence timing adjustment timer “PR_TIMER” is cleared (D14_24),
The effect selection flag “PRSELFLG” is cleared (D14_29), and the effect status flag “PRDC_ST” is cleared.
Clear the receiving command analysis flag of "S" (D01
_3), the process returns.

<Sound Single Command Processing: D15> FIG. 226 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound single command processing. Figure 2 shows the sound independent command processing.
As shown in FIG. 26, the actual sound type is determined by the selection processing on the main control board 100 without going through the effect selection processing on the sub-control board (in the present embodiment, the sound output request control codes shown in FIGS. This is a process for backing up sound data that needs to be backed up.

In the sound alone command processing, first, the data in the register is checked (D15_1), and it is determined whether or not the payout sound is specified (D15_2). If the payout sound is specified, the sound backup is performed. The payout sound code is set in area 2 “SND_BAK + 1” (D15_3). On the other hand, when the payout sound is not specified, the step (D15_3) is skipped.

Subsequently, the sound code is set in the register (D15_4), the sound control processing (the processing of G01 described in detail later) is performed (D15_5), and the reception command analysis flag of the effect state flag "PRDC_STS" is cleared. (D01_3), the process returns.

<Effect Selection Process at the Time of General Game and Bonus Internal Win: E01> FIGS. 227 to 230 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the effect selection process at the time of general game and internal bonus win. As shown in FIGS. 227 to 230, the effect selection process at the time of the general game and the bonus internal winning is performed for controlling the effect display on the image display unit 13 corresponding to each game state at the time of the general game and the bonus internal winning. Processing.

In the effect selection process at the time of general game and bonus internal winning, first, the check data “F
"PLY_CHK" is checked (E01_1), and the appearance rank-up flag "RNKUP_FLG" is checked (E01_2).

Subsequently, the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
"S" is checked (E01_3), and it is determined whether or not an effect is being produced on the reel screen of the internal notification state (E01_4).
Here, when the effect is being performed on the reel screen of the internal notification state, the game number counter “WP” after the WIN lamp is turned on.
LY_CNT "is checked (E01_5), whether or not the outcome data has been changed (E01_6), and 10 after the hit effect
It is determined whether it is less than the game (E01_7).

Here, whether or not the outcome data has been changed means whether or not the outcome rank up flag has been established in the past game, and whether or not the stop outcome has already been confirmed up to the bonus type. is there.

[0404] If the outcome data has not been changed and there are 10 or more games after the hit effect, the winning flag "WAVEBIT" is checked (E01_8) to determine whether or not the big bonus has been won. Judge (E01_
9). Here, when the big bonus is won, the stop appearance data 1 “STP_PIC1” is set to the left stop appearance “7” when the big bonus is won, and the stop appearance data 2 “STP_PIC2” is the big bonus winning. When the right, middle stop roll "7" is set (E01_10), the rank-up flag "RKU" to the big bonus confirmed roll is set.
P_BBDT "is selected (E01_11).

Subsequently, the result rank up flag "RNK"
The selected rank-up flag is set in "UP_FLG" (E01_14), the prize sign selection table "BNFGPPLAY" during bonus internal winning shown in FIG. 97 is selected (E01_15), and the bonus winning bit of the winning flag "WAVEBIT" is masked (E01_15). The small role production priority) is set in the register (E01_16).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small win has been won (E01_17). If no small win has been won, the win flag is rechecked and set in the register (E01_1).
8), winning indication effect type selection processing (F05 described in detail later)
(E01_19), and the process returns. On the other hand, if there is a small role winning, the above-described step (E
01_18) is skipped.

If the outcome data has been changed (Yes in E01_6) and if the number of games is less than 10 games after the hit effect (Yes in E01_7),
Winning prize sign selection table “BNFG”
PLAY ”(E01_15), and the winning flag“ W
The bonus winning bit of “AVEBIT” is masked (small role production priority) and set in a register (E01_16).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small win has been won (E01_17). If there is no small win, the winning flag is rechecked and set in a register (E01_1).
8), winning indication effect type selection processing (F05 described in detail later)
(E01_19), and the process returns. On the other hand, if there is a small role winning, the above-described step (E
01_18) is skipped.

If the big bonus has not been won (No in E01_9), the stop appearance data 1
Set “BAR” at the left stop when regular bonus is won in “STP_PIC1”, and set stop data 2 “ST”
P_PIC2 ”is set to“ BAR ”, which is the right and middle stop appearance when the regular bonus is won (E01_12), and the rank-up flag“ RKUP ”to the regular bonus confirmed appearance
_RBDT ”is selected (E01_13), the selected rank-up flag is set in the appearance rank-up flag“ RNKUP_FLG ”(E01_14), and the prize-winning selection table“ BNFG ”during the bonus internal winning shown in FIG. 97 is set.
PLAY ”(E01_15), and the winning flag“ W
The bonus winning bit of “AVEBIT” is masked (small role production priority) and set in a register (E01_16).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small win has been won (E01_17). If there is no small win, the winning flag is rechecked and set in a register (E01_1).
8), winning indication effect type selection processing (F05 described in detail later)
(E01_19), and the process returns. On the other hand, if there is a small role winning, the above-described step (E
01_18) is skipped.

[0411] If the effect is not being produced on the internal notification state reel screen (No in E01_4), the game state flag "GAMEST" is checked (E01_2).
0), it is determined whether or not the internal hit notification is being performed, that is, whether or not the WIN lamp is being lit (E01_21).

[0412] If the WIN lamp is not lit, the bonus flag check data "FPLY_CH"
K ”is checked (E01_22), and it is determined whether or not bonus internal winning is being performed (E01_23). Here, if the bonus internal winning is not being performed, the general game reach selection table “GNRLRECH” shown in FIGS. 77 to 88 is selected (E01_24). If the bonus internal winning is being performed, FIGS. 82 to 86 are selected. Of the bonus internal winning reach selection table “BNFGRECH” shown in (E01)
_26). When the WIN lamp is being lit (E0
1 to 21), the W shown in FIGS.
Reach selection table “WLONRE” when IN lamp is lit
CH ”(E01_25).

Subsequently, a reach effect type selection process (the process of F06 described in detail later) is performed (E01_27), and the reach effect type “RECH_CLS” is checked (E01_
28), and decide whether or not to perform a reach effect (E01_)
29). Here, in the case of performing the reach effect, the processing is returned since the appearance symbol has already been selected in the selection of the reach effect.

