JP2008246048A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently use the resources of a recording medium by reducing the amount of lighting data required for expressing a series of lighting patterns. <P>SOLUTION: A lighting data generating part 2021 converts at least one kind of lighting data, where the lighting pattern of a lamp 72 for performance is stipulated, and newly generates the lighting data. A performance control part 202 controls the lighting of the lamp 72 for performance, based on the lighting data to be newly generated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with one or a plurality of light emitting elements for production.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, a plurality of effect lamps are arranged on the front surface, and the effect lamps are turned on by a series of corresponding lighting patterns to notify the player of changes in the game state or the payout of medals. ing.

  The production by each series of lighting patterns is performed by preparing a plurality of lighting data for controlling the lighting of each production lamp by using a bit corresponding to the production lamp, and reading the data. It was.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an invention in which a lighting pattern index that defines a combination of lighting pattern modules that defines a plurality of lighting modes is stored, and lighting of a light emitter is controlled by referring to the lighting pattern index. ing.

JP 2004-166904 A

  However, an enormous amount of lighting data is required to execute a series of lighting patterns. Moreover, there are a plurality of lighting patterns. As described above, since the lighting data is data having bits corresponding to each effect lamp, the amount of data is not small. Therefore, preparing in advance a huge amount of lighting data in a recording medium such as a ROM for each series of lighting patterns remarkably governs the capacity of the recording medium. The invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 also has the same problem because it is necessary to prepare a huge amount of lighting data for each series of lighting patterns.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to reduce the amount of lighting data necessary for expressing a series of lighting patterns and to efficiently use the capacity of the recording medium.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is based on one or a plurality of light emitting elements, variable display means capable of displaying a plurality of symbols, a role lottery means for lottery of game results, and a lottery result of game results by the role lottery means , Variable display control means for controlling the variable display means, gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and lighting control data storage means for storing lighting control data for controlling lighting of the one or more light emitting elements And at least one of a lottery result of a game result by the combination lottery means, a display mode of the variable display means based on control by the variable display means, and a game state controlled by the gaming state control means. Based on the lighting control data selection means for selecting predetermined lighting control data from the lighting control data storage means, and the location selected by the lighting control data selection means. Lighting control data is read out from the lighting control data storage means, and at least one lighting data defining a lighting pattern of the one or more light emitting elements included in the predetermined lighting control data is converted to obtain new lighting data. It is characterized by having lighting data generating means to be generated and lighting control means for controlling lighting of the one or the plurality of light emitting elements based on the lighting data generated by the lighting data generating means.

  As described above, the present invention converts lighting data defining lighting patterns of one or a plurality of light emitting elements to generate new lighting data, and controls lighting of the light emitting elements based on the newly generated lighting data. Thus, the amount of lighting data necessary for expressing a series of lighting patterns can be reduced, and the resources of the recording medium can be used efficiently.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the lighting data generation means sequentially converts the generated lighting data to create new lighting data.

  As described above, in the present invention, since the generated lighting data is sequentially converted to create new lighting data, a series of lighting patterns can be obtained if at least one lighting data is prepared. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the amount of data necessary for executing a series of lighting patterns.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the lighting control data includes a command command for generating the lighting data, and the lighting data generating means generates the lighting data based on the command command. To do.

  As described above, since the lighting data is converted by the command command that can be configured with a data amount smaller than the lighting data, it is possible to reduce the amount of data required to execute a series of lighting patterns. It becomes.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the lighting control data includes a determination unit for determining whether data to be processed is the lighting data or the command command, and the lighting data generation means includes the lighting data Based on the determination unit, it is determined whether the data to be processed is the lighting data or the command command.

  As described above, since the lighting control data includes the determining unit that determines whether the lighting control data is the lighting data or the command command, the type of data to be processed can be easily determined.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the command command includes command data for converting the lighting data, and conversion execution number data defining a number of times to convert the lighting data by the command data. To do.

  As described above, the command in the present invention includes command data for converting lighting data and conversion execution frequency data that defines the number of times lighting data is converted by the command data. Therefore, when lighting data is converted with the same command data, it is not necessary to provide command data for the number of conversions, and the amount of lighting control data can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the command command is configured with a data amount smaller than the lighting data.

  As described above, since lighting data for expressing a series of lighting patterns can be generated based on an instruction command having a data amount smaller than that of the lighting data, the amount of data necessary for executing a series of lighting patterns can be reduced. It becomes possible to reduce.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the amount of lighting data necessary for expressing a series of lighting patterns, and the resources of the recording medium can be efficiently used.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments to which the invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, “game” refers to a series of operations from insertion of medals (game media) to winning processing through operation of a stop switch.

(Slot machine 10)
A front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and a transparent display window 21 is provided on the front panel 20. On the other hand, three reels 31L, 31C and 31R are arranged inside the housing and behind the display window 21. A left reel 31L, a middle reel 31C, and a right reel 31R are arranged from the left as viewed from the player.

  In a portion including the display window 21 of the front panel 20, a symbol combination line group 22 including symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c is set. Here, the symbol combination line group 22 is a symbol arrangement line when the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped, and is a line that forms a symbol combination. In this embodiment, the middle symbol combination line 22a in the horizontal direction, the two symbol combination lines 22b in the upper and lower horizontal directions, and the two symbol combination lines 22c in the diagonally downward and leftward diagonal directions. The symbol combination line group 22 is provided. The symbols attached to the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are such that all nine symbols visible from the display window 21 are located on these symbol combination line groups 22 when the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped. Arranged at intervals. A reel group 31 is composed of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R. In addition, the formation method of a symbol combination line is not limited to the content mentioned above.

  A medal insertion slot 23 is provided on the lower right side of the front panel 20. When a player inserts a medal from here, the symbol combination line group 22 is set as an effective line according to the number of inserted medals. Is done. Here, the “effective line” is a line that is a target of determination as to whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations is made when the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped. When the number of inserted medals is one, the horizontal middle symbol combination line 22a is set as an effective line, and when the number is two, the horizontal top three symbol combination lines 22a and 22b are set. Set as an active line. In addition, when three medals are inserted, a total of five symbol combination lines 22a to 22c including two symbol combination lines 22c in the diagonally downward and leftward directions are set as effective lines. Is done. The setting method of the effective line is not limited to the above-described content.

