JP2014217680A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device with which each game parlor can show the features of their performance, in addition to an effect of attracting customers by a simultaneous performance, regarding a game device provided with a simultaneous performance or the like.SOLUTION: A game device is provided, comprising: existing performance storage means for storing a plurality of existing performances executed by performance control means; specific performance storage means for storing a plurality of specific performances executed by the performance control means; and specific performance setting means for setting a desired specific performance as the desired specific performance from among a plurality of specific performances stored in the specific performance storage means. The performance control means executes each of the existing performances stored in the existing performance storage means when a start time comes corresponding to the existing performance. When the existing performances are not being executed, the desired performances set by the specific performance setting means are to be executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming devices such as pachinko machines and slot machines, and gaming devices such as various information devices installed in the vicinity of gaming machines.

  As an example of a conventional gaming device, for example, in a pachinko machine, a lottery lottery is performed in response to a start winning prize, and an effect symbol is variably displayed by a symbol display device according to the result of the jackpot lottery, and a combination of effect symbols stopped variably The player is informed of the lottery lottery result.

  In the above symbol display device, during the variation of the production symbol, the production of reach for the purpose of increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot, the jackpot expectation notice, the reach expectation notice, etc. It has been broken.

  In addition, in the above symbol display device, a promotion effect that directs whether or not to be promoted to probability fluctuation even during a jackpot, a round promotion effect that directs whether or not the number of jackpot rounds increases, etc. Has been done.

  In game devices such as information display devices that are installed in the vicinity of the pachinko machine and display various game information such as the number of hits of the pachinko machine and the number of start of fluctuations to the player, the jackpot output from the pachinko machine In response to the input of external output information such as information and start information, an effect for exciting the player's game is performed.

  In such a conventional gaming device, there is a pachinko machine equipped with a timer unit for measuring time, and when the timer of the timer unit counts a preset time, a synchronous effect is executed at a predetermined time. Thus, there is a technique in which a plurality of pachinko machines simultaneously display a common moving image or a plurality of pachinko machines display an image with a sense of unity (see Patent Document 1).

  Also, in such a conventional gaming device, there is a pachinko machine equipped with a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as RTC) that measures time, and by playing a performance movie on a plurality of units at once per hour, the LIVE In addition to performing, the performance movie is configured to increase by one song per week, and there is a technology that uses the RTC to perform a simultaneous performance or increase the number of songs to be played in a simultaneous performance (non-patented) Reference 1).

JP 2007-252534 A

Pachinko Strategy Magazine, Futabasha, September 9, 2012, page 017

  However, the pachinko machine equipped with the simultaneous performance execution function as in Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1 is easier to attract the player than the pachinko machine that does not have the simultaneous performance execution function. Although the above-mentioned simultaneous effects are executed at the timing (time, time, etc.) set in advance by the program, the simultaneous effects that are normally executed at the same timing in any game hall are the same effects, Since it is not an effect that has a characteristic depending on each game hall, the simultaneous performance is not a condition for the player to decide the game hall where the game is to be performed.

  Therefore, the gaming machine manufacturer intends to provide a change function that can change the execution timing of the above-mentioned simultaneous effects and change the contents of the simultaneous effects so that the characteristics of each amusement hall can be produced. Although the installation itself is not difficult, there are many gaming devices in recent years typified by the pachinko machine mentioned above, which are allied with images, music, etc. such as animations and signers. It may be part of the promotion for partner companies such as animation and signer images, music, etc. There was a model.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and in addition to the effect of attracting customers by a simultaneous performance in a gaming device having a function of performing a simultaneous performance, in addition to providing a feature of the performance at each game hall. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device capable of playing.

  The invention described in claim 1 is a gaming apparatus (game machine 1) including effect control means (sub CPU 120a, host CPU 150a) for executing various effects, and a plurality of default effects executed by the effect control means. Stores a default effect storage means (default effect setting table) for storing (default music performance effect) and a plurality of specific effects (a date specification effect, a day specification effect, a state specification effect) executed by the effect control means. A specific effect setting means (“1” for setting a desired specific effect as a desired specific effect from among the specific effect storage means (effect setting table) and a plurality of specific effects stored in the specific effect storage means. .. All-unit common effects "setting process), and the effect control means corresponds to the default effects for each default effect stored in the default effect storage means. The desired specific effect (steps S3638, 3647, and 3664) set by the specific effect setting means when the predetermined effect is not executed (executed when the predetermined start time is reached) (steps S3808 and 3809). , 3903, and 3905).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming device according to the first aspect, the setting by the specific effect setting means can be set from the start of the gaming device to the business standby state (step S1010). Process).

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific effect setting means can set a plurality of the desired specific effects (can be set to DA1 to DA5). The start timing of each of the plurality of set desired specific effects can be set in association with each specific effect for the period excluding the execution period of the default effect, and the effect control means includes: The plurality of desired specific effects set by the specific effect setting means are executed when the start time associated with each desired specific effect is reached (steps S3634, 3643, 3663, 3902, 3904). It is characterized by that.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, a notification content generating means (effect setting) for generating notification content based on the setting contents set by the specific effect setting means. Notification message generation processing), wherein the effect control means executes notification control according to the notification content generated by the notification content generation means (steps S3605, 3642, 3659, 3669, 3687). It is characterized by including.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, an effect execution code generating means for generating an effect execution code based on the setting contents set by the specific effect setting means ( Processing in step S3162) and output means ("3. effect code display" process) for outputting the effect execution code generated by the effect execution code generation means, wherein the specific effect setting means is the effect execution A code input unit (“4. effect code input” process) for inputting the effect execution code generated by the code generation unit, and recognizing the effect execution code input to the code input unit; The desired specific effect recognized from the effect execution code is set.

