JP2012091050A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, capable of selecting the optimum presentation data in accordance with presentation time of presentation devices.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a presentation control unit that is capable of executing a selection process to select a plurality of sets of presentation data in a case of receiving a prescribed control command from a game control unit, a sorting process to sort the plurality of selected sets of presentation data in prescribed sequence, and a presentation control process to extract the presentation data in order in the sequence permutated in the sorting process, and execute presentation control based on the extracted presentation data. The selection processes at least include a first selection process and a second selection process, and the plurality of sets of presentation data include the presentation data selected in the first selection process, and the presentation data selected in the second selection process.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game ball (pachinko machine), and the like.

  In game machines such as pachinko machines, the game area of the game board is equipped with a start opening for winning game balls and a symbol display unit that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner. A game state that is advantageous to the player, such as opening the variable prize-winning means for a predetermined time when the design of the display unit is changed for a predetermined time and the changed design is in a specific mode that is a combination of predetermined specific symbols. Is generated.

  Some game machines of this type have game characteristics such that a big hit state occurs as a game state advantageous to the player when the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display section are in a special mode among the specific modes. In addition, an effect is produced by a predetermined production device according to a change in the game situation using the game ball, and the player's interest is aroused.

  In such a game machine, the specifications of various devices may be changed along with the model change. For example, in the game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, device control data is represented by common data and difference data. It is configured so that changes in control data accompanying changes in device specifications are minimized.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-017708

  However, in the game machine of the above-mentioned patent document 1, since common data and difference data are classified and generated based on a device control pattern, it is necessary to newly regenerate control data when the device control pattern is changed. Therefore, it was difficult to respond quickly to changes in device specifications.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of selecting optimum production data in accordance with the production time of the production device.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a game control means capable of executing game control, an effect control means capable of executing effect control for producing a game, and an effect means controlled by the effect control means. The production control means is capable of executing the production control based on production data indicating production contents, and the production control means has received a predetermined control command from the game control means. In this case, a selection process for selecting a plurality of the effect data can be executed, and the effect control means can execute a sort process for sorting the selected plurality of effect data in a predetermined order, The means is capable of executing the effect control process of sequentially extracting the effect data in the order rearranged by the sort process and executing the effect control based on the extracted effect data And the selection process includes at least a first selection process and a second selection process, and the plurality of effect data includes the effect data selected in the first selection process, and the plurality of effects The game machine is characterized in that the data includes presentation data selected in the second selection process.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to select optimal performance data in accordance with the performance time of the performance device.

1 is a schematic plan view showing a state viewed from the front (player side) of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. (A) shows an example of a special figure stop display mode, (b) shows an example of a decorative design, and (c) shows an example of a normal stop display mode. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit of the pachinko machine. It is the circuit diagram which showed the connection of the sub board | substrate and various illumination boards which comprise an effect control part. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an example of a special figure selection table at the time of jackpot, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table. An example of a TC table is shown. (A) is an example of a layer table for button control, (b) is an example of a layer table for sound control, (c) is an example of a layer table for frame lamp control, and (d) is a panel lamp control. 1 shows an example of a layer table for each. (A) shows an example of a track information table, and (b) shows an example of a sound table. (A) shows an example of the sound list 00, (b) shows an example of the sound list 01, and (c) shows an example of the sound list 14. (A) shows an example of a port lamp control table for frame lamp control, (b) shows an example of a port lamp control table for panel lamp control, and (c) shows an example of a lamp table. (A) shows an example of the lamp list 00, (b) shows an example of the lamp list 01, (c) shows an example of the lamp list 18, and (d) shows an example of the lamp list 19. (A) shows an example of the duty list 00, (b) shows an example of the duty list 01, (c) shows an example of the duty list 23, and (d) shows an example of the duty list 24. (A) shows an example of the background effect selection table, (b) shows another example of the background effect selection table, and (c) shows an example of the background effect TC acquisition table 1. FIG. 2B shows an example of the background effect TC acquisition table 2. An example of a TC change table is shown. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control part reset interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main command reception interruption exception process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production start process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the new setting process of TC data of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the outline | summary of the presentation control suppression process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the TC information order change process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control processing of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the mode switching process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the layer control process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the layer presence information setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound data setting process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp data setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the device control process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (1/4) of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (2/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (3/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (4/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the duty calculation process (1/2) of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the duty calculation process (2/2) of the pachinko machine. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the LED output list of the pachinko machine. (B) It is the figure which showed the example of a data output to LED control apparatus IC102. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of TC data control processing of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the frame lamp all lighting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the output data setting process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the data output process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the LED control apparatus callback reception interruption exception process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reset transmission process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the address transmission process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the start address transmission process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the data transmission process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the termination | terminus transmission process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lottery process of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the background effect lottery table, the stop symbol lottery table, and the reach lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the background effect selection process of the same pachinko machine. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect lottery process of the pachinko machine, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the background effect TC acquisition process 1, (c) shows the flow of the background effect TC acquisition process 2. It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the button press of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the button reception check process of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the flow of presentation control of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the change form of the TC information order change process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the change form of TC data control processing of the pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a schematic front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 can be visually recognized on the back side of the glass frame 151 that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state that covers the game area 104 and an open state that opens the game area 104 to the other. The game board (board surface) 102 is provided. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 for guiding a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a ball) to a game area 104 located in the center of the game board 102. Yes.

  A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed slightly above the center of the game area 104, and a normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, and a normal symbol are displayed at the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 110. A holding lamp 116, a special symbol holding lamp 118, and a high-probability medium lamp 120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a normal symbol and the special symbol may be referred to as a special symbol.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 2B), and is configured by a liquid crystal display device in this embodiment. The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into three display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, and a right symbol display region 110c, and displays different decorative symbols in the respective display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c. It is possible to do.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map (see FIG. 2C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 2A), and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to two start of common figure variable games. It is said. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. It is said. The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  Further, around these display devices and lamps, a general prize opening 122, a general figure starting opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130 are arranged. Has been established.

  In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). In the case of winning), a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of balls is discharged as a winning ball to a storage tray 144 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a winning ball, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a rental ball. The winning ball and the rental ball are collectively referred to as a ball (game ball). Call.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 104, and in this embodiment, one on each side. It is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device to be described later is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls are used as prize balls. And the special figure display game 114 starts the special figure variation game. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. 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 128, a payout device to be described later is driven, and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, five) balls are used as prize balls, which will be described later. While discharging to the storage tray 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game area 104. This variable winning opening 130 has 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 114 stops displaying 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 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls is stored in a storage tray 144 described later as a prize ball. Discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  Below the game board 102, a launcher 138 that is rotated by a later-described launcher, a launcher 140 that is attached to the tip of the launcher 138 and launches a ball toward the game area 104, and this launcher 140 The launch rail 142 for guiding the ball launched by the outer rail 106, the storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 142 in sequence, and pressing by the player A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like when the operation can be detected at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 104 is disposed. Below the 144, a lower plate 150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  In addition, as a decorative lamp, a plurality of types of board lamps are arranged at predetermined locations (for example, locations along the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 108) of the game board 102, and the outside of the game board 102 or a storage tray. A plurality of types of frame lamps are arranged at 144. More specifically, symbol A is a plurality of panel-side LED lighting regions mounted on the panel left illumination board 173 (see FIG. 3), and symbol B is mounted on the panel right illumination board 171 (see FIG. 3). A plurality of board surface side LED light emitting areas, and symbol C is a plurality of large winning opening left LED light emitting areas mounted on the board surface left illumination board 173. Symbol D is a plurality of large winning opening right LED light emitting regions mounted on the panel right illumination board 171, and symbol E is a plurality of liquid crystal left LED light emitting regions mounted on the panel left lighting substrate 173, and symbol F These are a plurality of liquid crystal right LED light emitting areas mounted on the panel right illumination board 171. Reference numeral G denotes a plurality of LED on-liquid crystal light emitting areas mounted on the on-board lighting board 172 (see FIG. 3), and reference numeral H denotes a plurality of LED lower-light emitting areas on the board right lighting board 171. , I denotes a plurality of liquid crystal lower left LED light emitting areas mounted on the panel left illumination board 173. Reference numeral J denotes a plurality of frame left LED light emission areas mounted on the upper left illumination board 183 (see FIG. 3), and reference sign K denotes a plurality of frame right LED emission lights mounted on the upper right illumination board 186 (see FIG. 3). Reference numeral L denotes a plurality of upper plate LED light emitting areas mounted on the lower illumination board 188 (see FIG. 3), and reference numeral M denotes a plurality of lower dishes mounted on the lower illumination board 188 (see FIG. 3). Reference numeral N denotes a plurality of handle LED emission areas mounted on the handle illumination board 175 (see FIG. 3).

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, drives the launch motor with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 148, The launcher 138 and the launcher 140 are passed through the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 to launch into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing its advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 122, variable winning port 130) or starting port. (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2C, the special drawing display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the special drawing display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with respect to the special drawing and the type of the general drawing. To do.

  FIG. 2A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: special figure 1 which is a jackpot symbol, special figure 2 which is a special jackpot symbol, and special figure 3 which is a missed symbol. When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the special figure display device 114 Performs a variable display of a special figure that repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Then, when the time of change determined before the start of the special figure change has elapsed, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variable game (special jackpot game) When notifying the winning of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the special figure variable game, the special figure 3 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 2B shows an example of a decorative design. There are eight types of decoration patterns, decoration 1 to decoration 8, in this embodiment. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 Decoration symbols that switch display in the order of decoration 1 → decoration 2 → decoration 3 →... Decoration 7 → decoration 8 → decoration 1 →... In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c. Display fluctuation. When notifying the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same number (for example, decoration) 2-decoration 2-decoration 2)) is stopped and a special figure variation game (special jackpot game) is notified of winning, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the same odd number number) The combination of decorative symbols (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1)) is stopped and displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. . In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 2C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. There are two types of stop display modes of the usual figure of the present embodiment: the usual figure 1 which is a winning symbol and the ordinary figure 2 which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. , The usual fluctuation display that repeats lighting of one central segment is performed. Then, when notifying the winning of the general variable game, the general figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the normal variable game, the general figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a command) transmitted by the main control unit 300. An effect control unit 350 that performs control, a payout control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, a firing control unit 450 that performs control of game ball discharge, The power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 is configured by a power management unit 500 that generates predetermined power for transmitting power to the electrical components mounted on the pachinko machine 100.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters), a glass frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the glass frame 151, a front frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the front frame, and the lower plate 150 filled with balls. It receives signals output from various sensors 318, including a ball full sensor for detecting the bottom plate, each starting port, the entrance to the winning port, and a ball detecting sensor provided inside the variable winning port, and the result of amplification and reference voltage Sensor circuit 320 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, and the display circuit 3 for performing display control of the special figure display device 114 2, a display circuit 324 for performing display control of the general map display device 112, and a display circuit 328 for performing display control of various status display units 326 (such as the general map hold lamp 116 and the special figure hold lamp 118) A solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 that open and close the second special start port 128, the variable winning port 130, and the like is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 550 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit (not shown) for monitoring the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 350 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 400, respectively. An input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300 is provided, and the payout control unit 400 is provided with an input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300. With this configuration, communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits signals such as commands to the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400. Although it is configured so that it can be performed, it is configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted from the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a basic circuit 352 that controls the entire effect control unit 350 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 352 includes a CPU 354, a control program, ROM 356 for storing various data, RAM 358 for temporarily storing data, I / O 360 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 362 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 364 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 352 includes a sound source IC 368 for controlling the speaker 366 (and amplifier), a display circuit 372 for controlling various lamps 370 such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp, and a decorative symbol display device ( A liquid crystal control circuit 374 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 110 is connected to a chance button detection circuit 364 that outputs a detection signal to the basic circuit 352 when the operation of the chance button 146 is detected.

  In addition, the effect control unit 350 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 354 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit. Production control is started.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 400, the launch control unit 450, and the power management unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 400 controls the payout device 402 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 404. And the communication with a card unit 552 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 406.

  The firing control unit 450 controls the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output by the control signal instructing launching permission or stop output from the payout control unit 400 and the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding firing strength, the firing motor 452 that drives the launching rod 138 and the launching rod 140 is controlled, and the ball feeding device 454 that feeds the ball from the storage tray 144 to the firing rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 500 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each unit such as the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400 and each device such as the payout device 402. To supply. Further, the power management unit 500 is a power storage device (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor) and electric power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the entire basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) is smaller than that of the power storage device, and is supplied to static electricity noise, human error, and a game table. The battery further includes a power storage device (for example, a capacitor) for supplementing a certain amount of power when the power fluctuates and decreases due to a decrease in power. With this power storage device, even if the power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the main control unit 300) becomes unstable at the time of power interruption, power recovery, etc., the predetermined component can operate stably to some extent. It is composed. In addition, the power supply board constituting the power management unit 500 is provided with an operation unit (RAM clear switch) that can be operated by an amusement shop clerk and the operation unit is detected when the power is turned on. In this case, a RAM clear signal for instructing initialization of the RAMs 308 and 358 is output to the basic circuits 302 and 352 of the respective control units.

<Lighting board>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, various illumination boards controlled by the sub board 164 constituting the above-described effect control unit 350 will be described. This figure is a circuit diagram showing connections between the sub-board 164 and various lighting boards constituting the effect control unit 350.

  The sub-board 164 constituting the effect control unit 350 includes the effect control microcomputer IC101 constituting the above-described CPU 354, and the LED control device IC102 connected to the effect control microcomputer IC101 by an LED control signal line (the display shown in FIG. 3 described above). Equivalent to the circuit 372). The effect control microcomputer IC101 sends LED control signals for controlling the lighting of LEDs (corresponding to the various lamps 370 in FIG. 3 described above) included in various illumination boards described later to the LED control device IC102 via the LED control signal lines. For example, to instruct a specific LED driving device of a plurality of LED driving devices (corresponding to the various lamps 370 in FIG. 3 described above) to output LED on / off information, luminance information, and the like. The command signal is output to the LED control device IC 102 via the LED control signal line. The LED control device IC102 generates an LED drive control signal related to the lighting mode of the LED based on the LED control signal input from the effect control microcomputer IC101. And this LED drive control signal is output to the LED drive device with which various illumination boards mentioned later are provided via an LED drive control signal line, for example, the command signal which instruct | indicates that LED is lighted is LED drive control signal line To a specific LED driving device. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the LEDs included in the various illumination boards, the plurality of LED driving devices, the LED booster IC 201, and the like constitute the various lamps 370 in FIG.

  A panel peripheral board 170 having an LED booster IC 201 (corresponding to the various lamps 370 in FIG. 3 described above) and the LED drive IC 202 is connected to the LED controller IC 102 of the sub-board 164 by an LED drive control signal line. Yes. A plurality of (6 in this embodiment) handle illumination LEDs provided in the handle illumination board 175 are connected in series to the LED drive signal line of the LED booster IC 201 via a relay circuit of the tray peripheral board 174. At the same time, a power supply line from the LED booster IC 201 is connected to the handle illumination LED via a relay circuit of the tray peripheral board 174. The LED booster IC 201 supplies power to the handle illumination LED and outputs an LED drive signal via the LED drive signal line based on the illumination drive signal input from the LED drive IC 202 of the board peripheral board 170. Lighting control of the LED for illumination is performed.

  The LED drive signal line of the LED drive device IC 202 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) speaker right illumination LEDs provided in the speaker right illumination board 176 and a speaker via a relay circuit of the saucer peripheral board 174. A plurality of (two in this embodiment) speaker left illumination LEDs provided in the left illumination board 177 are connected in series. Furthermore, the LED drive signal line of the LED drive device IC 202 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first LED for speaker front illumination provided in the speaker front illumination board 178 via a relay circuit of the speaker right illumination board 176. In addition to being connected in series, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) pre-speaker illumination second LEDs included in the pre-speaker illumination board 178 are connected in series via a relay circuit of the left speaker illumination board 177. The speaker right illumination LED is connected to the DC12V power supply line from the sub-board 164 via the relay circuit of the board peripheral board 170 and the relay circuit of the saucer peripheral board 174, and the first and second speaker front lightings are connected. The 2 LEDs are connected to the DC12V power supply line from the sub-board 164 via the relay circuit of the board peripheral board 170, the relay circuit of the saucer peripheral board 174, and the relay circuit of the speaker right illumination board 176 for speaker left illumination. A DC12V power supply line from the sub-board 164 is connected to the LED via a relay circuit of the board peripheral board 170, a relay circuit of the saucer peripheral board 174, a speaker right illumination board 176, and a relay circuit of the speaker front illumination board 178. is doing. The LED driving device IC 202 of the board peripheral board 170 outputs an LED driving signal via the LED driving signal line based on the LED driving control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub-board 164, and the speaker left illumination LED, speaker Lighting control of the front illumination LED and the speaker right illumination LED is performed.

