JP2013048859A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which provides higher amusement to a player by a different use of a performance member before and after measurement of a predetermined time by a time-limiting function.SOLUTION: Associated with each other for storage are: time information for designating a time period during which a performance scene using the performance performing member is changed regarding the performance performing member used for the performance in a game; a first use scene using the performance performing member during a time period other than the time period designated by the time information; and a second use scene using the performance performing member within the time designated by the time information. The time information stored by an information storage means is clocked by a real-time clock or the like. Thus, a use scene of the performance performing member associated with the time information is alternately changed between the first use scene and the second use scene for performance control.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine, information related to an effect that can be performed by a certain time is stored, and an effect different from the effect performed until that time is reached in the subsequent effects after this time has elapsed. (For example, using a different effect image) provides a game that is different from the usual game and provides a player with surprise and higher interest.

  For example, in the related art disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to perform an effect using a timed function in which a time from the start to the end of the effect video playback (referred to as “effect time”) is preset. .

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  The production performed at the time specified by the timed function is an effect related to the production performed until the time specified by the timed function, so before and after that time. Even if the content of the production is changed, the relationship, connection, and unity with the character used for the production are usually maintained.

  On the other hand, if the performance that tries to surprise the player by the performance before and after the specified time using the timed function is performed, the content of the performance is greatly different in the performance before and after the specified time. Even if the player is surprised, the relationship, connection, and unity between the production and the role may be lost.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that gives a player a higher interest by using a production member for different purposes before and after measuring a predetermined time by a timed function.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 is characterized by time measuring means for measuring time, time information designating when to switch the effect scene using the effect member with respect to the effect member used for the effect in the game, An information storage that stores a first usage scene in which the effect member is used outside the time specified by the time information and a second usage scene in which the effect member is used within the time specified by the time information in association with each other. And the time information stored in the information storage means is timed by the time measuring means, so that the use scene of the effect member associated with the time information stored in the information storage means can be The use scene switching means for switching between the use scene and the second use scene, and the effect member in the use scene after switching switched by the use scene switching means ; And a performance control means for performing the effect control you were.

  Further, the invention of claim 2 further comprises an effect scene discriminating means for discriminating an effect scene in the effect according to the invention of claim 1, wherein the effect control means is a use scene discriminated by the effect scene discriminating means. The production member is associated with the use scene before being switched by the use scene switching means until the time production means is associated with the time information stored in the information storage means by the time measurement means. When the time information stored in the information storage means is timed by the time measuring means, the effect member associated with the use scene after being switched by the use scene switching means is used. Control.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the first usage scene according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information storage means has a lottery result in a jackpot lottery process performed in the game for the effect member. And the second usage scene in which the lottery result is other than the jackpot are stored in association with each other.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, the effect control means uses an effect member used for a jackpot lottery process in which the lottery result is a jackpot as a jackpot lottery process in which the lottery result is not a jackpot. The effect control used as the effect member used is performed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the invention, the effect control means performs a jackpot lottery process in which the lottery result is a jackpot, with the effect member used in the jackpot lottery process other than the jackpot being the lottery result. The effect control used as the effect member used is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give the player a higher interest by using the effect member for different purposes before and after measuring the predetermined time by the timed function.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine configured by applying a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the state which open | released the glass frame provided in the front surface of the game machine comprised by applying the game system in embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine constituted by applying the gaming system in the embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the whole game machine comprised by applying the game system in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electricity control process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process performed with the main control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process performed with the production | presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process performed with the presentation control board which comprises the block diagram of the whole gaming machine shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the continuation of the command analysis process performed with the production | presentation control board shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of main processing performed on the image control board. The block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the accessory control part of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. Table configuration diagram showing the usage information of the designated items specifying the usage of each item The table block diagram which shows the accessory detailed information which is the information regarding the detail of the use of an accessory. The table block diagram which shows the operation content information regarding operation | movement of an accessory. The figure which shows the operation state of the accessory before and after switching of the use of an accessory. The flowchart which shows the flow of the detailed process performed by the accessory control part of the game machine in embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an example of an apparatus configuration diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame of the present invention opened, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1. FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An input device 35 configured by an effect button or the like for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. As the launch member 4c rotates, the launch ball 4c launches the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept.

