JP2010213972A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a wide variety of performance of movable members without increasing a cost of development or the like while the game machine sets a movement starting position of the movable member in an optional position and prevents interference between the movable member and the other members other than the movable members. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine equipped with the movable members 202, 204 performing prescribed movements as a performance on a game and a movement control means for controlling the movements of the movable members is further equipped with an interference determining means for determining whether the movement of the movable member controlled by the movement control means interferes with the other member or not. When the movement of the movable member is determined not to interfere with the other member, the movement control means controls the movable member in actual movement processing for actually moving the movable member. When the movement of the movable member is determined to interfere with the other member, the movement control means controls the movable member in virtual movement processing for virtually moving the movable member in a virtual space without actually moving the movable member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in order to increase the fun of production on a game machine, many game machines have been developed that produce an effect by operating a movable member in the vicinity of a game area, together with an effect device such as a lamp. These movable members are controlled based on the operation data corresponding to the production, but other members (for example, a model provided in the movable range or other movable objects during the operation) In order to prevent damage and failure due to interference with the above, the operation is performed based on the predetermined operation pattern data with a predetermined origin position as the operation base point.

  For example, in the gaming machine (pachinko machine) disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to detect the start position (origin position) of the operation, a character or the like used for the production is fixed to the movable production device 10 that produces the production. Position detecting means 70 for detecting the position of the first movable member 20 is provided. A photo sensor 70 is used as the position detection means 70, and a non-detection plate 29 provided with a slit 29 a is projected from the first movable member 20. That is, the position where the first movable member 20 moves and the slit 29a faces the photosensor 70 is set as the origin position, and the operation based on the operation pattern data determined in advance from the position is performed.

JP 2007-215860 A

  However, in the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, the operation of the first movable member 20 starts from a predetermined origin position based on the detection result of the position detection means 70, and the start state of the extremely monotonous operation However, there is a problem that it is impossible to produce an effect by the movable effect device 10.

  Further, in order to solve such problems, in recent years, there has been invented one in which a plurality of origin positions serving as operation base points are provided and the operation of the movable effect device is performed using any one of the plurality of origin positions as a base point. However, there is a problem that a plurality of operation patterns corresponding to a plurality of origin positions must be prepared as data.

  In addition, there is a problem that the control processing of which operation pattern is controlled in which position of the movable effect device is very complicated, and it takes a lot of time for development.

  Furthermore, since it is necessary to provide position detection means (sensors) at a plurality of origin positions which are the base points of the operation, it causes an increase in development cost and an increase in data amount, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost. There was a problem.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention is movable without increasing development costs and the like, while preventing the interference between the movable member and other members other than the movable member, while keeping the operation start position of the movable member at an arbitrary position. An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can perform various productions of members.

  (1) The present invention is a game machine including a movable member that performs a predetermined movement operation as an effect relating to a game, and an operation control unit that controls the movement operation of the movable member, and is controlled by the operation control unit. Interference determining means for determining whether or not the moving operation of the movable member is a moving operation that interferes with other members other than the movable member, and the operation control means includes the interference determining means, When it is determined that the moving operation of the movable member is not a moving operation that interferes with the other member, the moving operation of the movable member is controlled by an actual operation process for actually moving the movable member. When it is determined that the moving operation interferes with the other member, the virtual member is controlled by a virtual operation process in which the movable member is virtually moved in a virtual space without actually moving the movable member. A gaming table characterized the door.

  (2) Further, according to the present invention, the position of the movable member is updated and stored, and the position of the movable member is determined based on the position of the movable member stored by the position storage means. And a position determination unit that determines whether or not the position satisfies a condition that interferes with the interference determination unit, wherein the interference determination unit performs the moving operation of the movable member based on a determination result by the position determination unit. The game machine according to (1), wherein it is determined whether or not the movement operation interferes with another member.

  (3) The present invention further includes a drive unit that drives the movable member, and a signal output unit that outputs a drive signal for driving the drive unit, and the virtual operation process by the operation control unit Is stopped by the output stop process for stopping the output of the drive signal by the signal output means and the output stop process for the moving operation of the movable member, which is determined to be a moving operation that interferes with the other member. And (2) a virtual position storing process for updating and storing the position of the movable member when it is assumed that the output of the driven signal is not stopped. This is a game table.

  (4) Further, according to the present invention, the moving operation of the movable member includes a first moving operation in which the movable member moves from a predetermined reference position, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, And (2) a second moving operation in which the movable member moves from a position where the movable member has moved by the first moving operation. It is a game machine.

  (5) Further, the present invention further includes an operation accepting means for accepting a game operation from the player, and the establishment of the predetermined condition is that the game accepting operation from the player is accepted by the operation accepting means. The gaming machine according to (4), characterized in that a condition based on the above is satisfied.

  The present invention provides various effects of the movable member while preventing the interference between the movable member and other members other than the movable member while increasing the operation start position of the movable member without increasing the development cost. The outstanding effect that the game stand which can be performed can be provided can be show | played.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit 300. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a sub-control unit 400. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a sub-control unit 500. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a sub-control unit 600. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of the main control unit 300. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | use insertion button reception process. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart showing a flow of command input processing of the sub-control unit 400, and (c) is a sub-control unit 400 strobe interrupt process. (D) is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of the sub control part 500, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub control part 500 interruption process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of the sub control part 600, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub control part 600 interruption process. It is the conceptual diagram which showed the structure of the motor command, parts list data, and parts data. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of interval timer interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 600. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation position confirmation processing of a sub-control unit 600. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of data update storage processing of a sub-control unit 600. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of absolute coordinate operation processing of a sub-control unit 600. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of drive stop processing of a sub-control unit 600. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of relative coordinate operation processing of the sub-control unit 600. (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the aspect of the production | presentation of "meteorite collision". (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the aspect of the production | presentation of "meteorite collision". (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the aspect of the effect of "match". (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the aspect of the effect of "match". (A) And (b) It is the figure which showed the operation | movement correction | amendment in the relative coordinate operation | movement of the horizontal movable member 204. FIG. It is the figure which showed the operation | movement correction | amendment in the relative coordinate operation which expanded the K section of FIG. (A) And (b) It is the figure which showed the operation | movement correction | amendment in the relative coordinate operation | movement of the vertical movable member 202. FIG. (A) And (b) It is the figure which showed the operation | movement correction | amendment in the relative coordinate operation | movement of the vertical movable member 202. FIG. It is the schematic perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1000 which concerns on Example 2 of this invention from the front (player side). 1 is a schematic perspective view of a game board 1002 of a pachinko machine 1000 viewed from the front. The circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 1000 is shown.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

  The slot machine 100 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120a is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added 3 When a book is valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, and the lower right winning line The five winning lines and the upper right winning line may be valid as winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 120b is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the medal insertion button 130 is pressed, a maximum of three are inserted one by one, two are inserted when the medal insertion button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the medal insertion button 132 is pressed. A sheet is inserted. Hereinafter, the medal insertion button 132 is also referred to as a MAX medal insertion button (or a production insertion button). The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 141. It is. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The sound holes 160a to 160c are holes for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The title panel 162 provided at the lower part of the front door 102 is for decorating the game table, and the side lamps 151 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting the game. . A rendering device 200 is disposed above the front door 102. This rendering device 200 includes a vertical movable member 202 that is movable in the vertical direction, a horizontal movable member 204 that is movable in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 disposed on the back side of these movable members 202 and 204. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 157 performs an effect display, and the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 are configured to perform an effect operation in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. A transparent cover member 205 is disposed on the front side of the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 so as to cover the liquid crystal display device 157, the vertical movable member 202, and the horizontal movable member 204. An upper shielding member 206 and a lower shielding member 208 colored translucently are provided on the upper and lower parts of the cover member 205, respectively, and a part of the liquid crystal display device 157, the vertical movable member 202, and the horizontal movable member 204 are provided. Shielding.

  <Control unit>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 roughly divides and controls various devices according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command (hereinafter also referred to as a control command) transmitted from the main control unit 300. The sub-control unit 400, the sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices according to the command transmitted from the sub-control unit 400, and the sub-control unit 600 that controls various devices according to the command transmitted from the sub-control unit 500 And is composed of.

  <Main control unit 300>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 16 MHz, the divided clock is 8 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the states of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a transmission cycle of motor drive pulses, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  In addition, the CPU 310 has a control program data for controlling each IC, a lottery data used for internal winning lottery, a ROM 312 for storing reel stop positions, and a RAM 313 for storing temporary data. Is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 360 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  The CPU 310 receives the medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, the medal insertion button sensor 323, the checkout switch sensor 324, the medal payout sensor 326, and the index sensor 325 via the input interface 360 every interruption time. Is detected and each sensor is monitored.

  Two medal acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the medal insertion slot 134 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever sensors 321 are installed on the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and detects an insertion operation when a medal electronically stored in the RAM 313 is inserted as a game medal. For example, when the medal insertion button sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 130 becomes L level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion button sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 131 When the L level is reached, two stored medals are electronically inserted, and when the medal insertion button sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 132 is at the L level, three stored medals are electronically inserted. . When the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, two are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one is inserted when the number is one.

  The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  Specifically, the index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes L level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When CPU 310 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving the reels, and a hopper motor driving for driving a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). 331, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, a reel panel lamp 123, a game medal insertable lamp 124, etc.), and a 7-segment display 341 ( Storage number display device 125, display device 126, payout number display device 127, etc.) are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. Used for various lottery processes including lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in this embodiment includes one random number counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

  <Sub-control unit 400>

  Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 is a CPU 410 that is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. The data bus and the address bus are provided, and the configuration described below is provided.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and the CPU 410 excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Performing production processing and the like.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input / output interface 470, and a clock IC 422 are connected. The CPU 410 can acquire the current time when the clock IC 422 is connected.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the input / output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the input / output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 controls the effect lamp 430 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 151, reel panel lamp 120b, title panel lamp, saucer lamp, etc.) according to the data received from the CPU 410. The title panel lamp is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162.

  In addition, the CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the sub-control unit 500 and signal reception from the sub-control unit 600 via the input / output interface 470.

  <Sub-control unit 500>

Next, the sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control unit 500 includes a CPU 510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.
The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock.
The CPU 510 receives a signal (control command) from the CPU 410 of the sub control unit 400 via the input / output interface 520 and controls the sub control unit 500 as a whole.
A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, a ROM 512, a RAM 513, and a VDP (video display processor) 534 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The ROM 512 stores control program data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 500 and data for presentation. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. A crystal oscillator 512 is connected to the VDP 534, and further, a ROM 535 and a RAM 536 in which image data and color palette data for image data are stored are connected via a bus. The VDP 534 reads image data stored in the ROM 535 based on the signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 536, and displays the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 via the D / A converter 537. Display an image. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the liquid crystal display device 157 so that the CPU 510 can adjust the luminance of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  Similarly to the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, the CPU 510 is connected to an address decoding circuit 550 for selecting an external IC. The address decoding circuit 550 is connected to an input / output interface 520. ing. The input / output interface 520 is an interface for receiving a signal (command) from the sub-control unit 400 and transmitting a signal (command) to the sub-control unit 600. The CPU 510 executes a process for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 based on a command received from the sub-control unit 400 via the input / output interface 520, and outputs a command for executing the rendering process to the input / output interface 520. To the sub-control unit 600.

  <Sub-control unit 600>

  Next, the sub-control unit 600 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 600 includes a CPU 610 that is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 614 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 611 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 610 as a system clock.

  The CPU 610 receives a signal (command) from the CPU 510 of the sub control unit 500 via the input / output interface 620 and controls the sub control unit 600 as a whole.

  A timer circuit 615 is connected to the CPU 610 via an external bus. The CPU 610 transmits the data for frequency division stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 612 to the timer circuit 615 via the external data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 615 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 610 every interrupt time. The CPU 610 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, a ROM 612 and a RAM 613 are connected to the CPU 610 via an external bus. The ROM 612 stores control program data and effect data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 600. The RAM 613 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 610. Note that the ROM 612 and the RAM 613 are connected to the CPU 610 via an external bus.

  Similarly to the sub-control unit 400 and the sub-control unit 500, the CPU 610 is connected to an address decoding circuit 650 for selecting an external IC. The address decoding circuit 650 receives a signal from an external device. An input interface 660 for transmitting signals and an output interface 670 for transmitting signals to external devices are connected. The input interface 660 is connected to a left sensor A216, a left sensor B217, a right sensor A226, a right sensor B227, an upper sensor A236, and an upper sensor B237 included in each drive mechanism of the rendering device 200. Note that the sub-control unit 600 of the present embodiment is configured such that a lower sensor A667 and a lower sensor B668 can be connected as an option.

  Motors 215, 225, and 235 included in each drive mechanism of the rendering device 200 are connected to the output interface 670 via a driver. More specifically, a left motor 215 is connected via a left motor driver 671, a right motor 225 is connected via a right motor driver 672, and an upper motor 235 is connected via an upper motor driver 673. Note that the sub-control unit 600 of the present embodiment is configured such that an optional lower motor 675 can be connected via a lower motor driver 674 as an option.

  An input / output interface 620 is connected to the address decoding circuit 650. The input / output interface 620 is an interface for receiving a signal (command) from the sub-control unit 500 and transmitting a signal (command) to the sub-control unit 400. The CPU 610 executes processing for controlling each drive mechanism of the rendering device 200 based on the command received from the sub control unit 500 via the input / output interface 620, and sends the command to the sub control unit via the input / output interface 620. 400.