  According to the present invention, since a desired specific effect can be performed when the simultaneous effect is not executed, in addition to the effect of attracting customers by the simultaneous effect, it is possible to produce the special features of the effect at each game hall. Become.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table with respect to a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the table for production settings. It is a figure which shows the production code storage area where the production code is stored. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect setting process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process of "1. all-unit common production" in production setting processing. It is a figure which shows the "all unit common production" designation | designated process in an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the "2. Attention level improvement effect" main process in effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the "attention level improvement effect" designation | designated process in an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the "3. effect code display" process in an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the "4. effect code input" process in an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the "5. effect clear" process in an effect setting process. It is a figure showing an example of a screen transition when performing “1. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing "music performance designation | designated" in "1. production common to all units" of production setting menu. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing "2. Attention level rise production (limited to today)" designation | designated in an effect setting menu. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing "3. Effect code display" in an effect setting menu. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing "4. Effect code input" in an effect setting menu. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing manufacturer designation | designated in "4. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when performing "5. Effect clear" in an effect setting menu. It is a figure which shows the effect setting code transmission process in an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the demonstration effect pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process 1 in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process 2 in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process 3 in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the big hit effect pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end effect pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board | substrate timer interruption process. It is a figure showing special production control processing in production control board timer interruption processing. It is a figure which shows the music performance effect process in a special effect control process. It is a figure which shows the date / day effect process in a special effect control process. It is a figure which shows the main process in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation setting and notification message production | generation process in an image control board main process. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an image control board main process. It is a figure which shows the demonstration effect animation pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the special effect animation pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the change effect animation pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the jackpot production | presentation animation pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern determination process for display change screens in a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the various display examples of notification display. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display in special production. It is a figure which shows the display transition in a display change screen.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) will be described as an example of the gaming apparatus according to the present invention.

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, 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 (FIG. 1). (See FIG. 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. The game board 2 is made of a transparent plate such as reinforced plastic or polycarbonate. 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 effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation and a cross key 39 for inputting a predetermined selection operation by the player are provided.

  Further, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. The energization of the firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3) is permitted. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b (see FIG. 3) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the firing volume 3b is turned into the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 3). (3) is varied.

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. Will be.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the launch rails between the rails 5a and 5b 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 awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 3). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.
The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. "Lottery" is performed.

  In addition, the game area 6 includes a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter, a first grand prize port 16 in which a game ball can enter, and a second grand prize. A mouth 17 is provided.

  The second start port 15 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A lower part of the second starting port 15 has a second starting port opening / closing door 15b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the second starting port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface. The movement control is performed in one mode (open state) and in a second mode (closed state) buried in the game board surface.

  When the second start port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second start port 15, and the game ball can enter the second start port 15.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball. The second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) that detects the entry of a game ball. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. 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.

  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 big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a (see FIG. 3). When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize opening 17 has a second big prize opening movable piece 17b. Normally, the second big prize opening movable piece 17b is maintained in a closed state so that a game ball can be entered. It is impossible. On the other hand, when the second large winning opening movable piece 17b is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Award balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any 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. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

  The effect 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 jackpot is announced. Furthermore, the effect display device 31 performs effect display by other animation or the like.

  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. The effect drive device 33 performs, for example, an operation of moving an accessory downward and appearing on the front surface of the game board 2. 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.

  The effect button 35 can be used to input a player's operation instruction. For example, the effect button 35 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. It is like that. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and this effect button detection switch 35a detects an input of an operation instruction from the player. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the operation instruction, the gaming machine 1 executes a further effect based on the detection result.

  The cross key 39 can input a player's operation and selection instructions. The cross key 39 has an up cursor key 39A, a down cursor key 39B, a left cursor key 39C, and a right cursor key 39D, and each moves the operation instruction position displayed on the effect display device 31 in the vertical and horizontal directions. It is.

  Like the effect button 35, the up cursor key 39A, the down cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D are each provided with a cross key detection switch (39a, 39b, 39c, 39d) (see FIG. 3). The player's operation and selection instruction input are detected.

  The effect buttons 35 and the cross key 39 (up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, and right cursor key 39D) are used when selecting various effects on the effect setting menu screen described later. used. It is also used for a change operation when the player changes to a desired display screen layout during a music performance effect, a date and time designation effect, and a day of the week designation effect, which will be described later.

  Below 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 symbol A hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The second special symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the second special symbol performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15.

  One or more special symbols are preset in the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in the first special symbol display device 20, It is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the special symbol stop display in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 each have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and when winning a jackpot, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is lit, which is a loss. In this case, a specific LED corresponding to the loss is turned on. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  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”. This jackpot lottery result is not displayed immediately as described above, but a special symbol is displayed in a blinking manner and the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. The stop is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say that you have won. 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, for example, 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 that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays a normal symbol lottery result that is triggered by the passing of a game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 22 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 22 are lit constitute a normal symbol. Before the normal symbol stops, the appearance changes. indicate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display. In addition, as will be described in detail later, when winning is won by this normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped as described above, and then the second start port 15 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is controlled in two aspects.

  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. As for the normal symbol lottery result, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 as described above, and the lottery result is not displayed immediately, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player can display the lottery result.

  In addition, during the special symbol variation display or during a special game, which will be described later, a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and the special symbol variation display is immediately performed, and the special symbol lottery is performed. This result is not always notified. For example, a special symbol change display (definite notification of a special symbol lottery result) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the first start port 14 and the second start port 15. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the first start port 14 and the second start port 15.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 corresponds to the first start port 14, and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 corresponds to the second start port 15, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23 On each of the 2 special symbol hold indicators 24, the current hold numbers (U1, U2) are displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation display 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 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), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other 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, and can rotate 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 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, 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. Further, 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).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, FIG. 3 shows an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1, and the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the second big prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 17c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes 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 (not shown), and an output port.

  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.

  Further, the payout control board 130, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the second start opening / closing door 15b of the second start opening 15, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b are operated to the output port for main control. A first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second large winning opening movable piece 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control board 110 through 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.

  In the main CPU 110a, it is possible to perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the effect 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 (see FIG. 5), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 5), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 6). A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the main ROM 110b.

  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. It has been.