  On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding from a closed state and a closed state embedded in the game board surface.

  When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter.

  For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes.

  In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and above the liquid crystal display device 31, an effect drive device 33 (effect drive device 33a) which is a character doll. , An effect driving device 33b) is provided. The effect driving device 33 is also simply referred to as “act”.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  In addition, the input device 35 including the effect button and the cross key is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button and the cross key is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. The input device 35 is provided with a detection switch 35a.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 in a visible manner in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main CPU 110a can perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. At this time, the pre-acquired lottery result is produced. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the control board 120.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game to determine the gaming state after the jackpot ends The main ROM 110b stores a time setting data table, a special electric accessory actuating mode determining table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, a special winning opening opening mode table, a variation pattern determining table for determining a special symbol variation pattern Has been.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM 110c, a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and a second special symbol hold count (U2) A storage area, a first special symbol random value storage area, a second special symbol random value storage area, a round game number (R) storage area, a number of times of opening (K) storage area, a number of winning games (C) storage area, Game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data for production Various timer counters such as an area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the detection switch 35a and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing. The corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the voice Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out.

  At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Further, the lamp control board 140 includes an accessory control unit 200, and performs deformation control of the accessory using information and the like input from the effect control board 120. A detailed configuration of the accessory control unit 200 is shown in FIG. 14 and will be described below.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 31 and the audio output device 32, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, image display control and audio output device in the liquid crystal display device 31. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

  The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small hit symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

  In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 13a is performed.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each winning opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process of determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.

  In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302. The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed.

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.

  On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.

  Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After subtraction, various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Judgment is made.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Without being limited thereto, the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, or the first special symbol random number value storage area may be shifted. The second special symbol random value storage area may be shifted with priority.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the jackpot symbol random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area is set. The jackpot symbol is determined based on this. Further, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the small hit symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number value storage area is small. The winning symbol is determined. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), a lost symbol is determined.

  Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.

  Specifically, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 110a, when the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S314. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets "Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data = 0" to "Special Special Electric Processing Data = 1", prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and performs the special symbol memory determination processing. finish.

  The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the detection switch 35a and performs an effect input control process related to the input device 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 11 and FIG. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 12 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.

  Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step S1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step S1100, and stores the obtained effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

  In step S1710, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the host ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.

  Here, the host CPU 150a uses the VDP2000 initial setting instruction as follows:

(1) To instruct the display circuit to create and output a video signal, instruct the video signal to be created (set 1 to the 0 bit of the display register),

(2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as production symbol 36) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the expansion storage area 153b of the VRAM 153, set predetermined initial value data in the expansion register,

(3) An initial value display list is output in order to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”).

  In step S1720, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register.

  That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output at step S1710 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the display list output at S1750 described later is instructed. .

  In step S1730, the host CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1730.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1740 as it is.

  If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. Determine the pattern. When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S1740, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, the addresses of the various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, “frame counter”, and the animation pattern determined in step S1730.

  In step S1750, the host CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Will be generated.

  When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000.

  The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S1760, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not “FB switching flag = 01”.

  Here, the FB switching flag becomes FB switching flag = 01 if drawing of the previous display list is completed in the V blank interruption every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, in step S1760, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If “FB switching flag = 01”, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S1770, and if “FB switching flag = 00”, the host CPU 150a waits until “FB switching flag = 01”.

  In step S1770, the host CPU 150a sets “FB switching flag = 00” (sets the FB switching flag to “off”), and proceeds to step S1720.

  Thereafter, the processing from step S1720 to step S1770 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the accessory control unit 200 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 14, the accessory control unit 200 includes a reception control unit 201, an information reading unit 202, an information storage unit 203, an information development unit 204, a time measuring unit 205, a specific control unit 206, and a usage switching control unit 207.