  The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and communication in the reverse direction is impossible. That is, a signal such as a command can be transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400, but a signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the sub control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

  Direct information communication between the sub-control unit 400 and the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 500 and the sub-control unit 600, and between the sub-control unit 600 and the sub-control unit 400 is one-way communication. The communication in the reverse direction is impossible. That is, a signal such as a command can be directly transmitted from the sub control unit 400 to the sub control unit 500, from the sub control unit 500 to the sub control unit 600, and from the sub control unit 600 to the sub control unit 400. However, a signal such as a command cannot be directly transmitted from the sub-control unit 500 to the sub-control unit 400, from the sub-control unit 600 to the sub-control unit 500, and from the sub-control unit 400 to the sub-control unit 600. . Therefore, when a signal is transmitted from the sub control unit 500 to the sub control unit 400, the signal is transmitted from the sub control unit 500 to the sub control unit 400 via the sub control unit 600. Similarly, when a signal is transmitted from the sub-control unit 600 to the sub-control unit 500, a signal is transmitted from the sub-control unit 600 to the sub-control unit 500 via the sub-control unit 400, and from the sub-control unit 400 to the sub-control unit When transmitting a signal to 600, the signal is transmitted from the sub control unit 400 to the sub control unit 600 via the sub control unit 500.

  <Processing of main control unit>

  Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. Information obtained by executing each process is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 at a predetermined timing.

  When power is supplied to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed in step S101 of the main control unit main process, and various initial settings are performed.

  In step S102, processing related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120a is turned on according to the number of inserted medals. In the case where the player has won the re-game player in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous game can be played without additional insertion of medals. In step S102, a process related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and a start signal (command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. To do.

  In step S103, a valid winning line is determined, and in step S104, a random number generated by the random number generator 317 is acquired.

  In step S105, an internal winning lottery is performed using the random value acquired in step S104 and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312 according to the current gaming state (lottery means). As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. Also, in this step S105, if it is determined that the winning combination is won internally as a result of the winning combination internal lottery, the command corresponding to the winning combination is determined, and if it is determined that the winning combination is lost (no winning combination of the winning combination). A command corresponding to the loss is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. For example, when a special combination is won internally, a special combination (bonus combination) internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and when a watermelon or cherry is won internally, the sub-control unit 400 Send a watermelon / cherry internal winning command. In this case, the sub-control unit 400 that has received the special combination internal winning command performs an effect in accordance with the internal winning command.

  In step S106, the reel stop control data selection table stored in the ROM 312 is referred to, and candidate reel stop control data is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S105. In step S107, the reels 110 to 112 are started to rotate by the reel rotation start process.

  In step S108, a production input button reception process is performed. The effect input button reception process will be described later.

  In step S109, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped from rotating by the reel stop control process. At this time, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped based on the reel stop control data selected in step S106. In step S109, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, a third stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, the winning determination of the symbols stopped when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination has been won when a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning winning combination or a winning combination with a flag carryover is aligned (displayed). For example, if “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” are arranged on the active line, it is determined that the replay is won. In step S110, if it is determined that the winning combination is won as a result of the winning determination, a command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. For example, when “CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol-CHANCE symbol” is displayed on the active line (when a chance is won), a CHANCE symbol display command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. Similarly, when winning BB1, BB2, or RB, a BB1 winning command, a BB2 winning command, or an RB winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, respectively.

  In step S111, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

In step S112, game state control processing is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.
<Direction input process for production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the effect input button reception process in step S108 in the main control unit main process described above will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the input button reception process for productions.

  In step S201, it is determined whether it is an operation effective period. In this embodiment, the medal insertion button 132 is also functioned as an effect insertion button, and here, it is determined whether or not it is during an operation valid period for accepting an operation by the player of the effect insertion button. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation is currently valid from when the start lever 135 is operated until all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. If it is during the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S202. If not, the process ends.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not an operation of the effect insertion button (medal insertion button) 132 by the player has been accepted. If the operation of the effect input button 132 is accepted, the process proceeds to step S203, and if not, the process ends.

  The determination as to whether or not it has been accepted may be satisfied when an operation of the production input button 132 is received as in the present embodiment, and is based on the fact that a specific combination (for example, a bonus combination) is won internally by an internal lottery. The condition may be satisfied, or the condition may be satisfied by receiving a plurality of the effect input buttons 132 (for example, operating the effect input button 132 twice), and the effect input button 132 is operated at a predetermined timing. By doing so, the condition may be satisfied.

  In step S <b> 203, an effect insertion button reception command indicating that the player's operation of the effect insertion button 132 has been received is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control units 400 to 600 execute a predetermined effect process based on the reception of the effect input button reception command. For example, when an effect “match” to be described later is being executed, the sub-control unit 400 sends a control command to the effect that the production input button acceptance command has been received via the sub-control unit 500 and the sub-control unit 500. Send to. Based on the reception of this control command, the sub-control unit 600 stops the horizontal movable member 204 (sub-operation), and then the sub-control unit 500 displays an image of the missile flying toward the UFO on the liquid crystal display device 157. Display.

  <Processing of Sub Control Unit 400>

  Next, processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400.

  First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of the input / output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 413, and the like are performed.

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S303, the effect data is updated. In the effect data update process, operation control data and the like for controlling the effect are updated. Specifically, for example, based on a control command received from the main control unit 300 (such as a special role internal winning command or a command indicating that an effect input button reception command has been received from the main control unit 300), the sub-control unit 500 Whether or not there is a control command to be transmitted is determined, operation control data and the like are updated based on the determination result, and preparation for transmission of a control command that needs to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 500 is performed.

  In step S304, it is determined whether the effect data updated in step S303 includes data to be output to the driver of each effect device (effect lamp 430, speaker 483, etc.) of the sub-control unit 400. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S305, data is set in the driver of the rendering device of the sub-control unit 400. The production device executes the production according to the data by setting the data.

  In step S306, it is determined whether or not there is a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 500 in the effect data updated in step S303. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S307; otherwise, the process returns to step S302.

  In step S307, a control command (for example, a command indicating that a special role internal winning command or an effect input button reception command has been received from the main control unit 300) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S302.

  Next, command input processing of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing of the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not at least one unprocessed command (a control command stored by a strobe interrupt process described later) is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 413. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S402, and if not applicable, the process ends.

  In step S402, one control command is acquired from the command storage area and analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analysis result is executed. Specifically, for example, when the analysis result of the acquired control command is the above-mentioned special-combination-internal winning command or effect input button reception command, control indicating that these commands are received from the sub-control unit 300 Prepare to send the command to the sub-control unit 500. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  Next, strobe interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300 together with the transmission of the control command. In step S501 of the strobe interrupt process, the control command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 413.

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt process. The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and executes the sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt process in response to this timer interrupt. In step S601 of this timer interrupt process, the general-purpose timer stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 413 is updated. In the present embodiment, the general-purpose timer update period is set to 10 ms (= 2 ms × 5 times) by adding one general-purpose timer every time interrupt processing is performed five times.

  <Processing of Sub Control Unit 500>

  Next, processing of the sub control unit 500 will be described. FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 500.

  First, in step S701, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization process, initialization of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM 513, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as transferring frequently used data out of image data and color palette data stored in the CG-ROM 535 to the VRAM 536 is performed.

  In step S702, command input processing is performed. Here, first, it is determined whether or not at least one unprocessed command (a control command stored by interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 500 described later) is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 513. If an unprocessed control command is stored in the command storage area, one control command is acquired from the command storage area and analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analysis result is executed. Specifically, for example, when the analysis result of the acquired control command is a command indicating that the special role internal winning command or the production input button accepting command has been received from the sub-control unit 300, these commands are Preparation for transmitting a control command indicating that it has been received from the control unit 400 to the sub-control unit 600 is performed. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  In addition, here, a lottery is performed based on the analyzed control command (for example, the special role internal winning command) to determine the aspect of the effect to be executed. For example, the sub-control unit 500 determines the type of effect by lottery, and at this time, a different lottery table is used depending on the type of winning combination won in the current game. When an effect for operating the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 is selected by lottery, a command including data relating to drive control of the left motor 215, the right motor 225, and the upper motor 235 (a motor to be described later). Command) and the like are prepared for transmission to the sub-control unit 600.

  In step S703, the effect data is updated. In the effect data update process, for example, the presence or absence of a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 600 is determined, and the control data for the effect is updated based on the determination result.

  In step S704, a liquid crystal effect process is performed. Here, processing for causing the liquid crystal display device 157 to display an effect image is performed by the VDP 534.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not there is a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 600 in the effect data updated in step S703. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S706; otherwise, the process returns to step S702.

  In step S706, a control command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 600. Here, when performing an effect of operating the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204, a motor command or the like is transmitted to the sub-control unit 600. After transmitting the control command, the process returns to step S702.

  Next, interrupt processing of the sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit 500 interrupt process. The sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined period (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and executes the sub-control unit 500 interrupt process in response to this timer interrupt. . In step S801, it is determined whether there is a reception command from the sub-control unit 400. If a command is received from the sub-control unit 400, the process proceeds to step S802, and if not, the process ends. In step S802, the received command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 513 as an unprocessed command.

  <Main processing of sub-control unit 600>

  Next, the main process of the sub control unit 600 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the sub-control unit 600.

  First, in step S901, after performing an initialization process, the process proceeds to step S902. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 613, and the like are performed. Further, the left motor 215, the right motor 225, and the upper motor 235 are controlled to move the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 to the reference (origin) position.

  In step S902, it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command (a control command stored by interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 600 described later) is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 613. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S903, and if not, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S903, after analyzing and determining the contents of the unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is a motor command. If the unprocessed command is a motor command for controlling the left motor 215, the right motor 225, and the upper motor 235, the process proceeds to step S905. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S905, after requesting the operation stop, the process proceeds to step S906. In step S905, an operation stop is requested for interval timer interrupt processing described later. Specifically, information for requesting the operation stop is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613.

  In step S906, it is determined whether or not the parts list data is requested in the drive stop process of the absolute coordinate operation process of the interval timer interrupt process described later. Specifically, it is determined whether or not information indicating that acquisition of parts list data is requested is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. In the present embodiment, in step S907 to be described later, control information is acquired by referring to parts list data stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 612 based on the received motor command. Then, in the interval timer interruption process described later, based on the acquired parts list data, more detailed control information is acquired by referring to the part data stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 612.

  Here, FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of the motor command, parts list data, and parts data. As shown in the figure, the motor command transmitted from the sub-control unit 500 is composed of data of 8 bytes in total of 2 bytes × 4. The left motor 215, the right motor 225, and the upper Information indicating which parts list data is referred to for the motor 235 and the lower motor 275 (the leading address on the ROM 612 in which each parts list data is stored) is stored. In this embodiment, since the lower motor 275 is not used, the invalid command is stored in the area of the lower motor 275 of the motor command. However, the invalid command is not stored in the area of the lower motor 275. The motor command may be composed of data of a total of 6 bytes of 2 bytes × 3.

  As shown in the figure, the parts list data is composed of, for example, items of “operation pattern”, “number of operations”, “number of data (N)”, and “data 1 to N”. Pre-stored in the area. In this embodiment, when 0 is stored in the “motion pattern” area, an absolute coordinate operation (main operation) is indicated, and when 1 is stored, a relative coordinate operation (sub operation) is indicated. In the “number of operations” area, the number of operations is stored in the range of 0 to 65535 (in the case of 0, an infinite loop is set). In the “number of data” area, the total number (N) of data 1 to N in the range of 0 to 65535 is stored (invalid (ignored) if 0). In the “data 1 to N” area, an address for referring to the part data (a leading address on the ROM 612 in which each part data is stored) is stored. That is, the parts list data is configured to be able to execute various continuous motion controls by combining a plurality of parts data, which is control information of the minimum unit, in time series.

  As shown in the figure, the part data is composed of items such as “operation pattern”, “movement position (stop position)”, and “time required for movement”, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 612 in advance. ing. In the present embodiment, when 0 is stored in the “motion pattern” area, an absolute coordinate operation (normal operation) is indicated, and when 1 is stored, a relative coordinate operation (relative operation) is indicated. In the “movement position” area, in the case of absolute coordinate operation, the number of motor steps from the reference position (origin) to the movement destination position (absolute movement amount) as information on the coordinates of the movement position (movement destination position) In the case of relative coordinate movement, the number of steps from the movement source position (movement start position) to the movement destination position (movement step number: relative movement amount) is stored as information on the coordinate of the movement position. . For example, the method for calculating the number of movement steps in the case of an absolute coordinate operation can be calculated from the number of steps at the movement destination minus the number of steps at the movement source. For example, when moving from the reference position to the position A1 (100 steps) and further moving from the position A1 to the position A2 (150 steps), first, in the movement from the reference position to the position A1, the number of steps of the position A1 (100 steps) ) -Step number of reference position (0 step) = 100 steps are calculated and stored. Thereafter, when moving from position A1 to position A2, the number of steps at position A2 (150 steps) −the number of steps at position A1 (100 steps) = 50 steps is calculated and stored. That is, in the absolute coordinate operation, the number of movement steps can be calculated by subtracting the number of steps at the original position from the number of steps at the movement destination position. Note that the number of steps at each position (for example, the above-described positions A1, A2, etc.) in the absolute coordinate operation is stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 612 as the number of steps from the reference position. In the case of relative coordinate operation, it is not necessary to calculate the number of movement steps, and a predetermined number of movement steps is stored in the ROM 612 as the amount of movement (number of movement steps) to each position. For example, as described above, when the current position is moved from the reference position to the position A1, and further moved from the position A1 to the position A2, the number of movement steps (predetermined corresponding to the movement from the reference position to the position A1) ( For example, a predetermined number of movement steps (for example, 50 steps) corresponding to the movement from the position A1 to the position A2 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 612. Therefore, as will be described later, in the relative coordinate operation, a predetermined number of movement steps corresponding to the movement operation is set as it is in the movement step number counter. In the present embodiment, each of the motors 215 to 275 moves 0.4 mm in one step. In the “time required for movement” area, the time required for movement is stored in the range of 0 to 65535 ms (in the case of 0, the fastest operation is performed).