  When one to five lines of the symbol combination lines 22a, 22b and 22c are set as effective lines, the effective line lamp 24 is turned on. This control is performed by a main CPU 51 (see FIG. 2) described later. For example, when three medals are inserted, if a combination of specific symbols is stopped on at least one symbol combination line 22a-22c when the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped, the combination The winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  Further, a credit number display unit 25, a game number display unit 26, and a payout number display unit 27 are provided below the display window 21 of the front panel 20. The credit number display unit 25 displays the number of medals that are credited (credit number information). The number-of-games display section 26 displays the number of remaining predetermined games and the number of games already played in special games and the like. The number-of-payout display unit 27 displays the number of medals when the medals are paid out.

  On the upper side of the display window 21 of the front panel 20, an effect display device 40 such as a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a color image is provided so as to be visible to the player. The effect display device 40 displays various images when performing an effect during the game.

  In addition, various operation switches, for example, a start switch 41 and a bet switch 43, which are operated by the player while proceeding with the game are provided on the front surface of the housing. Furthermore, speakers 71 are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 40 and below the front panel 20 (in the vicinity of the medal payout opening 73).

  The start switch 41 is a switch, for example, a lever, that is operated by the player when starting the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R. The bet switch 43 is a switch group that designates the number of bets (the number of bets) when a player inserts a medal in a credit, and includes a 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a and a MAX bet switch (3-bet switch) 43b. Has been. These bet switches 43a and 43b are also arranged as buttons, for example. Each time the 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a is operated, the bet number is switched between 1 and 2, and when the MAX bet switch 43b is operated, the bet number becomes 3. Above the bet switches 43a and 43b, an inserted number display unit 28 is provided, and in accordance with an operation of the bet switches 43a and 43b or insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 23, the inserted number display unit 28 displays a medal. The number of inserted sheets is displayed.

  Although details will be described later, in the normal game, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 23 or operates the bet switch 43, the symbol combination lines 22a to 22c are set as effective lines according to the number of bets. Further, when the player operates the start switch 41, a lottery for a combination is performed and the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R start to rotate. When the player operates the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R, the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R stop rotating according to the operated button, and a combination of symbols arranged on the active line is predetermined. When it matches the combination of symbols of the winning combination, a winning is won, and medals are paid out according to the winning combination. However, when the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R is stopped, control based on the lottery result of the winning combination is performed.

  Further, during the game (game), various effects such as lighting of the back lamp, image display using the effect display device 40, output of sound from the speaker 71, and the like are performed. Further, as such an effect, a notification effect of the possibility of winning a role may be performed.

  In addition, two effect lamps 72a and 72b are arranged at the left end of the lower portion of the slot machine 10, and three effect lamps 72c, 72d and 72e are arranged at the left end of the central portion of the slot machine 10, and Six effect lamps 72f, 72g, 72h, 72i, 72j, 72k are arranged at the upper end of the upper part, and three effect lamps 72l, 72m, 72n are arranged at the right end of the central part of the slot machine 10, and the slot machine Two effect lamps 72o and 72p are arranged at the right end of the lower portion of the ten.

  Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, a main control board 50, a sub control board 60, a reel board 11, a central display board 12, and a power supply board 13 connected to the main control board 50 are arranged.

(Main control board 50)
The main control board 50 is provided with a main CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 54, which are connected to each other via a bus 55.

  The main CPU 51 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The main CPU 51 reads out programs, data, and the like stored in the ROM 52, and controls the entire slot machine 10 based on these.

  The ROM 52 stores programs and data required for processing performed by the main CPU 51 shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 6-3, which will be described later, and other game controls. The RAM 53 is used when the main CPU 51 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 54 transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 50, the sub control board 60, the reel board 11, the central display board 12, and the power supply board 13. However, transmission of signals from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60 is performed between the main control board 50 and the sub control board 60, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50 is not performed. Not done.

(Sub control board 60)
The sub control board 60 is provided with a sub CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, image control processor 64, image data ROM 65, video RAM 66, tone generator circuit 67, amplifier 68 and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 69. The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, image control processor 64, sound source circuit 67 and I / F circuit 69 are connected to each other via a bus 70. The image data ROM 65 and the video RAM 66 are connected to an image control processor 64, and the amplifier 68 is connected to a sound source circuit 67. The effect lamp 72 is connected to the sub CPU 61 via the bus 70.

  The sub CPU 61 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 61 reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 62, and controls the sub control board 60 as a whole, particularly controls the effects for the player. Note that there are no restrictions on the processing capability or development language of the sub CPU 61.

  The ROM 62 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for processing performed by a sub CPU 61 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 described later, and other effects during the game. The RAM 63 is used when the sub CPU 61 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, and RAM 63 have the same functions as the main CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53 provided on the main control board 50, respectively. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 may be the same as the ROM 52 and the RAM 53, respectively, but those having a capacity larger than these may be used.

  The effect display device 40 described above is connected to an image control processor 64. The image data ROM 65 stores a plurality of types of image data such as characters, characters and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40. The video RAM 66 is used when the image control processor 64 creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 40, and image data to be displayed is developed in the video RAM 66 based on data read from the image data ROM 65. .

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a speaker 71, the above-described back lamp, and the like are provided in addition to the effect display device 40 as the effect peripheral devices. The speaker 71 is connected to the amplifier 68. These performance peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game (such as a notification effect of the possibility of winning the role), and are connected only to the sub-control board 60. And is not connected to the main control board 50.