  In addition, the LED drive signal line of the LED drive device IC 202 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) ball-off display LEDs provided in the ball-off display board 179 via the relay circuit of the tray peripheral board 174, and an effect. A plurality of (two sets of four in this embodiment) effect button LEDs included in the button substrate 180 are connected in series. Then, a DC12V power supply line from the sub board 164 is connected to the LED for ball removal display and the LED for effect button via the relay circuit of the board peripheral board 170 and the relay circuit of the tray peripheral board 174. The LED driving device IC 202 of the board peripheral board 170 outputs an LED driving signal via the LED driving signal line based on the LED driving control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub-board 164, and displays the ball removal display LED and the effect. Controls lighting of LED for button.

  Further, the three LED drive signal lines of the LED driver IC 202 are provided with a plurality of (on the board surface illumination board 172 via the relay circuit of the board face left illumination board 173, not via the relay circuit of the saucer peripheral board 174 ( In this embodiment, 6 sets and 12 on-board lighting LEDs are connected in series. Further, one of the three LED drive signal lines is branched into two by a relay circuit of the panel surface left illumination board 173, and a plurality of (two sets in this embodiment) of the panel surface left illumination board 173 are provided. The panel left illumination LED is connected in series, and the other one is branched into two by the relay circuit of the panel left illumination substrate 173, and the panel right illumination substrate 171 includes a plurality (two in this example, four in four sets). ) Is connected in series to the board right illumination LED. A DC12V power supply line from the sub board 164 is connected to the board surface left lighting LED via a relay circuit of the board surface peripheral board 170, and the board right lighting LED and the board surface lighting LED are connected from the sub board 164. Are connected via a relay circuit of the panel peripheral board 170 and a relay circuit of the panel left illumination board 173. The LED driving device IC 202 of the board surface peripheral board 170 outputs an LED driving signal via the LED driving signal line based on the LED driving control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub board 164, and the board surface left illumination LED, board surface Lighting control of the right illumination LED and the panel illumination LED is performed.

  In addition, the upper illumination board 182 having the three LED drive devices IC301 to IC303 is connected to the LED control device IC102 of the sub-board 164 through the relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181 by LED drive control signal lines. Yes. The LED drive signal line of the LED driver IC 301 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first upper illumination LEDs provided in the upper illumination board 182 and a plurality (two in this embodiment) provided in the upper left illumination board 183 described later. ), And a plurality of (two in this embodiment) left illumination first LEDs provided in the left illumination substrate 184 described later are connected in series. A plurality of (two in the present embodiment) upper illumination second LEDs provided in the upper illumination board 182 are connected in series to the LED drive signal line of the LED drive IC 302. To the LED drive signal line of the LED drive device IC303, a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of upper illumination third LEDs provided in the upper illumination board 182 are connected in series. A DC12V power supply line from the sub board 164 is connected to the upper illumination first to third LEDs via a relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181, and the upper left lighting LED and the left lighting first LED are connected to the sub board. The DC12V power supply line from 164 is connected via the relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181 and the relay circuit of the upper illumination board 182. The LED drive devices IC301 to IC303 of the upper illumination board 182 output an LED drive signal via the LED drive signal line based on the LED drive control signal input from the LED control device IC102 of the sub-board 164, so that the first upper illumination board In addition to performing lighting control of the third LED, the LED driving device IC 301 also performs lighting control of the upper left illumination LED and the first left illumination LED.

  Further, the LED control device IC102 of the sub-board 164 is connected to the right illumination board 185 having the two LED driving devices IC401 and IC402 via the relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181 and the relay circuit of the upper illumination board 182. They are connected by drive control signal lines. The LED drive signal line of the LED driving device IC 401 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) right illumination first LEDs provided in the right illumination board 185 and a plurality (two in this embodiment) provided in the upper right illumination board 186. Are connected in series. The LED driving signal line of the LED driving device IC 402 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second LEDs for right illumination provided in the right illumination board 185 and a plurality (two in this embodiment) provided in the lower right illumination board 187. ) LEDs for lower right illumination are respectively connected in series. A DC12V power supply line from the sub-board 164 is connected to the first LED for right illumination and the second LED for right illumination via the relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181 and the relay circuit of the upper illumination board 182 for right-side illumination. The LED and the LED for lower right illumination are connected to the DC12V power supply line from the sub board 164 via the relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181, the relay circuit of the upper lighting board 182, and the relay circuit of the right lighting board 185. Connected. The LED drive device IC 401 of the right illumination board 185 outputs an LED drive signal via the LED drive signal line based on the LED drive control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub-board 164, and the right illumination first LED and The lighting control of the LED for upper right illumination is performed, and the LED driving device IC402 outputs an LED driving signal via the LED driving signal line based on the LED driving control signal input from the LED control device IC102, and the second LED for right lighting and The lighting control of the LED for lower right illumination is performed.

  Furthermore, the left illumination board 184 having the LED drive IC 501 is connected to the LED controller IC 102 of the sub board 164 via the LED drive control signal line via the relay circuit of the inner peripheral frame board 181 and the relay circuit of the upper illumination board 182. Connected. The LED drive signal line of the LED driver IC 501 includes a plurality of (two in this embodiment) left illumination second LEDs provided in the left illumination board 184 and a plurality (in this embodiment, 2 in the lower illumination board 188 described later). The first LED for lower illumination is connected in series. A DC12V power supply line from the sub board 164 is connected to the second LED for left illumination via a relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181 and a relay circuit of the upper lighting board 182. The LED drive device IC 501 of the left illumination board 184 outputs an LED drive signal via the LED drive signal line based on the LED drive control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub-board 164, and the second LED for left illumination. Perform lighting control.

  In addition, a lower illumination board 188 having an LED drive device IC 601 is further connected to the left illumination board 184 by an LED drive control signal line. A plurality of (two in this embodiment) second LEDs for lower illumination provided in the lower illumination board 188 are connected in series to the LED drive signal line of the LED drive device IC601. A DC12V power supply line from the sub-board 164 is connected to the second LED for the lower board via a relay circuit of the inner frame peripheral board 181, a relay circuit of the upper lighting board 182, and a relay circuit of the left lighting board 184. Yes. The LED drive device IC 601 of the lower illumination board 188 outputs an LED drive signal via the LED drive signal line based on the LED drive control signal input from the LED control device IC 102 of the sub board 164, and turns on the second LED for lower illumination. Take control.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5A is a data table in which the types of special drawing lottery states stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this jackpot determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or not (miss), that is, jackpot determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and high information for determining that the special figure variable game is selected with a higher probability than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data in the jackpot determination table determines the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. In addition, information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the storage area for the jackpot flag is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the jackpot flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the large numerical range). Therefore, the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 ( = 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high probability state is 20001 to 211871 (the size of the numerical range is 1871), so the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to 128 is about 1 / 35.0 (= 1871/65536), and the winning probability of the special figure variable game is higher in the higher probability state than in the low probability state. Is set to be high.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 11 to 74, the probability change (probability fluctuation) flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is stored in the storage area of the special figure fluctuation game. Information indicating that the special jackpot game is started is set (here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as turning on the probability change flag). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is other than the numerical values of 11 to 74, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where the probability variation flag is stored). Setting the jackpot game start information in the area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). In the present embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the special figure random number value is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), and the range of random numbers for determining the migration of the lottery data is 11 to 74 (the size of the numerical range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (c) is a timer that indicates the above-mentioned jackpot flag, lottery data, and a variable time from when the special figure display device 114 starts displaying the special figure to the stop display. It is the data table which matched and memorize | stored the number.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 determines the timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag), and a special-purpose timer random number value described later (the random number value will be described later). Select. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is a numerical value from 0 to 60235, the timer number is selected as the timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds), the jackpot flag is turned on and acquired. When the special figure timer random number is a numerical value of 0 to 15535, timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In this embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536). If the above-mentioned jackpot determination result is incorrect, the timer 1 timer random number range 0 to 60235 (the numerical range has a size of 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 800/65536, and timer 3 (variation time 40 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 250/65536. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is winning, the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical value range is 15536), so the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) as the timer number Is 15535/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 9000/65536, the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is 38000/65536, and timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 3000/65536.

<Data table of production control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 356 of the effect control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a TC (Time Chart) table. This TC table is a data table in which TC numbers of TC information (liquid crystal information) and TC data (effect time information, layer numbers of various layer tables) are stored in association with each other. In addition, the name of the TC information is described in the right column of the TC table for reference. For example, among the plurality of TC information stored in the TC table, the TC information having the TC numbers 10 to 32 is a notice to be described later. More specifically, TC information of TC number 10 is common notice TC information, TC information of TC number 11 is character notice TC information, TC information of TC number 16 is background notice TC information, and TC number 31 is TC information 31. Symbol stoppage (front) notice TC information, TC number 32 is the symbol stoppage (rear) notice TC information. Further, the TC information of the TC number 40 is the slip TC information described later.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to the TC table and acquires TC data (effect time information, layer numbers of various layer tables) based on the TC number of the TC information. For example, when the TC number of the TC information is 31, TC data corresponding to the TC number 31, that is, production time information 2800 (ms), button layer number-1, sound layer number-1, sound 2 The layer number 35, the frame lamp layer number 10, the panel lamp layer number 11, and the panel lamp 2 layer number -1 are acquired.

  7A shows an example of a layer table for button control, FIG. 7B shows an example of a layer table for sound control, and FIG. 7C shows an example of a layer table for frame lamp control. FIG. 4D shows an example of a layer table for panel lamp control. These layer tables are data tables in which layer numbers and layer data (switching time information, device numbers, liquid crystal information, processing classification information) are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this layer table, and the layer numbers of the various layer tables acquired using the TC table described above and the type of the target layer (in this embodiment, the button layer, sound layer, sound) Layer data (switching time) based on head position information and offset information stored in each layer management area provided in the RAM 358 divided into two layers, frame ramp layer, panel ramp layer, and panel 2 ramp layer) Information, device number, liquid crystal information, processing category information). For example, when the layer number of sound 2 acquired using the TC table is 35, the start position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the start address of the layer table (sound), and the offset information is 0, The layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 7B, that is, the switching time information 0 (ms), the device number 26, the liquid crystal information-1, and the processing classification information 0 are acquired. To do. Also, when the frame lamp layer number obtained using the TC table is 5, the start position information stored in the frame lamp layer management area is the start address of the layer table (frame lamp), and the offset information is 4. Is the layer data corresponding to the 9th row further from the row corresponding to the layer number 5 in the 5th row of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 7C, that is, the switching time information 2900 (ms), The device number 18, liquid crystal information 12, and processing classification information 0 are acquired.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of the track information table. This track information table is a data table that stores channel information and track information in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this track information table and acquires track information based on channel information acquired using a sound list described later. For example, when the channel information acquired using the sound list is 2, 0 is acquired as the track information.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of a sound table. This sound table is a table that stores device numbers and addresses of sound lists in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 refers to this sound table, and stores a sound list to be described later based on the device number of the sound layer (sound layer, sound 2 layer) acquired using the TC table described above. Get the start address of the storage area. For example, if the device number of the sound layer acquired using the TC table is 28, the head address of the storage area storing the sound list 14 is acquired as the address of the sound list.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C show an example of a sound list, FIG. 9A shows an example of a sound list 00, FIG. 9B shows an example of a sound list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the sound list 14. This sound list is a table in which start time information and sound data (start time information, channel information, phrase information, volume information, pan information) are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 refers to this sound list and classifies the control target types (button, sound, sound 2, frame lamp, board lamp, board lamp 2 in this embodiment). Sound data (start time information, channel information, phrase information, volume information, pan information) is acquired based on the head position information and offset information stored in each management area provided in the RAM 358. For example, when the head position information stored in the sound management area is the head address of the sound list 00 and the offset information stored in the sound management area is 0, the first line of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. Corresponding sound data, that is, start time information 0 ms, channel information 2, phrase information 274, volume information 100, and pan information 64 are acquired. If the head position information stored in the sound management area is the head address of the sound list 14 and the offset information stored in the sound management area is 0, the first line of the sound list 14 shown in FIG. Corresponding sound data, that is, start time information 0 ms, channel information 1, phrase information 90, volume information 100, and pan information 64 are acquired.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B show an example of the port definition table. FIG. 10A shows an example of the frame definition control port definition table, and FIG. 10B shows the panel lamp control. Shows an example of the port definition table. This port definition table is a table that stores port information, segment numbers, and port numbers in association with each other.

  The segment number of the port information indicates the LED driver number, and the port number indicates the output port of the LED driver designated by the segment number. Specifically, the LED driver corresponding to segment number 0 is IC 202, the LED driver corresponding to segment number 1 is IC 301, and similarly, segment number 2 and IC 302, segment number 3 are described below with reference to FIG. , IC303, segment number 4 and IC401, segment number 5 and IC402, segment number 6 and IC501, segment number 7 and IC601, respectively. The LED driver corresponding to the segment number 0 is used for lighting the LED provided at the position corresponding to the board surface (for example, in the game board, the game area, etc.), and the LED driver corresponding to the other segment numbers is used for the frame. It is used for lighting driving of LEDs provided at corresponding positions (for example, other than the outer frame, the inner frame, the game board, the game area, etc.). Each of the eight LED drivers has 16 output ports, and each output port is associated with a port address such as port number 0 to port number 15. When lighting control of one or a plurality of LEDs corresponding to a specific port address of a specific port is performed, the segment number corresponding to the specific port and the port number indicating the specific port address are designated to light up / brightness Information is set. In FIGS. 10A and 10B, it is described that there are 2 to 4 port numbers for one segment number. However, 16 LED drivers corresponding to one segment number have This is because 2 to 4 of the output ports are illustrated.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this port definition table and acquires a segment number and a port number based on port information described later. For example, when the port information of the frame lamp is 0, the segment number 0 and the port number 0 corresponding to the port information 0 of the port definition table (frame) are acquired. If the panel lamp port information is 4, the segment number 5 and the port number 0 corresponding to the port information 4 in the port definition table (panel) are acquired.

  FIG. 10C shows an example of a lamp table. This lamp table is a table in which device numbers, lamp list addresses, and duty list addresses are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this lamp table, and will be described later based on the device number of the lamp layer (frame lamp layer, panel lamp layer, panel 2 lamp layer) acquired using the TC table described above. The head address of the storage area storing the lamp list to be acquired is acquired. For example, when the device number of the lamp layer acquired using the TC table is 38, the top address of the storage area storing the lamp list 18 is acquired as the address of the lamp list, and the duty list is set as the address of the duty list. The head address of the storage area storing 23 is acquired.

  11A to 11D show an example of the lamp list, FIG. 11A shows an example of the lamp list 00, FIG. 11B shows an example of the lamp list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the lamp list 18, and FIG. 8 (d) shows an example of the lamp list 19. This lamp list is a table in which port information and lighting data (start time information, lighting information) are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this lamp list, turns on lighting head position information and lighting offset information, and port information stored in the frame lamp management area, panel lamp management area, or panel lamp 2 management area described above. Based on the above, lighting data (start time information, lighting information) is acquired. For example, when the lighting head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the head address of the lamp list 00, the lighting offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port information is 0, FIG. The lighting data corresponding to the first line of the lamp list 00 shown in FIG. If the lighting head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the head address of the lamp list 18, the lighting offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 3, and the port information is 1, FIG. The lighting data corresponding to the third row from the row corresponding to the third row of the lamp list 18 shown in FIG. 6, that is, the start time information 10 ms, and the lighting information 0 (off) are acquired.