  Returning to FIG. 10A, in step S907, parts list data is delivered based on the motor command. Here, first, the parts list data stored in the parts list data storage area set in the RAM 613 is erased. Then, the parts list data acquired from the ROM 612 based on the current unprocessed command (motor command) is stored in the parts list data storage area.

  In step S908, it is determined whether or not a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. If a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, the process proceeds to step S909. If not, the process returns to step S902.

  In step S909, a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and the process returns to step S902. Thereafter, in the sub-control unit 600 main process, the processes in steps S902 to S909 are repeatedly executed.

  Next, interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 600 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sub-control unit 600 interrupt processing. The sub-control unit 600 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and executes the sub-control unit 600 interrupt process in response to this timer interrupt. . In step S1001, it is determined whether there is a reception command. If a command is received from the sub-control unit 500, the process proceeds to step S1002, and if not, the process ends. In step S1002, the received command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 613 as an unprocessed command.

  <Interval timer interrupt processing of sub-control unit 600>

  Next, the interval timer interrupt process of the sub control unit 600 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of interval timer interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 600. The sub-control unit 600 executes interval timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 0.3 ms).

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the relative coordinate operation flag is set in step S1305 of the data update storage process described later. Here, it is determined whether or not the relative coordinate operation flag indicating the start of the relative coordinate operation stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 613 is set. If the relative coordinate operation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1103. If the relative coordinate operation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1102.

  In step S1102, an operation position confirmation process is performed. Details of the operation position confirmation processing in step S1102 will be described later.

  In step S1103, an absolute coordinate operation process for causing each movable member 202, 204 to perform an absolute coordinate operation is executed, and in step S1104, a relative coordinate operation process for causing each movable member 202, 204 to perform a relative coordinate operation is executed. Details of the absolute coordinate operation process and the relative coordinate operation process will be described later.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether a delivery request for parts list data has been made. Here, it is determined whether or not parts list data is newly stored in the parts list data storage area of the RAM 613 in step S907 of the sub-control unit 600 main process. If parts list data is stored, the process proceeds to step S1106. If not, the process ends.

  In step S1106, a data update storage process is executed (details will be described later).

  Next, the operation position confirmation process (step S1102) in the interval timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation position confirmation process. The operation position confirmation process is executed individually for each of the motors 215, 225, and 235. In the following, the specific operation of the operation position confirmation process for the motor 215 will be described, but the same process is also performed for the other motors 225 and 235 (detailed description is omitted). Note that the motor 215 may be simply abbreviated as a motor.

  First, in step S1201, the current operation position (step number) of the motor updated in step S1410 of absolute coordinate operation processing and step S1611 of relative coordinate operation processing, which will be described later, is extracted, and the extracted step number and next movement are extracted. The next operation position (number of steps) is calculated from the number of steps by the operation. Note that the current operation position (number of steps) is determined based on a predetermined threshold value based on a step number (position) calculated from the current step number (position) of the motor and the number of steps in the next operation in step S1202 described later. However, the actual movement position (number of steps) updated in step S1611 of the relative coordinate movement process is assumed on the assumption that the motor has moved. In other words, when the CPU 610 determines that the operation position (number of steps) due to the next movement operation of the motor exceeds a predetermined threshold (a predetermined number of steps corresponding to the position of another member), Or, if it is determined that the movement operation is performed to a range that is considered to exceed, the operation information is not output to the motor (without actually moving the motor), and it is assumed that the motor has actually moved. In step S1608 of the operation process, a subtraction process of the movement step number counter is performed, and the number of movement steps is set as the current step number, and an update process is performed in step S1611 (assuming that each motor has moved in the virtual space where no actual operation is performed). This includes the number of steps (operating position) when the control process is performed. The current operation position (number of steps) can be calculated by counting the number of steps of each motor using the motor as a stepping motor, and updating and storing the count value of the number of steps. Also, a rotary encoder is provided on the rotating shaft of the motor, or a linear encoder is provided on the movable shaft of each movable member 202, 204, the number of pulses output from each encoder is counted, and the count value of the number of pulses is calculated. It is also preferable to configure to update and store.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether the number of steps calculated in step S1201 exceeds a predetermined threshold. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, the vertical movable member 202 interferes between the support members 210 </ b> C and 210 </ b> D arranged in parallel on the upper and lower sides of the rendering device 200. The range in which the moving operation can be performed without any operation (between mechanical ends: the range of the support portion) is a range from a position 60 steps away from the support member 210C to a position 60 steps away from the support member 210D. This position of the vertical movable member 202 that is 60 steps away from the support member 210C is referred to as the first threshold value in the vertical direction (the position shown in FIG. 18 (a)), and 60 positions upward from the support member 210D. The position separated by a step is referred to as the second threshold value in the vertical direction ((A) position shown in FIG. 18A). That is, the vertical movable member 202 may interfere with or interfere with the support member 210C (or the upper shielding member 206) or the like at a position closer to the support member 210C than the first threshold, and is supported more than the second threshold. In a position close to the member 210D, the support member 210D (or the lower shielding member 208) or the like may interfere with or may interfere.

  On the other hand, the range in which the horizontal movable member 204 can move without interfering between the support members 210A and 210B arranged in parallel on the left and right sides of the rendering device 200 (between mechanical ends: the range of the support portion) is the support member. This is a range from a position 50 steps to the right from 210A to a position 50 steps to the left from support member 210B. This position of the horizontal movable member 204 that is 50 steps away from the support member 210A to the right is referred to as a first threshold value in the left-right direction (the position (A) shown in FIG. 18A), and 50 steps to the left from the support member 210B. The distant position is referred to as a second threshold value in the left-right direction (position (H) shown in FIG. 18A). That is, the horizontal movable member 204 may interfere with or interfere with the support member 210A at a position closer to the support member 210A than the first threshold, and at a position closer to the support member 210B than the second threshold. There is a possibility of interfering with or interfering with the support member 210B or the like.

  In this embodiment, when the other members different from the movable members 202 and 204 are non-movable members (for example, movable members, shaped objects, decorative members, fixed members such as support members 210A to 210D), the movable members are movable. The position (number of steps) of the member not to be used is set in advance as a threshold value, and the current operating position (number of steps) of the motor that drives each movable member 202, 204 updated and stored in step S1410 or step S1611 described later, and the next time It is determined based on whether or not the number of movement steps calculated from the number of steps of the movement operation exceeds the threshold. Of course, if the other member is a movable member different from the movable members 202 and 204, the current operating position (number of steps) of the motor that drives the other movable member is always updated and stored. The stored current operation position (number of steps) of the motor driving another movable member is compared with the number of steps by the next movement operation of the motor driving each movable member 202, 204, and each movable member 202, 204 is compared. It may be determined whether or not interferes with another movable member.

  In step S1204, if it is determined that the number of steps calculated in step S1201 exceeds a threshold value (first threshold value, second threshold value), an operation correction flag is set (the motor current updated in step S1410 or step S1611 described later). The information indicating that the number of steps (number of steps) and the number of steps calculated from the next moving operation exceeds the threshold is updated and stored in the RAM 613, and the process ends.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether or not there is an operation correction flag in the RAM 613 when it is determined that the number of calculation steps calculated in step S1201 exceeds the threshold value by the movement operation up to the previous time. If it is determined that there is an operation correction flag, the process proceeds to step S1205. If it is determined that there is no operation correction flag, the process ends.

  In step S1205, the operation correction flag that has already been set is reset by the operation position confirmation process up to the previous time, and the process ends. The operation correction flag is provided so as to be distinguishable for each of the motors 215 to 235. That is, the operation correction flag can be set or reset for each of the motors 215 to 235.

  Next, the data update storage process (step S1106) in the interval timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of data update storage processing.

  In step S1301 of the data update storage process, the part list data stored in the parts list data storage area of the RAM 613 is referred to, and based on this, the part data stored in advance in the ROM 612 is extracted and acquired.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether the acquired part data is for absolute coordinate operation. That is, if 0 is stored in the “operation pattern” area of the part data, the process proceeds to step S1303. If 1 is stored, the process proceeds to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the extracted part data is newly stored in the designated storage area for absolute coordinate operation in the RAM 613, and then the process ends. At this time, the part data that has been stored in the designated storage area for the absolute coordinate operation is deleted.

  In step S1304, the extracted part data is newly stored in the designated storage area for relative coordinate operation in the RAM 613. At this time, the part data that has been stored in the designated storage area for relative coordinate operations is deleted.

  In step S1305, a relative coordinate operation flag is set. Thereby, the relative coordinate operation process of step S1303 is executed in the next interruption.

  In step S1306, the drive stop flag set in step S1504 of the drive stop process of the absolute coordinate operation process described later is reset. The drive stop flag is information indicating whether or not to temporarily stop the motor, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613.

  Next, the absolute coordinate operation process of step S1103 in the interval timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of absolute coordinate operation processing. The absolute coordinate operation process is executed individually for each of the motors 215 to 235.

  In step S1401 of the absolute coordinate operation process, a drive stop process is performed. Hereinafter, the drive stop process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the drive stop process.

  In step S1501 of the drive stop process, it is determined whether or not there is a request to stop the operation. Here, in step S905 of the sub-control unit 600 main process, it is determined whether or not information indicating that operation stop is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. If information indicating that the operation stop is requested is stored, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S1502, it is determined whether the drive stop flag is set. If the drive stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1503. If the drive stop flag is set, the process ends.

  In step S1503, drive stop information is set. Here, in order to temporarily stop the driving of the motor, driving stop information (one pulse signal) to be output to a motor driver corresponding to the motor to be stopped (for example, motor driver 671, the same applies hereinafter) is set. The drive stop information includes, for example, items of “excitation”, “torque”, and “CW / CCW (rotation direction)”, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. The drive stop information stored so far in the predetermined area of the RAM 613 is deleted.

  In step S1504, a drive stop flag is set.

  In step S1505, operation information including the set drive stop information (one pulse signal) is output to the motor driver.

  In step S1506, the parts list data is requested. Here, the acquisition of parts list data is requested to the sub-control unit 600 main process described above. Specifically, information indicating that acquisition of parts list data is requested is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613.

  Returning to FIG. 15, in step S <b> 1402, it is determined whether a drive stop flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 613. If the drive stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1403. If the drive stop flag is set, the process ends.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether it is a drive information change timing. Here, if a movement step number counter for absolute coordinate operation, which will be described later, is 0, it is determined that it is a change timing. If it is time to change, the process proceeds to step S1404. If not, the process proceeds to step S1407.

  In step S1404, a moving step number counter for absolute coordinate operation is set. Specifically, in the data update storage process in step S1106 of the interval timer interrupt process, the part data stored in the designated storage area for the absolute coordinate operation of the RAM 613 is referred to and calculated from the current movement operation (number of steps). The number of movement steps to be performed is set in the movement step number counter. In the case where the absolute coordinate operation of each movable member 202, 204 is composed of one moving operation (for example, the number of data of part data (1), the content of which is data 1), the number of moving steps is the reference position. It is calculated from the number of steps from the (origin) to the moving position 1 (the position of the moving destination 1) corresponding to the data 1 (the number of steps calculated from the number of steps of the moving position 1−the number of steps of the reference position (0 steps)). The moving step number is set in the moving step number counter. Further, when the absolute coordinate operation is composed of two moving operations (for example, the number of data of part data (2), the contents of which are data 1 and 2), the processing for data 1 described above is performed in the same manner. After that, the number of movement steps for data 2 is the number of steps (movement) from the current movement position (movement position 1 corresponding to data 1) to movement position 2 (number of steps from the reference position) corresponding to data 2. The number of steps calculated from the number of steps at position 2−the number of steps calculated from the number of steps at moving position 1), and this moving step number is set in the moving step number counter. The above shows the case where the absolute coordinate operation of each movable member 202, 204 is composed of one or two motions, but the number of movement steps is similarly set when the movable member is composed of three or more absolute coordinate motions. calculate. The number of steps at the movement position of each movable member 202, 204 is calculated by counting the number of steps of each motor as described above, and updating and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 613. Can be obtained by extracting.

  In step S1405, an output count determination value for absolute coordinate operation is set. The output count count determination value for the absolute coordinate operation is for counting the timing of outputting the drive information (details will be described later) to the motor driver in the absolute coordinate operation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. Has been. Here, every time the above-described interval timer interrupt process (interrupt cycle: 0.3 ms) is executed, whether to output a drive information signal is set as an output count determination value. In the case of two-phase excitation, for example, in the case of two-phase excitation, a numerical value obtained by dividing the “time required for movement” (ms) by the interruption period of 0.3 (ms) is further calculated in step S1404. It is calculated by dividing by the number of movement steps. In the case of 1-2 phase excitation, since one output (one pulse signal) is ½ step, the output count determination value is ½ of the calculation result. If the excitation is the same and the total number of moving steps is the same, the smaller the output count determination value, the faster the movement. The calculated output count determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613.