  The I / F circuit 69 performs timing control and the like when receiving a signal from the main control board 50. As described above, the signal is transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60, but the signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

(Reel board 11)
A stepping motor (not shown) for driving the left reel 31L, the middle reel 31C, and the right reel 31R is connected to the reel substrate 11. Control of the operations of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R is performed by the main CPU 51 through the reel substrate 11. Sensors (not shown) are installed at predetermined positions corresponding to the left reel 31L, the middle reel 31C, and the right reel 31R, respectively, and these sensors detect the passage of the reference position of the reel. When the passage of the reference position is detected, a detection signal is output from the sensor and input to the main CPU 51 via the reel board 11. Further, the number of steps of the stepping motor is also input to the main CPU 51 through the reel substrate 11.

(Central display board 12)
The central display substrate 12 is attached to, for example, a central portion on the back side of the front panel 20. The central display board 12 includes a credit amount display section 25, a selector 81, a 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a, a MAX bet switch (3-bet switch) 43b, a start switch (lever) 41, a left stop switch 42L, and a middle stop switch 42C. The right stop switch 42R, the setting display unit 82, and the setting change switch 83 are connected.

  The selector 81 identifies whether or not the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 is a regular one, and removes an illegal medal. The setting display unit 82 is arranged so as to be visible from the back side of the front panel 20, and displays settings relating to probability and payout (for example, settings 1 to 6). The setting change switch 83 is a switch operated when changing the setting related to the probability and the payout.

(Power supply board 13)
A setting change enabling switch 91, a power switch 92, a hopper device 93, and a power device 94 are connected to the power device board 13. The setting change enable switch 91 is a switch that is operated when a setting change using the setting change switch 83 is enabled. That is, the setting change using the setting change switch 83 can be performed only when the setting change enable switch 91 is in the ON state. The power switch 92 is a switch for switching on / off the power supply device 94. The hopper device 93 is a device for storing and paying out medals, and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the stored medals to the player based on an instruction from the main CPU 51 via the power supply device board 13. .

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 50 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control board 50. In the present embodiment, the following units 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, and 110 are configured from programs of the main CPU 51 and ROM 52, for example, and the storage unit 103 described later is provided in the RAM 53, for example. Data such as a role lottery table 121 described later is stored.

(Role drawing part 101)
The role lottery unit 101 draws a role (special role, small role, replay, etc.) in accordance with timing control by a game progress control unit 102 described later. Here, the special role is a role for shifting to a special game that is different from the normal game and is advantageous to the player. When a special combination is won in a lottery for a combination in a normal game and the combination of symbols for each combination is stopped on the active line, that is, on the condition that the special combination is won, a transition is made from a normal game to a special game. The special game is a game that has a larger expected medal number than the normal game and is advantageous to the player. Here, the special game includes, for example, a BB (big bonus) game and an RB (regular bonus) game.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when three “red 7” s stop on the active line, a big bonus is awarded and the game moves to the BB game. This BB game is played until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Done. Although details of the special game (BB game) end condition will be described later, in this embodiment, the JAC game (bonus game) is repeated, and the total payout number of medals (total payout number) in this special game (BB game). ) Reaches the end number (end number) of a predetermined range, for example, 465, and the special game (BB game) is controlled to end.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when three “black BARs” are stopped on the active line, a regular bonus is awarded and the game proceeds to the RB game. This RB game ends when 12 consecutive JAC games are played, or when a total of 8 wins are made in the JAC game, and the game shifts to a normal game. Thus, in the present embodiment, the RB game defines the number of games as an end condition, whereas the BB game defines the payout number as an end condition.

  Note that the small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals to the player, and for example, a plurality of types are provided. Replay is a role that gives a player the right to replay while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the previous game.

  The combination lottery unit 101 obtains one random number after generating a random number internally for each game, and based on the area to which the acquired random number belongs in the combination lottery table 121 stored in the ROM 52. Judge the presence of winning and the winning combination.

  The role lottery unit 101 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (decimal 0 to 65535), for example, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the start switch 41 is operated, Get the numeric value. In the role lottery table 121, as shown in FIG. 5, a BB winning area, an RB winning area, a small role winning area, a replay (RP) winning area, and a non-random value that can be acquired by the role lottery unit 101 are displayed. A winning area is set at a predetermined rate. That is, in the combination lottery table 121, the relationship between the random number value and each combination is determined. For example, a random value (a + α) from the random value (a) is assigned to the BB winning area, and the next random number From the numerical value (a + α + 1), another random number value (a + α + 1 + β) is assigned to the RB winning area, and the random value is similarly assigned to the small role winning area. Then, the winning combination in the area including the random value acquired by the winning lottery unit 101 becomes the winning winning combination as a result of the winning lottery. In the present embodiment, among the combinations shown in FIG. 5, BB and RB correspond to special roles, and cherry, watermelon, and bell correspond to small roles. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 5, a role lottery table (not shown) used in special games is provided.

  Then, the part lottery unit 101 selects a part lottery table to be used, determines the area to which the random number value belongs by comparing the acquired random number value with the selected part lottery table, and corresponds to the area to which the random number value belongs. Decide which role to play. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination is won, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be lost. If any combination is won, the flag for the combination is turned on.

  In addition, the role lottery unit 101 transmits information indicating the result of the lottery, for example, lottery result information which is information indicating which winning is won, game state information indicating the current game state, and the like to the sub-control board 60 every game. To do.

(Game progress control unit 102)
The game progress control unit 102 controls the operation timing of the combination lottery unit 101, a reel control unit 106 and a winning determination unit 107, which will be described later. For example, the game progress control unit 102 causes the role lottery unit 101 to perform the lottery on the condition that the start switch 41 is operated, and causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reel group 31. The reel control unit 106 is controlled to stop the reel group 31 on condition that the stop switch group 42 is operated, and further, the winning determination unit 107 performs winning determination on the condition that the reel group 31 is stopped. Make it. The operation of the game progress control unit 102 is not limited to these.

(Flag information storage unit 103)
The flag information storage unit 103 stores the type of the winning combination and the fact that the flag is turned on when a flag for any combination is turned on by the combination lottery unit 101. As will be described later, the timing at which the information stored in the flag information storage unit 103 is deleted (the timing at which the winning flag is turned off) differs between the special combination and other combinations. That is, in the case of a special role, the information stored in the flag information storage unit 103 is erased on the condition that the special game has started, and if the special game has not started, it is carried over until the next game. In the case of other combinations, regardless of whether or not the winning combination has been won, they will be deleted at the end of the game and will not be carried over to the next game.