On the other hand, when the reach effect is not performed, the prize sign selection table “GNRLPLAY” during the general game is selected.
Is selected (E01_30), and the check data “FPLY_CHK” between bonus flags is checked (E01_3).
1), It is determined whether or not the bonus internal winning is being performed (E01_)
32).

[0415] Here, in the case of a bonus internal winning,
The bonus winning bit of the winning flag “WAVEBIT” is masked (small role production priority) and set in the register (E
01_33), it is determined whether or not there is a small role winning (E0
1_34). Here, if there is no small role winning, the winning flag is re-checked and set in the register (E01_
35). On the other hand, if there is a small win, the step (E01_35) is skipped.

Subsequently, a winning prediction sign selection table “BNFGPPLAY” at the time of bonus internal winning is selected (E01_3).
6), winning indication effect type selection processing (F05 described in detail later)
(E01_37), and the process returns.

[0417] If the bonus internal winning is not being performed (E
In No in 01_32), the above-described steps (E01_33 to E01_36) are skipped, a winning sign effect type selection process (the process of F05 described in detail later) is performed (E01_37), and the process returns.

<Bonus Winning Process: E02> FIG.
Reference numeral 232 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the bonus winning process. As shown in FIGS. 231 and 232, the bonus winning process is a process for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of the bonus winning.

In the bonus winning process, first, the data in the register is analyzed to determine the type of the winning bonus (E02_).
1), transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK"
, A bonus winning effect command "0Bh" is set in the first byte (E02_2), the winning bonus type is set in the second byte of the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" (E02_3), and the effect status flag "PRDC_"
The transmission command edited flag of "STS" is turned on, and the reel screen type flag is turned off to indicate that the screen is a normal screen (E02_4).

Subsequently, the production state flag “PRDC_ST”
"S" is checked (E02_5), and it is determined whether or not a reach effect is being produced (E02_6). Here, when the reach effect is being performed, the reach effect flag in the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is turned off, the sequence control flag is turned off (E02_7), and the reach effect sound silence code “SD_OFF3” is stored in the register. And “SD_OFF4” are set (E02_8), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (E0_0).
2_9). On the other hand, when the reach effect is not being performed (E02_6
No) in each of the above steps (E02_7
To E02_9) are skipped. That is, in these processes, the player performs a stop operation while performing the reach effect on the sub-control board 200 side, for example, when the winning of the big bonus occurs, the reach effect is stopped,
It is to perform a prize production.

[0421] With this configuration, the player can feel uncomfortable because the effect is continued forever, even if a prize has already occurred (a state in which it has been determined whether or not a big win has occurred). Can be prevented from being felt.

Next, the medal payout sound 2 code “SD_P
AY2 ”is set in the register and sound backup area 2“ SND_BAK + 1 ”(E02_1
0), sound control processing (processing of G01 described in detail later)
Is performed (E02_11).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won (E02_12). If the regular bonus has been won, the regular bonus start sound code “SD_RBHIT” shown in FIG. 58 and the regular bonus operation are performed. Sound 1 code "SD_RBBGM1"
Is set (E02_13), and the bonus stage type is set to pure RB “00” (E02_14).

Subsequently, the bonus stage area “BNS
_STGN ”is set to the selected bonus stage type (E02_19), and the selected sound code is stored in the register and bonus sound backup area 1“ B
SND_BK "(E02_20), the check data" FPLY_CHK "between bonus flags is cleared (E02_21), and the process returns.

If it is not the regular bonus (No in E02_12), it is determined whether the big bonus has been won with “white 7” or “red 7” (E02_15). Here, when the big bonus is won with "red 7", the big bonus start sound 2 code "SD_BBHIT2" and the big bonus operation sound 2 code "SD_BBBBGM2" are set (E02).
_16).

On the other hand, when the big bonus is won with “white 7”, the big bonus start sound 1 code “SD_B
BHIT1 ”and big bonus operation sound 1 code“ S
D_BBBGM1 "is set (E02_17).

Subsequently, the bonus stage type is set to “02” at the start of BB stage 1 (E02_18), the selected bonus stage type is set in the bonus stage area “BNS_STGN” (E02_19), and the selected sound code is registered in the register and the bonus. Set in the sound backup area “BSND_BK” (E02
_20), bonus flag check data “FPLY
_CHK ”is cleared (E02_21), and the process returns.

<Winning Processing During BB Game: E03> FIG.
3 to 236 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the winning process during the big bonus game.

The winning process during the big bonus game is shown in FIG.
As shown in 33 to 236, this is processing for controlling the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of winning the big bonus.

In the winning process during the big bonus game, first, the data in the register is analyzed to determine the type of the winning small role (E03_1), and it is determined whether or not the regular bonus winning during the big bonus (E03_2).

Here, if it is not a regular bonus winning during the big bonus, it is determined whether the winning type does not match the winning type, that is, the winning type of the second byte of the game start command in the general game shown in FIG. Although the data in which some internal winning combination has been established has been transmitted, whether the data of the second byte of the winning type command transmitted from the main side shown in FIG. 18 is 0 (lost) It is determined whether or not the winning type does not match the winning type (E03_3).
ROP_FLG ”is turned on (E03_4). on the other hand,
If the winning type matches the winning type, the step (E03_4) is skipped.

Subsequently, the transmission command editing buffer "T
The small byte winning command code “DSP_BNHIT (10h)” in the regular bonus game during the big bonus is set in the first byte of “XBUFWK” (E03).
_21), check the bonus stage “BNS_STGN”, and check the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUF
The stage number of the big bonus is set in the third byte of “WK” (E03_22), the remaining number of big bonus games “BPCTR” is checked, and the remaining number of big bonus games is stored in the third byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK”. Is set (E03_23), the contents of the register (small winning combination type) are checked, the small winning combination type is set in the fourth byte of the transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" (E03_24), and the production state flag "PRDC_STS" is set. Is turned on (E03_25).

Subsequently, whether or not there is a prize (E03_2)
6), it is determined whether or not it is missing (E03_27).
Here, if there is no winning, or if the player does not win, the process returns.

On the other hand, if there is a prize and it is not missed, it is determined whether or not it is a prize of the payout sound 2, that is, whether or not it is a prize for paying out 15 game medals (E 03 — 28) . Here, in the case where the winning combination of paying out 15 game medals is not won, the payout sound 1 shown in FIG.
Select the code “SD_PAY1” (E03_29),
In the case of a winning combination of paying out 15 game medals, the payout sound 2 code “SD_PAY2” is selected (E
03_30).