  12A to 12D show examples of the duty list, FIG. 12A shows an example of the duty list 00, FIG. 12B shows an example of the duty list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the duty list 23, and FIG. 8D shows an example of the duty list 24. This duty list is a table that stores port information and duty data (start time information, duty information) in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to this duty list, stores the duty head position information and duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area, panel lamp management area, or panel lamp 2 management area described above, and port information. Based on the above, the duty data (start time information, duty information) is acquired. For example, when the duty head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the head address of the duty list 00, the duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port number is 0, FIG. The duty data corresponding to the first line of the duty list 00 shown in FIG. Further, when the duty head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the head address of the duty list 24, the duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 6, and the port information is 4, FIG. 6, the duty data corresponding to the 21st row, that is, the 6th row from the row corresponding to the 15th row of the duty list 24, that is, the start time information 48 ms and the duty 254 (all lighting) are acquired.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of the background effect selection table, and FIG. 13B shows another example of the background effect selection table. The background effect selection table in FIG. 10A is a table in which two types of random value ranges and processes to be executed are associated with each other, and the background effect selection table in FIG. It is the table which matched and memorize | stored the left design, the right design of a stop plan, and the process to perform.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 selects the process to be executed based on the random value when the background effect selection table of FIG. 10A is used, and the background effect selection table of FIG. When used, the process to be executed is selected based on the left symbol to be stopped and the right symbol to be stopped. For example, when the range of random values in the search column 0 (right side of the figure) of the background effect selection table in FIG. 10A is used and the acquired random number value is 20, the random number value is 0 to 41. Since it is a numerical value range, the background effect TC acquisition process 1 is selected as a process to be executed. In addition, when the range of random numbers in the search column 1 (left side of the figure) in the background effect selection table of FIG. 10A is used and the acquired random number value is 100, the random number value is 59 to 127. Since it is a numerical value range, the background effect TC acquisition process 2 is selected as a process to be executed. On the other hand, when the background effect selection table of FIG. 5B is used and the left symbol to be stopped is 6 and the right symbol to be stopped is 5, the background effect TC acquisition process 1 is selected as the process to be executed. To do.

  FIG. 13C shows an example of the background effect TC acquisition table 1, and FIG. 13B shows an example of the background effect TC acquisition table 2. The background effect TC acquisition table 1 in FIG. 6C is a table that stores the search line and the background effect TC in association with each other. The background effect TC acquisition table 2 in FIG. This is a table in which background effects TC are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 selects the background effect TC based on the search line when the background effect TC acquisition table 1 shown in FIG. 10C is used, and the background effect shown in FIG. When the TC acquisition table 2 is used, a process to be executed is selected based on the character type. For example, when the background effect TC acquisition table 1 is used and the search row is 2, TC_01 is selected as the background effect TC. In addition, when the background effect TC acquisition table 2 is used and the character is a dog, TC_12 is selected as the background effect TC.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the TC change table. This TC change table is a table that stores the TC number and the changed TC number in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to the TC change table and changes the TC number. For example, the TC number 52 is changed to the TC number 152 by the TC change table, and the TC number 70 is changed to −1 by the TC change table.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit that outputs the start signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306. First, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, processing for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, in a regular period, in the counter / timer 312 are performed. .

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RAM 308 stores return data (data storing information for returning the control state at the time when the power was previously turned off). If the return data is stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S103. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the return data is used to return to the state before the power is shut off.

  In step S104, the software random number counter is updated. Here, in order to generate two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the common figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, and the common figure timer random number value and the special figure timer random number value, respectively. 2 random number counters are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S104 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter / timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and triggers the main control unit timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle. Start with.

  In step S <b> 201, the value of the input port of the I / O 310 is acquired and the state of the various sensors 318 is detected. For example, a signal from a sphere detection sensor that outputs an ON signal when it is detected that a sphere has entered the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 is input. Signals from the corresponding ball detection sensors are also inputted to other winning prize openings, starting openings, and the like. In addition, a signal from a glass frame opening sensor that detects opening / closing of the glass frame 151 and a signal from a front frame opening sensor that detects opening / closing of the front frame are input. The result input in step S201 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 308.

  In step S202, the software random number counter is updated. Here, two random number counters for generating the special-purpose winning random number value and the special-purpose random number value used in the main control unit 300, and the above-mentioned general-purpose winning random value and the initial value of the special-purpose random number value are respectively shown. Two initial value generation random number counters for generation are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. After these processes, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S106 is updated. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S203, winning detection is performed based on the state of the signals input from the various sensors in step S201 described above. In this winning detection, if there is a winning (winning) at the winning opening or starting opening (general winning opening 122, first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128 and variable winning opening 130), it is provided in the RAM 308. The number of prize balls determined in advance for each prize opening is added to the value of the prize ball number storage area, or there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128, and is held. When the special figure variable game number is less than 4, a value is acquired as a special figure winning random number value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the winning start port. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above, and stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S204, a process related to a special figure variable game (a special figure related process) is performed. In this special figure related process, when the special figure variable game and variable winning a prize opening 130 are not controlled, and the number of special figure variable games held is one or more, the main control unit 300 Of the various lotteries using the above-mentioned various data tables to be stored, the jackpot determination is first performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When the random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special drawing starting port 126 or the second special drawing starting port 128 is 10100, The jackpot flag is set to ON because the figure winning random number value is in the range of 10001 to 10187, and when the special figure winning random number value is 10300, the special winning prize random number value is outside the range of 10001 to 10187. Set the flag off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number shown in FIG. In the case of the numerical value range, the probability variation flag is set to ON, and in the case where the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, since the special figure random number value is in the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is 80, since the special figure random number value is outside the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. Then, based on the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value, a timer number corresponding to the numerical range of the timer selection random number shown in FIG. 5C is selected, and the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Remember. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, and therefore 1 corresponding to those conditions of the timer number determination table. The timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. Note that the value obtained by multiplying the selected variable time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variable time storage area in consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt processing. For example, when 5 seconds is selected as the variation time, a value of 25000 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and this variation time storage area is executed each time a timer update process (step S208) described later is executed. By subtracting 1 from this value, the passage of time can be measured by the number of executions of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the fluctuation time storage area is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is off, the special figure 3 is set to be displayed, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “special symbol (special diagram) variable game” in this embodiment is when the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special diagram start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128. The special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value are acquired in the winning detection process in step S203, and the acquired values are respectively stored in the predetermined storage areas of the RAM 308, and in the special figure related process in step S204. The value of the random number counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 is acquired as a special figure timer random number value, and a jackpot is determined based on the special figure winning random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308. Probability variation is determined based on the special figure random number value stored in a predetermined storage area, and special figure fluctuation is based on the jackpot determination result and the acquired special figure timer random value. The special figure is variably displayed over the fluctuation time, and the stop display of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 or the special figure 3 determined based on the above jackpot determination result and the determination of the probability fluctuation. To finish.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big win by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player to do.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are awarded to a predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 130). It sets so that the signal which hold | maintains a door member in an open state may be output to the solenoid 330 for the opening / closing drive of the door member of the variable prize opening 130 until it detects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, the door member is attached to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 130 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds). It is set to output a signal that is held in the closed state.

  In the special figure variation-related processing that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is obtained. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player that it complete | finishes.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends, if the number of special figure fluctuation games that are pending is one or more, the next special figure fluctuation game such as the jackpot determination described above is executed. Start. The number of special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure variable games that are held every time a big hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area.

  In step S205, a process related to a general map variable game (a general map related process) is performed. In this general map-related process, when the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special figure start port 128 is not performed, and the number of the general map variable games held is 1 or more, Make a hit judgment.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the predetermined determination table. If it is in the numerical range, it is determined that the normal game is won and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the usual winning random number is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is out of play and the winning flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, processing for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal timer random number described above is acquired as the normal timer random value. Then, a timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game and the obtained ordinary figure timer random number value, and stored in a timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the above-mentioned variable time storage area for normal maps is changed from 1 to 0, when the hit flag is on, the normal map display device 112 displays the above-mentioned common figure. 1. When the hit flag is off, the setting is made so as to display the above-mentioned FIG. 2, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) variable game” in the present embodiment is performed in the winning detection process in step S203 when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won a prize in the ordinary figure starting port 124. The figure winning random number value is acquired and the acquired value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and the value of the random number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in the routine related processing in step S205 is obtained. It is acquired as a general-purpose timer random number value, a hit determination is made based on a general-purpose winning random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and a normal time fluctuation time based on the determination result and the acquired general-purpose timer random number value The base map is variably displayed over the change time, and the stop display of the base map 1 or base map 2 determined based on the hit determination result described above is performed and the process ends.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the hit flag is on, the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 are opened and closed for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). The drive solenoid 330 is set to output a signal for holding the blades in an open state.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, a signal for holding the blades in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. In addition to the setting, the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving is set to hold the closed state of the blades for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec).

  Also, in the general chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period has passed, when the number of pending general chart variable games is 1 or more, the next common figure variable game such as the above hit determination process is started. To do. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area.

  In step S206, a control command (effect command) is transmitted to effect control unit 350. The control command includes a basic command for transmitting various state information including the above-described door open state information and error information (for example, a full dish error), and a variation to be transmitted when the jackpot determination is performed in step S204 described above. Start command, change stop command to be sent when the value of the above-mentioned change time storage area becomes 1 to 0, jackpot start command to be sent when the jackpot flag is set in the jackpot determination, start of the predetermined release period described above There is a round start information command to be transmitted every time, and the above-mentioned change start command includes a change time (for example, a selected timer number), probability change flag ON / OFF information, jackpot flag ON / OFF information, etc. In addition, the round start command includes information indicating the number of times that the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot is started. It is to include, for example, the number of rounds). Also, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control unit 400. This payout command includes the number of prize balls based on the value of the prize ball number storage area described above.

  In step S207, various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening / closing of the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130, and the game information stored in the RAM 308 is stored in the information output circuit 334. To the information input circuit 550 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100. In addition, display data to be output to the general-purpose display device 112, the special-figure display device 114, various status display units 326, and the like via the display circuits 322 and 324 is set to the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S208, the normal symbol display device 112 and the special symbol display device 114 measure the time for changing / stopping the symbols, the predetermined winning effect time, the predetermined opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like. Various timers including timers for updating are updated.

  In step S209, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

<Production control unit reset interrupt processing>
Next, the effect control unit reset interrupt process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part reset interruption process.

  As described above, the effect control unit 350 is provided with the activation signal output circuit that outputs the activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 356.

  Specifically, in step S301, production control is initialized, such as initialization of various variables used for production control, and in step S302, production start processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer provided in the RAM 358 is equal to or greater than a predetermined switching value (for example, 32 ms), and the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the predetermined switching value. If there is, the process proceeds to step S304, and if the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer is less than the predetermined switching value, the process waits until the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined switching value.

  In step S304, the switching value is subtracted from the value of the effect switching timing monitoring timer.

  In step S305, the value of a global timer described later is stored in the effect control timer provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S306, effect control processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S307, referring to the door open state information stored in the signal state storage area based on the signal input from the glass frame open sensor in step S201 described above, the door (the glass frame 151 in this embodiment) is being opened. It is determined whether or not. If the door is open, the process proceeds to step S308. If the door is not open, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S308, a frame lamp full lighting process is performed, in step S309, an output data setting process is performed, and in step S310, a data output process is performed (details of each process will be described later).

  In step S311, the effect start flag provided in the RAM 358 is referenced to determine whether the effect start flag is on. If the effect start flag is on, the process proceeds to step S312. If the effect start flag is off, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S312, the fluctuation start flag provided in the RAM 358 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag is on. If the variation start flag is on, the process proceeds to step S313. If the variation start flag is off, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S313, a lottery process is performed, and in step S314, an effect start process is performed (details of each process will be described later).

  In step S315, the effect stop flag provided in the RAM 358 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is on. If the production stop flag is on, the process proceeds to step S316. If the production stop flag is off, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S316, an effect stop process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S317, the button state information provided in the RAM 358 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the button state information is in a pressed state. If the button state information is in the pressed state, the process proceeds to step S321. If the button state information is not in the pressed state, the process proceeds to step S318.

  In step S318, based on the signal input from the chance button detection circuit 364, it is determined whether or not the pressing of the chance button 146 is detected. If the pressing of the chance button 146 is detected, the process proceeds to step S319. If the pressing of the chance button 146 is not detected, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S319, a button pressing process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S320, the button state information described above is set to the pressed state indicating that the chance button 146 has been pressed.

  In step S321, it is determined whether or not pressing of the chance button 146 is detected based on a signal input from the chance button detection circuit 364. If the pressing of the chance button 146 is detected, the process returns to step S303. If the pressing of the chance button 146 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, the state of pressing no state indicating that the pressing of the chance button 146 has not been detected is set in the above button state information, and then the process returns to step S303.

<Production control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the effect control unit timer interruption process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part timer interruption process.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 1 ms). With this timer interrupt as a trigger, the effect control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S401, 1 is added to the above-described production switching timing monitoring timer, and in step S402, 1 is added to the above-mentioned global timer.

<Main command reception interrupt exception handling>
Next, the main command reception interrupt exception process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main command reception interrupt exception processing.

  The effect control unit 350 executes main command reception interrupt exception processing when the strobe signal notifying the transmission of the control command is input from the main control unit 300.

  In step S501, the above-described effect start flag, effect stop flag, and variation start flag are all set to off.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control unit 300 is the above-described change start command. If the received command is a change start command, the process proceeds to step S503. If the received command is not a change start command, the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S503, the effect start flag is set on, and in step S504, the fluctuation start flag is set on. In step S505, the timer number received from the main control unit 300 is set in the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 358. In step S506, the timer number received in the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 358 is received from the main control unit 300. Information on ON / OFF of the big hit flag is set, and in step S507, information on ON / OFF of the probability change flag received from the main control unit 300 is set in the probability change flag storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S508, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control unit 300 is a change stop command. If the received command is a variable stop command, the process proceeds to step S509, where the effect stop flag is set to ON, and if the received command is not a variable stop command, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, it is determined whether the command received from the main control unit 300 is the basic command described above. If the received command is a basic command, the process proceeds to step S511. If the received command is not a basic command, the process proceeds to step S513 to perform other command processing.

  In step S511, the door open state information included in the basic command received from the main control unit 300 is set in the door open state information storage area provided in the RAM 358. In step S512, other state information (for example, a full dish error, etc.) is set. Error information).

<Direction start processing>
Next, the effect start process (steps S302 and S314) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect start process.

  In step S601, the TC data stored in the TC buffer provided in the RAM 358 is initialized.

  In step S602, a new setting process for TC data is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S603, a liquid crystal command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 that controls the decorative symbol display device 110.

  In step S604, the TC buffer is initialized and the process ends.

<TC data new setting process>
Next, the new setting process (step 602) of TC data in the above-described effect start process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of a new setting process for TC data.

  In step S701, the TC information stored in the TC buffer is sorted in ascending order of the TC number.

  In step S702, TC information other than the above-described notice TC information is extracted from the TC information sorted in step S701, and the extracted TC information other than the notice TC information is copied to an intermediate TC buffer provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S703, only the notice TC information is extracted from the TC information sorted in step S701, and all the extracted notice TC information is copied to the notice TC buffer in the effect management area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S704, when the notice TC information is extracted in step S703 (when the notice TC information exists), the above-described common notice TC information is stored in the intermediate TC buffer in which TC information other than the notice TC information is stored in step S702. Set.

  In step S705, a TC information order change process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this TC information order changing process, the TC information set in the intermediate TC buffer is rearranged.