  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, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high (Probable game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer Various storage areas such as a 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 for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. In the present embodiment, power from the backup power source is also supplied to a sub CPU 120a and a sub RAM 120c of an effect control board described later.

  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 is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and a timer. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding commands and data are transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Control 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 an effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 150, and the lamp control board 140 is transmitted. Control data is transmitted.

  Through the above process, the sub CPU 120a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31. In particular, the sub CPU 120 a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31 based on an input operation to the effect button 35.

  The sub CPU 120a can communicate with the host CPU 150a of the image control board, which will be described later, and requests the host CPU 150a for time / calendar information and returns the request to the host CPU 150a. By receiving calendar information such as time and date, it is managed as current time / calendar information of the gaming machine 1. In the nationwide common effects and attention-enhancing effects described later, effects that are executed based on the current time / calendar information are included.

  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.

  In addition, the sub ROM 120b stores a program for effect setting necessary for performing various effect settings described later, and a program for changing a display layout necessary for changing the layout of the display screen.

  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. It has been.

  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.

Further, an effect output terminal board (not shown) is provided on the effect control board 120, and the attention-up setting signal, the music performance effect start signal, the date and time specified effect start signal, and the day of the week specified effect start that are generated by the sub CPU 120a. The signal is output to a game machine accessory device such as a so-called call lamp or CR unit provided corresponding to the game machine 1 or a hall computer.
By receiving these signals, the gaming machine accessory device can produce an effect for exciting the game hall, and the hall computer can make an announcement in the store. This production output terminal board corresponds to "external output means".

  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.

  Also, the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out to the input side, and a predetermined amount from the storage portion of the game ball to the output side. A payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of game balls is connected.

  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, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the corresponding data Is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, 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 prize ball payout device to perform the predetermined processing. Pay out the game balls. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the 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 data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof. The image control board 150 performs image display control in the effect display device 31 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. The launch control board 160 is configured not to launch a game ball into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the launching solenoid 4a rotates, a game ball is launched by the launching member.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray one by one toward a launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  An RTC (real time clock) 180 measures time, and an image control board 150 is connected to the output side thereof. Further, the RTC 180 has a battery (not shown), and even when the power supply voltage cannot be supplied from the power supply board 170, the time keeping is continued, and the time keeping is continued from the factory shipment. To do. The RTC 180 is not limited to a battery, and may be supplied with a power supply voltage by another backup power source. Further, this backup power supply can use a backup power supply provided on the power supply board 170.

  The RTC 180 also stores time information including “hour”, “minute”, and “second” and calendar information including “year”, “month”, “day”, and “day of the week” in a predetermined format. The information is stored in the area, and the time information in this time / calendar storage area is rewritten every unit update time, and the calendar information is updated when 24 hours are counted. Specifically, the RTC 180 generates 1 second as a unit update time by an RTC-specific clock generator different from the clock generator provided in the gaming machine 1, and updates time information every second. Yes.

  Eight bits are assigned to each time information and each calendar information in the time / calendar storage area of the RTC 180 and stored in each format.

  In each time information, as the time / calendar storage area representing the second (s), bit 0 represents 1 (s), bit 1 represents 2 (s), and bit 2 represents 4 (s). Bit 3 represents 8 (s). Further, bit 4 represents 10 (s), bit 5 represents 20 (s), bit 6 represents 40 (s), and 0 to 6 are used from bit 0 to bit 6. 59 seconds can be represented.

  In such a time / calendar storage area, for example, to represent 59 seconds, “1” is stored in bit 6 and bit 4 (“0” is stored in bit 5). ), And “1” is stored in bit 3 and bit 1 (“0” is stored in bit 2 and bit 0), thereby representing 9 (s).

  Similarly, minute (min) indicates that bit 0 represents 1 (min), bit 1 represents 2 (min), bit 2 represents 4 (min), and bit 3 represents 8 (min). It is supposed to represent. Further, bit 4 represents 10 (min), bit 5 represents 20 (min), and bit 6 represents 40 (min). 59 minutes can be represented, and hour (h) can represent 0-23 hours by a combination of bits 0-5.

  As for calendar information, the day (D) can represent 1-31 days by a combination of bits 0-5, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, and December represent 1-31 days. In April, June, September, and November, 1 to 30 days are automatically updated, while in February normal years, 1 to 28 days are automatically updated, and in February leap years, 1 to 29 days are automatically updated.

  The month (M) indicates 1 to 12 months by the combination of bits 0 to 4, the year (Y) indicates the same numerical value as the second (s) and the minute (min) from bit 0 to bit 6, bit 7 By representing 80 (Y) minutes, the combination of bits 0 to 7 indicates the last two digits of the year, 2001 to 2099, and the day of the week may represent days to Saturday by the combination of bits 0 to 2. it can.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the image control board 150, and the configuration of the image control board 150 and image display control will be described.

  The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 150a, a control RAM 150b, a control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 154, and a sound control circuit 155 for performing image display control of the effect display device 31. Yes.

  The host CPU 150a controls the VDP 154 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120, and causes the effect display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151. The control of the VDP 154 of the host CPU 150a is performed by setting data in a control register (not shown) of the VDP 154 and outputting a display list including drawing control command groups. In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 154, the host CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process. The host CPU 150a is an 8-bit CPU, and the amount of data that can be read and written once is 8 bits.

Further, the host CPU 150 a controls the sound control circuit 155 to cause the audio output device 32 to output predetermined audio data based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
Further, the host CPU 150 a manages the time and calendar of the main body (referred to as “main body management time / calendar”) based on the time information and calendar information of the RTC 180. Then, in response to a request for time / calendar information from the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board, a calendar information such as the time and date at the time of the request is returned.
The main body management time / calendar information sent from the image control board 150 to the effect control board 120 may be actively sent from the host CPU 150a to the sub CPU 120a at a predetermined timing, or the time is updated. You may make it transmit at any time.
In the embodiment, the sub CPU 120a and the host CPU 150a constitute an “effect control means”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU having the function of the sub CPU 120a and the function of the host CPU 150a provides “effect control means”. May be configured. Further, the “effect control means” may be configured by making the effect control board 120 and the image control board 150 one board.