(Reel control unit 106)
The reel control unit 106 controls the start and stop of rotation of the reel group 31 (reels 31L, 31C, and 31R) in accordance with the timing control by the game progress control unit 102. More specifically, the reel control unit 106 includes a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, etc.), a result of lottery by the combination lottery unit 101, and a stop switch group 42 (stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R). The stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are determined based on the operation timing, and the driving of the stepping motor is controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R at the determined positions. In addition, the reel control unit 106 transmits information indicating the stop symbol of the reel to each game and the sub control board 60.

  In particular, if a special role is won in the game, or if the special role has been carried over from the previous game and the game has not been won for a small role or replay, the special line will be displayed on the active line. Special symbols as much as possible within the range of stop control of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R (for example, within 5 symbols including the symbol from when the stop switch is operated) so that the combination of symbols of the combination is stopped Pull-in control is performed so that they are aligned. In addition, when the winning of special role is carried over, when winning a small role or replay, depending on the reel control at that time, the combination of symbols of the special role is stopped or stopped on the active line There is not. Furthermore, such control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C and 31R may be performed using a reel control table.

(Winning determination unit 107)
In accordance with the timing control by the game progress control unit 102, the winning determination unit 107 determines whether or not a combination of symbols in the symbol combination line group 22 is arranged on one of a plurality of active lines. If there is something in line, it is determined that the game has won the role. At this time, the winning determination unit 107 determines, for example, the symbol positioned on the effective line by detecting the angle, the number of steps, or the like when the stepping motor is stopped, and based on this, determines the presence / absence of a winning combination At the same time, information of the determination result (winning combination information) and the like are transmitted to the sub-control board 60.

  When the reel control table is used for the control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C and 31R, the winning determination unit 107 selects the combination of symbols after the reels 31L, 31C and 31R actually stop. Instead of determining, when the stop position of the reel group 31 is determined by the reel control unit 106 using the reel control table, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Special game control unit 108)
The special game control unit 108 controls the special game when the winning determination unit 107 determines that a special role has been won. For example, the special game control unit 108 causes the reel control unit 106 to perform reel control for special games according to the lottery result of the role lottery unit 101 during the special game, or causes the sub control board 60 to perform special game effects. Or let it be done. In particular, if the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107 is that the player has won BB, the special game (BB) is used until the total number of medals to be paid out when winning the winning combination from the next game reaches a predetermined end number. Game). For example, as a control of this special game, the reel control unit 106 is caused to perform a reel control for a special game (BB game). In the special game (BB game), as described above, a lottery table (not shown) different from the role lottery table 121 is used, and the change of the lottery table is also based on an instruction from the special game control unit 108. Done.

  Further, if the result of determination by the winning determination unit 107 is that the RB has been won, the special game control unit 108 controls the special game (RB game) until the predetermined number of games is reached from the next game. Do. Even in this case, in accordance with an instruction from the special game control unit 108, the above-mentioned combination lottery table 121 is changed to a special game (RB game) lottery table (not shown), and the reel control unit 106 is controlled. .

(Payout control unit 110)
As a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107, the payout control unit 110 causes the hopper device 93 to pay out medals according to the winning combination, or updates the display of the credit number information in the credit number display unit 25. To do. The payout control unit 110 includes a payout number counter 111. When the winning combination is BB, the payout number counter 111 counts the payout number of medals in the BB game and obtains the total number. Then, when the total payout number reaches the end number within a predetermined range, for example, 465, the payout control unit 110 notifies the special game control unit 108 to that effect and ends the special game. The information on the total payout number of medals obtained by the payout number counter 111 is deleted when the total payout number reaches a predetermined end number and a series of special games (BB game) is finished. Reset.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 60 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the sub-control board 60. In the present embodiment, for example, the following 201 (2011) and 2021 are configured from the programs of the sub CPU 61 and the ROM 62, 203 is configured from a partial storage area of the ROM 62, 2022 and 2023 from the partial storage area of the RAM 63, and so on. 2024 is configured. Since the configuration 202 described below includes 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, it includes a program of the sub CPU 61 and ROM 62 and a partial storage area of the RAM 63.

(Production pattern selection unit 201)
The effect pattern selection unit 201 performs an effect pattern performed between the time when the start switch 41 is operated and the time when the third stop switch is operated until all the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped. The third stop switch Is selected according to an effect pattern that is performed when a winning combination is won when all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped, an effect pattern that is performed when the bet switch 43a or 43b is operated, and the like.

(Production control unit 202)
The effect control unit 202 controls the effect based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection unit 201. Then, based on the control by the effect control unit 202, the image control processor 64 creates image data to be displayed on the effect control device 40, and after the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 67 is amplified by the amplifier 68, Output from the speaker 71.

(Ramp data table storage unit 203)
The lamp data table storage unit 203 stores a plurality of lamp data tables (lighting control data). The plurality of lamp data tables are stored corresponding to the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 101, some or all of the stopped symbols of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R, and the gaming state. The lamp data table is a data table including a plurality of lamp data for controlling lighting of the effect lamps 72a to 72p.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a lamp data table. Here, an example of a ramp data table used when an error occurs, during a BB game, and during an RB game, that is, a ramp data table corresponding to each gaming state is shown.

  FIG. 10A is a lamp data table used when an error occurs. This lamp data table is configured from the head of the table in the order of lamp data including lighting data, lamp data including a command command, and finally lamp data which is an END command.

  FIG. 10B is a ramp data table selected during the BB game. This lamp data table is composed of lamp data including lighting data, lamp data including nine command commands, and finally lamp data which is an END command from the top of the table.

  FIG. 10C is a ramp data table selected during the RB game. The lamp data table includes lamp data including lighting data from the head of the table, lamp data including three command commands, lamp data including lighting data, lamp data including three command commands, and finally lamp data which is an END command. It is composed in the order.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually showing the structure of lamp data including lighting data (data structure A) and the structure of lamp data including data commands (data structure B).