  The reception control unit 201 receives a game start instruction signal from the effect control board 120 shown in FIG. The reception control unit 201 instructs the information reading unit 202 to read out information related to the usage of the accessory stored in the information storage unit 203 (simply referred to as “use”). This use indicates various production scenes (such as scenes in which a predetermined production mode or predetermined production conditions are established).

  By reading out information related to this use, it is set in a state (executable state) in which the accessory can be operated in advance before receiving the operation instruction signal of the accessory at the start of the game.

  In this case, the information storage unit 203 stores information related to the action of the accessory, and as an example, various types of information as shown in FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 are stored.

  FIG. 15 is a table configuration diagram showing the combination usage information specifying the usage of each combination.

  In FIG. 15 (a), the accessory operation information includes an [object ID] item 1501, an [object use switching time information (start time)] item 1502, and an [object use switching time information (end time)] item 1503. , [Usual use ID] item 1504 and [special use ID] item 1505.

  [Property ID] item 1501 is information for identifying an object.

  Further, the [Used object use switching time information (start time)] item 1502 indicates a time for switching the use of the used article from a normal use to a special use. [Time]] item 1503 indicates a time for switching (returning) the use of an accessory from a special use to a normal use. That is, the start time for switching to the special-time use is shown in the [Used-object use switching time information (start time)] item 1502, and the end time for ending the switch in the special-time use is set to [Used-object use switching]. Time information (end time)] item 1503.

  Further, the [usage use ID] item 1504 is information for identifying the use of the accessory identified in the [use accessory ID] item 1501 in the normal state, and the [use special use ID] item 1505 is This is information for identifying the use of the accessory identified in the [object ID] item 1501 at a special time.

  By counting the time specified in the [Used object usage switching time information (start time)] item 1502, the usage of the identification information specified in the [Property ID] item 1501 is changed to [Usage at normal time]. The application is switched from the application identified by the application ID specified in the [ID] item 1504 to the application identified by the application ID specified in the [Application ID at special time] item 1505, and [ By measuring the time specified in the item use switching time information (end time) item 1503, the use of the item in the identification information specified in the item “item ID” item 1501 is changed to “use ID at special time”. The use switching process is performed from the use identified by the use ID specified in the item 1505 to the use identified by the use ID specified in the [usual use ID] item 1504.

  As an example of the information shown in FIG. 15, the “object ID” item 1501 is “object 001”, and the “object use switching time information (start time)” item 1502 is “2011/12/24 17: 00:00 ”, the“ Used object usage switching time information (end time) ”item 1503 is“ 2011/12/25 23:59:59 ”, and the“ Usage usage ID ”item 1504 is“ For a record of “use A” and [use ID at special time] 1505 “use K”, “2011/12/24 17:00: 00” of the use purpose use switching time information (start time) is set. When the time is counted, the usage of the accessory identified by “October 001” is switched from “Usage A”, which is the normal usage, to “Usage K”, which is the special usage, and the usage usage switching time information (end) (2011/12/25 23:59:59) When counting, switching to "character object 001" is a special time applications the application of the character object identified by a normal use from the "application K", "application A" (undo).

  FIG. 15 (b) is composed of an “object ID” item 1506 and an “object information” item 1507.

  The [Property ID] item 1506 is an item corresponding to the [Property ID] item 1501 shown in FIG. 15A, and the [Property information] item 1507 indicates detailed information on the property. .

  For example, in a record in which the [Property ID] item 1506 is “Character property 001” and the [Property information] item 1507 is “Character property A”, the character identified by “Property 001” is “ The character drive unit 33a for the left character shown in FIG. 1 is shown as an example of the “character combination A”. In addition, in the record in which the “object ID” item 1506 is “object 002” and the “object information” item 1507 is “character object B”, the object identified by “object 002” is “ The character drive unit 33b on the right side shown in FIG. 1 is shown as an example of the “character combination B”.