  The control RAM 150b is built in the host CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the host CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM 150c.

  In addition, the control ROM 150c displays a control processing program of the host CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, animation scene information, and various effects displayed in an effect setting described later. A setting screen display pattern and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM 151 stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31 and various setting screen displays used in effect settings described later. The CGROM 151 stores image data such as characters for each of a plurality of layers.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 154, and divides the pulse signal so as to synchronize with the system clock and the effect display device 31 for the VDP 154 to control by the clock generation circuit of the VDP 154 (not shown). Are generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of a high-speed SRAM for writing and reading image data, and is used as a temporary storage area for image display. The VRAM 153 also temporarily displays a display list output from the host CPU 150a, a display storage area for storing data obtained by decompressing image data stored in the CGROM 151, and the like for drawing or displaying an image. The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are provided.

  The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are switched between “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  The VDP 154 is an image processor controlled by the host CPU 150a. The VDP 154 develops predetermined image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VRAM 153, draws image data in one frame buffer (drawing frame buffer), and applies various effects. The VDP 154 reads the image data drawn from the other frame buffer (display frame buffer) of the VRAM 153, generates a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on the read image data, and outputs it to the effect display device 31. Is.

  The sound control circuit 155 includes a sound CPU that performs sound output control, a sound RAM that functions as a work area, and a sound ROM that stores a large number of predetermined programs and sound data. The sound control circuit 155 reads out a predetermined program from the sound ROM based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 by the sound CPU and performs sound output control in the sound output device 32.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5A-1 and FIG. 5A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big winning lottery”. FIG. 5 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 5 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table determines whether the jackpot, the jackpot, or the loss is based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8” are in the low probability gaming state. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.95.
In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a winning when in the non-time saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a symbol to be stopped when a loss occurs.

  Specifically, according to the above symbol determination table, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won) and the game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value that is sometimes obtained.

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table for the jackpot when the jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3). (2 per first probability variation short)). Further, in the first special symbol display device, in the case of a small hit, the symbol determination table for the small hit is referred, and if the acquired random number for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” ( Special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined. Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the starting opening that the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the type of the special symbol to stop, and the short-time game Based on the presence / absence of the state, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern number of the special symbol is determined.

Then, based on the determined variation pattern number of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and the special pattern variation pattern designation for transmitting the special symbol information (variation pattern number information) to the effect control board 120 A command is generated. Accordingly, the “special symbol variation pattern” includes at least information on the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.
In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. The reach determination random number value and the first variation random number value are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is likely to be shortened when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortening variation) with a variation time of 5000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, in the non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 5000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and the state regarding the second starting port opening / closing door 15b of the second starting port 15 is “non- “Time-short game state” and “Time-short game state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the second start opening / closing door 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can also relate the respective states, It can also be made independent. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. In the form, it will be referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, For example, the game state set to 1 / 299.5.

On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95, for example. .
Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that, in a normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is, for example, This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set as short as, for example, 0.2 seconds when it is set as long as 29 seconds and the winning combination is won.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is, for example, 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. And the opening control time of the second start port 15 when the winning is won is set to 3.5 seconds, for example, longer than the “non-short game state”. Refers to the game state.

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 65535 / 65536 is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, when in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated, and the game ball is launched with a strong launch strength. Is configured to do.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, there are two types of “big hits”: “long hit” that opens the first big prize opening 16 with a long opening time and “short hit” that opens the second big prize opening 17 with a short opening time. And one kind of “small hit” is provided. In this embodiment, the “big hit” and the “small win” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

In “long winning”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to 29.5 seconds at the maximum, and if a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this period, One round game ends. In other words, “long win” is a special game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.
In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

  In the present embodiment, “short win” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In “short win”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, when a prescribed number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game ends, but as described above, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short. Therefore, game balls are rarely entered. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “small win”, the second big prize winning opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player cannot distinguish between “small hit” and “short win” or difficult. It is set to approximate to some extent.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
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.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
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 performs time control processing. In this time control process, for example, a special symbol time counter update process, a special game timer counter update process such as a special electric accessory release time, a normal symbol time counter update process, a normal train open time counter update process, etc. The process etc. which update various timer counters, etc. are 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 jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus 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. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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 transmission 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, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, it is determined 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”. Perform the process. 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 each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  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. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , Jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, first variation random value and second variation random value, the first random symbol value is obtained as the first random symbol value After storing the data in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the storage area, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, a first variation random number value and a second variation random value, and obtain the various random number values as a second special symbol random value After storing the data in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the storage area, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 11, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step 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 the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (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 as will be described later, 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.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step The process proceeds to S310-2.

  If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, in step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2). When it is determined that the value stored in the storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  When the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, in step S310-3, the main CPU 110a stores the value in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. 1 is subtracted from the current value, and the process proceeds to step S310-6.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a stores the value in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area in step S310-4. It is determined whether or not the value being set is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S310-5, and the first special symbol hold count (U1). When it is determined that the value stored in the storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1.

  If the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, in step S310-5, the main CPU 110a stores the value in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. 1 is subtracted from the current value, and the process proceeds to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reserved number storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. I do.

  Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is overwritten. It will be erased from the special symbol holding storage area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the first variation random number value, and the second variation random number value used in the previous game are deleted. Is done.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol recording area. Thus, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area. .

Next, in step S311, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot determination processing.
Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table, the special symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit”. Whether or not it is a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

  At this time, if the special symbol reservation storage area is the first special symbol storage area, the special symbol reservation storage area is referred to by referring to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. Is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination process is performed with reference to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device shown in FIG.

Next, in step S312, 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 S311), the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit.

  In addition, when it is determined as “small hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S311), the 0th memory of the first special symbol random number storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol stored in the section.