Subsequently, the selected payout sound code is stored in the register and sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK”.
+1 "(E03_31), and performs sound control processing (G01 processing described later in detail) (E03_3).
2), the medal get sound code “SD_CG” shown in FIG.
ET "is set in the register (E03_33), and sound control processing (processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (E0
3_34), the process returns.

In the case of a regular bonus prize during the big bonus (Yes in E03_02),
A regular bonus winning effect command “11h” during the big bonus is set in the first byte of the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” (E03_5), the bonus stage area “BNS_STGN” is checked, and the transmission command editing buffer “TXBUFWK” is checked. ”, The stage number of the regular bonus is set in the second byte (E03_6), and the production state flag“ PRDC_ST ”is set.
Turn on the transmission command edited flag of “S” (E0
3_7).

Subsequently, the regular bonus start sound code “SD_JACIN1” shown in FIG. 58 is stored in the register and bonus sound backup area “BSND_B”.
K ”(E03_8), and performs sound control processing (G01 processing described later in detail) (E03_9).

Next, the medal payout sound 1 code “SD_P
AY1 ”to sound backup area 2“ SND_B ”
AK + 1 ”(E03_10), and performs sound control processing (G01 processing described later in detail) (E03_1).
1) The bonus stage “BNS_STGN” is checked (E03_12), and it is determined whether or not it is the regular bonus stage 3, that is, whether or not it is the final stage of the regular bonus (E03_13).

Here, in the case of the final stage of the regular bonus, the big bonus game remaining number “BBPC
TR ”is checked (E03_14), and it is determined whether or not the puncture has been returned, that is, whether or not a regular bonus prize has been won in the final game of the big bonus (E03_16).

Here, in the case of the regular bonus prize in the final game of the big bonus, the puncture return sound code “SD_PRET” shown in FIG. 60 is set (E
03_16), sound control processing (G01 described in detail later)
(E03_17). On the other hand, when it is not the regular bonus winning in the final game of the big bonus, each of the above-described steps (E03_16, E03_1
Skip step 7).

Subsequently, the regular bonus operation sound 2 code “SD_RBBGM2” shown in FIG. 58 is selected (E0
3_18), the selected regular bonus operation sound code is stored in the bonus sound backup area “BSND_B
K "(E03_19), and the process returns.

If the final stage of the regular bonus is not reached (No in E03_13), the regular bonus operation sound 1 code “SD_RBBGM1” is selected (E03_20), and the selected regular bonus operation sound code is stored in the bonus sound backup area “BSND_BK”. (E03_19), and the process returns.

As described above, if a special sound effect is performed when the regular bonus is won in the final game of the general game during the big bonus, it is determined that the general game in the BB has been completely consumed. Can also appeal to the surrounding players, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

<Effect State Reset Processing: F01> FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect state reset processing. The effect state reset process is a process for initializing the effect display and the generation of sound effects on the image display unit 13 as shown in FIG.

In the effect state reset processing, first, FIG.
Is set in a register (F01_1), a sound control process (G01 process described later in detail) is performed (F01_2), and a liquid crystal display is erased (initialized) in a transmission command editing buffer "TXBUFWK" (F01_1). Command "01h" is set (F01
— 3), the transmission command edited flag of the effect state flag “PRDC_STS” is turned on (F01_4), and the process returns.

<Sound recovery processing: F02> FIG. 238
9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a sound restoration process. The sound restoration process is a process for restoring backed up sound data as shown in FIG. 238.

In the sound restoration processing, first, the sound source IC2
Sound backup area “SND_BAK” storing sound data to be reproduced on CH1 in 06
Is checked (F02_1), and it is determined whether or not there is backed up data (F02_2). Here, if there is backed up data, the backed up sound control request code is set in the register (F02_3), and the sound control processing (G described later in detail) is performed.
01) (F02_4). On the other hand, if there is no data to be backed up, the above-described steps (F02_3, F02_4) are skipped.

Subsequently, the sound backup area 2 “SND_BAK + 1” in the sound source IC 206 where the sound data reproduced on CH2 is stored is checked (F
02_5), it is determined whether or not there is backed up data (F02_6). Here, if there is backed up data, the backed up sound control request code is set in the register (F02_7), and the sound control processing (the processing of G01 described later in detail) is performed (F02_7).
02_8). On the other hand, if there is no data to be backed up, the above-described steps (F02_7, F02_
8) is skipped.

Subsequently, the sound backup area 3 "SND_BAK + 2" in the sound source IC 206, in which sound data reproduced by CH3 and CH4 is stored, is checked (F02_9), and it is determined whether or not there is backed up data. (F02_10). Here, if there is backed up data, the backed up sound control request code is set in the register (F
02_11), sound control processing (G01 described in detail later)
Is performed (F02_12), and the process returns. On the other hand, if there is no data to be backed up, the above steps (F02_11, F02_12) are skipped, and the process returns.

<Receive Command Storage Processing: F03> FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command storage processing. As shown in FIG. 239, the received command storing process is a process for storing data transmitted from the main control board 100.

In the received command storage processing, first, data is extracted from the received command upper byte area “RCVCMDH” and the received command lower byte area “RCVCMDL”, stored in the received data area “RXBUFF” (F03_1), and registered. The command count is updated and stored in the received data count area “RECCNT” (F03_
2) Return the process.

<Command Extraction Processing: F04> FIG.
0 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the command fetch process. The command extracting process is a process for analyzing a command as shown in FIG.

In the command fetch processing, first, a received command is extracted from the received data area “RXBUFF”, and the command upper byte area “ALCMD_A” being analyzed is read.
HI ”and the lower byte area“ ALCMD_LO ”(F04_1), and the command“ ALCM
"D_HI" and "ALCMD_LO" are set in the register (F04_2).

Subsequently, the number of commands registered in the buffer is updated by subtracting “1” from the number of received data “RECCNT” (F04_3), and the effect state flag “PRDC_ST”
The command analysis flag of "S" is turned on (F04_
4), interrupts are permitted (F04_5), and the process returns.

<Winning Sign Production Type Selection Processing: F05> FIGS. 241 and 242 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the winning indication production type selection processing. The prize sign effect type selection process is a process for selecting a prize sign effect type and controlling the effect display (specifically, the appearance symbols) on the image display unit 13 as shown in FIGS. .