  In step S1406, drive information for the current operation is set. Specifically, an operation table (not shown) in which drive information is associated with the number of movement steps calculated in step S1404 and the output count count determination value for absolute coordinate operation set in step S1405 is referred to. Drive information is set. The operation table is stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 612. Here, driving information (one pulse signal) to be output to the motor driver for driving the motor (see FIG. 18) is set. This drive information is set based on the coordinate position of the current slider (for example, slider 212) (for example, the number of steps of the current position of the motor 215) and the “movement position” and “time required for movement” of the part data. . The drive information includes, for example, items of “excitation”, “torque”, and “CW / CCW (rotation direction)”. Here, “excitation” sets the excitation method to be used (1-2 phase or 2 phase). “Torque” sets the driving torque of the motor, and is normally set to 100, but is set to 50 when a predetermined time elapses after the motor stops. “CW / CCW” sets the rotation direction of the motor. If the number of steps at the current position of the motor is smaller than the number of steps at the movement destination, the number of steps at the current position of the motor moves to forward rotation (CW). If it is larger than the previous number of steps, it is set to negative rotation (CCW). The set drive information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613, and the drive information previously stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 613 is deleted. The drive information is stored in a different area from the above-described drive stop information.

  In step S1407, it is determined whether it is time to output a signal to the motor driver. Here, the absolute coordinate operation output number count determination value set in step S1405 and the absolute coordinate operation output number counter value updated in the absolute coordinate operation output number counter update process in step S1411 described below are used. In comparison, when both are equal, it is determined that it is time to output a signal. If it is time to output a signal, the process proceeds to step S1408; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In step S1408, operation information including the drive information set in step S1406 (for example, information indicating that an operation for one pulse of a 2-byte configuration is performed) is output to the motor driver. Here, a one-pulse digital signal indicating drive information is output to the motor driver. The motor driver that has received the signal indicating the drive information converts the received signal into an analog signal, and then drives it by outputting it to the motor. The motor rotates by one step if it is two-phase excitation, and if it is 1-2 phase excitation, it rotates by 1/2 step.

  In step S1409, a subtraction process is performed on the movement step number counter for absolute coordinate operation set in step S1404. Here, in the case of two-phase excitation, 1 is subtracted from the value of the movement step number counter for absolute coordinate operation stored when the operation information is output once. In the case of 1-2 phase excitation, 1 is subtracted from the value of the movement step number counter for absolute coordinate operation stored when the operation information is output twice.

  In step S1410, update processing of the current step number for absolute coordinate operation is performed. The current step number for the absolute coordinate operation is for storing a slider (for example, the current position (step number) of the slider 212) in the absolute coordinate operation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. If the operation information output this time is two-phase excitation and positive rotation, 1 is added to the stored current step number and newly stored, and if it is two-phase excitation and negative rotation, the stored current step is stored. 1 is subtracted from the number and newly stored, and if the operation information output this time is 1-2 phase excitation and forward rotation, the current step number stored when the output is performed twice is added. 1 is added and newly stored, and if 1-2 phase excitation and negative rotation are performed, 1 is subtracted from the number of current steps stored when the output is performed twice and newly stored.

  In step S1411, update processing of an output number counter for absolute coordinate operation is performed. Here, 1 is added to the stored numerical value of the output number counter, and it is newly stored. However, if the drive information is updated in step S1406, 1 is set as the initial value in the output number counter, and 0 is set as the initial value in the case where operation information is output in step S1408. To do.

  Next, the relative coordinate operation process in step S1104 in the interval timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of relative coordinate operation processing. The relative coordinate operation process is executed individually for each of the motors 215 to 235 in the same manner as the absolute coordinate operation process.

  In step S1601 of the relative coordinate operation process, it is determined whether or not it is a drive information change timing. Here, if the numerical value of the movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation described later is 0, it is determined that it is a change timing. If it is time to change, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1605.

  In step S1602, a movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation is set. The movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation is for counting the number of movement steps of the motor output to the motor driver (for example, motor driver 671) in the relative coordinate operation, and is absolute in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. It is stored separately from the step number counter for coordinate operation. Specifically, referring to the part data stored in the designated storage area for the relative coordinate operation of the RAM 613 in the data update storage process in step S1106 of the interval timer interrupt process, the current movement operation (number of steps) is determined. The predetermined number of movement steps is set as it is in the movement step number counter. For example, when the relative coordinate operation of each movable member 202, 204 is composed of one operation (for example, the number of parts data is (1) and the content is data 1), the movement corresponding to data 1 is performed. The number of steps is set as it is in the moving step number counter. Further, when the relative coordinate motion is composed of two motions (for example, the number of data of part data (2), the content of which is data 1 and 2), the processing for data 1 described above is performed in the same manner. After that, the moving step number corresponding to the data 2 is set as it is in the moving step number counter. The above shows the case where the relative coordinate motion of each movable member 202, 204 is composed of one or two motions, but the number of movement steps is similarly set when the motion is composed of three or more relative coordinate motions. set.

  In step S1603, an output count determination value for relative coordinate operation is set. The output count count determination value for the relative coordinate operation is for counting the timing at which the drive information signal is output to the motor driver in the relative coordinate operation, and is output to the predetermined area of the RAM 613 for the absolute coordinate operation. It is stored separately from the number counter. Here, every time the above-described interval timer interrupt process (interrupt cycle: 0.3 ms) is executed, whether to output a drive information signal is set as an output count determination value. In the case of two-phase excitation, for example, in the case of two-phase excitation, a numerical value obtained by dividing the part data “time required for movement” (ms) by an interruption period of 0.3 (ms) is further calculated in step S1602. It is calculated by dividing by the number of movement steps. In the case of 1-2 phase excitation, since one output (one pulse signal) is ½ step, the output count determination value is ½ of the calculation result.

  In step S1604, drive information for the current operation is set. Specifically, the drive information is updated and set with reference to the part data stored in the designated storage area for relative coordinate operation of the RAM 613 in the data update storage process of step S1106 of the interval timer interrupt process described above. Specifically, an operation table (not shown) in which drive information is associated with the number of movement steps calculated in step S1602 and the output count count determination value for relative coordinate operation set in step S1603 is referred to. Drive information is set. The operation table is stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 612. Here, drive information (one pulse signal) output to the motor driver to drive the motor (see FIG. 18) is set. The calculated drive information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613, and the drive information previously stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 613 is deleted. The drive information is stored in a different area from the drive stop information.

  In step S1605, it is determined whether it is time to output a signal to the motor driver. Here, the relative coordinate operation output number count determination value set in step S1603 and the relative coordinate operation output number counter value updated in the relative coordinate operation output number counter update process in step S1612 described below are used. In comparison, when both are equal, it is determined that it is time to output a signal. If it is time to output a signal, the process proceeds to step S1606; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1612.

  In step S1606, it is determined whether there is an operation correction flag. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an operation correction flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 613 in the operation position confirmation processing in step S1102 of the interval timer interrupt processing described above. Here, the motion correction flag is information that the number of steps due to the next moving movement of the movable member exceeds a predetermined threshold, and the number of steps exceeds a predetermined threshold due to the previous movement of the movable member. It includes an operation correction flag that has already been set in the operation position confirmation processing. In addition, as described above, the operation correction flag is individually stored in each of the motors 215 to 235. If the operation correction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1608. If the operation correction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, operation information including the drive information set in step S1604 (for example, information indicating that an operation for one pulse of a 2-byte configuration) is output to the motor driver. Here, a one-pulse digital signal indicating drive information is output to the motor driver. The motor driver that has received the signal indicating the drive information converts the received signal into an analog signal, and then drives it by outputting it to the motor. The motor rotates by one step if it is two-phase excitation, and if it is 1-2 phase excitation, it rotates by 1/2 step.

  In step S1608, a subtraction process of a movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation is performed. Here, when driving information for two-phase excitation is output, 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation. When the 1-2 phase excitation drive information is output, 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the movement step number counter for relative coordinate operation when the output is performed twice.

  That is, if it is determined in step S1606 that the operation correction flag is present (set), the operation information is not output to the motor driver determined to have the operation correction flag set, and the movement step number counter Only to subtract. That is, the motor determined to have the operation correction flag set has virtually operated.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether the relative coordinate operation has ended. Specifically, the determination as to whether or not the relative coordinate operation has ended may be made by referring to the total number of parts list data (N) acquired by the interval timer interrupt processing described above, Judgment is made based on the number of relative coordinate movements (number of repetitions). If it is determined that the relative coordinate operation has ended, the process proceeds to step S1610. If it is determined that the relative coordinate operation has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1610, the relative coordinate operation flag set in step S1305 of the data update storage process in step S1106 in the interval timer interrupt process described above is reset.

  In step S1611, update processing of the current step number for relative coordinate operation is performed. The current number of steps for relative coordinate operation is for storing the current position (number of steps) of a slider (for example, slider 212) in relative coordinate operation, and the current for absolute coordinate operation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 613. It is stored separately from the number of steps. Here, if the operation information output this time is two-phase excitation and positive rotation, it is newly stored by adding 1 to the stored current step number, and if it is two-phase excitation and negative rotation, it is stored. Subtract 1 from the current number of steps and store a new value. If the operation information output this time is 1-2 phase excitation and forward rotation, 1 is added to the current number of steps stored when the output is performed twice, and the new information is stored. If it is two-phase excitation and negative rotation, 1 is subtracted from the current number of steps stored when the output is performed twice and newly stored. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the operation correction flag is set, the operation information is not output to the motor driver, and only the movement step number counter is subtracted. However, here, as in the case where the operation information is actually output to the motor driver, 1 is added to or subtracted from the current number of steps and newly stored. For example, in relative coordinate operation, if the slider 212 interferes with another member (for example, a support member 210C described later) by forwardly rotating (CW) the slider 212 in the next operation, the next operation information Is output to the motor driver corresponding to the slider 212, and the moving step number counter is decremented by 1, and the current step number is incremented by 1 for updating. That is, the slider 212 has operated in the virtual space based on the operation information, and the information after the operation is updated.

  In step S1612, an output counter for relative coordinate operation is updated. Here, 1 is added to the stored numerical value of the output number counter, and it is newly stored. However, when the update setting of the drive information is set in step S1603, 1 is set as an initial value in the output number counter for the relative coordinate operation, and when the operation information is output in step S1607, the relative coordinate operation is set. 0 is set as an initial value in the output count counter. As described above, if it is determined in step S1606 that there is an operation correction flag, the motor driver does not actually output the operation information, but it is assumed that the operation information has been output. Update the count counter by adding 1.

  Needless to say, the motor 225 for moving the slider 222 and the motor driver 672 for driving the motor 235 and the motor 235 for moving the slider 232 and the motor driver 673 for driving the motor 235 are also described above for each motor and motor driver. Since the same processing as the control processing is performed, detailed description is omitted here.

Next, an effect using the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21 are examples of effect operations when the operation correction of the movable members 202 and 204 is not performed (normal operation).
<Meteorite collision production>

  First, the meteorite collision effect will be described. FIGS. 18A to 18C and FIGS. 19A to 19C are views showing the “meteorite collision effect”. In this production, first, FIG. 18A is a front view of the production device 200 as seen from the front (player side). On the surface of the rendering device 200, the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 described above are provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, respectively, so that the rendering is performed in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. Further, a cover member 205 (not shown in FIGS. 18 to 25) is provided so as to cover the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204, and an upper shielding member 206 and a lower shielding member are provided above and below the cover member 205, respectively. 208 are provided, and a part of the liquid crystal display device 157, the vertical movable member 202, and the horizontal movable member 204 is shielded.

  The vertically movable member 202 and the horizontally movable member 204 are movably fixed to a substantially rectangular frame-shaped frame 210 including support members 210A to 210D. Specifically, the sliders 212 and 222 are slidably engaged with the support members 210A and 210B on the left and right of the frame 210, and the slider 232 is slidably engaged with the support member 210C on the top of the frame 210. The sliders 212, 222, and 232 are individually moved by motors 215, 225, and 235, respectively.

  The vertical interval of the frame 210 (between the mechanical ends: the range of the support portion) is 500 steps in terms of motor two-phase excitation, and the left-right interval (between the mechanical ends: the range of the support portion) is two-phase excitation of the motor. This is equivalent to 850 steps. In addition, the range in which the movement of the vertical movable member 202 (sliders 212 and 222) is restricted is 60 steps (two-phase excitation conversion) from the vertical support members 210A and 210B, and the horizontal movable member 204 (slider 232). The range in which the movement is restricted is 50 steps (two-phase excitation conversion) from the support members 210C and 210D in the left-right direction. That is, the vertical movable member 202 is movable in the range of 60 to 440 steps (for 380 steps) in the vertical direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the movable restriction range of the movable member), and the horizontal movable member 204 is It is movable in a range of 50 to 800 steps (750 steps) in the direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a movable restriction range of the movable member). Therefore, the vertical movable member 202 may interfere with other members (for example, the support members 210C and 210D) when the movable regulation range 60 to 440 steps of the movable member in the vertical direction is out of step. Further, the horizontal movable member 204 may interfere with other members (for example, the support members 210 </ b> A and 210 </ b> B) if the movable movable range of the movable member in the left-right direction is out of the range of 50 to 800 steps.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the reference positions (or origin positions) of the sliders 212 and 222 are such that the sliders 212 and 222 are separated by 60 steps upward from the end of the movable member in the movable restriction range (the end of the support member 210D). Position: position (A)), and the reference position (or origin position) of the slider 232 is the position at which the slider 232 is separated by 50 steps to the right from the end of the movable member in the movable restriction range (the end of the support member 210A). : Position (A)). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18A, the sliders 212 and 222 can move from the reference position (position (A)) to the upper limit position (position (Ta)) that is 380 steps away from the reference position (position (A)). , It can be moved from the reference position (position (A)) to the right limit position (position (B)) 750 steps to the right. The reference position (position (A)) of the sliders 212 and 222 is called a first threshold value in the vertical direction, and the upper limit position (position (T)) is called a second threshold value in the vertical direction. The position (position (A)) is referred to as a first threshold value in the left-right direction, and the right limit position (position (B)) is referred to as a second threshold value in the left-right direction. When each motor 215, 225, 235 rotates one step, each movable member 202, 204 moves 0.4 mm.