  The lamp data having the data structure A shown in FIG. 9A is composed of 1-byte data composed of the output time and determination unit, and 2-byte lighting data defining lighting patterns of the effect lamps a to p. Is done. The 2 bytes are 16 bits, and 1-bit data is assigned to each of the 16 effect lamps 72a to 72p, whereby the lighting and extinction of the 16 effect lamps 72a to 72p can be controlled. . The output time is a time for which lighting data of the lamp data is output by the effect lamps 72a to 72p. The determination unit is data for determining whether the lamp data is lamp data having a data structure A including lighting data or lamp data having a data structure B including a command command described later. 0 is recorded in the ramp data discriminator of the data structure A, and 1 is recorded in the ramp data discriminator of the data structure B. Therefore, 0 is recorded in the determination unit of the ramp data in FIG.

  The ramp data of the data structure B is composed of 1-byte data composed of an output time and determination unit, and a 1-byte instruction command composed of the number of executions and a control instruction. Thus, the ramp data of the data structure B has a data amount of 1 byte less than that of the ramp data of the data structure A. The control command is a command statement for generating new lighting data by converting the original lighting data or the previously generated lighting data, and describes how to convert the lighting data. . The number of executions is the number of times that the lighting data is converted by the control command. The output time is the output time of lighting data. In the determination unit, 1 indicating that the data is the ramp data of the data structure B is recorded. It is determined that the data indicating the data structure A when the determination unit is “0” and the data indicating the data structure B when the determination unit is “1”, but the data structure B is indicated when the determination unit is “0”. The data “1” may be data indicating the data structure A, and is not limited to this form as long as the data structure can be determined.

(Lighting pattern selection unit 2011)
The lighting pattern selection unit 2011 is a function included in the effect pattern selection unit 201, and at that time, a lottery result of the role by the role lottery unit 101, a part or all of the stop symbols of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R, and The corresponding ramp data table is selected according to the gaming state.

(Lighting data generation unit 2021)
The lighting data generation unit 2021 reads the lamp data table selected by the lighting pattern selection unit 2011 from the lamp data table storage unit 203, and generates lighting data using the read lamp data table.

(Lighting data storage unit 2022)
The lighting data storage unit 2022 stores the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation unit 2021. The lighting data stored here is output.

(Lamp data table storage unit 2023)
The lamp data table storage unit 2023 stores the lamp data table selected from the lamp data table storage unit 203 by the lighting pattern selection unit 2011.

(Execution count storage unit 2024)
The execution count storage unit 2024 stores the execution count of the lighting data conversion process according to the command. The number of executions stored here is obtained by subtracting (decrementing) by 1 each time the lighting data conversion process is performed in accordance with a certain command command. All the conversion processes that have been performed have been performed.

The main control board 50 and the sub control board 60 may be provided with functions other than these functions.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIGS. 6A to 6C are flowcharts showing control by the main control board 50, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing control by the sub control board 60.

  First, the flow of games controlled by the main control board 50 will be described. In FIG. 6A, the game progress control unit 102 monitors the insertion of medals, and the bet switch 43a or 43b is operated when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 or when there is a credit. It is determined that medals have been inserted (step S1), and the number of medals inserted is determined (step S2). If the number of inserted medals is less than one, it is determined again in step S1 whether or not medals have been inserted (step S3).

  When the number of inserted medals is not less than one, that is, when one or more medals are inserted or the bet switch is operated, the game progress control is performed when the start switch 41 is operated by the player. The unit 102 detects that the start switch 41 is turned on (step S4), and the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number (step S5). Note that the game progress control unit 102 repeats the processing from step S1 to step S4 until the start switch 41 is operated.

  Next, after selecting a combination lottery table based on the gaming state, the combination lottery unit 101 compares the acquired random number with the selected combination lottery table and performs a combination lottery process (step S6). If, as a result of this lottery, there is a winning combination, the flag of the winning combination is turned on, and this is stored in the flag information storage unit 103 (step S7). In addition, the combination lottery unit 101 transmits information on the winning combination to the sub-control board 60 (step S8).

  Then, after these processes by the combination lottery unit 101 are completed, as shown in FIG. 6B, the game progress control unit 102 causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (step S10). .

  Thereafter, when any one (first stop switch) of the stop switch group 42 is operated (step S11), the reel control unit 106 performs the reel control so that the winning combination can be won and operated. The rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped (step S12).

  Thereafter, when the other one (second stop switch) of the stop switch group 42 is operated (step S13), the reel control unit 106 performs the reel control so that the winning combination can be won and operated. The rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped (step S14).

  Thereafter, when the remaining one (third stop switch) of the stop switch group 42 is operated (step S15), the reel control unit 106 performs reel control to win a winning combination, and the operated stop switch The rotation of the reel corresponding to is stopped (step S16).

  In Steps S12, S14, and S16, if the symbol necessary for winning the winning combination is not in a position where it can be drawn, the reel control unit 106 uses the stop control information for controlling the stop of the reel, Reel control is performed to cause a loss.

  Further, when the special combination flag is on, a notification lamp (not shown) may be flashed violently in parallel with the reel control. In addition, when the special combination flag is on, a part of the combination of symbols for winning other special combinations is arranged on the active line until the two reels stop, and the remaining one The player may be informed that the special combination flag is on by performing reel control so that the other special combination is not won when the reel is stopped.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6-3, after the reel control unit 106 stops the rotation of all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, the winning determination unit 107 is based on the combination of symbols arranged on the active line. The presence / absence of a winning is determined (step S17). As a result, if there is no winning combination, the winning determination unit 107 transmits a signal indicating that to the sub-control board 60 (step S18). On the other hand, if there is any winning, the winning determination unit 107 transmits information on winning combination (winning combination information) to the sub-control board 60 (step S19).