In the prize sign effect type selection process, first, a random number for selection is extracted from the random number for effect selection “SELRAND” (random number range is 0 to 65535) (F05_1), and the selected prize sign effect selection table and register The indication effect is determined based on the (winning flag), and the indication selection type “P
RE_CLS ”(F05_2).

Subsequently, the reach production type “RECH_CL”
S ”(F05_3), and the production state flag“ PR
DC_STS ”is checked (F05_4), and it is determined whether or not the internal notification state reel screen is displayed, that is, whether or not it is necessary to select an outcome (F05_5). Here, when the internal notification state reel screen is being displayed,
Since there is no need to select a roll, the process returns.

[0458] On the other hand, when the internal notification state reel screen is not being displayed, the result selection table number "DEME" is obtained from the indication effect table selected in the process of E01.
DATA is set to the number selection table number (F0
5_6).

Subsequently, the effect selection random number “SELRAN
A random number for selection is extracted from "D" (F05_7), a middle roll is selected based on the selected roll selection table and the random number (F05_8), and the selected middle roll data is stored in the middle roll data saving area. Set to “SREEL_BK” (F05
_9).

Subsequently, the effect selection random number “SELRAN”
D ”is extracted (F05_10), and the right-hand side is selected based on the selected appearance selection table and the random number value (F05_11), and the selected right-hand side data is stored in the right-hand side data saving area. Set to “RREEL_BK” (F0
5_12), combine the right roll data and the middle roll data and set the stop roll data 2 “STP_PIC2” (F)
05_13).

Subsequently, the effect selection random number “SELRAN
A random number for selection is extracted from "D" (F05_14), and the left-hand roll is selected based on the selected roll-up selection table and the random number (F05_15), and it is determined whether or not the selected roll-up symbol is a bonus symbol. (F05_16).

Here, if the selected pattern is a bonus symbol, the medium-size data saving area “SREEL”
_BK ”is checked (F05_17), and it is determined whether or not the selected pattern is the same as the middle pattern (F05_1).
8). Here, if the selected appearance symbol is the same as the middle appearance, the right appearance data saving area “RREEL_B
"K" is checked (F05_19), and it is determined whether or not the selected appearance symbol is the same as the right appearance (F05_20).

If the selected symbol is the same as the right symbol, the selected symbol is shifted to the “1” frame minus side (F05_21), and the selected symbol is shifted. The stop appearance data 1 is set to "STP_PIC1" (F05_22), and the process returns. By performing such processing, it is possible to prevent the appearance symbol from becoming a winning symbol and not corresponding to an actual game state.

If the selected symbol is not the bonus symbol (No in F05_16), if the selected symbol is not the same as the middle symbol (No in F05_18), the selected symbol is shifted to the right. If it is not the same as a roll (No in F05_20), each corresponding step (corresponding step among F05_17 to F05_21) is skipped, and the selected roll symbol is changed to stop roll data 1 “STP_PIC1”. Set (F05_22), and return the process.

<Reach effect type selection processing: F06> FIG.
43 to 245 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the reach effect type selection process. The reach effect type selection process is a process for selecting the reach effect type and controlling the effect display on the image display unit 13 as shown in FIGS.

In the reach effect type selection process, first, a selection random value is extracted from the effect selection random number “SELRAND” (F06_1), and the reach effect selection table selected in the process of E01 and the extracted random value are extracted. The reach effect type and the reach predictive effect type are determined based on (F06_2). In addition, when performing the reach effect, the selection of the appearance symbol is not performed.

Subsequently, the selected reach effect type is set to the reach effect type “RECH_CLS” (F06_
3), it is determined whether or not to perform the reach sign effect (F06)
_4). Here, if you do not perform reach predictive effects,
Return processing.

[0468] On the other hand, when the reach sign effect is performed, the selected sign effect type is changed to the sign effect type "PRE_CL".
S ”(F06_5), and it is determined whether or not a reach is achieved (F06_6).

[0469] Here, in the case of per-reach, the winning flag "WAVEBIT" is checked (F06_
7) It is checked whether or not a big bonus has been won (F06_8). Here, when the big bonus has not been won, the appearance selection table “RBRECHDDAT” for the regular bonus winning effect shown in FIG. 93 is selected (F06_9). 92, the player selects the appearance selection table "BBRECHDDAT" for the big bonus winning effect shown in FIG.
06_11).

[0470] In the case where it is not per-reach (F06_
In No. 6), an appearance selection table “MSRECHDD” at the time of the reach loss production shown in FIG. 94 is selected (F06_10).

Subsequently, the effect selection random number “SELRAN”
A random number for selection is extracted from “D” (F06_12), and an appearance symbol (tempai symbol) is determined based on the selected reach selection table per reach and the extracted random number value (F06).
_13). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not reach loss has occurred (F0
6_14) If it is not a reach loss, the tempai symbol is a bonus type confirmed result ("7" or "BAR")
It is determined whether or not (F06_15). If the bonus symbol is a bonus type determination result, the result change counter “WPLY_CNT” is cleared (F0
6_16), if the tempai symbol is not a bonus type determination result, an initial value “PCHG_NM” is set to a value change counter “WPLY_CNT” (F06_1)
7).

[0472] In the case of reach loss (F06_
14), the above steps (F0
6_15 to F0_17) are skipped. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is a balling reach (F06_18). If it is a balling reach, a middle roll is determined from the middle roll selection table at the time of balling reach loss (F06_23), and the right roll data and the middle roll are determined. Combine eye data and stop stop data 2
It is set to "STP_PIC2" (F06_24), the left roll data is set to the stop roll data 1 "STP_PIC1" (F06_25), and the process returns.

[0473] On the other hand, when the ball is not a balling reach (F06_
18), the effect selection random number “SELRA
The random number for selection is extracted from “ND” (F06_19), and the result selection table “MSRECHD” at the time of reach loss production
AT is determined on the basis of the extracted random number value (F06_20).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the left, middle, and right appearance symbols are all the same (F06_21). If the left, middle, and right appearance symbols are the same, the middle appearance is changed to " 1 "is shifted to the plus side (F06_22). By performing such processing, it is possible to prevent the appearance symbol from becoming a winning symbol and not corresponding to an actual game state. If the left, middle, and right symbols are not all the same, the above-described step (F06_22) is skipped.