  In this specification, when the rendering device 200 is viewed from the front (player side), the movement from the lower side to the upper side of the vertical movable member 202 is the forward direction (CW in the rotation direction of the motor), and the upper side is the lower side. Movement in the negative direction (CCW for motor rotation), movement of the horizontal movable member 204 from the left side to the right side in the positive direction (CW in the motor rotation direction), and movement from the right side to the left side in the negative direction (motor rotation) CCW in the direction). In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays an image of outer space. From this state, the vertical movable member 202 is caused to perform a normal operation.

  This normal operation is an absolute coordinate operation (main operation) in which each of the sliders 212 to 223 operates based on the reference position. That is, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, and when 0 is stored in the operation pattern of the part data, the absolute coordinate operation described below Control (absolute coordinate operation processing) is executed. In the absolute coordinate operation in this effect, as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, the right and left ends of the vertical movable member 202 are alternately moved up and down to move the vertical movable member 202 so as to sway. . Specifically, first, the sub-control unit 600 receives a motor command from the sub-control unit 500, refers to part list data based on the received motor command in the interval timer interrupt processing, and further specific operation information is obtained. Refer to the stored part data. Then, the sub-control unit 600 outputs operation information to the motor drivers 671 and 672 so as to control the motors 215 and 225 to predetermined movement positions at a predetermined movement speed based on the acquired part data. For example, the sub-control unit 600 controls the left motor 215 to control the left slider 212 at any position (supporting member) between the reference position (position (A)) that is also the first threshold and the reference position and the upper limit position. Next, the sub-control unit 600 is moved based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500 in the same manner as described above. The right motor 225 is driven to control the right slider 222 at any position between the reference position (position (A)) that is also the first threshold value and the upper limit position (approximately the intermediate position between the support members 210C and 210D). : Position (A)) is moved to the position, and at the same time, the left motor 215 is driven and controlled so that the left slider 212 is moved from the moved position (A) to the reference position (position (A)). ( Figure (c) refer). Thereafter, as described above, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, and moves the left slider 212 and the right slider 222 to the reference positions (positions in the opposite directions). Between (a)) and an arbitrary position (position (A)) between the reference position and the upper limit position, the reciprocating operation is performed by the number of operations (for example, 3 times) stored in the parts list data. In this production, the vertical movable member 202 is moved so as to swing in such a manner as to express a state where the spacecraft flies in outer space while shaking.

  Next, the sub-control unit 600 is shown in FIG. 19A at a predetermined timing based on a command received from the sub-control unit 500 (for example, a special role internal winning command, a production input button reception command). As described above, the liquid crystal display 157 displays an image in which the meteorite approaches from the front, and further interrupts the absolute coordinate operation of the vertical movable member 202 based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500 (parts based on the motor command). When the relative coordinate motion of the motion pattern referred to by the list data is 1, the relative coordinate motion flag is set, and the absolute coordinate motion processing is interrupted based on the relative coordinate motion flag. At substantially the same time, a message “Danger !!!” is displayed on the back of the opening 202c of the vertical movable member 202 of the liquid crystal display device 157. Here, the predetermined timing is, for example, a command related to a winning combination that is won internally based on the player operating the start lever 135 and operating the start lever 135 (for example, a special combination internal winning command). May be received by the sub-control unit 600, or when the sub-control unit 600 receives a command indicating that the player has operated any of the stop buttons 137 to 139, or the start of the game or the start of the production Alternatively, a predetermined time may elapse from a predetermined timing such as a player's operation. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 600, based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, changes from the position (A) where the left slider 212 is between the reference position and the upper limit position (the position (position ( A)) while moving toward the support member 210D (for example, 150 steps away from the position (b) in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward)), the right slider 222 is at the reference position (position ( A)) while moving from the reference position to the upper limit position (position (A)) (for example, 150 steps away from the position (A) toward the support member 210C (upward) The absolute coordinate operation (main operation) is interrupted when it is at the position (c).

  The sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, and when 1 is stored in the operation pattern of the part data, the control by the relative coordinate operation described below is performed. (Relative coordinate operation processing) is executed. That is, the sub-control unit 600 uses the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500 as a relative coordinate operation based on the positions (position (c)) of the left and right sliders 212 and 222 when the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted. To the vertical movable member 202. In the relative coordinate operation in this effect, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the vertical movable member 202 reciprocates up and down in small increments (for example, 30 steps up and down from the position (c) as a base point). Move. Specifically, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, and further, based on the operation information including the drive information stored in the part data, the left and right sliders 212, At the same time, the movement operation of a predetermined number of steps (for example, 30 steps) is performed in the up and down direction with reference to the position where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted 222 (position 50 positions above the reference position: position (c)). Therefore, the movements of the left and right sliders 212 and 222 are higher (higher position) than the reference position (position (A)) that is the first threshold, and the upper limit position (position (Ta)) that is the second threshold. Between the lower side (lower position). Therefore, it is determined that the slider and the vertical movable member 202 do not collide with other members, the operation correction flag is not set by the operation position confirmation process, and the relative coordinate operation is performed by the actual operation. In other words, the vertical movable member 202 performs an operation of moving from position (a) → position (d) → position (c) → position (e) → position (c) stored in the parts list data of the motor command. Control is performed so as to make multiple reciprocations based on the number of times (for example, twice). At this time, the sub control unit 500 causes the liquid crystal display device 157 to display an image that the meteorite collides and flips based on a control command (for example, a special role internal winning command) from the sub control unit 400. In this production, the state that the spacecraft vibrates due to the collision of the meteorite is expressed by operating the vertical movable member 202 to vibrate in this way.

  Note that the relative coordinate operation is a movement operation that is performed based on the position (position (c)) at which the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted. In some cases, the position (position (d) or position (e)) of the movement destination of the coordinate operation is out of the movable restriction range of the movable members of the left and right sliders 212 and 222. In such a case, the sub-control unit 600 sets the operation correction flag by the operation position confirmation process, and actually the sliders 212 and 222 are operated without outputting the operation information to the motor drivers 671 and 672. The assumed process is performed, and the moving operation of the vertical movable member 202 by the relative coordinate operation is performed. That is, the sub-control unit 600 performs processing assuming that the operation information including the drive information is appropriately processed in the virtual space, and that the sliders 212 and 222 have actually operated according to the operation information (described later). The slider 232 is also processed in the same virtual space).

  Further, when the relative coordinate operation based on the motor command is completed (for example, the execution of all data numbers and the number of operations stored in the parts list based on the motor command is completed), the sub-control unit 600 performs the same operation (c) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the sliders 212 and 222 are returned to the position (position (c)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted, and the absolute coordinate operation is resumed from that position (position (c)) (again, the vertical movable member 202 is Performs a swaying movement).

  As described above, after the relative coordinate operation is finished, the sub-control unit 600 is finished because the left and right sliders 212 and 222 need to resume the movement operation by the absolute coordinate operation that has been interrupted for a certain period of time. The relative coordinate operation includes a moving operation for returning the left and right sliders 212 and 222 to a position (position (c)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted (the same applies to the slider 232 of the horizontal movable member 204). The same applies to the operation example). However, the sliders 212 and 222 do not accurately return to the position (position (c)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted, but the positions where the left and right sliders 212 and 222 interrupt the absolute coordinate operation when the relative coordinate operation is ended. You may set so that it may return to the vicinity of (position (c)). In other words, the positions of the left and right sliders 212 and 222 when the relative coordinate operation is ended may be substantially the same as when the vertical movable member 202 interrupts the absolute coordinate operation. Here, the state that is substantially the same as when the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted is such that the viewer (player) of the vertical movable member 202 does not notice the difference from the state when the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted. This means that the viewer does not feel uncomfortable.

  This is the end of the “Meteorite Collision” performance. In the “meteorite collision”, it is preferable that the above-described effect operation and display are repeated twice. That is, in that case, the “meteorite collision” is an effect that expresses how the meteorites collide twice, and is an effect that further enhances the player's expectation.

  <Competition production>

  Next, the “matching effect” will be described. 20 (a) to 20 (c) and FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c) are diagrams showing the mode of “matching effect”. In this production, first, as shown in FIG. 20A, the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 are respectively set to a reference position (position (A) and position that is a first threshold value in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, respectively. (A)). Then, the sub-control unit 500 displays the effect image (for example, UFO image flying in outer space) based on the control command received from the sub-control unit 400, and then (b) in FIG. As shown in the figure, a predetermined message image (for example, an image “attack UFO by pressing the BET button at the center of the target!”) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. The sub-control unit 600 moves the vertical movable member 202 in the direction approaching the support member 210C (upward) on the basis of the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500 in response to the control command for performing the effect display described above. The movable member 204 is moved in the direction approaching the support member 210B (rightward). Specifically, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, drives and controls the left and right motors 215 and 225, and controls the left and right sliders 212 and 222. It is moved substantially simultaneously from a reference position (position (A)) that is a threshold value to a position that approaches the support member 210C (for example, a position (F) that is 50 steps away from the first threshold value). At substantially the same time, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command described above to drive and control the upper motor 235 so that the upper slider 232 has a reference position (position (position ( A)) to a position approaching the support member 210B (for example, a position (B) that is 749 steps away from the first threshold value to the right), and thereafter the position (B) and the support member 210B from the position (A). The position (C) that has moved 500 steps in the direction approaching (right) is reciprocated a plurality of times (for example, three times), and finally the moving operation to return to the position (A) is performed. The operations of the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 are absolute coordinate operations based on the reference position.

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 600 stops the left and right sliders 212 and 222 at the position (f) and stops the vertical movable member 202 based on the motor command described above, as shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control unit 600 moves the upper slider 232 based on the motor command described above to reciprocate the horizontal movable member 204 left and right. Specifically, based on the motor command received from the sub control unit 500, the sub control unit 600 moves the upper slider 232 closer to the support member 210B from the reference position (position (A)) that is the first threshold value ( For example, after moving from the first threshold value to the position (B) positioned to the right, the position (B) is set as the movement source, and the position approaching the support member 210A from the position (B) (from the second threshold value) The operation of moving to the left (position (C)) and returning to the position (position (B)) approaching the support member 210B again using the position (C) as the movement source is repeated. As described above, the stop operation of the vertical movable member 202 and the operation of the horizontal movable member 204 are absolute coordinate operations. In this production, the horizontal movable member 204 is reciprocated left and right in front of the character image (for example, UFO image) moved and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, and the character image and the horizontal movable member 204 are just overlapped. By the way, an interesting production is performed in which the player operates the medal insertion button (BET button) 132.

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 600 moves the horizontal movable member 204 between the position (C) and the position (B) as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B based on the motor command described above. Is reciprocated multiple times by absolute coordinate operation. For example, when the player is at a position approaching the support member 210A from the position (B) (position (D) 80 steps away from the left) (arbitrary position), the player performs a button operation (for example, pressing the effect input button 132) When the operation is performed, the sub-control unit 600 interrupts the absolute coordinate operation of the horizontal movable member 204 for a predetermined time based on the button operation. That is, the sub-control unit 600 receives the control command indicating that the effect insertion button reception command has been received from the sub-control unit 500, and moves the slider 232 from the position (B) near the support member 210B to the position in the support member 210A direction. Control to stop at a position in the middle of (C) (position (D)) is performed. In FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 600 interrupts the absolute coordinate operation of the vertical movable member 202 that has been previously stopped at a position (position (f)) close to the support member 210C from the reference position for a certain period of time, as described above. To do. The sub-control unit 500 displays an effect image in which a missile is fired toward the UFO on the liquid crystal display device 157 based on the reception of the effect input button reception command from the sub-control unit 400.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the sub control unit 600 moves the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 by relative coordinate operation based on the motor command received from the sub control unit 500. Specifically, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command, and omits the sliders 212 and 222 using the position (position (f)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as the base point of the relative coordinate operation. At the same time, after moving to the reference position (position (A)) 50 steps away in the direction approaching the support member 210D (lower side), further in the direction (upward) approaching the support member 210C from the reference position (position (A)). Move to a position (position (f)) 50 steps away. Based on the number of operations stored in the parts list data, the sub-control unit 600 moves the position (f) → position (a) → position (f) back and forth to the slider 232 a plurality of times (3 in this embodiment). Control to reciprocate). Accordingly, the player can obtain a feeling that the vertical movable member 202 is oscillating in small increments due to the explosion of UFO. Note that in the relative coordinate operation of the vertical movable member 202, the vertical movable member 202 moves in a position that does not interfere with other members (the vertical movable member 202 is positioned 50 steps upward from the first threshold (position (A)) ( When the movement is 50 steps in the vertical direction with respect to (f) as the base point, the motion does not exceed the first threshold value or the second threshold value in the vertical direction). Operation correction is not performed in the processing.