  FIG. 16 is a table configuration diagram showing the accessory detail information, which is information related to the details of the usage of the accessory.

  In FIG. 16, the detailed information on an accessory includes a [use ID] item 1601, a [use detail content] item 1602, and an [operation ID] item 1603.

  [Use ID] item 1601 is information for identifying a use, and [Combined use use switching time information (start time)] item 1502 and [Used use use switching time information (end time)] item shown in FIG. This corresponds to the use ID specified by 1503.

  [Detailed use contents] item 1602 is information indicating the detailed use of the use ID specified in [Use ID] item 1601, and indicates the role of an accessory. For example, information set in the [detailed use contents] item 1602 includes, for example, “notice A”. In this case, it indicates that the information indicates the role of “notice A”.

  The [Operation ID] item 1603 is information for identifying an action of an accessory to be performed with respect to the detailed use content shown in the [Use detailed content] item 1602.

  For example, a record in which the [use ID] item 1601 is “use A”, the [use detail content] item 1602 is “notice A”, and the [operation ID] item 1603 is “operation 001” is “ The use identified by “use A” plays the role of “notice A”, and this “notice A” indicates that the accessory performs the action identified by “action 001”. Further, a record in which the [use ID] item 1601 is “use K”, the [use detail content] item 1602 is “notice A”, and the [operation ID] item 1603 is “operation 002” is “ The use identified by “use K” plays a role of “notice A”, and this “notice A” indicates that the accessory performs an action identified by “action 002”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15A, in the case of a record in which [usage use ID] item 1504 is “use A” and [use time special use ID] item 1505 is “use K” In FIG. 16, when the usage is switched from the “use A” to the “use K”, the character identified by “character 001” (“character character A” from FIG. 15B). It shows that the use of the effect drive device 33a) shown in FIG. 1 is switched.

  At this time, the character accessory A is changed from the action having the action ID “motion 001” designated as the action before switching to the action having the action ID “action 002” designated as the action after switching. The

  FIG. 17 shows the action information for this action ID, and FIG. 18 shows the state of the accessory that operates based on the information related to the action shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a table configuration diagram showing operation content information related to the operation of an accessory.

  The operation content information shown in FIG. 17 includes an [operation ID] item 1701 and an [operation content] item 1702.

  The [Action ID] item 1701 is information for identifying action information specifying how to move the accessory, and corresponds to the [Action ID] item 1602 shown in FIG. An “operation content” item 1702 indicates the detailed content of the operation for the identification information specified in the “operation ID” item 1701.

  For example, a record in which the [motion ID] item 1701 is “motion 001” and the [motion content] item 1702 is “lateral vibration (swing speed: 3 strokes / second)” has the identification information of “motion 001”. The designated accessory indicates that it operates with the operation content of “lateral vibration whose shaking speed is“ 3 strokes per second ””.

  Further, a record in which [Operation ID] item 1701 is “Operation 002” and [Operation content] item 1702 is “Rhythm dance (dance pattern: once / 5 seconds)” is identification information of “Operation 002”. The designated character indicates that an operation of “rhythm dance in which a dance pattern is performed once in 5 seconds” is performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the operating state of the accessory before and after the use of the accessory is switched.

  FIG. 18 shows, as an example, “object 001” by counting “2011/12/24 17:00:00” in the item 1502 [object use switching time information (start time)] shown in FIG. It represents the action of the accessory when the use of the identified “character accessory A” is switched from “use A” to “use K”.

  In FIG. 18, FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b) show the state in which the accessory is operated for the purpose before switching, and FIGS. 18 (c) and 18 (d) show the state after switching. The state which operated the accessory for the use of is shown.

  The operation state of the accessory shown in FIG. 18 is an example when the use of the accessory is changed based on the information shown in FIGS. 15 to 17. By measuring the time specified in the “time information (start time)” item 1502, it is specified in the “use ID” item 1505 from the “use A” specified in the “usage use ID” item 1504. The state can be switched to “use K”.