  In step S706, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer that has been rearranged in step S705 is set in the TC buffer of the above-described effect management area.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the notice TC information copied to the notice TC buffer in step S703 matches a predetermined prohibition condition (details will be described later). The process proceeds to S708, and if the prohibition condition is not met, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S708, the specific notice TC information is deleted from the notice TC buffer according to the prohibition condition. For example, in the ROM 356 of the production control unit 350, a person notice (a person notice that the person moves from right to left, a person notice that the person moves from left to right, and no notice) and a dog notice (the dog moves from right to left) 3 types of notices TC: the notice of the dog to move, the notice of the dog moving from left to right, no notice) and the background notice (background notice to display the desert image, background notice to display the grassland image, no notice) When information is stored in advance, a person notice that a person moves from right to left is selected as a person notice by lottery using random numbers, and a dog notice that a dog moves from left to right as a dog notice Is selected, and the background notice for displaying the desert image is selected as the background notice, and the notice TC information corresponding to the person notice, the dog notice, and the background notice is copied in this order from the head of the notice TC buffer of the RAM 358. Example Obtain. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, if the person notice that the person moves from right to left, the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right, and the background notice that displays the desert image are selected, In the case where the prohibition condition that “stops the advance notice of the dog moving from left to right” has been set in advance, in step S708 (the selected notice TC information is stored in the notice TC buffer and will be described later. Corresponding to the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right among the notice TC information stored in the notice TC buffer (until the effect control process extracts the notice TC information stored in the notice TC buffer) In addition to deleting the previous notice TC information, the notice TC information corresponding to the background notice for displaying the desert image is moved to a storage area freed by the deletion. Thereby, the production control process described later suppresses the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right. In this example, if you select the person notice that the person moves from right to left, the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right, and the background notice that displays the grassland image, the predefined prohibition conditions Will not be suppressed and will be executed.

  In addition, "If a person notice that a person moves from right to left, a dog notice that a dog moves from left to right, and a background notice that displays a desert image, the person notice and dog notice are If the prohibition condition “no notice effect is not performed” is set in advance, in step S708, the notice TC information stored in the notice TC buffer corresponds to the person notice that the person moves from right to left. The notice TC information is replaced with the notice TC information corresponding to the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right. Thereby, it is suppressed that the effect control process mentioned later performs a notice effect in the order of a person notice and a dog notice.

  Furthermore, if you select the person notice that the person moves from right to left, the dog notice that the dog moves from left to right, and the background notice that displays the desert image, the background effect is not performed, instead If the prohibition condition “perform person notice” is set in advance, in step S708, the notice TC information corresponding to the background notice for displaying the desert image among the notice TC information stored in the notice TC buffer. Is replaced with the notice TC information corresponding to the person notice that the person moves from right to left. Thereby, the production control process described later suppresses the background production.

  In step S709, effect time information is calculated based on TC data corresponding to all the TC information set in the TC buffer of the effect management area in step S706.

  In step S710, an initial value is set in the above-described effect management area offset information, and the offset information is initialized.

  In step S711, five types of layer management areas (in this embodiment, a sound layer management area, a sound 2 layer management area, a frame lamp management area, a panel lamp management area, and a panel lamp 2 management area) provided in the RAM 358 are provided. The initial value is set in the offset information of the layer management area), and the offset information of all the layer management areas is initialized.

  In step S712, TC data corresponding to the TC information stored at the head of the TC buffer is acquired from the TC information set in the TC buffer of the effect management area in step S706. For example, in the example of the TC table shown in FIG. 6, when the TC number of the TC information stored at the head of the TC buffer is 31, TC data corresponding to the TC number 31, that is, production time information 2800 (ms), Button layer number-1, sound layer number-1, sound 2 layer number 35, frame lamp layer number 10, panel lamp layer number 11, and panel lamp 2 layer number -1 are acquired.

  In step S713, the start position information of each layer management area is acquired from the TC data acquired in step S710, and the acquired start position information is set as the start position information of each layer management area.

<TC information order change processing>
Next, the TC information order changing process (step 705) in the above-described new TC data setting process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the TC information order changing process.

  In step S801, the TC information stored in the intermediate TC buffer is sorted in ascending order of the TC number.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not the above-described smooth TC information is present in the TC information sorted in step S801. If there is slip TC information in the TC information, the process proceeds to step S803. If there is no slip TC information, the process ends.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop notice TC information is present in the TC information sorted in step S801. If the symbol stop notice TC information is included in the TC information, the process proceeds to step S804. If the symbol stop notice TC information is not present, the process is terminated.

  In step S804, the smooth TC information extracted from the intermediate TC buffer in step S802 is saved in the save storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S805, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer stored after the smooth TC information is moved forward by one TC information. For example, when the smooth TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the symbol TC notice TC information is stored in the address X + 1, the TC information 1 is stored in the address X + 2, and the TC information 2 is stored in the address X + 3. The advance TC information is moved to address X, TC information 1 is moved to address X + 1, and TC information 2 is moved to address X + 2.

  In step S806, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer stored behind the symbol stop notice TC information is moved backward by two pieces of TC information. In the previous example, because the symbol STOP notice TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the TC information 1 is stored in the address X + 1, and the TC information 2 is stored in the address X + 2, the TC information 1 is moved to the address X + 3. TC information 2 is moved to address X + 4.

  In step S807, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice TC information is set at the storage position of the symbol stop notice TC information in the intermediate TC buffer. In the previous example, since the symbol stop notice TC information is stored at the address X of the RAM 358, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice TC information is set to the address X.

  In step S808, the slip TC information saved in the save storage area in step S804 is set in the storage position of the symbol stop previous notice (previous) TC information set in step S807 + 1. In the above example, since the symbol TC inactive (previous) notice TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the smooth TC information is set in the address X + 1.

  In step 809, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information is set in the storage position of the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information +2 set in step S807. To do. In the previous example, because the symbol STOP (previous) notice TC information is stored at address X in the RAM 358, the symbol suspending notice (rear) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information is stored at address X + 2. Set. Therefore, in the previous example, the symbol TC information that is finally stopped (previous) at the address X of the RAM 358, the smooth TC information at address X + 1, the symbol TC information that is stopped (after) at the address X + 2, and the address X + 3. TC information 1 and TC information 2 at address X + 4, respectively.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process (step S306) in the effect control unit reset interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control process.

  In step S901, a mode switching process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this mode switching process, one rendering mode is selected from a plurality of types of rendering modes according to the rendering state, and the rendering mode is switched.

  In step S902, layer control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this layer control process, the effect is controlled based on the information stored in each of the layer management areas described above.

  In step S903, device control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this device control process, control relating to sound effects, frame lamps, and panel lamps is performed.

  In step S904, a TC data control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this TC data control process, the TC data stored in the TC buffer is controlled.

<Mode switching process>
Next, the mode switching process (step S901) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of mode switching processing.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether the jackpot round is in progress. If the jackpot round is in progress, the process ends. If the jackpot round is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not it is before the jackpot round starts. If it is not before the jackpot round starts, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the special figure is changing. If the special figure is changing, the process ends. If the special figure is not changing, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, an initial value is set in the TC buffer to initialize the TC buffer.

  In step S1005, TC information indicating a new effect state is set in the TC buffer based on the effect state. For example, at the end of the special figure variable game, the special figure stop display is started by setting the special figure stop TC information in the TC buffer. Further, at the start of a demonstration effect that starts after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, after 30 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the special figure, TC information for the demonstration effect is set in the TC buffer. After a predetermined time elapses from the start of the demonstration effect (for example, 30 seconds later), the special figure stop TC information is set again in the TC buffer, and the special figure stop display is started. In this way, the special figure stop display and the demonstration effect are alternately performed by alternately setting the TC information for the special figure stop and the demonstration effect at predetermined time intervals (for example, 30 seconds).

  In step S1006, after performing the above-described effect start process, the process ends.

<Layer control processing>
Next, the layer control process (step S902) in the above-described effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of layer control processing.

  In step S1101, the sound layer management area is set as the target layer management area.

  In step S1102, layer presence information setting processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this layer presence information setting process, information on whether or not an unprocessed layer exists in the target layer management area is set.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed layer by referring to layer presence information (details will be described later) set in the layer presence information setting process in step S1102. If an unprocessed layer exists (when information indicating the presence of an unprocessed layer is stored in the layer presence information), the process advances to step S1104. If an unprocessed layer does not exist (unprocessed layer is included in the layer presence information). If information indicating absence is stored), the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1104, target layer data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target layer management area. For example, in the example of the TC table shown in FIG. 6, the TC data corresponding to the TC number 31, that is, the presentation time information 2800 (ms), the button layer number-1, the sound layer number-1, and the sound 2 layer number 35, layer number 10 of the frame lamp, layer number 11 of the panel lamp, and layer number -1 of the panel lamp 2 are acquired, and the head position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the head address of the layer table (sound) If the offset information is 0, the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 7B, that is, the switching time information 0 (ms), the device Number 26, liquid crystal information-1, and processing category information 0 are acquired. In this example, if the offset information is updated in the processing of S1108 described later, the offset information becomes 1, and the head position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area remains the head address of the layer table (sound). Therefore, layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the third row of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 7B, that is, switching time information 3800 (ms), device number 27, liquid crystal information 11, and processing The division information 0 is acquired.

  In step S1105, liquid crystal information is acquired from the target layer data acquired in step S1104. In step S1106, whether or not the acquired liquid crystal information is valid information (in this embodiment, the liquid crystal information is other than a numerical value −1). Or not). If the acquired liquid crystal information is valid information (in this embodiment, the liquid crystal information is other than the numerical value −1), the process proceeds to step S1107. If the acquired liquid crystal information is invalid information (this book In the embodiment, when the liquid crystal information is a numerical value −1), the process proceeds to step S1109. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 7C, the liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is determined to be invalid because the numerical value is −1. The liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 5 in the tenth to tenth rows is determined to be valid because the numerical value is 11 to 13. In the present embodiment, there are three types of liquid crystal information corresponding to the layer number 5 of 11 to 13. The liquid crystal information selected at the start of variation is acquired from the three types of liquid crystal information.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not TC information corresponding to the liquid crystal information acquired in step S1105 exists in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area. If the TC information exists in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area, step S1109 is determined. If it does not exist in the notice TC buffer of the production management area, the process proceeds to step S1108. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 7C, the liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 5 in the fifth row is the numerical value 11, and the TC information corresponding to the liquid crystal number 11 Is the character notice TC information (see FIG. 6), it is determined whether or not the character notice TC information is present in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area.

  In step S1108, after updating the offset information of the target layer management area, the process proceeds to step S1104 to acquire the next target layer data.

  In step S1109, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set in the processed TC time information.

  In step S1110, the switching time information of the target layer data acquired in step S1104 is set in the layer switching time information.

  In step S1111, a value obtained by adding the processed TC time information set in step S1109 and the layer switching time information set in step S1110 to the switching time information.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-described effect control timer is equal to or greater than the value of the switching time information set in step S1111. If the value of the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the value of the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step 1113, it is determined whether or not the target layer data acquired in step S1104 is button-related layer data (in this embodiment, layer data of a layer table (button) managed by the button management area). If the target layer data is button-related layer data, the process proceeds to step S1114. If the target layer data is not button-related layer data (in this embodiment, the sound layer management area, the sound layer 2 management area, the frame lamp layer). In the case of a layer table (sound), layer table (frame ramp) or layer table (board layer) layer data) managed by the management area, panel ramp layer management area, or panel ramp layer 2 management area Advances to step S1115.

  In step S1114, the device number is acquired from the target layer data acquired in step S1104, and stored in the button information storage area provided in the RAM 358. For example, the layer data (switching time information 2800 (ms), device number 1, liquid crystal information 102, processing division information 0) corresponding to layer number 2 in the third row of the layer table (button) shown in FIG. If acquired, the device number 1 is stored in the button information storage area. In the layer table (button), device number 1 indicates single input effect switching described later, device number 2 indicates multiple input described later, and device number 3 indicates multiple input effect switching described later.

  In step 1115, the target layer data acquired in step S1104 is sound-related layer data (in this embodiment, layer data of the layer table (sound) managed by the sound layer management area or the sound 2 layer management area). If the target layer data is sound-related layer data, the process proceeds to step S1116. If the target layer data is not sound-related layer data (in this embodiment, the frame lamp layer management area, the board If it is a layer table (frame ramp) or layer table (board layer) layer data) managed by the run player management area or the board ramp layer 2 management area, the process advances to step S1118.

  In step S1116, a value obtained by adding the processed TC time information set in step S1109 and the layer switching time information set in step S1110 is set in the activation time information. In step S1117, sound data setting processing (details will be described later). )I do.

  In step S1118, the layer switching time information set in step S1110 is set in the activation time information. In step S1119, lamp data setting processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1120, the offset information of the target layer management area is updated, and then the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1121, the next layer management area is set as the target layer management area. In this embodiment, the target layer management area is in the order of button layer management area → sound layer management area → sound 2 layer management area → frame lamp layer management area → board lamp layer management area → board lamp 2 layer management area. set.

  In step S1122, it is determined whether or not processing has been completed for all layer management areas. If processing has not been completed for all layer management areas, the process proceeds to step S1102 to perform processing for the next layer management area. Returning, when the processing is finished for all the layer management areas, the layer control processing is finished.

<Layer presence information setting process>
Next, the layer presence information setting process (step S1102) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the layer presence information setting process.

  In step S1201, the absence of an unprocessed layer is set as an initial value as layer presence information.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether head position information is set in the target layer management area. If the start position information is set in the target layer management area, the process advances to step S1203. If the start position information is not set in the target layer management area, the process ends.

  In step S1203, target layer data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target layer management area. For example, in the example of the TC table shown in FIG. 6, the TC data corresponding to the TC number 31 is acquired, the head position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the head address of the layer table (sound), and the offset information is 0. In the case of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 7B, that is, switching time information 0 (ms), device number 26, liquid crystal information- 1. Acquire processing classification information 0.

  In step S1204, a device number is acquired from the target layer data acquired in step S1203. For example, in the example of the previous layer table (sound), 26 is acquired as device information.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numerical value −1 in this embodiment) is set in the device number acquired in step S1204, and information indicating the end is set in the device number. In step S1206, the process ends. If no information indicating the end is set in the device number, the process advances to step S1206. For example, in the example of the layer table (sound) shown above, since the device information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row is the numerical value 26, if the information indicating the end is not set in the device number Since the device number of the layer data corresponding to the layer number -1 in the sixth row is the numerical value -1, it is determined that information indicating the end is set in the device number.

  In step S1206, presence of an unprocessed layer is set as layer presence information.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the device number acquired in step S1204 is invalid information (in this embodiment, the device information is a numerical value other than 0 to 99). If the device number is valid information, processing is performed. If the device number is invalid information, the process advances to step S1208.

  In step S1208, the offset information of the target layer management area is updated. In step S1209, the absence of an unprocessed layer is set as the layer presence information, and the process returns to step S1203 to acquire the next target layer data.

<Sound data setting process>
Next, the sound data setting process (step S1117) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sound data setting processing.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numeric value −1 in this embodiment) is set in the switching time information of the target layer data, and information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. In this case, the process is terminated, and if no information indicating termination is set in the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1302. For example, in the example of the previous layer table (sound), the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row is a numerical value 0, and thus information indicating the end is not set in the switching time information. Since the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the sixth row is the numerical value −1, it is determined that information indicating the end is set in the switching time information.

  In step S1302, a sound management area corresponding to the target layer management area is set as the target sound management area.

  In step S1303, an initial value is set in the offset information of the target sound management area, and the offset information is initialized.

  In step S1304, the activation time information set in step S1116 is set in the activation time information of the target sound management area.

  In step S1305, the sound list address corresponding to the device number of the sound table and the target layer is set in the head position information of the target sound management area, and the process ends. For example, when the sound table of FIG. 8B is applied and the device number of the target layer is 1, the sound list 01 shown in FIG. Set the start address of the stored storage area.

<Ramp data setting process>
Next, the ramp data setting process (step S1117) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp data setting process.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numeric value -1 in this embodiment) is set in the switching time information of the target layer data, and information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. In such a case, the process ends. If no information indicating the end is set in the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1402. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 7C, the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is a numerical value 300, and therefore the switching time information indicates the end. If it is determined that the information is not set, and the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the third row is the numerical value −1, the information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. judge.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether the device number of the target layer data is invalid information (in this embodiment, the device number is a numerical value other than 0 to 99). If the device number is invalid information, the process is performed. If the device number is valid information, the process advances to step S1403.

  In step S1403, the lamp management area corresponding to the target layer management area is set as the target lamp management area.

  In step S1404, the activation time information of the target lamp management area is initialized. In step S1405, status information of the target lamp area is initialized. In step S1406, the lighting presence / absence information and the duty information for all the ports in the target lamp management area are initialized. In step S1407, the duty setting time information for all the ports in the target lamp management area is initialized. In step S1408, lighting and duty offset information for all ports in the target lamp management area are initialized. In step S1409, lighting and duty head position information for all ports in the target lamp management area are initialized.