  Similarly, the relative coordinate operation of the horizontal movable member 204 is also started. Specifically, based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 600 uses a position (position (D)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as a base point of the relative coordinate operation, for a predetermined number of steps. Then, the slider 232 of the horizontal movable member 204 performs a moving operation that reciprocates a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command, and moves the slider 232 away from the position (D) by 50 steps in the direction approaching the support member 210B (rightward) (E ) To the position (D) that is the base point from the position (E) after the movement, and a position that is further 50 steps away from the position (D) in the direction approaching the support member 210A (left side) ( F), and further move from the position (F) after the movement to the position (D) as the base point. That is, the sub-control unit 600 sets the position (D) → position (E) → position (D) → position to the horizontal movable member 204 using the position (position (D)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as the base point of the relative coordinate operation. Control is performed such that the movement from position (F) to position (D) is reciprocated a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three reciprocations). In addition, the relative coordinate operation of the horizontal movable member 204 is also a moving operation in which the horizontal movable member 204 does not interfere with other members (the horizontal movable member 204 has a second threshold value ( (The operation that does not exceed the first threshold value or the second threshold value in the left-right direction when moving 50 steps in the left-right direction from the position (D) left 80 steps away from the position (B)) The motion correction flag by the position confirmation processing is not set, and motion correction is not performed in the relative coordinate motion processing. By performing a reciprocating motion using the position (for example, position (f) or position (D)) where the relative coordinate operation between the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 is interrupted as described above as a base point of the relative coordinate operation, It is possible to realistically convey to the player the feeling that the production device 200 resembling is oscillating in small increments.

  <Operation correction>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25, the vertical movable member 202 (or sliders 212 and 222) and the horizontal movable member 204 (or slider 232) are other members (for example, support members 210 </ b> A to 210 </ b> D, upper shielding members). 206, the motion correction in the relative coordinate motion processing performed when it interferes with the lower shielding member 208) will be described. That is, as will be described below, the sub-control unit 600 causes the vertical movable member 202 or the horizontal movable member 204 to move away from other members in the next movement operation by a movement operation based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500. If it is determined that the interference occurs, the process is performed assuming that the vertical movable member 202 or the horizontal movable member 204 is actually operated in the virtual space without actually operating.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the sub-control unit 600 receives a control command indicating that it has received an effect use button reception command from the sub-control unit 500, the slider 212 is moved to the position at which the control command is received. The absolute coordinate operation of ˜232 is interrupted for a certain time, and the vertical movable member 202 is stopped. For example, the sub-control unit 600 has a reference position (position (A)) in which the vertical movable member 202 (sliders 212 and 222) is in the position (f) (the same as the position described above) and the horizontal movable member 204 is the first threshold value. ) Based on a predetermined timing (for example, a timing when the player depresses the effect input button 132, etc.) at a position (G) that is 780 steps away from the support member 210B (rightward). Then, the absolute coordinate operation of the sliders 212 to 232 is interrupted for a certain period of time, and the relative coordinate operation is started with the position (F) and the position (G) as the base points. The position (F) and the position (G) described above are arbitrary between the first threshold value and the second threshold value in the vertical and horizontal directions while the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 are moving by the absolute coordinate operation. Is the position.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 600 applies a reference position (position (A)) as a first threshold value to the sliders 212 and 222 of the vertical movable member 202 based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500 (FIG. 18), the relative coordinate operation is started with a position (f) away from the support member 210C in the direction approaching (upward). Similarly, based on the motor command, the sub-control unit 600 causes the slider 232 of the horizontal movable member 204 to approach the support member 210B from the reference position (position (A)) (see FIG. 18), which is the first threshold value (right). The relative coordinate operation is started from a position (G) far away. In this embodiment, the position (G) serving as the base point of the relative coordinate operation of the ladder 232 of the horizontal movable member 204 is, for example, 780 steps to the right from the position (A) serving as the reference position (two-phase excitation conversion). It is a distant position. Therefore, when the slider 232 of the horizontal movable member 204 moves further from the position (G) in a direction closer to the support member 210B (rightward) by 20 steps or more, the horizontal movable member 204 (or slider 232) is moved to the support member 210B. (The number of steps of the slider 232 exceeds the number of steps of the second threshold).

  In the present specification, the position of interference refers to the position where each movable member 202, 204 actually interferes with another member in the next operation, the vibration of the slot machine 100, etc. The position where there is a possibility of interfering with other members due to the above, the position between each movable member 202, 204 and the other member is substantially zero mm (that is, not in contact, but in contact with slight movement or vibration), Further, it is a concept that includes a position that falls within a range that can be assumed to be included in the above-described interfering position.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22B, the sub-control unit 600 is a position that is a position where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted (starting position of the relative coordinate operation) based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500. Using (F) as a base point, a relative coordinate operation for reciprocating the vertical movable member 202 in the supporting member 210C or 210D direction (vertical direction) by 50 steps is started. Similarly, based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 600 uses the position (G) that is the position where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted (the start position of the relative coordinate operation) as a base point, The relative coordinate operation of moving 204 back and forth in the support member 210A or 210B direction (left-right direction) by 50 steps is started. Specifically, for example, the sub-control unit 600 performs a movement operation (absolute coordinate operation) to the right of the target horizontal movable member 204 by a predetermined production operation in the above-described battle production. The sub-control unit 600 receives a control command indicating that the effect input button acceptance command has been received from the sub-control unit 500 based on the player's pressing operation of the effect input button 132, and the position where the control command is received. The absolute coordinate operations of the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 are interrupted for a certain period of time (the sliders 212 and 222 are at position (f) and the slider 232 is at position (G)). The sub-control unit 600 uses the relative coordinate operation within a certain range (50 steps) based on the position (position (f), position (G)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as a base point, and the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member. A reciprocating movement 204 performs a shaking effect.

  That is, the sub-control unit 600 sets the position where the absolute coordinate operation of the slider 232 of the horizontal movable member 204 is interrupted as a base point (position (G)) of the relative coordinate operation, and approaches the support member 210A from the base point (left). To a position (J) that is 50 steps away, and further moved back from the moved position (J) to the base point (position (G)) of the relative coordinate operation. Further, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 from the base point (position (G)) to the position (I) 50 steps away from the base member (position (G)) in the direction approaching the support member 210B (left side). Move back to the base point (position (G)). The sub-control unit 600 refers to the parts list data based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, and the position (G) → position (J) → position (with the position (G) of the slider 232 described above as a base point. G) → The relative coordinate operation of position (I) is repeated a plurality of times (for example, two times). However, the slider 232 interferes with the support member 210B while moving from the position (G) to the position (I) 50 steps away from the position (G) in the direction approaching the support member 210B (rightward). The position of the slider 232 when the slider 232 interferes with the support member 210B is the position (H). Accordingly, the slider 232 interferes with the support member 210B at a position (H) away from the position (G) in the direction approaching the support member 210B (rightward), and further operation is restricted. In the present embodiment, at the position (H) where the slider 232 and the support member 210B interfere with each other, the sub-control unit 600 corrects the operation in the relative coordinate operation process, and the slider 232 is more support member than the position (H). All movement operations in the range approaching 210B (the range on the right side of the figure) are performed in the relative coordinate operation processing (operation in the virtual space assuming that the slider 232 is actually moved without actually moving the slider 232). Even during the operation correction, the current position (step number) of the slider 232 is updated and stored, and the slider 232 returns to the range closer to the support member 210A than the position (H) (left range) (movement step number counter). Is less than the number of steps of the second threshold value (when it may be exceeded), the actual operation is resumed.

  Note that the relative coordinate operation of the vertical movable member 204 (sliders 212 and 222) is the same as the relative coordinate operation described above (see FIG. 21), and thus detailed description of the operation is omitted.

  FIG. 23 is an enlarged view of a portion K in FIG. In FIG. 23, for example, the sub-control unit 600 moves the absolute value of the horizontal movable member 204 (for example, from the first threshold value (position (A)) to the second threshold value (position (B)) shown in FIG. 20B). In the middle of performing the control by the movement of (1), at the position (G) away from the position (A) which is the first threshold value in the direction (right side) approaching the support member 210B in 780 steps (2-phase excitation conversion) Relative coordinates that move the absolute coordinate operation of the horizontal movable member 204 for a certain period of time based on a button operation by the user (pressing operation of the production input button 132) and move 50 steps in the left-right direction from the position (G) as a base point Start operation. Note that the horizontal movement of the horizontal movable member 204 is made one reciprocal movement from the position (G) to the position (G) → (J) position → (G) position → (I) position → (G) position. 3 round trips.

  Specifically, based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 600 uses the position (position (G)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as the base point of the relative coordinate operation, and the horizontal movable member 204 ( The slider 232) is moved 50 steps in the direction approaching the support member 210A (left) (position (J) in the figure), and then the horizontal movable member 204 is returned to the position (G) that is the base point of relative coordinate operation. Thereafter, a relative coordinate operation of moving 50 steps (position (I) in the figure) in the direction approaching the support member 210B (rightward) is performed.

  That is, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 to the left position (J) of the slider 232 based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, with the position (G) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as the base point. Move to 50 steps. In this movement, since there is no other member (other fixed member or movable member) that interferes with the horizontal movable member 204 or the slider 232, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 from the position (G) that is the base point ( J) can be moved by actual operation (actually accompanied by movement of the slider).

  Next, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 from the moved position (J) to the base position (G) (moves by 50 steps) based on the motor command described above. In this movement, since there is no other member that interferes with the horizontal movable member 204 or the slider 232, the sub-control unit 600 can move the slider 232 from the position (J) to the position (G) by an actual operation.

  Next, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 from the position (G) that is the base point to the position (I) of the moving destination that is further away from the position (G) closer to the support member 210B based on the motor command described above. Try to move 50 steps to. However, the position (G) that is the current position of the slider 232 is a position that is 780 steps away from the reference position (position (A)), which is the first threshold value, in the direction (rightward) toward the support member 210B. When the slider 232 is moved further to the right than the position (referred to as the position (H)) moved 20 steps further in the direction (right) closer to the support member 210B from (G), the slider 232 is connected. The movable horizontal member 204 interferes with the support member 210B. In this embodiment, when the number of next movement steps of the horizontal movable member 204 exceeds the number of steps at the position (position (H)) where the horizontal movable member 204 interferes with the support member 210B, the sub-control unit 600 It is determined that the horizontal movable member 232 interferes with the support member 210B by the operation position confirmation process, and the range of movement steps (movement) of the slider 232 exceeds the above-described number of steps of the position (H) (in FIG. In the range from H) to position (I)), the slider 232 is controlled so as not to perform the actual operation.

  Specifically, in the relative coordinate operation, the sub-control unit 600 determines the number of steps at the position where the horizontal movable member 204 interferes with the support member 210B (position (H)) by the next movement of the slider 232. If it is determined that it exceeds, the operation correction flag is set in the RAM 613 in the operation position confirmation processing (step S1102) of the interval timer interrupt processing described above. Then, in the relative coordinate motion process (step S1104), based on the motion correction flag set, the CPU 610 outputs the above-mentioned motion information to the upper motor driver 673 that drives the slider 232, and performs the relative coordinate motion. Only the movement step number counter is subtracted. As a result, the control process assumes that the slider 232 itself does not move from the above-described interference position (position (H)) to the position (position (I)) in the interference range, and does not actually move. Is done. Further, the slider 232 moves on the virtual space by a predetermined number of steps from the position of the interference range (position (I)) toward the support member 210A (left side), and the movement step number counter When the number of steps of the interfered position (position (H)) is less than the number of steps (when the slider 232 moves in a direction (left) closer to the support member 210A than the position of interference (position (H))), Shifting from a virtual operation in space to an actual operation, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 by the actual operation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 600 approaches the support member 210B from the position (reference position (position (A)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted based on the motor command received from the sub control unit 500. A relative coordinate operation is performed in which the horizontal movable member 204 is moved 50 steps in the left-right direction with the base point (position (G)) of 780 steps to the right. In this case, the horizontal movable member 204 or the slider 232 moves in the range (left) in the direction closer to the support member 210A than the position (position (H)) where the horizontal movable member 204 interferes with the support member 210B. The movement does not interfere with other members, and no motion correction is performed in the relative coordinate motion processing, and the sub-control unit 600 performs control to move the horizontal movable member 204 by actual motion. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 232 in a range (right direction) closer to the support member 210B than a position (position (H)) where the horizontal movable member 204 and the support member 210B interfere with each other, The horizontal movable member 204 moves so as to interfere with the support member 210B, and motion correction is performed in the relative coordinate motion processing. In other words, the sub-control unit 600 does not actually operate the slider 232, but performs processing (so-called control processing in a virtual space) when it is assumed that the slider 232 has operated.

  The sub-control unit 600 determines that the slider 232 exceeds the number of steps of the first threshold value in the horizontal direction (position (A)) (the direction in which the slider 232 approaches the support member 210A rather than the position (A) ( In the case of moving to the left), the same control process by the operation correction is performed.

  For the movement operation of the vertical movable member 202, the sub-control unit 600 performs the same control process as that of the horizontal movable member 202 described above. For example, FIG. 24A shows the second threshold value from the position (A), which is the origin position (first threshold value), of the slider 212 based on the motor command received by the sub control unit 600 from the sub control unit 500. At a position (A) in the middle of moving by the absolute coordinate operation in the position (T) direction (for example, a position moved 200 steps from the position (A) in the direction approaching the support member 210C (upward)), by the player's button operation When the control command indicating that the effect insertion button reception command received from the sub-control unit 500 has been received, the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted for a certain period of time. Then, the sub-control unit 600 performs the relative coordinate operation of the vertical movable member 202 based on the position (position (A)) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted. The slider 222 remains stopped at the origin position (a) (first threshold value in the vertical direction) (in the vertical movable member 202, the slider 222 is tilted downward with respect to the slider 212). It is. Based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 600 moves the sliders 212 and 222 to vibrate in the vertical direction almost simultaneously from the position where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted (for example, the position of the slider 212 is (A) A relative coordinate operation is performed in which the slider 222 moves 50 steps in the vertical direction from the position (A) as a base point (see FIG. 5B).