[0475] Subsequently, the right roll data and the middle roll data are combined and set to stop roll data 2 "STP_PIC2" (F06_24), and the left roll data is set to stop roll data 1 "STP_PIC1". (F06_25),
Return processing.

<Rolling Selection Process Using Selection Table: F0
7> FIG. 246 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the outcome selection processing using the selection table. As shown in FIG. 246, the effect selection processing based on the selection table is a process for selecting an effect symbol from the effect selection table and controlling the effect display on the image display unit 13.

In the outcome selection processing using the selection table, first, an appearance selection random value is extracted from the effect selection random number “SELRAND” (F07_1), and the appearance selection table number “DEMEDATA” is extracted. Based on the selected symbol, the process returns (F07_2).

<Sound control processing: G01> FIG.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a sound control process. As shown in FIG. 247, the sound control process is a process for checking a sound request control code and controlling generation of a sound effect. In the sound control processing, first, the sound request control code in the register is checked (G01_1), and it is determined whether or not there is a sound control request (G01_2). Here, if there is no sound control request, the process returns.

On the other hand, when there is a sound control request,
It is determined whether or not the sound control request is an initialization code (G01_3) and whether or not the sound control request is a mute request code (G01_5).

Here, if the sound control request is an initialization code, the sound initialization processing (G described later in detail)
02 (G01_4), and when the sound control request is a mute request code, performs a sound mute processing (a processing of G03 described in detail later) (G01_6),
If it is not any of these, sound output processing (processing of G04 described in detail later) is performed (G01_7),
Each process is returned. (See FIG. 58) <Sound Initialization Processing: G02> FIG. 248 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sound initialization processing.

The sound initialization process is a process for initializing a sound effect to be generated, as shown in FIG. In the sound initialization processing, first, all-channel reproduction stop processing (processing of G06 described later in detail) is performed (G02
— 1), all channel reset data is stored in a register (G02_2).

Subsequently, SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing (processing of G05 described in detail later) is performed (G02_3),
The return valid sound output status storage area “PLAY_NUM” is cleared (G02_4), the priority single sound output status storage area “HIT_NUM” is cleared (G02_5), and the process returns.

<Sound Mute Processing: G03> FIG.
250 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sound muffling process. The sound silencing process is a process for silencing a sound effect, as shown in FIGS.

In the sound muffling process, first, it is determined whether or not the error sound muffling code “RESUME” shown in FIG. 76 is provided (G03_1).
If it is not "ME", the return valid sound output state storage area "PLAY_NUM" is cleared (G03_2), and a reproduction stop command code "CMD_QUIT" specifying a channel to stop reproduction is set (G03_3), and SD
_OUT sound output data transmission processing (processing of G05 described later in detail) is performed (G03_4), and the processing is returned.

On the other hand, the error sound silence code “RESUM
If it is "E", the ALL_OFF error sound mute processing is performed (G03_5), and the data of the specified channel of the return valid sound output state storage area "PLAY_NUM" is loaded into the register (G03_6).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is sound output request data in the register (G03_7). If there is sound output request data in the register, sound output processing (sound output processing of a predetermined sound number) is performed. Do. On the other hand, if there is no sound output request data in the register, the address is changed to the next channel (G03_8), and the above-described steps (G03_6 to G03_8) are performed for all channels (G03_8).
9) Return the processing.

<Sound Output Processing: G04> FIGS.
9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sound output processing. As shown in FIGS. 251 to 254, the sound output process is a process for outputting a corresponding sound effect according to the sound type of the output data set in the register. In the sound output process, first, the data in the register is compared with the total number of sounds “SDDT” shown in FIG.
1) It is determined whether or not it is larger than the total number of sounds (G0
4_2) If it is larger than the total number of sounds, the process returns.

On the other hand, if the sound type is smaller than the total number of sounds, the sound type is referenced by referring to the sound output data table based on the data in the register (sound output data (one of the sound type data shown in FIGS. 58 to 60)). Check (G04_3).

Subsequently, whether the sound type is an alarm sound request (G04_4) or not is a return valid sound request (G04).
_5), it is determined whether or not it is a priority single sounding request (G4_6), and whether or not it is an end sound request (G04_7).

Here, when the sound type is an alarm sound request (G
In Yes in 04_4), the priority single sound output status storage area “HIT_NUM” is cleared (G04_8),
All channel reproduction stop processing (processing of G06 described in detail later) is performed (G04_9).

Subsequently, forced reset data for all channels is set in the register (G04_10), and SD_OUT
A sound output data transmission process is performed (G04_11), and the register (sound output data) is forcibly converted to an immediate reproduction mode (G04_11).
04_12), a sound output processing for transmitting SD_OUT data is performed (G04_13), and the processing is returned.

If the sound type is a return valid sound request (Yes in G04_5), the return valid sound output state storage area “PLAY_NUM” is checked (G04
_14), and compares the register (sound output request data) with the data of the return valid sound output status storage area “PLAY_NUM” (G04_15).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the two are the same (G04_16). If the two are the same (that is, the sound output processing has already been performed in the previous processing), the processing is returned. On the other hand, if they are not the same, it means new sound output data, so that the SD_OUT sound output data transmission process (the process of G05 described later in detail) is performed (G04_1).
7), return effective sound output status storage area "PLAY_NU
M "(G04_18), and the process returns.

If the tone type is the priority single sound generation request (Yes in G04_6), the priority single sound generation status storage area "HIT_NUM" is checked (G04_6).
19), compare the register (sound output data) with the data in the priority single sound output status storage area “HIT_NUM” (G
04_20).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not both are the same (G04_21). If both are the same, the process is returned. On the other hand, if they are not the same, the register (sound output data) is forcibly converted to the immediate reproduction mode (hence, called "priority" single tone) (G04_22), and
_OUT sound output data transmission processing (processing of G05 described later in detail) is performed (G04_23), and the priority single sound generation sound status storage area “HIT_NUM” is cleared (G04_24).
Return processing.

When the sound type is the end sound request (G0
In Yes in 4_7, the return valid sound output state storage area “PLAY_NUM” is cleared (G04_2).
5) All-channel playback stop processing (G06 described in detail later)
Is performed (G04_9).

Subsequently, the forced reset data of all channels is set in the register (G04_10), and SD_OUT
A sound output data transmission process is performed (G04_11), and the register (sound output data) is forcibly converted to an immediate reproduction mode (G04_11).
04_12), the SD_OUT sound output data transmission process is performed (G04_13), and the process returns.