  In step S1410, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set in the lamp start time area of the effect management area, and in step S1411, the activation time set in step S1118 described above is set in the activation time information of the target lamp management area. Set information.

  In step S1412, it is determined whether or not the processing division information of the target layer data is normal information (in this embodiment, a numerical value of 0). If the processing division information is normal information, the process proceeds to step S1413, and the processing division information is determined. If it is other than normal information, the process proceeds to step S1415. For example, in the example of the previous layer table (frame lamp), since the processing classification information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is 0, it is determined that the processing classification information is normal information. Since the processing classification information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the third row is the numerical value −1, it is determined that the processing classification information is not normal information.

  In step S1413, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to ON, and in step S1414, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to OFF.

  In step S1415, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to ON, and in step S1416, status information of the lamp management area before the target is set to OFF.

  In step S1417, lamp list addresses corresponding to the device numbers of the lamp table and target layer data are set in the lighting and duty start position information for all ports in the target lamp management area. For example, when the lamp table of FIG. 10C is applied and the device number of the target layer is 1, the lighting and duty start position information for all the ports in the target lamp management area are displayed in FIG. The head address of the storage area storing the lamp list 01 shown in FIG.

<Device control processing>
Next, device control processing (step S903) in the above-described layer control processing will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of device control processing.

  In step S1601, the sound management area is set as the initial value of the target management area.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether the target management area is sound-related (in this embodiment, whether the target management area is the sound management area or the sound 2 management area), and the target management area is sound-related. If YES in step S1603, the process advances to step S1603. If the target management area is not sound-related (in this embodiment, the target management area is a frame lamp management area, a panel lamp management area, or a panel lamp 2 management area), step S1604 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S1603, sound setting processing (details will be described later) is performed, and in step S1604, lamp setting processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1605, after setting the next management area as the target management area, the process proceeds to step S1606. In this embodiment, the target management area is set in the order of the sound management area → sound 2 management area → frame lamp management area → panel lamp management area → panel lamp 2 management area, and the button management area is excluded. .

  In step S1606, it is determined whether or not processing has been completed for all management areas except for the button management area. If processing has been completed for all management areas other than the button management area, the device control process is terminated, and the button If processing has not been completed for all management areas except for the management area, the process returns to step S1602 to perform processing for the next management area.

<Sound setting processing>
Next, the sound setting process (step S1603) in the device control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sound setting processing.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the address stored in the head position information of the target sound management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the head position information is a valid address, the process proceeds to step S1702. If the address stored in the position information is an invalid address, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1702, target sound data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target sound management area. For example, when the head address of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. 9A is stored in the head position information of the target sound management area and 0 is stored in the offset information of the target sound management area, The target sound data (in this example, start time information 0, channel information 2, phrase information 274, volume information 100, pan information 64) stored in an address obtained by adding offset information 0 to the start address is acquired.

  In step S1703, the start time information (0 in the previous example) of the target sound data acquired in step S1702 is set as the start time. In step S1704, the start of the target sound management area is set at the start time set in step S1703. Add time information.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the start time set in step S1704 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If the start time is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1706. If not, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1706, channel information (2 in the previous example), volume information (100 in the previous example), pan information (64 in the previous example), phrase information (in the previous example) are obtained from the target sound data acquired in step S1702. In step S1707, track information is acquired based on the track information table and channel information. For example, when the track information table shown in FIG. 8A is applied, the channel information is 2 in the previous example, so 0 is acquired as the track information.

  In step S1708, it is determined whether the phrase information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the phrase information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1709, and if the phrase information is invalid information. Advances to step S1713 without setting the phrase information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1709, it is determined whether or not the phrase information is information indicating a stop (numeric value -1 in this embodiment). If the phrase information is information indicating a stop, the process proceeds to step S1712, and the phrase information is determined. If it is not information indicating a stop, the process proceeds to step S1710. For example, in the example of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. 9A, since the phrase information on the first line is a numerical value 274, it is determined that the phrase information is not information indicating stop, and the phrase information on the third line is a numerical value. Therefore, it is determined that the phrase information is information indicating a stop.

  In step S1710, the phrase information acquired in step S1706 is set in the sound output buffer. In step S1711, the reproduction start information and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer. Various types of information set in the sound output buffer are output to the sound source IC 368 by the above-described data output process, and the sound source IC 368 outputs sound corresponding to the various types of information via the speaker 366.

  In step S1712, the reproduction stop information and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1713, it is determined whether or not the volume information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the volume information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1714, and if the volume information is invalid information. Advances to step S1715 without setting the volume information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1714, the volume information and fade information acquired in step S1706 and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1715, it is determined whether the pan information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the pan information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1716, and if the pan information is invalid information. Advances to step S1717 without setting the pan information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1716, the pan information and fade information acquired in step S1706 and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1717, after updating the offset information of the target sound management area, the process ends.

<Ramp setting process>
Next, the lamp setting process (step S1604) in the above-described device control process will be described with reference to FIGS. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp setting process.

  In step S1801, a numerical value 0 is set as target port information.

  In step S1802, the above-described port definition table is referred to, and a segment number and a port number are acquired based on the target port information. For example, in the example of the port definition table (frame) shown in FIG. 10A, when the target port information is 0, 0 is acquired as the segment number and 0 is acquired as the port number.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the segment number acquired in step S1802 is invalid information. If the segment information is invalid information, the process proceeds to step S1854, and if the segment information is valid information. Advances to step S1804.

  In step S1804, it is determined whether the address stored in the lighting head position information of the target lamp management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the lighting head position information is an invalid address, the process proceeds to step S1833. If the address stored in the lighting head position information is a valid address, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the lighting presence / absence information for the target port in the target lamp management area is off. If the lighting presence / absence information for the target port is on (numerical value 1 in this embodiment), the process proceeds to step S1811. For example, in the example of the lamp list 01 in FIG. 11B, since the lighting information of the port information 0 in the first row is 0, it is determined that the lighting presence / absence information for the port information 0 is off. Since the lighting information of the port information 1 in the row is the numerical value 1, it is determined that the lighting presence / absence information for the port information 1 is on.

  In step S1806, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1807. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1807, the LED output list provided in the RAM 358 is referred to, and the segment number for updating the lighting instruction information from the lighting information (on) to the extinguishing information (off) is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is provided in the RAM 358. When the start address of the LED output list is closer than the change start address stored in the start address storage area, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  FIG. 38A shows an example of the LED output list. In this example, 1 byte of luminance information (duty information) of LED0 to LED15 and 2 bits of lighting instruction information are stored in the RAM 358 in the order shown in the figure, and the luminance information of LED0 is stored in the X address of the RAM 358. LED1 brightness information is stored at address X + 1, LED15 brightness information is stored at address X + 15, LED0 to LED3 lighting instruction information is stored at address X + 16, and LED12 to LED15 lighting instruction information is address X + 19. Will be remembered. For example, in the case where the start address of the LED output list (address X in this example) is stored as an initial value in the change start address storage area, the luminance information of port number 0 (LED0) to port number 15 (LED15) is stored. Among them, when only the luminance information of port number 2 is updated, the address (X + 2 address in this example) storing the luminance information of segment number 2 is stored in the change start address storage area. To supplement the update of the lighting information, for example, when the lighting information related to each of the LED0 to LED3 is updated, the lighting information related to LED0 is set to 0 (off) or 1 (2 bits value indicated by bits 0 to 1 at address X + 16. On), the lighting information related to LED1 is indicated by the 2-bit value indicated by bits 2 to 3 at address X + 16, 0 (off) or 1 (on), and the lighting information related to LED2 is indicated by bits 4 to 5 at address X + 16. The 2-bit value is set to 0 (off) or 1 (on), and the lighting information related to LED3 is set by setting the 2-bit value indicated by bits 6 to 7 at address X + 16 to 0 (off) or 1 (on). Can be done.

  In step S1809, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information from the lighting information (on) to the extinguishing information (off). When the address storing the segment number is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the change end address stored in the change end address storage area provided in the RAM 358, the address storing the extracted segment number is changed. Store in the address. For example, when the end address of the LED output list (address X + 19 in the previous example) is stored as an initial value in the above-described change end address storage area, segment number 0 (LED0) to segment number 15 (LED15) are turned on. When only the lighting instruction information of segment number 0 is updated in the instruction information, the address (X + 16 address in this example) storing the lighting instruction information of segment number 0 is stored in the change start address storage area. .

  In step S1811, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1810. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1812, the LED output list is referred to, and the segment number for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on) is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change start address If it is closer to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S1814, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on). When the address storing the segment number is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the above-described change end address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change end address.

  In step S1816, lighting data is acquired based on lighting head position information, lighting offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, the head address of the lamp list 01 shown in FIG. 11B is stored in the lighting head position information of the target lamp management area, 0 is stored in the lighting offset information of the target lamp management area, and 0 is stored in the target port information. If so, the lighting data stored in the address obtained by adding the lighting offset information 0 to the head address of the lamp list 01 (in this example, the start time 0, the lighting information 0 (off)) is acquired.

  In step S1817, the lighting data start time information acquired in step S1816 (0 in the previous example) is set in the start time information.

  In step S1818, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time information set in step 1817 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If it is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1819; In that case, the process advances to step S1833.

  In step S1819, it is determined whether or not the lighting information of the lighting data acquired in step S1816 indicates lighting. If the lighting information indicates lighting (if the lighting information is a numerical value 0), the process proceeds to step S1820. When lighting is not indicated (when lighting information is other than 0), the process proceeds to step S1826.

  In step S1820, the lighting presence / absence information for the target port in the target lamp management area is set to ON.

  In step S1821, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1822. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1832.

  In step S1822, the segment number for updating the lighting instruction information from the lighting information (on) to the extinguishing information (off) is confirmed with reference to the LED output list described above. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change start address If it is closer to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

In step S1824, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information from the lighting information (on) to the extinguishing information (off). When the address storing the segment number is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the above-described change end address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change end address. In step S1826, the target lamp Set the lighting information on the target port in the management area to off.

  In step S1827, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1828, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1832.

  In step S1828, the LED output list is referred to, and the segment number for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on) is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change start address If it is closer to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S1830, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on). When the address storing the segment number is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the above-described change end address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change end address.

  In step S1832, the lighting offset information related to the target port information in the target lamp management area is updated.

  In step S1833, it is determined whether or not the lighting information of the lighting data indicates lighting. If the lighting data indicates lighting, the process proceeds to step S1834, and if the lighting data does not indicate light extinction, step S1854 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S1834, it is determined whether the address stored in the duty head position information of the target lamp management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the duty head position information is valid, the process proceeds to step S1835, where the duty head position is determined. If the address stored in the information is invalid, the process proceeds to step S1854.

  In step S1835, duty data is acquired based on the duty head position information, duty offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, the head address of the duty list 01 shown in FIG. 12B is stored in the duty head position information of the target lamp management area, 0 is stored in the duty offset information of the target lamp management area, and 0 is stored in the target port information. If it is, the duty data stored in the address obtained by adding the duty offset information 0 to the head address of the duty list 01 (in this example, start time information-1 and duty information-1) is acquired.

  In step S1836, the start time information of the duty data acquired in step S1835 is set as the start time. In step S1837, the lamp start time information is added to the start time set in step S1836.

  In step S1838, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time set in step 1837 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If it is greater than or equal to the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1839; Then, the process proceeds to step S1845.

  In step S1839, the duty data start time information acquired in step S1835 is set in the duty setting time information for the target port in the target lamp management area.

  In step S1840, the duty information of the duty data acquired in step S1835 is set in the duty information for the target port in the target lamp management area.

  In step S1841, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1842, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1844.

  In step S1842, the above-mentioned LED output list is referred to and the segment number for updating the duty information is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the duty information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-mentioned change start address If the head address is close to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S1843, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers whose duty information is updated, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change end. When it is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored as the change end address.

  In step S1844, the duty offset information related to the target port information in the target lamp management area is updated.

  In step S1845, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time is less than the value of the effect control timer. If it is less than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1850; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1846. move on.

  In step S1846, a duty calculation process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1847, the result (return value) of the duty calculation process in step S1846 is referred to, and it is determined whether the duty information is information indicating the end (numerical value -1 in this embodiment), and the duty information is ended. If the duty information is not information indicating end, the process proceeds to step S1848.

  In step S1848, the above LED output list is referred to and the segment number for updating the duty information is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the duty information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-mentioned change start address If the head address is close to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S1849, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the duty information, and the address where the extracted segment number is stored is the above-mentioned change end. When it is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored as the change end address.

  In step S1850, it is determined whether or not the start time is information indicating the end (numerical value -1 in this embodiment). If the start time is information indicating the end, the process proceeds to step S1851 and the start time is determined. If it is not information indicating completion, the process advances to step S1854.

  In step S1851, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1852, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1854.

  In step S1852, the segment number for updating the duty information is checked with reference to the LED output list described above. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the duty information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-mentioned change start address If the head address is close to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S1853, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the duty information, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change end. When it is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored as the change end address.

  In step S1854, the next port is set as target port information.

  In step S1855, it is determined whether or not the process has been completed for all ports. If the process has been completed for all ports, the lamp setting process is terminated. If the process has not been completed for all ports, another port is determined. The process returns to step S1802 to perform the process.

<Duty calculation processing>
Next, the duty calculation process (step S1846) in the lamp setting process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the duty calculation process.

  In step S1901, the duty information about the target port in the target lamp management area is acquired.

  In step S1902, the duty setting time information for the target port in the target lamp management area is acquired.

  In step S1903, duty data is acquired based on the duty head position information, duty offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, when the head address of the duty list 00 shown in FIG. 12A is stored in the duty head position information of the target lamp management area and 0 is stored in the duty offset information of the target lamp management area, the duty list The target duty data stored in the address obtained by adding the offset information 0 to the start address of 00 (in this example, start time information-1, duty information-1) is acquired.

  In step S1904, the duty information of the duty data acquired in step S1903 is set as the next duty information.

  In step S1905, it is determined whether or not the next duty information set in step S1904 is information indicating the end (in the present embodiment, a numerical value of −1), and if the next duty information is information indicating the end. Proceeding to step S1906, if the next duty information is not information indicating completion, the process proceeds to step S1907.

  In step S1906, information indicating the end is set as the calculated duty information, and then the process ends.

  In step S1907, the start time of the duty data acquired in step S1903 is set as next duty setting time information.

  In step S1908, 0 is set as unit duty information.

  In step S1909, a value obtained by subtracting the duty setting time information acquired in step S1902 from the next duty setting time information set in step S1907 is set as unit time information.

  In step S1910, it is determined whether the unit time information set in step S1909 is greater than 0. If the unit time information is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1911. If the unit time information is 0 or less, The process proceeds to step S1914.

  In step S1911, it is determined whether the duty information acquired in step S1901 is equal to or less than the next duty information set in step S1907. If the duty information is equal to or less than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1912. Is less than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1913.

  In step S1912, a value obtained by subtracting the duty information from the next duty information is set in the unit duty information.

  In step S1913, a value obtained by subtracting the next duty information from the duty information is set in the unit duty information.

  In step S1914, an effect control timer is set in the switching time information.

  In step S1915, the duty setting time information is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1916, the activation time of the target lamp management area is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1917, the processed TC time of the effect management area is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1918, 0 is set in the change duty information.

  In step S1919, it is determined whether or not the switching time information is 0 or more. If the switching time information is 0 or more, the process proceeds to step S1920. If the switching time information is less than 0, the process proceeds to step S1922. .

  In step S1920, the unit duty information set in step S1912 or step S1913 is set as the change duty information.

  In step S1921, the change duty information is multiplied by the switching time information.

  In step S1922, it is determined whether or not the changed duty information calculated in step S1921 is greater than 255. If the changed duty information is greater than 255, the process proceeds to step S1923, and if the changed duty information is 255 or less. Advances to step S1924.

  In step S1923, 255 is set in the change duty information.

  In step S1924, it is determined whether or not the duty information is equal to or smaller than the next duty information. If the duty information is equal to or smaller than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1925. If the duty information is smaller than the next duty information, the step is performed. The process proceeds to S1926.

  In step S1925, a value obtained by adding the duty information and the changed duty information to the calculated duty information is set.