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 212 closer to the support member 210C from the position (A) serving as the base point of the relative coordinate operation based on the motor command described above (upward). The position is moved to the destination position (ki) 50 steps away, and further moved back from the position (ki) to the base position (ii). Further, the sub-control unit 600 moves the slider 212 to the destination position (c) 50 steps away from the position (A) in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward) based on the motor command. Further, the position is moved so as to return from the position (c) to the base point position (b). That is, under the control of the sub-control unit 600 that has received the motor command described above, the slider 212 performs a plurality of reciprocations of position (b) → position (g) → position (b) → position (b) → position (b). (For example, two reciprocations). In this embodiment, since the vertical movable member 202 or the slider 212 does not interfere with other members in the above movement of the slider 212, a series of relative coordinate operations based on the position (A) is performed in the relative coordinate operation process. Performed by actual operation without motion correction.

  On the other hand, similarly to the slider 212, the slider 222 also determines the position (a) (first threshold value in the vertical direction) where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted by the sub control unit 600 that has received the motor command from the sub control unit 500 as the relative coordinate operation. Move 50 steps up and down to the base point. Under the control of the sub-control unit 600, the slider 222 moves from the position (A) in the direction (upward) toward the support member 210C to a destination position (K) that is 50 steps away from the position (K) after the movement. Move to return to the base point position (a). Since there is no member that interferes with the vertical movable member 202 or the slider 222 during the movement of the slider 222 from the base point position (a) to the position (ki), the sub-control unit 600 performs motion correction in the relative coordinate motion processing. The slider 222 is actually operated without performing the above. Further, the sub-control unit 600 tries to move the slider 222 to a position (c) that is 50 steps away from the base position (a) in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward) based on the motor command. This movement operation is an operation in which the number of movement steps of the slider 222 exceeds the number of steps of the first threshold (position (A)). That is, the movement of the slider 222 in the direction closer to the support member 210D than the position (A) is the movement of the slider 222 and the lower shielding member 208 interfering with each other. Therefore, when the slider 222 moves in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward) in the state of FIG. 5B, it immediately interferes with the lower shielding member 208. The operation of the slider 222 moving from the first threshold (position (A)) to the position (C) 50 steps away from the first threshold (position (A)) in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward) is the same as that described for the horizontal movable member 204 described above. The motion correction is performed in the relative coordinate motion processing. That is, when the sub-control unit 600 operates the slider 222 in a direction (downward) closer to the support member 210D than the first threshold (position (A)) based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500. The CPU 610 does not output the operation information to the right motor driver 672 (actually, the slider 222 is not moved), and the control processing on the same operation data as when the slider 222 is actually moved (the movement step number counter) Subtraction process).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the sub-control unit 600 receives a control command from the sub-control unit 500 indicating that it has received the production input button reception command, the sub-control unit 600 The coordinate operation is interrupted for a certain time. Therefore, the position where the slider 212 is away from the position (a), which is the reference position, by a predetermined distance (for example, 180 steps) in the direction (upward) toward the support member 210C, the slider 222 is the reference position (a) position. Move from a position 200 steps away from the support member 210C in the direction approaching the support member 210C (upward) to a position away from the support member 210D by a predetermined distance (eg, 180 steps) in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward). The case where the relative coordinate operation in which the sliders 212 and 222 are respectively moved by 50 steps in the vertical direction is performed by the sub-control unit 600 from the above position is shown.

  Based on the motor command received from the sub-control unit 500, the sub-control unit 600 sets the position where the absolute coordinate operation is interrupted as the base point of the relative coordinate operation, and moves the slider 212 toward the support member 210C (upward). It moves to the position (co) of the destination 50 steps away, and further moves back from the post-movement position (co) to the base position (ke). Further, the position moves from the position (ie) that becomes the base point of the relative coordinate operation to the destination position (sa) that is 50 steps away in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward), and further becomes the base point from the moved position (sa). Move back to the position. In the same manner as described above, the sub-control unit 600 uses the slider 212 to perform a plurality of operations of position (K) → position (K) → position (K) → position (K) → position (K), which is a base point of relative coordinate operation. Reciprocate (for example, 2 reciprocations).

  In this embodiment, in the vertical movement (50-step movement) of the slider 212 based on the position where the absolute coordinate operation has been interrupted (the point), the slider 212 may be another member (for example, the support member 210D or the lower part). In order to prevent interference with the shielding member 208 and the like, the sub-control unit 600 performs a series of relative coordinate operations based on the position (unit) by actual operations performed by actually moving the slider 212.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 600 that has received the motor command from the sub-control unit 500 causes the slider 222 to move in the direction (upward) from the reference position (A) (first threshold value in the vertical direction) toward the support member 210C (upward). Using the position (step) separated by steps as the base point, it moves to the position (co) of the movement destination 50 steps away in the direction approaching the support member 210C (upward). The slider 222 moves back from the moved position (co) to the position that is the base point. Furthermore, it tries to move from the position (the base) of the relative coordinate operation to the destination position (s) that is 50 steps away in the direction approaching the support member 210D (downward). When moving in a direction (downward) closer to the support member 210 than a first threshold value in the direction, the movement step number counter is less than the first threshold value and moves to interfere with the lower shielding member 208. Accordingly, the movement of the slider 222 in the direction (downward) approaching the support member 210D from the first threshold position (A) is a movement operation in which the operation correction is performed in the relative coordinate operation processing, as described above. That is, when the slider 222 moves in a direction (downward) closer to the support member 210D than the position (A) (moving for 30 steps), the CPU 610 does not output operation information to the right motor driver 672, and actually Control (movement in the virtual space) is performed when it is assumed that the slider 222 has moved without moving the slider 222. As a result, the slider 222 moves in a direction (downward) closer to the support member 210D than the first threshold value, and the vertical movable member 202 and the slider 222 interfere with other members (for example, the lower shielding member 208) to operate vertically. It is possible to prevent the member 202 and the like from being damaged or broken.

  In this embodiment, the timing for determining whether or not the movable members 202 and 204 interfere with other members depends on the next movement (the number of movement steps calculated in step S1201) in the operation position confirmation process. Whether or not to interfere with the member (whether or not the number of steps set as a threshold is exceeded) is determined in advance, but the number of steps of the current position during the movement operation is constantly updated, It is also preferable to determine whether or not it is just before the interference immediately before the movement.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the predetermined condition for interrupting the absolute coordinate operation for a certain period of time and performing the relative coordinate operation is satisfied when an operation of the effect input button 132 by the player is accepted. Needless to say, it is not limited to. For example, the condition may be satisfied by internal winning of a specific combination (for example, bonus combination) in the internal lottery, and a plurality of the above-described effect input buttons 132 (for example, the effect input button 132 is operated twice). Etc.), the condition may be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied by operating the production input button 132 at a predetermined timing, or the condition may be satisfied by winning a predetermined combination by internal lottery.

  In the present invention, even if the next movement operation by the movable members 202 and 204 is a movement operation based on a position that interferes with other members (for example, the support members 210A to 210D), the position is used as a base point. The moving operation can be performed within a range where no interference occurs. Therefore, the moving operation of the movable member may be either a moving operation by an absolute coordinate operation or a moving operation by a relative coordinate operation, and the relative coordinate operation must be performed based on a predetermined condition after performing the absolute coordinate operation. Also good.

  In addition, the position of the movable member after the relative coordinate operation does not need to return to the base point where the relative coordinate operation is started by moving the movable member in the relative coordinate operation. For example, the relative coordinate operation is ended in the vicinity of the base point. Also good.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present invention includes a movable member (for example, a vertical movable member 202 and a horizontal movable member 204) that performs a predetermined movement operation as an effect relating to a game, and an operation control unit (for example, a control member that controls the movement operation of the movable member). A sub-control unit 600), wherein the moving operation of the movable member controlled by the operation control means is a member other than the movable member (for example, support members 210A to 210D, upper shielding) Member 206, lower shielding member 208), further comprising interference determination means (operation position confirmation processing (step S1102)) for determining whether or not the movement operation interferes with the movement control means, If it is determined that the moving operation of the movable member is not a moving operation that interferes with the other member, an actual operation for actually moving the movable member If the movement operation of the movable member is determined to be a movement operation that interferes with the other member, the movable member is not actually moved and moved in the virtual space. Since it is controlled by the virtual operation process that virtually moves the movable member, even if the movable member is in a position where it interferes with another member due to the next movement operation, it avoids interference with other members and The predetermined operation can be performed within a range that does not interfere with other members with the position of the point as a base point, and the interest of the player can be increased.

  Also, position storage means for updating and storing the position of the movable member (for example, output count counter update processing for relative coordinate operation in relative coordinate operation processing (step S1612)), and the movable member stored by the position storage means. Based on the position of the position determination means for determining whether the position of the movable member is a position that satisfies the condition of interfering with the other member (for example, whether the number of calculation steps in the operation position confirmation process exceeds a threshold value) Processing for determining whether or not (step S1202)), and the interference determination means, based on the determination result by the position determination means, the next movement operation of the movable member interferes with the other members It is determined whether or not the moving operation is to be performed. Therefore, it is determined in advance before the actual movement that the next movement operation of each movable member 202, 204 is a movement that interferes with other members, and each movable member 202, 204 interferes with other members, The actual moving operation can be performed so as not to break or break down.

  In addition, a drive unit (for example, each of the motors 215 to 235) that drives the movable member and a signal output unit that outputs a drive signal (pulse) for driving the drive unit (for example, relative processing that is an internal process of the CPU 610). A process of outputting motion information including the set drive information in the coordinate motion processing to the motor driver (step S1607), and the virtual motion processing by the motion control means is a moving motion that interferes with the other member. In response to the movement operation of the movable member, the output stop process for stopping the output of the drive signal by the signal output means (for example, whether there is an operation correction flag in the relative coordinate operation process which is an internal process of the CPU 610) If not, a process of not outputting operation information to the motor driver (step S1606)), Virtual position storage processing (for example, relative coordinates in relative coordinate operation processing) in which the position storage means updates and stores the position of the movable member when it is assumed that the output of the drive signal stopped by the force stop processing is not stopped. And a process of subtracting the movement step number counter for operation (step S1608)). Therefore, when the movable member 202 or 204 performs a moving operation that interferes with another member in the next moving operation, the moving operation of the movable member 202 or 204 is stopped (without actual operation) within the interference range. Since it is possible to perform control processing assuming that the movable members 202 and 204 have actually operated, it is possible to manage the position of the movable member while utilizing the control unit normally used as it is. In other words, there is no need to separately provide a position detection sensor for detecting the position of the movable member, a control circuit therefor, etc., and the position of the movable member is very low using an existing control unit. However, it is possible to perform control such that the movable member does not interfere with other members based on the position.

  In addition, the moving operation of the movable member is performed when a first moving operation (absolute coordinate operation processing (step S1103)) in which the movable member moves from a predetermined reference position and a predetermined condition is satisfied. And a second movement operation (relative coordinate operation processing (step S1104)) in which the movable member moves with respect to a position where the movable member has moved by the first movement operation. Therefore, the second moving operation can be performed at an arbitrary position while the movable member is performing the first moving operation. That is, it is not necessary to separately install a device for detecting which position of the first moving operation the current position of the movable member is, so that the second moving operation can be performed appropriately, and the development cost can be increased. It is possible to make the game table more interesting without increasing the data amount and the manufacturing cost.

  In addition, operation receiving means for receiving a game operation from the player (for example, a production input button 132) is further provided, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a game operation from the player is received by the operation receiving means. Since the condition based on the above is established, the second moving operation can be performed based on the player's button operation while the first moving operation is being performed. In other words, the operation timing of the production input button 132 varies for the player, but the second movement operation is performed based on the timing of the button operation pressed by the player, regardless of the timing of the button operation. The game can be started and the player can enjoy the fun that the player is participating.

  The gaming table according to the present invention includes a launching device for launching a ball into a predetermined game area, a winning opening configured to be able to enter the ball launched from the launching device, and a winning entrance as shown in FIG. A detecting means for detecting the ball, a payout means for paying out the ball when the detecting means detects the ball, and a variable display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information). This is also suitable for a pachinko machine in which a variable display device displays a stop after a symbol is changed and notifies a transition of a gaming state.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the rendering device 200 according to the first embodiment and the processing related thereto are applied to the pachinko machine 1000. For this reason, the description of the same part is omitted. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
<Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 1000 viewed from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 1000 includes a game board (board surface) 1002, which will be described later, visibly arranged on the back side of the upper door 1050 made of a transparent plate member 1052 made of glass or resin and a transparent member holding frame (glass frame) 1054. ing. Below the upper door 1050, a lower door 1060 whose opening / closing state can be changed similarly to the upper door 1050 is disposed.

  And in the lower door 1060, while temporarily storing a ball | bowl, the storage ball | bowl 1071 for supplying the ball | bowl currently stored to a ball feeder sequentially, and a launcher are controlled toward the game area 1004 An operation handle 1072 for manipulating the launch intensity of the ball and a pressing operation by the player are possible. When the operation is detected at a predetermined time, the effect display by the effect device 200 or the like is changed. A chance button 1073 (corresponding to the production input button in the first embodiment) and a ball lending button 1074 to be pressed when the player receives a lending of a ball are arranged.

  Further, behind the lower door 1060 (below the game board 1002), a launching rod 1038 that is rotated by a launching motor (not shown), which will be described later, and a game area, which is attached to the tip of the launching rod 1038, will be described later. A launching rod 1040 launched toward 1004, a firing rail 1042 for guiding a ball launched by the launching rod 1040 to an outer rail 1006 described later, and an overflow ball that cannot be stored in the storage plate 1071 are stored below the storage plate 1071. A lower plate 1150 is provided.