  When the winning combination is a special combination, the game shifts to a special game (steps S20 and S21). Special games include a BB game and an RB game. For example, when winning a BB game, a JAC game is repeatedly performed as a BB game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied from the next game. Although not shown in the figure, when the RB is won, the special game (RB game) ends when the JAC game is executed continuously for 12 games or when there are a total of 8 wins in the JAC game, Transition to general games. Thus, in the RB game, the special game (RB game) is executed from the game after the transition to the RB game until the predetermined number of games is finished.

  If the winning combination is not a special combination and the flag for special combination is turned on, the special combination flag is carried over to the next game (steps S20 and S24). That is, the storage state of the flag information storage unit 103 is maintained.

  When the winning combination is replay, the winning determination unit 107 causes the game progress control unit 102 to carry over the bet number (the number of bets) in the game to the next game (steps S25 and S26). On the other hand, when the winning combination is neither a special combination nor a replay, the payout control unit 110 causes the hopper device 93 to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination (steps S25 and S27). Thereafter, the type of winning combination stored in the flag information storage unit 103 and the information that the flag is turned on are deleted (step S28). However, the information that the special combination flag is turned on is retained without being erased.

  Next, the operation of the sub control board 60 will be described. In FIG. 7, the lighting data generation unit 2021 determines whether or not a lamp output request command has been issued from the effect control unit 202 (step S101). In response to the lamp output request command, the effect control unit 202 receives winning combination information, reel stop symbol information, or game state information from the main control board 50, and determines that lamp output for the effect is necessary from the information. This command is issued when For example, when the winning combination information indicates that a special role is won, and when the reel stop symbol is a stop symbol corresponding to a winning combination with a medal payout, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state. In some cases, a lamp output request command is issued.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to a lighting data creation subroutine (step S102). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of the lighting data creation subroutine of step S102. Here, the lighting data creation subroutine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the lighting pattern selection unit 2011 confirms the current combination lottery result, the reel stop symbol, or the gaming state. Next, the lighting pattern selection unit 2011 determines whether or not a lamp data table is set (stored) in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 (step S1022).

  When the lamp data table is not set, the lighting pattern selection unit 2011 selects the lamp data table corresponding to the current winning lottery result, the reel stop symbol, and the gaming state, and the lighting data generation unit 2021 selects the selected lamp data table. The lamp data table is read from the lamp data table storage unit 203 and set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 (step S1023). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1024.

  On the other hand, when the lamp data table is set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023, the process for the lamp data table already set in the lighting data storage unit 2022 is performed without performing the process of step S1023. Migrate to

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 determines whether or not the number of execution times of processing for the lamp data is 0 (step S1024). The number of executions is stored in the execution number storage unit 2024.

  When the number of executions of processing for lamp data is 0, the lighting data generation unit 2021 refers to the head lamp data of unprocessed lamp data from the lamp data table set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023, and It is determined whether or not the lamp data is lamp data including an instruction command, that is, whether or not the lamp data is lamp data of the data structure B (step S1025). This determination is performed by referring to the determination unit of the lamp data.

  If the lamp data is lamp data that does not include an instruction command, the process proceeds to step S1032. On the other hand, when the lamp data is lamp data including a command, the process proceeds to step S1026.

  First, the processing after step S1032 will be described. In step S1032, the lighting data generation unit 2021 determines whether or not the lamp data is lamp data including lighting data, that is, whether or not the lamp data is lamp data of the data structure A. This determination is performed by referring to the determination unit of the lamp data.

  When the lamp data is lamp data including lighting data, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires lighting data from the lamp data (step S1033). Subsequently, the lighting data generation unit 2021 sets (stores) the number of executions of processing for the lamp data to 0 (step S1035). That is, the lighting data generation unit 2021 sets the execution count 0 in the execution count storage unit 2024.

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the lighting data acquired in step S1033 in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1036). The lighting data stored in the lighting data storage unit 2022 in step S1036 is output in step S105 of FIG. 7 described later.

  On the other hand, when the lamp data is not lamp data including lighting data, the lamp data is lamp data of an END command. The lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires this END command, and clears (deletes) the lamp data table set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 (step S1034). Then, the process proceeds to step S1201.

  Next, processing after step S1026 will be described. In step S1026, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires a command command from the lamp data. Subsequently, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the acquired command command in a command command storage unit (not shown) (partial storage area of the RAM 63) (step S1027), and the execution count in the lamp data is stored in the execution count storage unit. It is set to 2024 (step S1028).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires lighting data stored in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1029). This lighting data is the lighting data output last time.

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 converts the lighting data acquired in step S1029 according to the command command stored in step S1027, and generates new lighting data (step S1030).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 decrements the number of executions set in step S1028 by 1 (step S1031).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the lighting data newly generated in step S1030 in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1036). At this time, the previous lighting data used for generating the new lighting data is deleted from the lighting data storage unit 2022.

  If it is determined in step S1024 that the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit 2024 is not 0, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires lighting data stored in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1024). S1029).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 converts the acquired lighting data in accordance with the command command stored in step S1027, and generates new lighting data (step S1030).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 decrements the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit 2024 by 1 (step S1031).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the lighting data newly generated in step S1030 in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1036).

  Returning to the description of FIG. In step S103, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires the output time from the lamp data currently being processed.

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 sets the acquired output time and starts measuring the output time (step S104).

  Next, the effect control unit 202 performs output control of lighting data stored in the lighting data storage unit 2022 in step S1036 of FIG. 8 (step S105). Thereby, the lighting control of the lamp based on the lighting data is performed by the effect lamp 72.

  Next, the effect control unit 202 determines whether or not there is a change in the gaming state (step S106). When there is a change in the gaming state, the effect control unit 202 stops the effect by the effect lamps 72 group (step S108). This processing is performed using, for example, the lamp data in the lamp data table shown in FIG. 10A in response to the occurrence of an error, and the error state is detected before the output time in the lamp data elapses. It is assumed that the production based on the ramp data is stopped when the game state is changed such as when the cause of the change is solved. After step S108, the process returns to the process related to the issuance of the lamp output request command in step S101.

  On the other hand, if there is no change in the gaming state, it is determined whether or not the output time has become 0 (step S107). That is, it is determined whether the output time set in step S104 has elapsed.