If it is determined that the game is determined to be “lost” in the jackpot determination process (step S311), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.
Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

Next, in step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process.
In this variation pattern determination process, processing such as determining a variation pattern of a special symbol is performed with reference to the variation pattern determination table. 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 S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  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.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag to 00H and clears the demonstration determination flag.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310-4 that the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, in step S319-1, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H. It is determined whether or not is set. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

The description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 11 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time determined in step S314 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed. The special symbol variation process is terminated while the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1 is held. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted and updated from the time reduction number (J) counter. )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the data stored in the gaming state storage area is referred to and data (00H to 03H) indicating the current gaming state is set in the gaming state buffer. Thereafter, the data (high probability game flag and short time game flag), high probability game number (X) counter, and short time number (J) counter stored in the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area are cleared. . Further, the special figure special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening movable piece 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening movable piece 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.

  When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the jackpot game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and changes the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-time-short game state. Perform the decision process.

Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability game number (X), the setting of the short-time game flag, the short-time number of times Setting of (J) is performed.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, preparation is made to move to a special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and the jackpot game end processing is terminated.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth movable piece 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the output of the drive data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening movable piece 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big winning opening movable piece 17b is repeated 15 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening movable piece 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are not described in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S312, and when the variation display of the special symbols is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area in step S230 or step S311 increases or decreases, the first special symbol store corresponding to the increased or decreased hold storage count. The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S311 increases or decreases, the second special symbol store corresponding to the increased or decreased hold memory count. The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, in step S319-3, one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. Sometimes, a demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S313 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is used. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S313 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of rounds for jackpots according to the types of jackpots, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds for jackpots Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening movable piece 17b) is opened in step S340, a big prize opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot game. The Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in the step S315, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the step S320. When the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are cleared in S320, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are cleared. When the setting is performed, a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a normal variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the effect display device 31 and the like.

  When the sub CPU 120 a receives the special symbol variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120 a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table and determines the variation effect pattern based on the effect random number value 1. Here, even if the same variation pattern designation command is used, different variation production patterns can be determined on the basis of the random number value 1 for production. Therefore, the number of variation pattern designation commands is reduced and the main control board is reduced. The storage capacity at 110 is reduced.

  The “variation effect pattern” is an effect mode based on the change pattern number, and effect means (effect display device 31, sound output device 32, effect drive device 33, etc.) performed during the variable display of the special symbol. An effect mode in the effect lighting device 34). For example, in the effect display device 31, the type of reach, the display mode of the background to be displayed, the display mode of the character, and the change mode of the effect symbol 36 are determined by the change effect pattern.

  In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are performing the variable display. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing the transition to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data.

  Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Further, although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and an “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)” is set. "," Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H) "," Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H) "," Effect pattern designation corresponding to the jackpot end effect pattern " Various effect pattern designation commands such as “command (MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(Direction setting table)
Next, details of the effect setting table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an effect setting table. This effect setting table corresponds to “specific effect storage means”.

  This production setting table is composed of common production (AP) settings that are common productions, attention-enhancing production (CP) settings that are special productions, and manufacturer-designated production (MP) settings that are common productions. . The all-device common effect (AP) setting is used, for example, when setting a common effect to be executed on all 20 game machines when 20 game machines of the same model are installed in the store. For example, when 20 game machines of the same model are installed side by side in two rows, one row is the fourth, and the other row is This is used when setting a special effect to be executed by the fourth gaming machine in the first row and the eighth gaming machine in the second row when the player wants to pay attention to the eighth gaming machine.

  The manufacturer specified effect (MP) setting is executed when a predetermined effect code is input in the gaming machine manufacturing process in the gaming machine manufacturer and a common effect corresponding to the effect code is installed in the game hall. It cannot be set at each store. The common effect set by the manufacturer setting is, for example, an effect that is executed only for the introduction date to 7 days.

  For all units common production (MP) and attention increase production (CP), it is possible to make a unique setting by the game hall operator, and even if it is the same model, Makes it possible to execute different effects in some effects. The manufacturer-specified effect (MP) is an effect set by the gaming machine manufacturer (manufacturer) to promote the operation of the gaming machine at the amusement hall, and is an effect executed for a limited time. It is set in the manufacturing process of (maker).

First, all-unit common performance (AP) setting will be described with reference to FIG.
The nationwide production setting consists of four items: date and time designation, day of the week designation, status designation and music performance designation. The date and time designation item (item code “A”) includes “month”, “day”, “hour”, There are selection items of “minute” and “common performance to execute”, “Month” is from January to December, “Day” is from 1 to 31 days, “Hour” is from 0 to 23:00, and “Minute” is from 10 to 50. There are options for every 10 minutes. In addition, there are 12 types of “designed common performances”, “2012 Dome Performance”, “2011 Outdoor Performance”, “2010 Street Live”, ..., “First Live”, which are available as date and time designation options. ing.
58 (a) shows the date and time designation effect when "2012 Dome Performance" is executed. FIG. 58 (b) shows the date and time designation effect when "2011 Outdoor Performance" is executed. ) Shows the time when “2010 live on the road” is executed as the date and time designation effect.

  Note that “00” is not selected for the designation code “minute” for date designation. This is because a music performance designation effect specified by a default music performance effect or a music performance designation item, which is a simultaneous performance described later, is 0:00:00, 1:00:00 ... 23:00:00 In addition, it is a music performance effect that is executed at 00:00, and this music performance effect is an effect related to the concept of the model that is executed for the purpose of promotion, the promotion of gaming machines, or the purpose of exciting the amusement hall. Therefore, it is always executed once per hour. Therefore, when these music performance effects are not executed, the date and time designation effects are executed.

  In this way, the date and time designation effect makes it possible to take advantage of the effect of attracting customers by the music performance effect, which is a simultaneous effect, and to give the store's special features.

The day designation item (item code “B”) has selection items of “week”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “common performance to be performed”, and “week” is this week, every week, every other week , “Day of the week” is Sunday to Saturday, “hour” is 0 to 23:00, and “minute” is in increments of 10 to 50 minutes. In addition, as “common effects to be executed”, a total of 12 types of “A-chan PV”, “B-chan PV”, “C team PV”,. Yes.
FIG. 58 (d) shows a case where “C team PV” is executed as the day-of-week designation effect.