  FIG. 27 is a schematic front view of the game board 1002 as viewed from the front. The game board 1002 is provided with an outer rail 1006 and an inner rail 1008, and a game area 1004 in which a game ball (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “ball”) can roll is defined.

  An effect device 200 similar to that described in the first embodiment is disposed in the approximate center of the game board 1002. The effect device 200 is a vertical movable member 202 that is movable in the vertical direction, a horizontal movable member 204 that is movable in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device that is disposed on the back side of the movable members 202 and 204. A decorative symbol display device 1110 is provided. In addition, a transparent cover member 205 is disposed on the front side of the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 so as to cover the decorative symbol display device 1110, the vertical movable member 202, and the horizontal movable member 204. An upper shielding member 206 and a lower shielding member 208 that are colored semi-transparent are provided on the upper and lower portions of the cover member 205, respectively. One of the decorative symbol display device 1110, the vertical movable member 202, and the horizontal movable member 204 is provided. The part is shielded. The effect device 200 has a structure in which the decorative symbol display device 1110 displays the decorative symbol and the effect image, and the vertical movable member 202 and the horizontal movable member 204 perform the effect operation in front of the decorative symbol display device 1110. Since the configuration is the same as that of the rendering device 200 described in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  The vertical movable member 202 is provided with sliders 212 and 222 so as to be slidable, and is moved in the vertical direction by motors 215 and 225 (not shown in FIG. 27). The horizontal movable member 204 is provided so that the slider 232 can slide, and is moved in the horizontal direction by a motor 235 (not shown in FIG. 27). That is, as in the first embodiment, in the relative coordinate operation, when it is determined that the sliders 212, 222, 232 interfere with the upper shielding member 206 or the lower shielding member 208, for example, the sliders 212, 222, 232. The operation data is operated only in the virtual space without actually operating, and the operation data is processed as if it were actually operated.

  Below the effect device 200, a normal symbol display device 1112, a special symbol display device 1114, a normal symbol hold lamp 1116, a special symbol hold lamp 1118, and a high-probability medium lamp 1120 are arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 1110 is a display device for displaying various images used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 1110 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device. This decorative symbol display device 1110 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 1110a, a middle symbol display area 1110b, a right symbol display area 1110c, and an effect display area 1110d, and a left symbol display area 1110a and a middle symbol display area 1110b. The left symbol display area 1110c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 1110d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1110a, 1110b, 1110c, and 1110d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110. The decorative symbol display device 1110 employs other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a drum display device, and a leaf display device in place of the liquid crystal display device. May be.

  The universal map display device 1112 is a display device for displaying a universal map, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 1114 is a display device for displaying a special figure, and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The common figure hold lamp 1116 is a lamp for indicating the number of the common figure variable games that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to two common figure variable games can be held. The special figure hold lamp 1118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. The high probability lamp 1120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (a gaming state in which a winning probability of a jackpot game described later is set higher than a normal probability) or a high probability state. Yes, when the game state is changed from a low probability state (a game state in which the winning probability of a big hit game described later is set to a normal probability) to a high probability state, and turned off when changing from a high probability state to a low probability state .

  In the game area 1004, a general winning opening 1022, a universal start opening 1024, a first special figure starting opening 1026, a second special figure starting opening 1028, and a variable winning opening 1030 are arranged. In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 1022 are arranged on the game board 1002, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 1022 (in the general winning holes 1022). In the case of winning, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the storage tray 1071. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the storage tray 1071. With these configurations, the player can pay out the prize balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 1022 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1000 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal starting port 1024 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area. In this embodiment, the start port 1024 is located on the left side of the game board 1002. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 1022, the ball that has passed through the normal starting port 1024 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 1024, the pachinko machine 1000 starts the usual figure variable game by the ordinary figure display device 1112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 1026 is arranged at the center of the game board 1002. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 1026, a payout device 1552 described later is driven to store a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of balls as prize balls. While discharging to the plate 1071, the special figure display device 1114 starts a special figure variable game. Further, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 1026, an internal lottery is performed. When the internal lottery is won, the special symbol display device 1114 and the decorative symbol display device 1110 are displayed with a stop indicating the winning symbol, and the jackpot game is started. This jackpot game has a higher probability of entering a variable prize opening 1030, which will be described later, and therefore has a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game (a gaming state that is started first after power-on). The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 1026 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1000 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 1028 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 1028 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 1026. The second special figure starting port 1028 has blades that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blades are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1028, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is described later as a prize ball. While discharging to the storage tray 1071, the special figure display device 1114 starts the special figure variable game. In addition, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1028, an internal lottery is performed. When the internal lottery is won, the special figure display device 1114 and the decorative symbol are displayed. The display indicating that the display device 1110 is won is stopped and displayed, and the big hit game is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 1028 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1000 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 1030 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 1030 is arranged below the center of the game board 1002. This variable winning opening 1030 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 1114 stops and displays the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 1030, a payout device 1552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the storage tray 1071. To do. The ball that entered the variable prize opening 1030 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1000 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Furthermore, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting ball direction changing members 1032 and game nails 1034 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 1008, An out port 1036 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 1000 and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

In addition, a warp device 1230 is disposed from the left to the bottom of the effect device 200. The warp device 1230 discharges the game ball that has entered the entrance 1232 provided on the left side of the effect device 200 to the front stage 1234 below the front surface of the effect device 200, and the game ball discharged to the front stage 1234 is the front surface. When entering the second entrance 1236 provided at the rear of the center of the stage 1234, the game ball is discharged from the outlet 1238 provided at the lower center of the stage device 200 above the first special figure starting port 1026. It is discharged toward the first special figure starting port 1026. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 1238 is easy to enter the special figure starting port 1026.
<Control unit>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

The control unit of the pachinko machine 1000 can be broadly divided into a main control unit 1300 that controls the central part of the game, a sub-control unit 1400 that mainly controls the production according to a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, In accordance with a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, a payout control unit 1550 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 1600 that performs control of game ball launching, and a power source supplied to the pachinko machine 1000 The power management unit 1650 to be controlled is configured.
<Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 1308 for storing data, an I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1314 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 includes a counter circuit 1316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1314 is received (this circuit has 2 And a signal output from various sensors 1318 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference. A sensor circuit 1320 for outputting the comparison result with the voltage to the counter circuit 1316 and the basic circuit 1302, a display circuit 1322 for performing display control of the special-figure display device 1114, and display control of the universal map display device 1112 Table for display circuit 1324 and various status display sections 1326 (general figure hold lamp, special figure hold lamp, high accuracy medium lamp, etc.) A display circuit 1328 for controlling, connects the solenoid circuit 1332 for controlling the solenoids 1330 for opening and closing the second Japanese view start hole or a variable winning hole or the like.

  When the ball detection sensor 1318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port, the sensor circuit 1320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 1316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port, and stores the latched value for the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1026. Store in register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 1316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won a prize at the second special figure starting port, the counter circuit 1316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port.

  Further, an information output circuit 1334 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 pachinkos to an information input circuit 1652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 1334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 1000 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 1336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 1500 to the main control unit 1300. The voltage monitoring circuit 1336 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 1302.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 1304 receives the start signal output circuit 1338 from the start signal output circuit 1338. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a signal (command) to the sub-control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a signal (command) to the payout control unit 1550. Thus, communication with the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 1300, the sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1550 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 1300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550. However, the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 1300.
<Sub control unit>

  Next, the sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 1400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404, a control program, ROM 1406 for storing various data, RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 1412 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 1402 includes a sound source IC 1418 for controlling the speaker 1416 (and amplifier), a display circuit 1422 for controlling various lamps 1420, and a control for a decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 1110. And a chance button detection circuit 1380 that detects the pressing of the chance button 1146 and outputs a signal.

  Although not shown, the sub-control unit 1500 includes a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, ICs such as ROM and RAM, and a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each circuit. The CPU of the sub control unit 1500 receives a signal (command) from the CPU 1404 of the sub control unit 1400 via the input / output interface, and controls the sub control unit 1500 as a whole. Further, a VDP (Video Display Processor) is connected to the CPU via a bus. A crystal oscillator is connected to the VDP, and further a CG-ROM and VRAM in which image data and color palette data for image data are stored are connected via a bus. The VDP reads the image data stored in the ROM based on the signal from the CPU, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM, and displays the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110 via the D / A converter. Display an image. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the decorative symbol display device 1110 in order to enable the CPU to adjust the luminance of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1110. The CPU of the sub control unit 1500 executes processing for controlling the display of the decorative symbol display device 1110 based on a command received from the sub control unit 1400 via the input / output interface.

  Although not shown, the sub-control unit 1600 includes a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, ICs such as ROM and RAM, and a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each circuit. The CPU of the sub control unit 1600 receives a signal (command) from the sub control unit 1400 via the input / output interface, and controls the sub control unit 1600 as a whole.

  In addition, an input interface for receiving a signal from an external device and an output interface for transmitting a signal to the external device are connected to the CPU of the sub control unit 1600. Similarly to the first embodiment, the left sensor A216, the left sensor B217, the right sensor A226, the right sensor B227, the upper sensor A236, and the upper sensor B237 included in each drive mechanism of the rendering device 200 are connected to the input interface. . Note that the sub-control unit 1600 of the present embodiment is configured such that a lower sensor A667 and a lower sensor B668 can be connected as an option.

  Each motor included in each drive mechanism of the rendering device 200 is connected to the output interface via a drive unit. Specifically, as in the first embodiment, the left motor 671 is connected to the left motor 215, the right motor driver 672 is connected to the right motor 225, and the upper motor driver 673 is connected to the upper motor 235. . Note that the sub-control unit 1600 of the present embodiment is configured such that an optional lower motor 275 can be connected via a lower motor driver 674 as an option.

The CPU of the sub control unit 1600 is connected to an address decode circuit for selecting an external IC, and the address decode circuit has an input / output for transmitting / receiving a signal (command) to / from the sub control unit 1400. The interface is connected. The CPU of the sub control unit 1600 executes processing for controlling the motors 215, 225, and 235 of the rendering device 200 based on a command received from the sub control unit 1400 via the input / output interface.
<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>

  Next, the payout control unit 1550, the launch control unit 1600, and the power management unit 1650 of the pachinko machine 1000 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1550 controls the payout device 1552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 1300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 1554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 1654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 1000 via the interface unit 1556.

  The firing control unit 1600 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 1550 to permit or stop the firing, and an operation amount of the launch handle 1048 by the player output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 1048. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launcher 1038 and the launch motor 1602 that drives the launcher 1040 are controlled, and the ball feeder 1604 that feeds the balls from the storage tray 1071 to the launch rail 1042 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 1650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 1000 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 1300 and the sub control unit 1400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 1552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 1650 is a storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor).

  As described above, by applying the rendering device 200 to the pachinko machine 1000, the relative coordinate operation (sub operation) of the movable members 202 and 204 can be set to a predetermined base point (reference position) as in the first embodiment. The relative coordinate operation can be performed without a sense of incongruity, and the movable members 202 and 204 can perform effects that perform various operations. That is, it is possible to perform an effect that allows a plurality of types of various operations to be performed regardless of the start positions of the relative coordinate operations of the movable members 202 and 204, and to enhance the fun of the game.

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, each of the movable members 202 and 204 may have a shape different from the shape shown in the above embodiment, or may perform an operation different from the operation shown in the above embodiment.

  In addition to the pachinko machine 1000 (1 type), the game machine according to the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), an enclosed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, and the like. It can also be applied to a game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and the like.

100 ... Slot machine 132 ... Medal insertion button (production input button)
202 ... Vertical movable member 204 ... Horizontal movable member 300, 1300 ... Main control unit 400, 1400 ... Sub control unit 500, 1500 ... Sub control unit 600, 1600 ... Sub control unit 1000 ... Pachinko machine 1073 ... Chance button

Claims (5)

A movable member that performs a predetermined movement as an effect related to the game;
An operation control means for controlling a moving operation of the movable member;
A game machine comprising:
An interference determining means for determining whether or not the moving operation of the movable member controlled by the operation control means is a moving operation that interferes with other members other than the movable member;
The operation control means performs an actual operation process for actually moving the movable member when the interference determining means determines that the moving operation of the movable member is not a moving operation that interferes with the other member. If the moving operation of the movable member is determined to be a moving operation that interferes with the other member, the movable member is moved in the virtual space without actually moving the movable member. A game table that is controlled by a virtual operation process for causing a member to virtually move. Position storage means for updating and storing the position of the movable member;
Position determining means for determining whether or not the position of the movable member is a position satisfying a condition of interfering with the other member based on the position of the movable member stored by the position storage means;
Further comprising
The interference determination means determines whether or not the movement operation of the movable member is a movement operation that interferes with the other member based on a determination result by the position determination means.
The game table according to claim 1. A drive unit for driving the movable member;
Signal output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the drive unit;
Further comprising
The virtual motion processing by the motion control means is
An output stop process for stopping the output of the drive signal by the signal output means for the moving operation of the movable member, which is determined to be a moving operation that interferes with the other member;
A virtual position storage process in which the position storage means updates and stores the position of the movable member when it is assumed that the output of the drive signal stopped by the output stop process is not stopped;
Including,
The game table according to claim 2. The moving operation of the movable member is
A first movement operation in which the movable member moves from a predetermined reference position as a base point;
A second moving operation in which the movable member is moved based on a position where the movable member is moved by the first moving operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Including,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 3. An operation receiving means for receiving a game operation from a player;
The establishment of the predetermined condition is establishment of a condition based on a fact that a game operation from a player is received by the operation receiving means.
The game table according to claim 4.