  In step S1926, a value obtained by subtracting the changed duty information from the duty information is set in the calculated duty information.

<TC data control processing>
Next, the TC data control process (step S904) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of TC data control processing.

  In step S2001, the number of TC information included in the TC buffer of the effect management area is acquired. In step S2002, it is determined whether the acquired number of TC information is greater than zero. If the acquired number of TC information is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S2003, and if the acquired number of TC information is 0 or less (when there is no TC information to be processed), the process ends.

  In step S2003, the offset information of the production management area is acquired. In step S2004, it is determined whether or not the offset information acquired in step S2003 is smaller than a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information acquired in step S2001. . When the offset information is smaller than the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information, the process proceeds to step S2005, and when the offset information is equal to or greater than the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information (when there is no TC information to be processed). The process ends.

  In step S2005, TC information is acquired based on the TC buffer and offset information of the effect management area.

  In step S2006, TC data corresponding to the TC information acquired in step S2005 is acquired.

  In step S2007, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set as the completion time.

  In step S2008, presentation time information of TC data is added to the completion time set in step S2007.

  In step S2009, it is determined whether or not the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the completion time calculated in step S2008. If the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the completion time, the process proceeds to step S2010 and the effect control timer is completed. If it is less than the time, the process is terminated.

In step S2010, the offset information of the effect management area is updated.
In step S2011, the completion time set in step S2007 is set in the processed TC time information of the effect management area.

  In step S2012, the offset information of the effect management area is acquired.

  In step S2013, the offset information of all layer management areas is initialized.

  In step S2014, TC data corresponding to the TC information indicated by the offset information of the TC buffer in the effect management area is acquired.

  In step S2015, the head position information of all layer management areas is set based on the TC data, and then the process ends.

<Frame lamp all lighting process>
Next, the frame lamp full lighting process (step S308) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a frame lamp all lighting process.

  In step S2101, a frame lamp area is set as the target lamp management area.

  In step S2102, 0 is set as target port information.

  In step S2103, a segment number and a port number are acquired from the port definition table and target port information.

  In step S2104, the LED output list is referred to, and the segment number for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on) is confirmed. Then, out of the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the head address of the LED output list is extracted, and the address storing the extracted segment number is the above-described change start address If it is closer to the head address of the LED output list, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change start address.

  In step S2106, the segment number arranged at the address closest to the end address of the LED output list is extracted from the segment numbers for updating the lighting instruction information from the extinguishing information (off) to the lighting information (on). When the address storing the segment number is closer to the end address of the LED output list than the above-described change end address, the address storing the extracted segment number is stored in the change end address.

  In step S2108, the next port is set as the target port. In step S2109, it is determined whether or not processing has been completed for all ports. If processing has been completed for all ports, frame lamp all lighting processing is performed. If the process is not completed for all ports, the process returns to step S2103 to process other ports.

<Output data setting process>
Next, the output data setting process (step S309) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of output data setting processing.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether the communication status indicating the communication state with the LED control device IC102 is an idle state (whether communication with the LED control device IC102 can be started), and the communication status. If the communication status indicates the idle state (when communication is possible), the process proceeds to step S2302. If the communication status does not indicate the idle state (when communication is not possible), the process ends.

  In step S2302, 0 is set as the initial value of the target segment number. In step S2303, it is determined whether or not the information corresponding to the target segment number (the above change start address and the above change end address) has been changed. If the information corresponding to the target segment number has been changed, the process proceeds to step S2304. If the information corresponding to the target segment number has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S2306.

  In step S2304, the transfer destination address is acquired based on the transfer destination address table and the target segment number.

  In step S2305, transfer data (transfer destination address, change start address, change end address, start address of LED output list to be transferred) is added to the transfer data queue.

  In step S2306, 1 is added to the target segment number. In step S2307, it is determined whether or not the processing for all the segment numbers has been completed, and the processing for all the segment numbers is completed (see the block diagram in FIG. 4). If it corresponds, the processing corresponding to each of the eight segments with segment numbers 0 to 7 is completed, and if it corresponds to FIG. 10, the processing corresponding to each of the six segments with segment numbers 0 to 5 is completed) In this case, the output data setting process is terminated. If the processes for all segment numbers are not completed, the process returns to step S2302 to continue the process.

<Data output processing>
Next, the data output process (step S310) in the above described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of data output processing.

  In step S2401, it is determined whether or not transfer data exists in the transfer data queue. If transfer data exists, the process proceeds to step S2402, and if transfer data does not exist, the process proceeds to step S2403.

  In step S2402, it is determined whether or not the above-described communication status is an idle state. If the communication status indicates an idle state, the process proceeds to step S2302, and if the communication status does not indicate an idle state, the process is performed. Exit.

  In step S2403, the communication status is set to a start state. In step S2404, the callback request information and start information are output to the LED control device IC 102, and then the process ends.

<LED control device callback reception interrupt exception handling>
Next, the LED control device callback reception interrupt exception process of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of LED control device callback reception interrupt exception processing.

  The effect control unit 350 outputs the callback request information to the LED control device IC102 in step S2403 and then inputs the callback signal from the LED control device IC102. To start.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the reception information from the LED control device IC102 indicates completion of start transmission. If the start transmission completion is indicated, the process proceeds to step S2502 to perform address transmission processing (details will be described later). If the start transmission completion is not indicated, the process advances to step S2503.

  In step S2503, it is determined whether or not the reception information from the LED control device IC102 indicates completion of address transmission. If address transmission completion is indicated, the process proceeds to step S2504 to start address transmission processing (details will be described later). If the address transmission completion is not indicated, the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the information received from the LED control device IC102 indicates completion of data transmission. If data transmission completion is indicated, the process proceeds to step S2506 to perform data transmission processing (details will be described later). If the data transmission is not complete, the process advances to step S2507.

  In step S2507, it is determined whether or not the information received from the LED control device IC102 indicates that the reset has been completed. If the reset information indicates that the reset has been completed, the process proceeds to step S2508. Proceed to

  In step S2508, the communication status is set to the idle state.

  In step S2509, reset transmission processing (details will be described later) is performed.

<Reset transmission process>
Next, the reset transmission process (step S2509) in the above-described LED control device callback reception interrupt exception process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of reset transmission processing.

  In step S2601, the communication status is set to the reset state. In step S2602, the reset request information is output to the LED control device IC102, and then the process ends.

<Address transmission processing>
Next, the address transmission process (step S2502) in the above-described LED control device callback reception interrupt exception process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of address transmission processing.

  In step S2701, it is determined whether or not the communication status indicates a start state. If the communication status indicates the start state, the process proceeds to step S2702, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2705 and the above-described reset is performed. Perform transmission processing.

  In step S2702, the communication status is set to the address transmission state, and in step S2703, the callback request information and the transfer destination address information are output to the LED control device IC102. Addresses are assigned in advance to the eight LED drivers shown in FIG. 4, the address of IC202 is 00H, the address of IC301 is 01H, and similarly, 02H for IC302, 03H for IC303, 04H for IC401, 05H for IC402, Addresses such as 06H are assigned to IC501 and 07H are assigned to IC601. For example, when 02H is set as the transfer destination address information, the transmission data set by the data transmission process described later is transmitted by the LED control device IC 102 to the LED driver IC 302, and when 06H is set as the transfer destination address information. The LED control device IC 102 transmits the transmission data set by the data transmission process described later to the LED driver IC 501.

  In step S2704, after the change start address set in step S1807 or the like is set in the transfer index, the process ends.

<Start address transmission processing>
Next, the start address transmission process (step S2504) in the above-described LED control device callback reception interrupt exception process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the start address transmission process.

  In step S2801, it is determined whether or not the communication status indicates an address transmission state. If the communication status indicates an address transmission state, the process proceeds to step S2802. If the communication status does not indicate an address transmission state, the process proceeds to step S2805. The reset transmission process described above is performed.

  In step S2802, the communication status is set to the data transmission state, and in step S2803, the callback request information and the change start address information set with the change start address set in step S1807 are output to the LED control device IC102.

<Data transmission process>
Next, the data transmission process (step S2504) in the above-described LED control device callback reception interrupt exception process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the start address transmission process.

  In step S2901, it is determined whether or not the communication status indicates a data transmission state. If the communication status indicates a data transmission state, the process proceeds to step S2803. If the data transmission state does not indicate, the process proceeds to step S2802. The reset transmission process described above is performed.

  In step S2903, it is determined whether or not the transfer index value is larger than the change end address information set in step S1809. If the transfer index value is larger than the change end address information, the process proceeds to step S2906. If the transfer index value is less than or equal to the change end address information, the process advances to step S2904.

  In step S2804, the callback request information and the information indicated by the transfer index in the target LED output list are output to the LED control device IC102. FIG. 38B is a diagram showing an example of data output to the LED control device IC102. The left side of the figure is an example when the lighting mode of port number 0 (LED0) is changed, and lighting instruction information of port number 0 (LED3) from the luminance information of port number 0 (LED0) in the LED output list. This is an example of outputting a total of 17 bytes. On the other hand, the right side of the figure is an example when the lighting state of the port number 15 (LED 15) is changed. From the luminance information of the port number number 15 (LED 15) in the LED output list, the port number 15 (LED 15) This is an example of outputting a total of 5 bytes up to the lighting instruction information.

  In step S2805, the transfer index is incremented by 1, and the process ends.

  In step S2806, after termination transmission processing (details will be described later), in step S2807, the change start address and change end address are initialized for all segment numbers.

<Terminal transmission processing>
Next, the termination transmission process (step S2906) in the above-described data transmission process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of termination transmission processing.

  In step S3001, transfer data for which transmission has been completed is deleted from the transfer data queue. In step S3002, it is determined whether transfer data exists in the rolling data queue. If transfer data exists, step S3003 is determined. If no transfer data exists, the process advances to step S3005.

  In step S3003, the communication status is set to a start state, and in step S3004, a callback request, start information, and end information are output to the LED control device IC102.

  In step S3005, the communication status is set to an idle state, and in step S3006, a callback request and end information are output to the LED control device IC102.

<Lottery processing>
Next, the lottery process (step S313) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lottery process.

  In step S2201, reach lottery is performed. In the reach lottery, the effect data of the effect to be executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when the symbol is stopped in the reach symbol stop mode is selected from a plurality of effect data predetermined in the reach lottery table provided in the ROM 356. Select by lottery using numbers. The reach symbol stop mode is a specific symbol display area in which a specific decorative symbol corresponding to a jackpot is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol display area (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c) of the decorative symbol display device 110. A mode in which only the symbol display area (in this case, the middle symbol display area 110b) is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and if a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol display area other than the specific symbol display area, the jackpot is notified. Say.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a background effect lottery table, a stop symbol lottery table, and a reach lottery table, which will be described later. The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 uses a background effect lottery table to select one notice data from a plurality of background effect notice data by lottery, and uses the stop symbol lottery table to stop control data for a plurality of stop symbols. 1 stop control data is selected by lottery, and one effect data is selected by lottery from the effect data of a plurality of reach symbols using the reach lottery table. At this time, it is included in the command input from the main control unit 300 Production data is selected based on production time information. Specifically, the presentation time information included in the command input from the main control unit 300 is information indicating 17 seconds, and the background presentation notice data already selected in the lottery using the background presentation lottery table (in this example, the dog The stop control data of the stop symbol already selected in the lottery using the stop symbol lottery table (the stop control data of the stop control B in this example) When the production time is 1 second, the basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 causes the production time in the reach lottery so that the overall production time becomes 17 seconds as a command from the main control unit 300. Production data of 11 seconds (= 17 seconds- (5 seconds + 1 second)) (in this example, reach data of production of kung fu) is selected by lottery. Even if the presentation time information included in the command input from the main control unit 300 is information indicating the same 17 seconds, the background presentation notice data already selected in the lottery using the background presentation lottery table (in this example, person The stop control data of the stop symbol already selected in the lottery using the stop symbol lottery table (the stop control data of the stop control A in this example) ) Production time is 3 seconds, the basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 produces the production data (in this example, the production time is 7 seconds (= 17 seconds− (7 seconds + 3 seconds)) in the reach lottery. Then, the reach data of soccer production) is selected by lottery. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the reach TC information corresponding to the reach data selected by the reach lottery in the TC buffer.

  In step S2202, a stop symbol lottery is performed. In the stop symbol lottery, the effect data (stop control data) to be executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when stopping the symbol during the variable display is displayed in a plurality of stops predetermined in the stop symbol lottery table provided in the ROM 356. Select from control data by lottery using random values. In the example of FIG. 45, the presentation time information included in the command input from the main control unit 300 is information indicating 17 seconds, and the background presentation notice data already selected in the lottery using the background presentation lottery table (this example) Then, the presentation time of the background effect that the dog moves from right to left is 5 seconds, the effect data already selected in the lottery using the reach symbol lottery table (in this example, the reach data of the Kung Fu effect) When the time is 11 seconds, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 causes the effect time 1 in the stop symbol lottery so that the overall effect time becomes 17 seconds as a command from the main control unit 300. Production data for seconds (= 17 seconds− (5 seconds + 11 seconds)) (in this example, stop control data for stop control B) is selected by lottery. Even if the presentation time information included in the command input from the main control unit 300 is information indicating the same 17 seconds, the background presentation notice data already selected in the lottery using the background presentation lottery table (in this example, person The effect time of the background effect notice data that moves from right to left is 7 seconds, and the effect time of the effect data already selected in the lottery using the reach lottery table (in this example, the effect data of the football effect) is 7 If it is seconds, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 determines stop control data (stop control A in this example) for the effect time of 3 seconds (= 17 seconds− (7 seconds + 7 seconds)) in the stop symbol lottery. Stop control data) is selected by lottery. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores in the TC buffer the stop symbol in advance symbol TC information corresponding to the stop control data selected by the stop symbol lottery.

  In step S2203, a sliding lottery is performed. In this slip lottery, the effect data of the effect to be executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when the symbol is stopped in the slip symbol stop mode is selected from the plurality of effect data previously set in the slip table provided in the ROM 356. Selection is made by lottery using a random number value based on timer number, probability variation flag on / off, and jackpot flag on / off information. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the slip TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the sliding lottery in the TC buffer. The sliding symbol stop mode is a transition in a specific variation mode during a transition from a state where a predetermined symbol of the plurality of symbols of the decorative symbol display device 110 is variably displayed to a state where the symbol is stopped and displayed ( For example, it refers to an effect mode in which variable display is performed at a faster speed than normal variable display.

  In step S2204, a chance lottery is performed. In this chance eye lottery, the effect data of the effect to be executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when the symbol is stopped in the chance eye symbol stop mode is selected from a plurality of effect data predetermined in the chance eye table provided in the ROM 356. Select by lottery using random values. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the chance eye TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the chance lottery in the TC buffer. The chance symbol stop mode is a symbol stop that stops and displays on the decorative symbol display device 110 when there is a possibility that a predetermined privilege is given to the player (for example, when there is a possibility that the player has won a jackpot). Refers to an embodiment.

  In step S2205, a mini character notice lottery is performed. In this mini character notice lottery, effect data to be executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when performing a notice effect using a small character is a random value from a plurality of pieces of information predetermined in a mini character notice table provided in the ROM 356. Select by lottery using. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the mini character notice TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the mini character notice lottery in the TC buffer.

  In step S2206, a dojo notice lottery is performed. In this dojo notice lottery, a plurality of pre-determined performance data for the effect to be executed when the notice effect for changing the type of background image of the dojo displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is provided in the dojo notice table provided in the ROM 356. Select by lottery using random values from the information. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the dojo notice TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the dojo notice lottery in the TC buffer.

  In step S2207, a character notice lottery is performed. In this character notice lottery, a plurality of predetermined effect data that are executed by the decorative symbol display device 110 when the notice effect using a character larger than the above-mentioned mini character is performed are stored in a character notice table provided in the ROM 356. Select from the production data by lottery using random values. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores character notice TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the character notice lottery in the TC buffer.

  In step S2208, background effect selection processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S2209, a symbol stop lottery is performed. In the symbol stop lottery, effect data for effects to be executed when a preview effect is performed according to the stop order of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 110 is stored in advance in a symbol stop notice table provided in the ROM 356. A lottery using a random value is selected from a plurality of defined production data. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the symbol stop notice TC information corresponding to the effect data report selected by the symbol stop lottery in the TC buffer.