  It should be noted that there is no “00” option for the designation code “minute” for day designation. This is because the music performance designation effect specified by the default music performance effect and the music performance designation item, which will be described later, is 0:00:00, 1:00:00 ... 23:00:00 Thus, since the performance is performed when the time is 00:00, and these music performance effects are the effects as described above, when these music performance effects are not being performed, It is supposed to run.

  The state designation item (item code “C”) is executed in three types of gaming states of the big hit state, the high base state, and the low base state among the gaming state of the gaming machine, unlike the date designation and day designation items. You can select a common performance to be performed. A total of 14 types of jackpot state designation items (item code “CA”), “Member introduction”, “Name scene collection”, “Rare scene collection”,..., “History” are prepared as common production options. .

In addition, as a high base state designation item (item code “CB”), “A team support (high)”, “B team support (high)”, “C team support (high)”,. A total of 12 types of “high)” are prepared as common production options. And as the low base state designation item (item code “CC”), “A team support (low)”, “B team support (low)”, “C team support (low)”,. A total of 12 types of “low” ”are prepared as options for the state designation effect.
FIG. 58 (e) shows a case where “member introduction” is executed during the jackpot as the state designation effect.

  This state effect is an effect that is executed in the three types of game states of the jackpot state, the high base state, and the low base state among the gaming states of the gaming machine, and there are no choices such as implementation date and day of the week. The state designation effect is executed when the effect is not executed. When the performance performance of the music performance and the execution timing of the state specification effect overlap, the music performance effect is preferentially executed, the state specification effect is interrupted, and the state specification effect is resumed after the music performance effect ends.

In the music performance designation item (item code “D”), there are selection items of “month”, “day”, “common performance to be executed”, “Month” is from January to December, and “Day” is from 1-31. A choice of days is available. In addition, as a “common performance to be performed”, “debut song PV”, “second PV”, “third PV”,..., “Twelfth PV”,. It is prepared as an option for the performance designated performance.
FIG. 59A shows a case where “third PV” is executed as the musical performance designation effect.
The music performance designation effect that can be selected by this music performance designation item is an effect that is executed when the start time at which a later-described default music performance effect is executed is reached. In the selection item of the music performance designation item, an option of “hour” (designated from 0 to 23:00) may be provided in the same way as the date designation item and the day designation item.

In this way, in the all-device common effect (AP) setting, item codes (A to D) are assigned to the designated items, and designated codes (a to D) are assigned to the designated contents. Allocated. Of the item codes, three codes CA to CC are assigned to the state designation items. Each production code is composed of “item code + each designation code”.
Among these common effects, the date and time designation effect, the day designation effect, and the state designation effect are equivalent to the “specific effect” for the music performance designation effect, and the music performance designation effect is further designated as “specific effect during the period of the specific effect”. Equivalent to.

Next, the attention level increasing effect (CP) setting for setting the attention level increasing effect (CP), which is a special effect, will be described with reference to FIG.
The attention-enhancing effect (CP) setting is composed of five items: demonstration effect designation, jackpot designation, high base designation, low base designation, and reach support designation.
The special effect selected by the jackpot designation, high base designation, low base designation, and reach support designation item corresponds to the “first special effect”, and the special effect selected by the demonstration effect designation item is “second special effect”. Is equivalent to.

  A total of five types of demonstration production designation items (item code “E”) “ABC Demo 1”, “ABC Demo 2”,..., “C Team Demo” are prepared as special production options. As a code “F”), five types of “Spring ABC”, “Summer DEF”,..., “Special Medley” are prepared as special effects options, and as a high base designation item (item code “G”), Five types of “ABC support (high 1)”, “ABC support (high 2)”,... “A teacher SP support (high 2)” are prepared as options for special effects. "H"), "ABC support (low 1)", "ABC support (low 2)", ..., "A teacher SP support (low 2)" are prepared as options for special effects. As support designation item (item code "I") "ABC1", "ABC2", ..., a total of five kinds of "A teacher 2" are prepared as choices of special production.

  In the demonstration effect designation item (item code “E”), a total of five types of special effects “ABC demo 1”, “ABC demo 2”,... Is an effect including “notification that a special effect by the notification means can be executed”.

  In this way, in the attention-enhancing effect (CP) setting, item codes (E to I) are assigned corresponding to each designated item, and designation codes (a to e) are assigned to each designated content. Allocated. Each effect code is composed of “item code + each specified code”, as in the case of the effect common to all units (AP).

Next, the manufacturer designated effect (MP) setting will be described with reference to FIG.
This manufacturer-designated production (MP) setting is one item for version designation. As this version designation item (item code “J”), two types of “East Japan Ver.” And “West Japan Ver.” Are common productions. It is prepared as an option. In the gaming machine manufacturing process, if the delivery destination is an East Japan amusement hall, the game machine manufacturer inputs an effect code for setting “East Japan Ver.”. If the delivery destination is a West Japan amusement hall, the West Japan Ver. By inputting a production code for setting “..”, the East Japan Ver. Common production or West Japan Ver. The common effect is executed as a limited effect for 7 days. In the manufacturer designation effect (MP) setting, an item code (J) is assigned, and designation codes (a, b) are assigned corresponding to the designated contents.

  58 (f) shows a case where “East Japan Ver.” Is executed as a manufacturer-designated effect (MP), and FIG. 58 (g) shows a case where “West Japan Ver.” Is executed as a manufacturer-designated effect (MP). Each is shown.

The sub ROM 120b stores a default effect setting table (not shown) prepared for executing a default music performance effect as a default effect.
This default music performance effect is a music performance effect that is executed in place of the music performance designation effect that is a common performance when the music performance designation item (item code “D”) is not set as the common performance described above. It is. Based on the time / calendar information, the default music performance performance is “1st week PV” during the first week (March 25th to March 31st), 2nd week (April 1st to April 7th). “Sunday” is “2nd week PV”, etc. The 12th week (June 10th to June 16th) “12th week PV” is prepared as the default music performance performance, “March 25th ~ In the default music performance performance execution period until "June 16""00:00: 00: 00: 00: 00: 00: 00: 00: 00: 00 23: 00: 00 Is set in the default effect setting table associated as the start time of the default music performance effect, and “1st week PV” to “12th week PV” are looped in units of 12 weeks. , If the music performance designation effect is not designated after June 17th, that day is the corresponding week. Default music concert rendition of the first week) is executed.
This default effect setting table corresponds to “default effect storage means”, and the default music performance effect corresponds to “default effect”.