  If the output time is not 0, the process returns to step S105, and the output control of the lighting data is continued. On the other hand, when the output time becomes 0, the process returns to the process related to the issuance of the lamp output request command in step S101.

  The processing described above will be specifically described with reference to the lamp data table shown in FIG.

  In step S101 of FIG. 7, the effect control unit 202 issues a lamp output request command when notified from the main control board 50 that the game state has changed from the normal game state to the game state of the BB game. Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In FIG. 8, the lighting pattern selection unit 2011 confirms the transition from the normal gaming state to the gaming state of the RB game, selects a lamp data table corresponding to the RB game from the lamp data table storage unit 2023, and generates lighting data. The unit 2021 sets the lamp data table storage unit 2023 (step S1023).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 determines whether or not the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit 2024 is 0 (step S1024). In the initial state immediately after the lamp data table is set, the reset value 0 is stored in the execution count storage unit 2024, and thus the process proceeds to step S1025.

  Next, the lighting pattern generation unit 2021 refers to the head lamp data of the unprocessed lamp data from the lamp data table set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023, and the lamp data is lamp data including a command command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1025). Initially, a determination is made for the first lamp data in the lamp data table. Since the lamp data table shown in FIG. 10B is lamp data including lighting data, the process proceeds to step S1032.

  Next, the lighting pattern generation unit 2021 determines whether or not the lamp data is lamp data including lighting data (step S1032). Since the current lamp data is lamp data including lighting data, the process proceeds to step S1033.

  Next, the lighting pattern generation unit 2021 acquires lighting data from the lamp data (step S1033).

  Next, the lighting pattern generation unit 2021 stores 0 as the number of executions in the execution number storage unit 2024 (step S1035).

  Next, the lighting pattern generation unit 2021 stores the lighting data acquired in step S1033 in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1036).

  Then, the process returns to the process shown in FIG. In step S103, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires the output time from the lamp data currently being processed, and starts measuring the output time (steps S103 and S104).

  Next, the production control unit 202 controls the output of the lighting data stored this time in step S1036 (step S105). The output control of the lighting data is continuously performed until the output time elapses, and when the output time elapses, the process returns to step S101 again.

  Since the lamp output request command is currently issued, the lighting data creation subroutine (step S102) is started again.

  Since the lamp data table is currently set in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 and the execution count 0 is set in the execution count storage unit 2024, the process proceeds to step S1025.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, after the lamp data including the lighting data, the lamp data including the command command is a processing target, and thus the process proceeds to step S1026.

  The lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires a command command from the lamp data and stores it (steps S1026 and S1027).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the execution number X in the lamp data in the execution number storage unit 2024 (step S1028). Here, it is assumed that the number of executions 5 is stored.

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 acquires the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage unit 2022, converts the lighting data according to the command command stored in step S1027, and generates new lighting data. (Step S1030).

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 decrements the execution count stored in the execution count storage unit 2024 by 1 (step S1031). Accordingly, the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit 2024 is 4.

  Next, the lighting data generation unit 2021 stores the newly generated lighting data in the lighting data storage unit 2022 (step S1036).

  The lighting data stored here is output-controlled by executing the processing after step S103 in FIG. Then, returning to the lighting data creation subroutine of FIG. 8 again, the lighting data stored in the current step S1036 is converted in accordance with the command command stored in step S1027, and new lighting data is generated. The output of this new lighting data is also controlled by the processing after step S103 in FIG. As described above, the lighting data conversion process according to the command command in the lighting data creation subroutine of FIG. 8 and the process after step S103 of FIG. The execution count is 0.

  When the number of executions becomes 0, the processing target moves to the next ramp data. In the lamp data table of FIG. 10B, since nine lamp data including command commands are set in succession, the above-described lighting data conversion processing is sequentially performed according to the nine command commands included in each lamp data. Executed.

  When the process for the lamp data including nine command commands is completed, the lamp data of the END command is finally processed. In this case, the lamp data table corresponding to the BB game stored in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 is cleared, and the process returns to step S1021. In other words, the END command is a command stored in the lamp data table storage unit 2023 and instructing the end of processing for the lamp data table currently being processed.

  FIGS. 11 to 19 are diagrams for explaining an example of conversion processing of lighting data according to a command. In the following description, a command command for generating lighting data of a regular lighting pattern as shown in FIGS. 11 to 17 and lighting data of an irregular lighting pattern as shown in FIGS. An instruction command to generate is illustrated. These are just examples, and it is possible to generate lighting data of various lighting patterns based on command commands.

  FIG. 11 shows a process of converting lighting data in response to a command command for executing the effect of the “right shift” lighting pattern in which the lighting of the lamp moves from the lighting lamps 72a to 72p and disappears. It is a figure for demonstrating. In the example shown in FIG. 11, all previous lighting data (previous data) is shifted to the right by 1 bit, converted so that 0 is inserted in the leftmost bit, and new lighting data (new data) is generated. ing.

  FIG. 12 shows a process of converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing the effect of the “left shift” lighting pattern in which the lighting of the lamp moves from the lighting lamps 72p to 72a and disappears. It is a figure for demonstrating. In the example shown in FIG. 12, all the previous lighting data (previous data) is shifted to the left by 1 bit, converted to insert 0 in the rightmost bit, and new lighting data (new data) is generated. ing.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a process of converting lighting data in response to a command command for executing a “right rotation” lighting pattern in which lighting of the lamp rotates in the direction from the lighting lamps 72a to 72p. It is. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the previous lighting data (previous data) are all shifted to the right by 1 bit, converted so that the value of the leftmost bit is inserted into the rightmost bit, and new lighting data ( New data).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining processing for converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing a “left rotation” lighting pattern effect in which lighting of the lamp rotates in the direction from the lighting lamps 72p to 72a. It is. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the previous lighting data (previous data) is all shifted to the left by 1 bit, converted so that the value of the rightmost bit is inserted into the leftmost bit, and new lighting data ( New data).