  In step S2210, after the lottery is performed, the process is terminated. In this clothing lottery, a plurality of pre-designed clothing notice tables provided in the ROM 356 are provided with effect data to be executed when performing a notice effect depending on the color of the character's clothes displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 and the type of clothes. A lottery using random numbers is selected from the production data. Then, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 stores the clothing notice TC information corresponding to the effect data selected by the clothes lottery in the TC buffer.

<Background effect selection processing>
Next, the background effect selection process (step S2208) in the lottery process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of background effect selection processing.

  In step S3101, the background effect selection table in FIG. 13A is set as the effect table.

  In step S3102, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is on or off. If the jackpot flag is on, the process proceeds to step S3103. If the jackpot flag is off, the process proceeds to step S3104.

  In step S3103, 1 is set in the search string, and in step S3104, 0 is set in the search string.

  In step S3105, effect lottery processing is performed (details will be described later).

<Direction lottery processing>
Next, the effect lottery process (step S3105) in the background effect selection process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect lottery process.

  In step S3201, 0 is set to the determination value, and in step S3202, 0 is set to the search row.

  In step S3203, a random number value is acquired from the random number generation unit. In step S3204, the background effect selection table set in step S3101 of the background effect selection process described above is referred to, and the random number value specified by the search row and search column is determined. Get the numerical value of the range. Then, the determination value is added to the numerical value in the range of the acquired random number value. For example, if the search column is set to 1 in step S3103 of the background effect selection process described above and the search row is 0, the numerical value 20 in the range of the random number values specified by the search row 0 and the search column 1 is acquired. In step S3103 of the background effect selection process described above, 0 is set in the search column. If the search row is 0, the random number value specified by the search row 0 and the search column 0 is set. The numerical value 42 of the range is acquired and the determination value is added.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the determination value calculated in step S3204 is greater than or equal to the random value. If the determination value is greater than or equal to the random value, the process proceeds to step S3207, and if the determination value is less than the random value. Advances to step S3206.

  In step S3206, after 1 is added to the search line, the process proceeds to step S3204 to continue the effect lottery process.

  In step S3207, the effect TC acquisition process indicated by the search line in the background effect selection table is executed. For example, when the search line is 0, the background effect TC acquisition process 1 corresponding to the first line of the background effect selection table is executed. When the search line is 3, the background effect TC acquisition process 1 is performed on the fourth line. The corresponding background effect TC acquisition process 2 is executed.

<Background effect TC acquisition processing>
Next, the effect TC acquisition process (step S3207) in the effect lottery process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the flow of the background effect TC acquisition process 1, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart showing the flow of the background effect TC acquisition process 2.

  In the background effect TC acquisition process 1, the background effect TC corresponding to the search row is acquired based on the background effect TC acquisition table 1 shown in FIG. For example, when the search line is 1, TC_01 is acquired as the background effect TC. On the other hand, in the background effect TC acquisition process 2, the background effect TC corresponding to the type of the notice character to be executed is acquired based on the background effect TC acquisition table 2 shown in FIG. For example, when the notice character to be executed is a dog, TC_12 is acquired as the background effect TC.

<Processing when the button is pressed>
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the button depression process (step S319) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the button is pressed.

  In step S3301, button reception check processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the return value from the button reception process in step S3301 is information with button press. If the return value from the button reception process is information with button press, the process proceeds to step S3303. If the return value from the reception process is not information indicating that a button has been pressed, the process ends.

  In step S3303, 0 is set as the offset number.

  In step S3304, the TC number indicated by the offset number in the TC change table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the TC number is equal to the currently executed TC number. If it is equal to the TC number currently being executed, the process proceeds to step S3307. If it is not equal to the TC number currently being executed, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3305, 1 is added to the offset number. In step S3306, it is determined whether or not the offset number has reached the end (whether or not all the TC number searches have been completed), and the offset number has reached the end. If not (when all the TC number searches are not completed), the process returns to step S3304 to continue the process. If the offset number has reached the end (when all the TC number searches are completed), step S3307 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S3307, the changed TC number is obtained from the TC change table and replaced with the TC number being executed in the TC buffer of the effect management area. In step S3308, the above-described new setting process of TC data is performed and the process is terminated. To do.

<Button reception check process>
Next, the button reception check process (step S3301) in the above-described button pressing process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the button reception check process.

  In step S3401, button return information is set as a return value.

  In step S3402, the button information stored in the button information storage area in the layer control process described above is acquired, and it is determined whether the button information is valid information. If the button information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S3403. If the button information is invalid information, the process ends.

  In step S3403, it is determined whether or not the button information indicates single input effect switching (whether or not the button information is 1). If the button information indicates single input effect switching (the button information is 1). If yes, the process proceeds to step S3404. If the button information does not indicate single input effect switching (if the button information is not 1), the process proceeds to step S3408.

  In step S3405, a liquid crystal command for instructing the button press to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 is output, and in step S3406, sound information for effecting the button press is set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S3407, the button information is cleared. In step S3408, information indicating that the button has been pressed is set as a return value.

  In step S3408, it is determined whether or not the button information indicates multiple inputs (whether or not the button information is 2), and when the button information indicates multiple inputs (when the button information is 2). Advances to step S3409, and if the button information does not indicate double input (if the button information is not 2), the process advances to step S3414.

  In step S3409, a liquid crystal command for instructing button pressing is output. In step S3410, sound information for effecting button pressing is set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S3411, 1 is added to the number of button presses, and in step S3412, it is determined whether or not the number of button presses updated in step S3411 is greater than a predetermined value (for example, 5). If greater than the value, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3413, the button information and the number of times the button is pressed are cleared, and then the process ends.

  In step S3414, it is determined whether or not the button information indicates multiple input effect switching (whether or not the button information is 3). If the button information indicates multiple input effect switching (the button information is 3). If yes, the process proceeds to step S3415, and if the button information does not indicate multiple input effect switching (if the button information is not 3), the process ends.

  In step S3415, a liquid crystal command for instructing button pressing is output. In step S3416, sound information for effecting button pressing is set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S3417, 1 is added to the number of button presses. In step S3418, it is determined whether the number of button presses updated in step S3417 is greater than a predetermined value (for example, 5). If greater than the value, the process advances to step S3419.

  In step S3419, the button information and the number of times the button is pressed are cleared. In step S3420, information indicating that the button is pressed is set as a return value.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of production control of the pachinko machine 100. The effect control process of the effect control unit 350 is based on various layer data (board lamp, frame lamp, sound 1 (background sound), sound 2 (sound effect), common format based on the layer number stored in the TC data of the TC table. Button)) to get the start time and duration. And while controlling various production | presentation apparatuses based on the acquired start time and duration, the various control information memorize | stored in the device data based on the device number contained in various layer data (lighting / extinguishing every 32 ms regarding a lamp | ramp) Lamp data including data and brightness data, sound data including sound address and volume information, button data including operation waiting time information), and control of effects of multiple types of effect devices based on the acquired various control information Is configured to do.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment operates for a game including a control circuit including the CPU 354 that operates for game control (in this embodiment, a circuit constituting the effect control unit 350). Game control for selecting game control information (TC table in this embodiment) including a gaming device (frame lamp, board lamp, speaker 336, decorative symbol display device 110 in this embodiment) Information control processing, game control processing for controlling the gaming device based on the game control information selected by the game control information selection processing (mainly directed to the effect control processing in this embodiment), and the game control processing according to specific modes The game control process controls the gaming device in a specific manner when the gaming device is scheduled to be controlled and a specific condition (prohibited condition in this embodiment) is satisfied. Characterized in that it comprises a game control suppression process for suppressing, to the control circuit, a gaming table.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a control circuit including a CPU that operates for effect control that produces a game, and an effect device that produces the game, and shows the control contents of the effect device. A game control information selection process for selecting game control information, a game control process for controlling the effect device based on the game control information selected by the game control information selection process, and the game control process according to a specific mode. A game control suppression process for suppressing the game control process from controlling the effect apparatus according to the specific mode when a device is scheduled to be controlled and a specific condition is established; In the control circuit, the game control information selection process stores the selected game control information in a predetermined storage area, and the game control process stores in the predetermined storage area. The game control suppression process stores the game control information selected by the game control information selection process in the predetermined storage area, and then uses the game control information. The specific game control information stored in the predetermined storage area is deleted before the control process extracts the game control information stored in the predetermined storage area. It is a game table.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, even when it is necessary to change the control content of the gaming device due to a specification change or the like, without changing the game control information indicating the control content of the gaming device, In some cases, the control content of the gaming device can be flexibly changed, and the maintainability of the program can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game control unit (for example, the main control unit 300) capable of executing game control and an effect control unit (for example, a first control unit) capable of performing effect control for producing a game. A sub-control unit 400) and an effect unit (for example, a frame lamp, a panel lamp, a speaker 366, and a decorative symbol display device 110) controlled by the effect control unit, wherein the effect control unit Is capable of executing the effect control based on the effect data indicating the contents of the effect, and when the effect control means receives a predetermined control command from the game control means, the effect control means receives a plurality of the effect data. The selection process to be selected can be executed, and the effect control means can execute a sort process for sorting the selected plurality of effect data in a predetermined order. It is possible to perform the effect control process of sequentially extracting the effect data in the order rearranged by the sort process and executing the effect control based on the extracted effect data, and the selection process is a first selection. Processing and at least a second selection process. The plurality of effect data includes the effect data selected in the first selection process, and the plurality of effect data includes the second selection process. A game machine characterized in that selected production data is included.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to select (generate) different production data by the first selection process and the second selection process, and to control the production means based on the production data. Therefore, there are cases in which a variety of effects can be executed with a small control burden while reducing the storage capacity compared to the conventional case.

  Further, the effect control means may be provided on a control board different from the control board on which the game control means is provided. With such a configuration, even when the control means is composed of a plurality of substrates, the control burden on each control means may be reduced.

  Further, a sub-effect control means (for example, the second sub-control unit 500) capable of controlling a predetermined effect means among the plurality of effect means is provided, and the sub-effect control means receives the effect received from the effect control means. The predetermined effect means may be configured to be controllable based on a control command. With such a configuration, even when the rendering means is controlled by a plurality of control means, the control burden on each control means may be reduced.

  Further, the effect control means may be configured to generate the effect control command based on the effect data. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily generate an effect control command, and to reduce the control burden of the effect control means.

  Further, the predetermined effect means is a liquid crystal display device, the effect control means is capable of controlling an LED of the plurality of effect means, and the effect control means is on a board provided with the LED. The brightness information of the LED can be controlled by transmitting the brightness information of the LED to the LED driver by serial communication, and the effect control means is configured to be able to control the brightness of the LED based on the effect data. May be. With such a configuration, the luminance control of the LED can be performed with a small control burden, and the luminance of the LED can be controlled at an appropriate timing in some cases.

  Further, the CPU is a CPU that operates for effect control that produces a game. If the game device is an effect device that produces a game, it is necessary to change the control content of the effect device in accordance with a change in specifications. Even in such a case, the control content of the rendering device can be flexibly changed without changing the rendering control information indicating the control content of the rendering device, and the maintainability of the program may be improved.

  The game control information selection process stores the selected game control information in a predetermined storage area (in this embodiment, the advance notice TC buffer of the RAM 358), and the game control process stores the game control information stored in the predetermined storage area. The information is extracted and used for game control. The game control suppression process stores the game control information selected by the game control information selection process in a predetermined storage area, and then the game control process executes the predetermined storage area. If the configuration is such that the specific game control information stored in the predetermined storage area is deleted before the game control information stored in the game storage information is extracted, the game control process can change the content of the game control information. Since the game control may be performed according to the game control information stored in the predetermined storage area without confirmation, the configuration of the program may be simplified.

  The game control information selection process stores a plurality of selected game control information in a predetermined storage area, and the game control process extracts a plurality of game control information stored in the predetermined storage area and controls the game. In the game control suppression process, all game control information selected by the control information selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area, and then the game control process is stored in the predetermined storage area. If the specific game control information stored in the predetermined storage area is deleted, replaced, or replaced until the first game control information is extracted, the game control processing can be performed by a plurality of game controls. Since the game control may be performed according to the game control information stored in the predetermined storage area without checking each content of the information one by one, the configuration of the program may be simplified.

  In addition, the game control suppression process determines whether or not information of a plurality of game control information stored in a predetermined storage area satisfies a specific condition, and specifies game control information that does not satisfy the specific condition If it is configured to be deleted as game control information, even if it is necessary to change the control content of the gaming device due to a specification change, etc., the control content of the gaming device can be flexibly changed only by changing specific conditions In some cases, the program can be changed and the maintainability of the program can be improved.

  In addition, if there are a plurality of types of determination processing for determining whether or not a specific condition is satisfied and each determination processing is configured by a separate subroutine, the independence and maintainability of the program may be further improved. .

  In addition, in the game control suppression process, the control information selection process uses a specific type of notice effect control information (eg, dojo notice TC information) and specific notice effect control information (eg, character notice TC information or mini character notice TC information). If selected, if the game control process is controlled to perform control based on the notice effect control information (for example, the character notice effect or the mini character notice effect), it is specified when performing a specific type of notice effect. There may be a case where it is possible to easily control the production so that the previous notice production is not performed.

  In addition, the game control suppression process includes a specific symbol stop operation control information (for example, a symbol stop operation control information that does not perform stop control of all symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c) and a specific symbol stop operation control information. When the symbol stop control information (for example, symbol stop control information for temporarily stopping a symbol or sliding one or more frames) is selected, the game control process is controlled based on specific symbol stop control information (temporary stop of symbol In other words, if a specific type of notice effect is performed, control of an effect that does not perform a specific notice effect may be easily realized.

  Note that the gaming table according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment. For example, instead of the control information selection process deleting, replacing, or replacing specific gaming control information. A control addition process for adding (inserting) the specific game control information may be further provided.

  Further, the “specific condition” according to the present invention is not limited to the above prohibition condition. For example, the game state is a specific game state (probability game, short-time game, number of games from jackpot game, number of games since power-on) Etc.) satisfy the predetermined condition, the command content from the main control unit 300 (probability change flag, bonus flag, etc.) matches the specific content, the past game history matches the predetermined condition (Match with previous game history, select a specific number of times within a predetermined number of times, etc.).

  Further, the above-described prohibition process may be performed during the production control. The game control suppression process stores information (flag) indicating that the specific game control information is not used for game control instead of deleting the specific game control information in the storage means. Alternatively, it may be configured to extract only the game control information for which is set to OFF and use it for game control.

  Further, when the above-described specific condition is satisfied, the specific game control information is temporarily stored in the storage means, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied next time, the game control information is deleted, replaced, or replaced. It may be configured to execute.

  Also, in this embodiment, a specific first type of notice (in the example, the person is right → left) out of one or a plurality of predetermined first type notices (in the example, person notice), 1 or Among a plurality of predetermined second type notices (in the example, a dog notice), a specific second type notice (in the example, the dog is left to right), one or a plurality of predetermined third types When a specific third type of notice (desert in the example) is selected from the notice (in the example, background notice), the specific type (one or more predetermined second types in the example) is selected. Cancel the execution of the notice of the specific second type of notice selected from the notices of the notice, and the notice of a kind other than the specific kind (in the embodiment, one or more of the predetermined first kind of notices) A specific first type of notice selected, one or more predetermined third type notices Display a specific third type of notice selected from the above, but is not limited thereto, and one or more specific first notices from one or more predetermined first types of notice Canceling execution of a specific type of notice when one or more specific second type notices are selected from one type of notice or one or more predetermined second type notices In addition, a type of notice other than a specific type may be displayed, or one or more first specific notices may be included in a plurality of notices selected from among the plurality of notices. In some cases, the execution of one or more second specific notices out of the selected plurality of notices is canceled and other than one or more second specific notices in the selected plurality of notices One or a plurality of advance notices may be executed.

  In this case, nine notices described in the top three tables of FIG. 22 correspond to a plurality of notices, and one or more first specific notices are for a person from right to left, a dog from left to right, And one or more second specific notices are dogs left → right, and one or more second notices other than one or more second specific notices are human right → left and Applicable to the desert. When the execution of the predetermined notice is canceled in this way, only one or a plurality of notices other than one or a plurality of second specific notices need to be executed, and one or a plurality of second identifications are not required. One or a plurality of notices other than the above notice and a predetermined notice included in the plurality of notices or a predetermined notice not included in the plurality of notices may be performed.