  FIG. 16 shows that this “use A” performs the operation identified by “operation 001” at the time of “notice A” specified in the “use details” item 1602 for that “use A”. In addition, “use K” performs the operation identified by “operation 002” at the time of “notice A” specified in the “use details” item 1602 for the “use K”. FIG. 16 shows that the operation is changed from “operation 001” to “operation 002” by switching the application from “use A” to “use K”.

  As for the details of “operation 001” at this time, as shown in the operation content information shown in FIG. 17, the operation of “lateral vibration (swing speed: 3 strokes / second)” is performed. For details, the operation of “rhythm dance (dance pattern: once / 5 seconds)” is performed.

  For this reason, in the normal use of the object shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the operation of “lateral vibration (swing speed: 3 strokes / second)” is performed in “notice A”. 18 (c) and FIG. 18 (d), the use of the special-time actors is performed by performing the operation of “rhythm dance (dance pattern: once / 5 seconds)” in “notice A”. is there.

  The information as shown in FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 described above is stored in the information storage unit 203 in FIG.

  At this time, when the information reading unit 202 reads the information, the information reading unit 202 sends the information to the information development unit 204.

  In this information development unit 204, information as shown in FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 is easily used in the specific control unit 206 and the application switching control unit 207 (necessary in the specific control unit 206 and the application switching control unit 207. It is developed so that it can be used in a state constituted by information).

  Then, the specific control unit 206 monitors time information from the time measuring unit 205 configured by a real-time clock or the like, and among the information developed by the information developing unit 204, the [Used object usage switching time information (start time) in FIG. )] It is determined whether the time specified in the item 1502 is counted.

  For example, there is “2011/12/24 17:00: 00” as the time specified in the “object use switching time information (start time)” item 1502, and when it is 17:00 on December 24, 2011, This is detected and it is determined that the specified time has been counted.

  As a result, the specific control unit 206 effectively sets and stores the action of the timepiece related to the time information measured, in the above example, “17:00 on December 24, 2011”. For example, the configuration may be such that a valid flag is set and stored for the accessory.

  In this way, when there is an accessory whose operation is set to be valid by the specific control unit 206, it is determined whether an operation instruction for the accessory has been received from the reception control unit 201. In this determination, when an operation instruction for an accessory is received, the identification control unit 206 reads the information developed by the information development unit 204 and identifies the accessory to be operated and the use ID after switching.

  When these pieces of information are specified, the specifying control unit 206 instructs the use switching control unit 207 to switch to the specified use.

  When the use switching control unit 207 receives the start signal from the effect control board 120 shown in FIG. 4 via the reception control unit 201, the usage switching control unit 207 receives the start of the accessory developed by the information development unit 204 based on an instruction from the specific control unit 206. Based on the information about the usage, a switching control process for switching the usage of the activated accessory is performed.

  In the application switching control unit 207, the instruction signal for the operation of the accessory after the application switching based on the switching control process is performed by the effect driving device 33 (the effect driving device 33a and the effect driving device 33b) shown in FIG. Sending a character to a character activates the character.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of processing performed by the accessory control unit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 19, the accessory control unit starts processing upon receiving a game start instruction signal from the effect control board 120 shown in FIG. 4, and stores information related to the use of the accessory (for example, FIG. 15 to FIG. 15). The information (shown in FIG. 17) is read (S1901), and the read information (collectively referred to as “object use information”) is developed (S1902).

  By this expansion processing, the normalization of the three pieces of information shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 is released.

  Then, the time information specified in the “useful use information” developed in this way is measured with a real time clock (RTC), and it is determined whether the time measured is within the specified time (S1903). ).

  First, when it is determined that it is within the time (YES in S1903), it is subsequently determined whether or not an instruction to use the accessory specified in the “object usage information” has been received (S1904).