If the sound type is not any of the above-mentioned sound requests, the return valid sound output state storage area “PLAY”
_NUM ”is cleared (G04_26), and the priority single sound output status storage area“ HIT_NUM ”is cleared (G04_GUM).
_27), the register (sound output data) is forcibly converted to the immediate reproduction mode (G04_28), and the SD_OUT sound output data transmission process (the process of G05 described later in detail) is performed (G04_G).
04_29), the process returns.

<SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing: G0
5> FIG. 255 is a flowchart showing the procedure of SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing. The SD_OUT sound output data transmission process is a process for outputting data relating to the sound effect to the sound source IC 206 and actually outputting the sound from the speaker 25 as shown in FIG.

In the SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing, first, the contents of the register are compared with the end data “0FFH” (G05_1), and it is determined whether or not the data is end data (G05_2). Then, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is not the end data, the data is output until it becomes the end data (G05_
3) Set the next data in the register (G05_
4).

FIG. 52 shows the details of the command transmitted to sound source IC 206. The transmission command consists of a total of 4 bytes, the sound type and the channel to be used are set in the first byte, the sound reproduction level (volume) is set in the second byte, and the panpot setting value (stereo output) is set in the third byte. With sound
The sound is output from the left or the right or represents the degree of deviation), and a specific phrase number is set in the fourth byte (individual output data is shown in FIGS. 61 to 74). (See the sound output data table shown in Table 2).

<All Channel Reproduction Stop Processing: G06> FIG. 256 is a flowchart showing the procedure of all channel reproduction stop processing. The playback stop processing for all channels is shown in FIG.
As shown in 56, this is a process for stopping the generation of sound effects.

In the reproduction stop processing of all channels, first, the CH1 reproduction stop command “CMD_QUIT +
CH1 ”is set (G06_1), and SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing (the processing of G05 described above) is performed (G0_1).
6_2), the channel to be processed is set to the next channel (G06_3).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the processing has been performed for all the channels (G06_4). Until the processing for all the channels is completed, the above-described step (G06) is performed.
_2, G06_3) are repeated.

By performing the above-described processing, the sub-control board 200 controls the image control board 300 under the control of the main control board 100 to display an image on the image display unit 13. Further, under the control of the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 controls the sound source IC 206 to generate a sound effect from the speaker 25.

In the above-described embodiment, the control device is constituted by the main control board 100 located at the highest level, the sub-control board 200 located at the middle level, and the image control board 300 located at the lower level. However, the control board located in the lower hierarchy can be constituted not only by the image control board 300 but also by a plurality of control boards specialized for other control processing.

Although the slot machine has been described as an example of a typical gaming machine, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, a pachislo gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine. be able to.

[0508]

Since the present invention has the above-described configuration,
The following effects are obtained.

[0509] In the gaming machine according to the present invention described in claim 1,
Main control means for controlling a first tier, which is the highest tier of processing in a gaming machine; and intermediate control for controlling a second tier located below the first tier based on control of the main control means. The control means comprises means and lower control means for controlling a third hierarchy located below the second hierarchy based on the control of the intermediate control means.

[0510] Therefore, it is possible to divide the control processing, the load on each control means is reduced, and the control processing in the gaming machine can be performed smoothly. Further, in a plurality of gaming machines having different game procedures and the like, the main control means performs control common to each gaming machine, and the intermediate control means or the lower-level control means performs different control for each gaming machine. The control means can be shared, and the manufacturing cost and the maintenance cost can be reduced.

[0511] In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention,
The main control means performs determination processing relating to the player's profit, the lower control means performs image display control on the image display means, and the intermediate control means performs control other than the control by the lower control means.

Therefore, the load on the main control means and the intermediate control means is reduced by causing the lower control means to perform image control processing which requires a large processing capacity and needs to store an enormous amount of image data. Thus, the control process in the gaming machine can be performed more smoothly.

[0513] In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention,
Control including sound generation control for the sound generation means is performed by the intermediate control means.

[0514] Therefore, the lower control means only needs to perform image control, and the control processing is decentralized, so that the control processing in the gaming machine can be performed more smoothly.

[0515] In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The lower control means is constituted by a plurality of control boards each specialized for a specific control process.

[0516] Therefore, the control processing in the gaming machine can be further decentralized, and the control processing in the gaming machine can be performed more smoothly. In addition, when a specific control process is common to a plurality of gaming machines having different game procedures and the like, it is possible to use a common board for performing the specific control process, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance costs. Can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device (main control board).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device (sub-control board, image control board).

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an IN port (input port [0]) constituting the sub control board.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an OUT port (control output port [0]) constituting the sub control board.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an IN port (command receiving port [upper]) constituting the sub control board;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an IN port (command receiving port [lower]) constituting the sub control board;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an OUT port (liquid crystal display command transmission port) constituting a sub control board.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an OUT port (sound output port) constituting the sub control board.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a command received by a command receiving port.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_INIT).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_DEMO).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_MDIN).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_NMST).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_RBST).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_BBST).

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_RLSP).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_NHIT).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_JHIT).

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_POFN).

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_BNST).

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_BBFN).

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_ERR).

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of data values corresponding to a command code (MCMD_PSEL).

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (MCMD_SUND).

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a display control code transmitted from a liquid crystal display command transmission port.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_INIT).

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_DEMO).

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_REEL).

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of rolled data.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_NSTR).

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_SSTR).

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of data values corresponding to a command code (DSP_NLSP).

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_RECH).

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_SSTP).

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_NHIT).

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_SHIT).

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_BHIT).

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_BSTG).

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_RSTR).

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_JHIT).

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_BSTR).

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_BNHT).

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_BRHT).

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a data value corresponding to a command code (DSP_ERR).

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of constants used in control processing in the sub control board.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a timer used in control processing in the sub control board.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of flags used in control processing in the sub-control board.

FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram of a work area used in control processing on the sub control board.

FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram of a work area used in control processing on the sub control board.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram of a sequence control table stored in a program ROM of a sub control board.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of command data transmitted to the sound source IC.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect (powerball 3 reach loss) generated by the sound source IC.

FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect (per power ball 3 reach) generated by the sound source IC.

FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect generated by the sound source IC (the RB stage, the third character, and the winning of eight times).

FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect generated by the sound source IC (end of RB stage 3 character loss puncture).

FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect generated by the sound source IC (the RB stage 3 character winning prize end).

FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output request control code.

FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output request control code.

FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output request control code.

FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram of a sound output data table.

FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram of a sound code used in the sound output data table.

FIG. 77 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during a general game.

FIG. 78 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during a general game.

FIG. 79 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during a general game.

FIG. 80 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during a general game.

FIG. 81 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during a general game.

FIG. 82 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during bonus internal winning.

FIG. 83 is an explanatory view of a reach effect selection table used during bonus internal winning.

FIG. 84 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during bonus internal winning.

FIG. 85 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during bonus internal winning.

FIG. 86 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used during bonus internal winning.

FIG. 87 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is turned on.

FIG. 88 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is turned on.

FIG. 89 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is turned on.

FIG. 90 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is turned on.

FIG. 91 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect selection table used while the WIN lamp is turned on.

FIG. 92 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect presentation table of “BBRECHDATBB” winning;

FIG. 93 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect presentation table for winning “RBRECHDATARB”.

FIG. 94 is an explanatory diagram of a “MSRECCHDAT” reach loss production effect table

FIG. 95 is an explanatory diagram of a middle roll selection table at the time of “balling reach loss”.

FIG. 96 is an explanatory diagram of an outcome selection table during a general game (no reach).

FIG. 97 is an explanatory diagram of an appearance selection table during a bonus inside hit (no reach).

FIG. 98 is an explanatory view of a flash data selection table used in the reach effect selection table.

FIG. 99 is an explanatory diagram of a relationship between flash data and a random number for selection, a reel blinking pattern, and a production sound (start sound).

FIG. 100 shows flash data and a random number for selection;
Explanatory drawing of the relationship between the reel blinking pattern and the production sound (start sound)

FIG. 101 shows flash data and a random number for selection;
Explanatory drawing of the relationship between the reel blinking pattern and the production sound (start sound)

FIG. 102 shows flash data and a random number for selection;
Explanatory drawing of the relationship between the reel blinking pattern and the production sound (start sound)

FIG. 103 is an explanatory diagram of a demonstration display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “02h” (FIG. 28).

FIG. 104 is an explanatory diagram of a demonstration display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “02h” (FIG. 28).

FIG. 105 is an explanatory view of a demonstration display screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “02h” (FIG. 28)

FIG. 106 is an explanatory diagram of a demonstration display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “02h” (FIG. 28).

FIG. 107 is an explanatory diagram of a reel screen display displayed corresponding to the command code “03h” (FIG. 29).

FIG. 108 is an explanatory diagram of a reel screen display displayed corresponding to the command code “03h” (FIG. 29).

FIG. 109 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 110 is an explanatory diagram of an indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 111 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 112 is an explanatory diagram of an indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 113 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31);

FIG. 114 is an explanatory diagram of the indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 115 is an explanatory diagram of the indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31);

FIG. 116 is an explanatory diagram of an indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 117 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 118 is an explanatory diagram of an indication effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 119 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 120 is an explanatory diagram of a sign effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “04h” (FIG. 31).

FIG. 121 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 122 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 123 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 124 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 125 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 126 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 127 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 128 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 129 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 130 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 131 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 132 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 133 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 134 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 135 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 136 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 137 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 138 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 139 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 140 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 141 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “07h” (FIG. 34).

FIG. 142 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 143 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 144 is an illustration of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 145 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 146 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 147 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 148 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39)

FIG. 149 is an illustration of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 150 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 151 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 152 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 153 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Ch” (FIG. 39).

FIG. 154 is an explanatory view of a regular bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Dh” (FIG. 40).

FIG. 155 is an explanatory diagram of a regular bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Dh” (FIG. 40).

FIG. 156 is an explanatory diagram of a regular bonus stage effect screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Dh” (FIG. 40).

FIG. 157 is an explanatory view of a regular bonus stage effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Dh” (FIG. 40).

FIG. 158 is an explanatory diagram of a winning prize production screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Eh” (FIG. 41).

FIG. 159 is an explanatory view of a winning prize production screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Eh” (FIG. 41).

FIG. 160 is an explanatory diagram of a winning prize production screen displayed corresponding to the command code “0Eh” (FIG. 41).

FIG. 161 is an illustration of a big bonus effect screen displayed in correspondence with command code “0Fh” (FIG. 42).

FIG. 162 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Fh” (FIG. 42)

FIG. 163 is an explanatory diagram of a big bonus effect screen displayed in correspondence with the command code “0Fh” (FIG. 42)

FIG. 164 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 165 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 166 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 167 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in a BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 168 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 169 is an explanatory diagram of a small role winning effect display screen in the BB regular game displayed in correspondence with the command code “10h” (FIG. 43).

FIG. 170 is an explanatory diagram of a regular bonus winning effect screen during the big bonus displayed in correspondence with the command code “11h” (FIG. 44).

FIG. 171 is an explanatory view of a regular bonus winning effect screen during the big bonus displayed in correspondence with the command code “11h” (FIG. 44).

FIG. 172 is an explanatory diagram of a regular bonus winning effect screen during the big bonus displayed in correspondence with the command code “11h” (FIG. 44).

FIG. 173 is an explanatory view of a regular bonus winning effect screen during the big bonus displayed in correspondence with the command code “11h” (FIG. 44).

FIG. 174 is an explanatory diagram of an error display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “12h” (FIG. 45).

FIG. 175 is an explanatory diagram of an error display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “12h” (FIG. 45).

FIG. 176 is an explanatory diagram of an error display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “12h” (FIG. 45).

FIG. 177 is an explanatory diagram of an error display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “12h” (FIG. 45).

FIG. 178 is an explanatory diagram of an error display screen displayed corresponding to the command code “12h” (FIG. 45).

Fig. 179 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reception interrupt process.

FIG. 180 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reception interrupt process;

FIG. 181 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reception interrupt process;

FIG. 182 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reception interrupt process;

FIG. 183 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing;

FIG. 184 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing;

FIG. 185 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing;

FIG. 186 is a flowchart showing the procedure of transmission start processing;

FIG. 187 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a command transmission process;

Fig. 188 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect return check processing.

FIG. 189 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an effect return check process.

FIG. 190 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a process when the effect is not restored.

FIG. 191 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect control process.

Fig. 192 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect control process.

FIG. 193 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game state check process.

FIG. 194 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game state check process.

FIG. 195 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game state check process.

FIG. 196 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect sequence control process.