  In addition, as a condition for canceling execution of a predetermined notice, any condition may be added or applied regardless of the type of the selected notice. In addition, a plurality of selected notices selected from a plurality of notices include one or more first specific notices, and only when the selected condition is satisfied. Stop execution of one or more second specific notices of the notice and execute one or more notices other than one or more second specific notices of the selected notices You may comprise as follows.

  Also in this case, nine notices described in the top three tables of FIG. 22 correspond to a plurality of notices, and one or more first specific notices are for a person from right to left and a dog from left to right. , And desert, one or more second specific notices are dogs left → right, and one or more second notices other than one or more second specific notices are right → left And desert.

  In addition, specific conditions include that the jackpot is confirmed to be generated, that the jackpot flag is on, that the jackpot will not occur, that the jackpot flag is off, and that the jackpot lottery is high It is uncertain that the probability variation (probability variation) state to be won with probability is confirmed, the probability variation flag is on, and the probability variation (probability variation) state to win the jackpot lottery with high probability. If it is confirmed that the probability change flag is off, the reach lottery result was won, the reach lottery result was not won, or the normal fluctuation reduction state was started, If it is decided to start the fluctuation shortening state, it is in the probability variation (probability variation) state that wins the jackpot lottery with high probability, it is in the normal variation shortening state, special figure It is determined that the variation is shortened, one or more symbols to be stopped are determined to be one or more symbols (for example, it is determined that the decoration 7 is to be stopped, and the decoration 7 is included in the plurality of stopped symbols. The decoration 3 is included), the player has pressed the chance button 146, the player has pressed the chance button 146 within a predetermined period, and the player has pressed the chance button 146 within a predetermined period. The pressed state is released after being pressed down, the number of reserved special figure variable games is not less than a predetermined number (for example, once), and the number of special figure variable games that are held (for example, twice) is a predetermined number of times. That the number of pending variable game times is more than a predetermined number (for example, 1 time), the number of pending variable game times (for example, 2 times) is less than a predetermined number, etc. Regardless of what conditions are applied, even if it is necessary to change the control content of the gaming device due to specification changes, etc., the control content of the gaming device can be flexibly changed, and the maintainability of the program is improved. In some cases, it may be possible to increase the game, and it may not be necessary to significantly reduce the interest of the game. Here, the one or more first specific notices described above are not limited to one notice or one set of notices, and a plurality of them may be applied. For example, nine notices listed in the three tables at the top of FIG. 22 correspond to a plurality of notices, and one or more first specific notices indicate that a person has “right → left, dog has left → right, And “desert” or “right → left, dog left → right, and grassland”, and one or more second specific notices are dog left → right, one or more The one or more notices other than the second specific notice may correspond to a person from right to left and a desert.

  Further, in the TC information order changing process shown in FIG. 23, three pieces of TC information, that is, symbol stop notice TC information, symbol stop notice (previous) TC information, and symbol stop notice (later) TC information are separate information. Although an example has been given, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbol stop notice TC information is divided into two symbol stop notice (previous) TC information and symbol stop notice (post) TC information. You may comprise with TC information. In this case, the TC information order changing process may be the following process.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a flow of a change mode of the TC information order change process. This TC information order change process is obtained by replacing steps S806 to S809 of the TC information order change process of FIG. 23 with steps S820 and S821.

  In step S820, all TC information behind the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information in the intermediate TC buffer is moved backward by one TC information. As a result, a free space for one TC information is secured between the symbol stop notice TC information of the symbol stop notice TC information and the symbol stop notice TC information of the symbol stop notice TC information (after) TC information. To do. In the next step S821, the saved smooth TC information is set in this empty area.

  Further, in the TC data control process shown in FIG. 39, the example in which the TC information is acquired based on the offset information of the effect management area has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, further insertion into the effect management area. You may comprise so that TC information may be added and TC information may be acquired based on this insertion TC information and offset information. In this case, the TC data control process may be as follows.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the flow of a modified form of the TC data control process. This TC data control process is obtained by adding the processes of steps S2020 to S2028 to the TC data control process of FIG.

  In step S2020, the insertion TC information of the production management area is acquired, and in step S2021, it is determined whether the insertion TC information is valid information. If the inserted TC information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S2022, and if the inserted TC information is invalid information, the processes after step S2003 are performed.

  In step S2022, the insertion start time is acquired from the TC data corresponding to the insertion TC information, and in step S2023, it is determined whether or not the insertion start time acquired in step S2022 is equal to or less than the value of the effect control timer. To do. If the insertion start time is less than or equal to the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S2024. If not, the processes in and after step S2003 are performed.

  In step S2024, the offset information of the effect management area is acquired. In step S2025, among the TC information stored in the TC buffer of the effect management area, all the TC information stored in the positions indicated by the offset information acquired in step S2024 Is moved backward by one TC information.

  In step S2026, the insertion TC information is set at the position indicated by the offset information acquired in step S2024. In step S2027, the insertion start time acquired in step S2022 is set in the processed TC time information of the effect management area. In step S2028, the inserted TC information in the production management area is cleared (initialized), and then the process proceeds to step S2013 and subsequent steps.

  In the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process, an example in which the frame lamp is fully lit when the glass frame 151 is opened has been shown. However, for example, the inner frame of the pachinko machine 100 is replaced with the glass frame 151. The frame lamp may be configured to be fully lit when opened, or the frame lamp may be configured to be fully lit when either the glass frame or the inner frame is opened.

  The buffer control method of the TC buffer in the lottery process and the effect control process is not particularly limited, and a FIFO (first-in first-out) system, a LIFO (last-in first-out) system, ring buffer control, and the like can be applied.

  In addition, the time for executing the subsequent TC information may be set in the TC information. For example, when the TC information is executed in the order of TC_A and TC_B, TC_A is a value indicating that the subsequent TC is executed for 2 seconds. If the value of TC_B is not set, the production time of TC_A is 5 seconds and the production time of TC_B is 3 seconds, TC_B is lasted for 2 seconds after the second second of TC_A. And the remaining TC_A may be executed. Also, when TC_B is executed for 2 seconds to the end, the time to execute the subsequent TC is set, and the subsequent TC is a specific TC. Only after that, the subsequent TC may be executed.

  In the previous example, if the presentation time of TC_B is 1 second and the subsequent TC_C is 2 seconds, TC_B is executed for 1 second, TC_C is executed for 1 second, and then TC_A is executed from the second to the end. Alternatively, after the TC_B is executed for 1 second, the effect mode at the end of the TC_B may be continued for another 1 second, and the second to the last of the TC_A may be executed.

  In addition, one insertion TC information can be set in the production management area. However, when an insertion TC buffer is provided in the production management area and execution of the insertion TC information is decided, the insertion TC buffer is stored in the production TC buffer. The insertion TC information is stored and sorted. In the “TC data control process”, the first TC information of the insertion TC buffer is inserted at the insertion timing. The head TC information may be removed (cleared) from the TC buffer. In addition, although the insertion timing is set in the TC data corresponding to the insertion TC information, it may be calculated dynamically and stored in an effect management area or the like.

  Further, the TC information in the TC buffer may be dynamically replaced. For example, when it is determined to execute predetermined TC information, the TC information corresponding to the execution timing in the TC buffer is changed to the predetermined TC information. The TC information and the corresponding TC information may be replaced with specific TC information.

  Further, the insertion TC information may be dynamically included in the TC buffer. For example, when it is decided to execute the insertion TC information, the difference is placed in a position corresponding to the execution timing in the TC buffer. Inserted TC information (assuming that the insertion timing is set) is inserted, and in the “TC data control process”, when the effect period of TC data corresponding to the inserted TC information has passed, the effect management area The offset information may be returned by one.

  Further, the layer information for insertion may be provided in the effect management area (or the corresponding layer management area), and the layer may be inserted or replaced at the insertion timing. In this case, the insertion timing may be set in the layer data corresponding to the insertion layer information, or may be dynamically calculated and stored in the production management area or the like.

  Alternatively, the insertion layer buffer may be provided in the effect management area (or the corresponding layer management area), and the layers included in the insertion layer buffer may be sequentially inserted or replaced at each insertion timing. In this case, the insertion timing may be set in the layer data corresponding to the insertion layer information, or may be dynamically calculated and stored in the production management area or the like.

  Moreover, you may perform the process regarding these insertion TC information using each device management area | region.

  Further, supplementing the status information based on the category information in step S1412, the gaming machine described in the present embodiment has two layers for each of the frame lamp and the panel lamp, and two lamps are turned on by these two layers. Control data is being advanced simultaneously. Here, assuming that the layers corresponding to the frame lamp are the frame lamp layer 1 and the frame lamp layer 2, in the frame lamp layer 1, a plurality of lamps (LEDs) on both sides of the frame are repeatedly turned on and off at intervals of 1 second. (LED) continues the control data to turn off, and in the frame lamp layer 2, the error lamp (LED) at the top of the frame is continuously turned on and the other lamps (LED) are turned off continuously. In the case where the control information is advanced, and the division information corresponding to the frame lamp layer 2 is normal information, the lighting control of the lamp (LED) is performed based on the control data corresponding to the frame lamp layer 1. If the classification information corresponding to the frame lamp layer 2 is information other than the normal information, the lamp (LED) lighting control is performed based on the control data corresponding to the frame lamp layer 2. It is configured to perform. Further, when the data of the frame lamp layer 2 is not set (when the frame lamp layer 2 does not advance any control data), the lamp (LED) is turned on based on the control data corresponding to the frame lamp layer 1 I try to control it. Since data is set in the frame lamp layer 2 or only one of the lighting control data that a plurality of layers is proceeding based on the contents of the division information is reflected in the lighting control, When it is desired to change the lighting mode of the lamp, for example, when a shortage occurs such as the door opening or the occurrence of a predetermined error, the control data regarding the lighting mode to be displayed is advanced to the frame lamp layer, and the classification of the frame lamp layer 2 By setting the information to information other than normal information, the lighting control corresponding to the control data being advanced by the frame lamp layer 1 is interrupted, and the lighting control corresponding to the control data being advanced by the frame lamp layer 2 is performed. The lighting control corresponding to the control data that can be started and further progressed by the frame lamp layer 2 is terminated (for example, the error factor that has occurred is resolved) And when it is detected) that, by setting the classification information of the frame ramp Layer 2 to the normal information, it is possible to resume the lighting control corresponding to the control data frame lamp Layer 1 is allowed to proceed. Of course, in this case, since the frame lamp layer 1 advances the control data even during the lighting control corresponding to the control data advanced by the frame lamp layer 2, the frame lamp layer 2 corresponds to the control data advanced. It is possible to perform the lamp lighting control based on the control data being advanced in the frame lamp layer 1 by skipping the data during the period during which the lighting control was performed. Here, a plurality of lamp lighting control data is simultaneously advanced, and control corresponding to one lamp lighting control data among the plurality of lamp lighting control data is performed, and the lamp lighting control data used for actual control is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of lamp lighting control data can be simultaneously advanced, and the plurality of lamp lighting control data can be reset. Control may be performed by mixing lighting modes corresponding to a plurality of lamp lighting control data in a predetermined mode (for example, logical sum).

  The various storage areas in the above embodiments are not necessarily provided in the RAM. For example, when it is sufficient to temporarily store information, the storage areas may be stored in a CPU register of each control unit.

  In addition, the display device and the lamp in the above embodiment are not limited to a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a plasma display (PDP), a CRT, an LED dot matrix, or the like can be applied.

  Further, in the “winning” in the present embodiment, in addition to the case where a ball enters the winning opening and the start opening provided in the game board 102, the case where the ball passes through the passing area provided in the game board 102 (for example, The case where the ball passes through the normal start port 124) is also included. In addition, the start port does not necessarily have to be provided at the position shown in the present embodiment. For example, a specific area in a specific winning opening may be made to function as the start port.

  In addition, the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130 are not limited to two types of open / closed states, that is, a closed state where a ball cannot be won and an open state where a ball can be won. The first open state and a second open state that is easier to win than the first open state are also included.

  In the embodiment, the jackpot game is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot (the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. However, the start condition of the jackpot game is not limited to this. Absent. Therefore, for example, if a game ball passes through a specific gate on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination, or if a game ball passes through a specific winning opening on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination After the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the winning opening other than the big winning opening (variable winning opening), it is released on condition that the gaming ball has won the specific winning opening. When the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening (variable winning opening), the starting condition for the big hit game may be used.

  Further, the “special symbol” in the present embodiment indicates all symbols that the special symbol display device 114 performs variable display and stop display, and does not indicate only the symbols that are variable display or only the symbols that stop display. Furthermore, “general symbol” and “decorative symbol” in the present embodiment also show all symbols that the variable symbol display device 112 and the decorative symbol display device 110 display in a variable manner and stop display, and only symbols that are variable in display, Or it does not show only the symbols to be stopped. Moreover, although the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on, and the special figure 3 is stopped when the big jackpot flag is off, the example is not limited to this.

  Moreover, although the jackpot game is illustrated as the gaming state, in addition to these, the normal variation state in which the variation time of the general-purpose display device 112 (or the special symbol display device 114 or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined variation time; A variation shortening (variation) state having a variation time shorter than the predetermined variation time may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state. Further, a normal fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure display device 112 (or the special symbol display device 114 or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined fluctuation time, and a fluctuation extension that is a fluctuation time longer than the predetermined fluctuation time. (Variation) state may be provided, and these two states may also be included in the gaming state. In addition, a low probability state (normal figure) in which the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to win the result of the usual figure variable game (or special figure variable game) is a high probability that is higher than the predetermined probability. A state (common figure) may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state, or a plurality of these states may be generated in combination. Also, a specific variable game that shortens the variation time of the symbol for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means for determining whether or not to change the variable prize-winning means provided with a specific area in the starting port or inside from the closed state to the open state. In the normal game, the above-mentioned lottery means increases the probability of determining that the starting port or variable winning means will be changed from the closed state to the open state, and the time for maintaining the starting port or variable winning means remains open. For example, it may include a long-time open game that takes a longer time.

  In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  Further, in the embodiment, an example of a pachinko machine using a game ball as a game medium is shown as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an actual machine such as a pachinko machine. The game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above operation is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list 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 what was done.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 104 Game area 110 Ornamental symbol display device 112 General figure display device 114 Special figure display device 122 General winning opening 124 General drawing starting point 126 First special figure starting port 128 Second special drawing starting port 130 Variable winning prize Mouth 148 Operation handle 300 Main control unit 350 Production control unit 400 Discharge control unit 450 Launch control unit 500 Power management unit

Claims (5)

Game control means capable of executing game control;
Production control means capable of performing production control to produce a game;
Production means controlled by the production control means;
A game machine equipped with
The production control means is capable of executing the production control based on production data indicating production contents.
The production control means can execute a selection process for selecting a plurality of the production data when a predetermined control command is received from the game control means.
The effect control means is capable of executing a sort process for sorting the selected effect data in a predetermined order,
The effect control means is capable of executing effect control processing that sequentially extracts effect data in the order rearranged by the sort process, and executes the effect control based on the extracted effect data.
The selection process includes at least a first selection process and a second selection process,
The plurality of effect data includes effect data selected in the first selection process,
The plurality of effect data includes effect data selected in the second selection process.
A game stand characterized by that. In the game stand of Claim 1,
The production control means is provided on a control board different from the control board on which the game control means is provided.
A game stand characterized by that. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
Sub-effect control means capable of controlling a predetermined effect means among the plurality of effect means,
The sub-effect control means is configured to control the predetermined effect means based on the effect control command received from the effect control means.
A game stand characterized by that. In the game stand of Claim 3,
The production control means is configured to be able to generate the production control command based on the production data.
A game stand characterized by that. In the game stand according to claim 3 or 4,
The predetermined effect means is a liquid crystal display device,
The effect control means can control the LED of the plurality of effect means,
The production control means is capable of controlling the brightness of the LED by transmitting the brightness information of the LED to the LED driver on the board provided with the LED through serial communication.
The effect control means is configured to enable brightness control of the LED based on the effect data.
A game stand characterized by that.