Of these all-unit production effects (AP), date and time designation effects, day designation effects, music performance designation effects, manufacturer designation effects (MP), and default music performance effects are pre-set dates or open 58, which are executed at regular time intervals (for example, in units of one hour), and a variable effect display area as shown in FIGS. 58 (a) to (d), (f), (g) and FIG. 59 (a). 331 and a special effect display area 332 are displayed on the screen.
These date and time designation effects, day of the week designation effects, music performance effects, maker designation effects, and default music performance effects correspond to “special effects”.

(Production code storage area)
Next, details of the effect code storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c will be described. FIG. 16 shows an effect code storage area. FIG. 16 shows a state in which various settings described later are performed on June 10.
This effect code storage area shows a state after the effect setting process (step S1010) in the effect control board main process (FIG. 21) of the sub CPU 120a to be described later. This effect code storage area corresponds to “specific effect specifying means during period”.
The effect setting process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This effect code storage area is set for each common effect set in each setting item of the all-device common effect (AP) setting and the manufacturer-specified effect (MP) setting, and in each setting item of the attention-enhancing effect (CP) setting. An effect code corresponding to each set special effect is stored. Addresses DA1 to DA5 are areas for storing a common effect set as a common effect (AP) for all units, and an effect code corresponding to a maximum of five common effects can be stored. Addresses DA6 to DA10 are It is an area for storing special effects set as attention-enhancing effects (CP), and it is possible to store effect codes corresponding to a maximum of five special effects, and address DA11 is set as a manufacturer-specified effect (MP) This is an area for storing an effect code corresponding to the common effect.

  In FIG. 16, four production codes set as common production (AP) for all units are stored, such as “Aflkb” in DA1, “Bbesba” in DA2, “CAb” in DA3, and “Dfqfwg” in DA4. Has been. Note that “−” in DA5 indicates an unset state. And these four production codes refer to the production setting table of FIG. 15, and the production code “Aflkb” of DA1 is a common production of “June 12, 11:30, 2011 outdoor performance” The DA2 production code “Bbesba” is a common production of “Every week, Thursday, 19:20, A-chan PV”, and the DA3 production code “CAb” is a common production of “Big hits, famous scene collection”. Yes, the DA4 production code “Dfqfww” is a common production of “Music Performance, 7th PV Run from June 17th to June 23rd”.

  For the common effects corresponding to the effect codes stored in DA1 to DA5, the notification display corresponding to each common effect is executed at a predetermined timing. “Notification display timing” described in the remarks column of FIG. 16 indicates the timing of notification display executed for each common effect, and “June 12, 11:30” stored in DA1. , 2011 outdoor performance "is displayed during the jackpot ending production, and the notification display for" every week, Thursday, 19:20, A-chan PV "stored in DA2 is a big round Announcement display for “Big hits, famous scenes” stored in DA3, which is executed during the production of the eyes and the 12th round, is executed every 18 rotations (fluctuation) of special symbols in the low base. Announcement display for “Music performance, 7th PV to be streamed from June 17 to June 23” is executed during the demonstration effect display. DA5 is not set, but when an effect code is stored in DA5, a notice display corresponding to the common effect for the effect code is executed with a 1/30 winning probability during the high base. Become.

  In addition, four effect codes set as attention-enhancing effects (CP) are stored, such as “b” in DA6, “a” in DA8, “b” in DA9, and “c” in DA10. Note that “−” in DA7 indicates an unset state. These four effect codes refer to the effect setting table in FIG. 15. The effect code “b” of DA6 is a special effect of “ABC demo 2”, and the effect code “a” of DA8 is “ABC”. The support code “b” of DA9 is a special effect of “ABC support (low 2)” and the effect code “c” of DA10 is a special effect of “ABC3”. It turns out that it is.

  As for the special effects for the effect codes stored in DA6 to DA8, the notification display corresponding to each special effect is executed at a predetermined timing as in the case of DA1 to DA5 described above. However, for the notification display for DA6, a notification message pops up in the “ABC Demo 2” effect video.

  Further, when the production code is not stored in DA6 and the production code of the attention increase production (CP) is stored in any of DA7 to DA10, the preset “attention degree increase notification message” is set. Is displayed during the normal demonstration production, so if any production code is stored as a higher attention degree production (CP), a notification message is always displayed.

  DA7 is not set, but when an effect code is stored in DA7, a notice display corresponding to the special effect for the effect code is executed with a winning probability of 1/50 in the low base, and DA8 is displayed. The notification display for the stored “ABC support (high 1)” is executed with a winning probability of 1/10 in the ABC2 mode. Here, the ABC2 mode is one of a plurality of effect modes that transition appropriately in the low base, and each effect mode is switched every 50 rotations (variations) of the special symbol. ing.

  Also, the notification display for “ABC support (low 2)” stored in DA9 and “ABC3” stored in DA10 is not executed.

  Then, one production code set as a manufacturer-designated production (MP) is stored in DA11, such as “a”. The production code “a” stored in the DA 11 is a common production of “Eastern Japan Version” with reference to the production setting table of FIG. The announcement effect for “Eastern Japan Version” stored in DA 11 is not executed.

  In this way, the notification display for each common effect and each special effect is divided in advance into a storage area (DA1 to DA8) for executing the notification display and a storage area (DA9 to DA11) for not performing the notification display. It seems that only a specific (special) effect with a notice display appears, and a specific (special) effect that appears without a notice display appears in advance, which can surprise the player.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, DA1 to DA8 are displayed with notifications, and DA9 to DA11 are not displayed with notifications. You may enable it to set for each. Also, the notification timing is not limited to the present embodiment, but may be set and selected from a plurality of notification timing options by a game venue setter.