FIG. 197 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect sequence control process.

FIG. 198 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a received command analysis process.

FIG. 199 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a demonstration display command process.

FIG. 200 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a medal insertion command process.

FIG. 201 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a medal insertion command process;

FIG. 202 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game start command process during a general game.

FIG. 203 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reel rotation start command process at the time of a regular bonus.

FIG. 204 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reel rotation start command process at the time of a regular bonus.

FIG. 205 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a reel rotation start command process at the time of a big bonus.

FIG. 206 is a flowchart showing the procedure of reel rotation start command processing at the time of a big bonus.

FIG. 207 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a stopped reel command process.

FIG. 208 is a flowchart showing the procedure of stop reel command processing.

FIG. 209 is a flowchart showing the procedure of stop reel command processing.

FIG. 210 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a stopped reel command process.

FIG. 211 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning (all reels stopped) command process.

FIG. 212 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning (all reel stop) command process

FIG. 213 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning (all reels stopped) command process.

FIG. 214 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a bonus winning command processing.

FIG. 215 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a winning prize winning command process.

FIG. 216 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a payout completion command process.

FIG. 217 is a flowchart showing the procedure of bonus game state change instruction command processing.

FIG. 218 is a flowchart showing the procedure of bonus game state change instruction command processing.

FIG. 219 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an operation command process at the end of the big bonus

FIG. 220 is a flowchart showing the procedure of operation command processing at the end of the big bonus

FIG. 221 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an error effect command process.

FIG. 222 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an error effect command process.

FIG. 223 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect type command process of the main CPU.

FIG. 224 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect type command process of the main CPU.

FIG. 225 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an effect type command process of the main CPU.

FIG. 226 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound alone command processing.

FIG. 227 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an effect selection process at the time of normal game and bonus internal winning.

FIG. 228 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an effect selection process at the time of normal game and bonus internal winning.

FIG. 229 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an effect selection process at the time of normal game and bonus internal winning.

FIG. 230 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an effect selection process at the time of normal game and bonus internal winning.

FIG. 231 is a flowchart showing the procedure of bonus winning processing.

FIG. 232 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a bonus winning process.

FIG. 233 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning process during a big bonus game.

FIG. 234 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning process during a big bonus game.

FIG. 235 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning process during a big bonus game.

FIG. 236 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning process during a big bonus game.

FIG. 237 is a flowchart showing the procedure of effect state reset processing.

FIG. 238 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound restoration processing;

FIG. 239 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a received command storage process;

FIG. 240 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a command fetching process;

FIG. 241 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning indication effect type selection process;

FIG. 242 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a winning indication effect type selection process;

Fig. 243 is a flowchart showing the procedure of reach effect type selection processing.

FIG. 244 is a flowchart showing a procedure of reach effect type selection processing;

FIG. 245 is a flowchart showing the procedure of reach effect type selection processing.

FIG. 246 is a flowchart showing the procedure of an outcome selection process using a selection table.

Fig. 247 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound control processing.

Fig. 248 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound initialization processing.

Fig. 249 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound silencing processing.

FIG. 250 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound silencing processing.

FIG. 251 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound output processing;

FIG. 252 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound output processing;

FIG. 253 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound output processing;

FIG. 254 is a flowchart showing the procedure of sound output processing;

FIG. 255 is a flowchart showing the procedure of SD_OUT sound output data transmission processing.

FIG. 256 is a flowchart showing the procedure of all-channel playback stop processing.

FIG. 257 is a flowchart illustrating transmission timing of a transmission command.

FIG. 258 is a flowchart illustrating transmission timing of a transmission command.

FIG. 259 is a flowchart illustrating transmission timing of a transmission command.

FIG. 260 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a transmission command.

FIG. 261 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 262 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 263 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 264 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 265 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 266 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 267 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

FIG. 268 is an explanatory diagram of a reel blinking pattern.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Front door 3 Case 4 Display window 5 Reel 6 Win line display 7 Active line display lamp 8 Replay display lamp 9 Game stop display lamp 10 Win display lamp 11 Game start display lamp 12 Game medal insertion lamp 13 Image display Unit 14 medal slot 15 open / close key 16 first bet switch 17 second bet switch 18 max bet switch 19 C / P switch 20 start switch 21 stop switch 22 medal tray 23 medal payout slot 24 sound transmission hole 25 speaker 26 payout display 27 Decoration section 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU 102 ROM 103 RAM 104 Clock circuit 105 Probability setting section 106 Clock pulse generator 107 Frequency divider 108 Random number generator 109 Random number sampling circuit 110 Setting switch 111 Medal sensor 112 Strike setting switch 113 Strike release switch 114 Motor drive circuit 115 Reel position detection circuit 116 Reel stop signal circuit 117 Hopper drive circuit 118 Payout completion signal circuit 119 Speaker drive circuit 120 Lamp drive circuit 121 Stepper motor 122 Hopper 123 Medal storage unit 124 medal detection unit 125 back lamp 200 sub-control board 201 sub-CPU 202 program ROM 203 control RAM 204 IN port 205 OUT port 206 sound source IC 207 power amplifier 300 image control board 301 image control CPU 302 program ROM 303 control RAM 304 Image control IC 305 Character ROM 306 Video RAM 307 IN port

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[Claims] 1. Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game, start means for starting variable display of the symbols, and stop for stopping the symbols being displayed variably. Means, when the combination of the symbols displayed when the symbols are stopped constitutes a predetermined winning mode, a profit giving means for giving a profit to the player, and an image display means for displaying game information. A voice generating means for generating a voice related to the game; the variable display means, the starting means, the profit giving means,
A gaming machine comprising: a control unit for electrically controlling the image display unit and the sound generation unit based on a processing structure having a hierarchy; wherein the control unit is a top-level hierarchy of processing in the gaming machine. A main control means for controlling a first hierarchy, which is: an intermediate control means for controlling a second hierarchy located below the first hierarchy based on the control of the main control means; A gaming machine, comprising: lower-level control means for controlling a third hierarchy located below the second hierarchy based on control of the means. 2. The main control unit performs a determination process regarding a player's interest, the lower control unit performs image display control on the image display unit, and the intermediate control unit performs control on the lower control unit. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control other than the above is performed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein said intermediate control means performs control including sound generation control for said sound generation means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said lower control means comprises a plurality of control boards each specialized for a specific control process.