  FIG. 15 shows a process of converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing a “right increase” lighting pattern effect that moves while increasing the number of lighting of the lamps in the direction from the lighting lamps 72a to 72p. It is a figure for demonstrating. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the OR of the lighting data obtained by shifting all the previous lighting data (previous data) to the right by 1 bit and the previous lighting data is inserted into each bit, and the leftmost bit 1 is inserted to generate new lighting data (new data).

  FIG. 16 shows a process of converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing a “left increase” lighting pattern effect that moves while increasing the number of lighting of the lamps in the direction from the effect lamps 72p to 72a. It is a figure for demonstrating. In the example shown in FIG. 16, a logical sum of lighting data obtained by shifting all previous lighting data (previous data) by 1 bit to the left and the previous lighting data is inserted into each bit, and the rightmost bit 1 is inserted to generate new lighting data (new data).

  FIG. 17 shows that lighting data is turned on in response to a command command for executing a “data inversion” lighting pattern that turns off the lamps that are lit among the lamps for lighting 72 and lights the lamps that are turned off. It is a figure for demonstrating the process to convert. In the example shown in FIG. 17, all the bits of the previous lighting data (previous data) are converted to 0 if the value is 1, and are converted to 1 if the value is 0, and new lighting data (new data). Is generated.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining processing for converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing a lighting pattern of “random lighting” in which lamps that are turned off among the lighting lamps 72 are turned on at random. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 18, bits having a value of 0 in the previous lighting data (previous data) are randomly converted to a value of 1 to generate new lighting data (new data).

  FIG. 19 shows a process for converting lighting data in accordance with a command command for executing a lighting pattern of “random off” that randomly turns off the lamps that are lit among the lamps for lighting 72. . In the example shown in FIG. 19, bits having a value of 1 in the previous lighting data (previous data) are randomly converted to 0 to generate new lighting data (new data).

  In the above-described embodiment, lighting data defining lighting patterns of the plurality of effect lamps 72 is converted to newly generate lighting data, and the lighting of the plurality of effect lamps 72 is performed based on the newly generated lighting data. Is configured to control. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of lighting data necessary for expressing a series of lighting patterns, and it is possible to efficiently use resources of a recording medium such as a ROM.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the generated lighting data is sequentially converted to create new lighting data, a series of lighting patterns can be generated if at least one lighting data is prepared. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the amount of data necessary to execute a series of lighting patterns.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the lighting data is converted by the command command having a data amount smaller than the lighting data, it is possible to reduce the data amount necessary for executing a series of lighting patterns. Become.

  In addition, since each lamp data includes a determination unit that determines whether it is lighting data or a command command, it is possible to easily determine the type of data to be processed.

  The command command includes a control command for converting lighting data and an execution count that defines the number of times lighting data is converted by the control command. Therefore, when lighting data is converted by the same control command, it is not necessary to provide control commands for the number of conversions, and the amount of data can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the data structure A and the data structure B are each composed of one data structure, but the data structure is not limited to this. For example, for the data structure A, the output time, the determination unit, and the lighting data are combined into one data structure as lamp data, but each of the output time, the determination unit, and the lighting data may be configured as three independent data structures. Alternatively, some of them may be collected and divided into a plurality of data structures. For data structure B, the output time, determination unit, number of executions, and control instructions are combined into one data structure as ramp data, but the output time, determination unit, number of executions, and control instructions are independent of each other. Four data structures may be used, or some of them may be combined into a plurality of data structures.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 10 described above, and can be applied to a gaming machine such as a ball game such as a ball ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrangement ball.

  Furthermore, the embodiment of the present invention can be realized by a computer executing a program. Examples of means for supplying the program to the computer include a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM on which the program is recorded and a transmission medium such as the Internet for transmitting the program.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a sub control board. It is a figure which shows notionally the structure of a role lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the control by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the control by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the control by a sub control board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the control by a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows notionally the structure (data structure A) of the lamp data containing lighting data, and the structure (data structure B) of the lamp data containing an instruction command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a lamp data table. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a conversion process of the lighting data according to a command command.

Explanation of symbols

50 Main control board 60 Sub control board 72 Production lamp 101 Role lottery part 102 Game progress control part 103 Flag information storage part 106 Reel control part 107 Winning determination part 108 Special game control part 110 Payout control part 111 Payout number counter 121 Role lottery Table 201 Production pattern selection unit 202 Production control unit 203 Lamp data table storage unit 2011 Lighting pattern selection unit 2021 Lighting data generation unit 2022 Lighting data storage unit 2023 Lamp data table storage unit 2024 Execution count storage unit

Claims (6)

One or more light emitting elements;
Variable display means capable of displaying a plurality of symbols;
A role lottery means for lottery of game results;
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display means based on the lottery result of the game result by the combination lottery means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Lighting control data storage means for storing lighting control data for controlling lighting of the one or more light emitting elements;
Based on at least one of the lottery result of the game result by the combination lottery means, the display mode of the variable display means based on the control by the variable display means, and the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. Lighting control data selection means for selecting predetermined lighting control data from the lighting control data storage means;
The predetermined lighting control data selected by the lighting control data selection unit is read from the lighting control data storage unit, and at least one of the lighting patterns of the one or the plurality of light emitting elements included in the predetermined lighting control data is defined. Lighting data generating means for converting two lighting data to generate new lighting data;
A gaming machine comprising lighting control means for controlling lighting of the one or more light emitting elements based on lighting data generated by the lighting data generating means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lighting data generating means sequentially converts the generated lighting data to create new lighting data.   The lighting control data includes a command command for generating the lighting data, and the lighting data generation unit generates the lighting data based on the command command. Game machines. The lighting control data includes a determination unit for determining whether the data to be processed is the lighting data or the command command, and the lighting data generation means is a processing target based on the determination unit. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein it is determined whether the data is the lighting data or the command command.   The said command command contains the command data for converting the said lighting data, and the conversion execution frequency data which prescribed | regulated the frequency | count of converting the said lighting data by this command data, The Claim 3 or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the command command includes a data amount smaller than the lighting data.

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