  Until it is determined that an instruction to use the accessory specified in the “object usage information” has been received (NO in S1904), it is further determined whether the measured time is within the specified time (S1903). I do. Note that even if it is determined that the time measured is within the specified time (YES in S1903), it is not determined that an instruction to use an accessory has been received within that time (NO in S1904). No subsequent processing is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the use instruction of the accessory specified in the “object use information” has been received (YES in S1904), the use after switching to switch the use of the accessory with the specified time and the use of the accessory An ID is specified (S1905).

  Then, a “switching control process” for switching the use of the accessory to the special use indicated by the specified accessory and the use ID is performed (S1906).

  On the other hand, in the process of determining whether the time measured by the RTC is within the specified time (S1903), when it is not determined that the time is within the specified time (NO in S1903), It is determined whether an instruction to use the accessory designated in the “use information” has been received (S1908).

  Until it is determined that an instruction to use an accessory has been received (NO in S1908), the process of determining whether the time measured by the RTC is within the specified time (S1903) and this process are repeated. If it is determined that an instruction to use the accessory specified in the “object usage information” has been received (YES in S1908), the usage ID after switching to switch between the usage of the accessory specified in the timed time and the usage of the accessory Is identified (S1909).

  Then, a “switching control process” for switching the use of the accessory to the normal use indicated by the specified accessory and the use ID is performed (S1910).

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

200 Accessory Control Unit 201 Reception Control Unit 202 Information Reading Unit 203 Information Storage Unit 204 Information Development Unit 205 Timekeeping Unit 206 Specific Control Unit 207 Application Switching Control Unit

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is a time measuring means for measuring time, and a production member used for a first use scene which is a normal production in a game and a second use scene which is a special production. , Production control means for performing production control using the production member, special use designation period information for designating a period in which the production member is used in the second usage scene, and the first use of the production member An information storage means for storing a use in a scene and use specifying information for specifying a use in the second use scene in association with each other, and a time measured by the time measuring means is stored by the information storage means to which it is determined whether the the special purpose specified period, wherein, when it is determined that the specific-use specified period outside switches the application of the presentation member to the first usage situation, prior to When it is determined that the specific-use specified period, the usage situation switching means for switching the application of the presentation member to the second usage situation, the performance control unit, the first use of the said usage situation switching means When switched to a scene, the production control is performed based on the use in the first use scene specified from the use specifying information stored in the information storage means, and the second use is performed by the use scene switching means. When switched to a scene, presentation control is performed based on the use in the second use scene specified from the use specifying information stored in the information storage means.

Claims (5)

A time measuring means for measuring time;
Time information specifying when to switch the effect scene using the effect member with respect to the effect member used for the effect in the game, the first use scene using the effect member outside the time specified by the time information, and the Information storage means for storing the second usage scene in association with the second usage scene used within the time specified by the time information;
By using the time measuring means to measure the time information stored in the information storage means, the use scene of the effect member associated with the time information stored in the information storage means is the first use scene. And usage scene switching means for switching between the second usage scene and the second usage scene;
A game machine comprising: production control means for performing production control using the production member in the usage scene after switching by the usage scene switching means. And a production scene discriminating means for discriminating a production scene in the production,
The production control means includes
The production member is associated with the use scene discriminated by the production scene discrimination means, and until the time information stored in the information storage means is timed by the time measurement means, before being switched by the use scene switching means. When the production control is performed using the production member associated with the use scene and the time information stored in the information storage means is timed by the time measurement means, the use after being switched by the use scene switching means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein effect control is performed using an effect member associated with a scene. The information storage means includes
The first usage scene in which the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process performed in the game for the stage member is a jackpot and the second usage scene in which the lottery result is other than a jackpot are stored in association with each other. Or the gaming machine of 2. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the production control is performed by using the production member used in the jackpot lottery process for which the lottery result is a jackpot as the production member used for the jackpot lottery process other than the jackpot in the lottery result. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect control is performed using an effect member used in a jackpot lottery process other than the jackpot as the effect member used in the jackpot lottery process in which the lottery result is a jackpot.