  In the following description, DA1 to DA11 are each stored with production codes as shown in FIG. 16 and the timing of notification display as shown in FIG. 16 is defined for each. To go.

  In addition, the sub RAM 120c is provided with a default effect storage area (not shown) prepared for executing a default music performance effect which is a default effect. For example, the default production code for designating “1st week PV” is stored, and for the 2nd week, the default production code for designating “2nd week PV”. Based on the calendar information, it is stored in the default effect storage area. In the 13th week, “1st week PV” is stored and returned to “1st week PV” in units of 12 weeks.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
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 S1010.

In step S1010, the sub CPU 120a performs effect setting processing.
In this effect setting process, “all machines common effect (AP) setting” for setting a common effect for a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall and a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall The “attention level increase effect (CP) setting” for setting the special effect only for a specific stand of the game can be set by an operation by the game hall operator. Details of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. When this effect setting process ends, the process moves to step S1100.

  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, 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.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
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.

  Next, in step S1500, the sub CPU 120a updates various timer counters used in the effect control board 120, or sends various commands to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 when a predetermined time elapses. Perform update processing. In this timer update process, various time-related processes are performed based on a main body management time acquired by the image control board 150 described later.

  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. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. 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 signals of the effect button 35 and the cross key 39 (up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, right cursor key 39D), and inputs these signals. The effect input control process corresponding to the is performed.

  Next, in step S1750, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer when executing the date and time designation effect, the day designation effect, the music performance designation effect, the default music performance effect, and the manufacturer designated effect among the common effects. Then, a special effect control process, which is a process of setting control data associated with these effects in the transmission buffer, is performed. This special effect control process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands and control data 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.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 20 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 shown 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 demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demo 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.
In this process, a demonstration effect pattern is determined, a demonstration effect command that is an effect pattern designation command for designating the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c, and a notification message is set in this demonstration effect pattern. If so, a notification designation command for displaying a notification message is also set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Details of the demonstration effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 effect 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 effect 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 number 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 number value from the effect random number value updated in step S1100, and is set in the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and effect mode storage area. On the basis of the effect mode, the change effect pattern determination table for determining the change effect pattern and the like is performed with reference to the change effect pattern determination table.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect, the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a variation effect designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. The details of the variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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 process for setting a stop instruction command for stopping the effect symbol 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 or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1680.

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 designation 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 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 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. Details of the jackpot effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if it is not an ending designation command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is displayed on 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 end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the jackpot end effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.
When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Production setting process of production control board)
The effect setting process (step S1010) in the effect control board main process (FIG. 21) of the sub CPU 120a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This effect setting process is a process for setting an all-game common effect (AP) that is a common effect that the game hall operator wants to execute in common on a plurality of game machines of the same model installed in the store. Also, among these multiple gaming machines of the same model, only a few of the gaming machines (preferably 1 to 10% or less of the whole) that are desired to be noticed by the player are attention-enhancing effects that are special effects that are desired to be executed. In order to set a game hall operator target setting process for setting (CP) and a manufacturer-designated effect (MP) that is a common effect that a game machine manufacturer (manufacturer) wants to execute for the purpose of promoting operation in the game hall. The game machine manufacturer target setting process is performed.

  In addition, regarding the image display such as each setting screen display in the following description, and the screen display that transitions according to the operation of the game hall operator or the game machine manufacturer, etc., the host of the image control board 150 from the sub CPU 120a. A control command for designating screen display according to an operation is transmitted to the CPU 150a one by one, and an animation image designated by the host CPU 150a that has received the control command and the VDP 154 controlled by the host CPU 150a is generated. However, the explanation will proceed on the assumption that these controls are performed.

(Production setting process in the production control board main process)
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a main flow of the effect setting process.
First, the sub CPU 120a makes a request for time / calendar information to the host CPU 150a, and in response to this request, the host CPU 150a requests the time point of the request based on the “main body management time / calendar” information managed by itself. The calendar information such as the time and date is returned. The sub CPU 120a compares the returned time / calendar information with the execution date / time and the execution period corresponding to each set production code, and if there is an effect code for which the date / time before today or the execution period before today is specified. The production code is deleted (step S3001).
As described above, the performance code for which the performance date and time or the performance period has already passed is automatically deleted, so that it is possible to save the trouble of deleting the performance code of the game hall operator.

  Next, the timer starts counting (step S3002). Next, it is determined whether the timer count value has reached 300 (s) (step S3003). If it is determined that the time has reached 300 (s) (YES in step S3003), the effect setting process ends. In the main process of the effect control board, the process proceeds to the effect random number update process (step S1100) and waits for a command from the main CPU 110a.

  In the present embodiment, the effect setting process is executed in the main process of the effect control board as shown in FIG. 17 described above, so that the effect setting process is executed every time the gaming machine is activated. However, the production setting process is performed only when the game hall operator wants to change the common production, and since the execution period of the common production can be specified, it is started every time in daily work. Some amusement hall operators do not set a common performance every time. On the other hand, since the special effect is an effect limited to the day, when it is desired to execute the special effect, it is necessary to set the day. Therefore, although the production setting process is entered every time the gaming machine is activated, if the count value of the timer reaches 300 (s), the production setting process is performed by not setting the common production or the special production today. The process ends, and the process proceeds to step S1100 of the main process of the effect control board.

  If it is determined that the timer count value is not 300 (s) (step S3003), an effect setting menu screen as shown in FIG. 29A is displayed (step S3004). In the present embodiment, by operating the effect button 35, “OK” and the cross key 39 (up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, right cursor key 39D) are used to change the menu item. Moving display, date and time scroll display, day of the week scroll display, effect content scroll display, and the like are performed.

  Next, it is determined whether a menu item has been selected (step S3005). If it is determined that any menu item has been selected from the menu described later (YES), the process proceeds to step S3006.

  Here, the timer count is stopped, and the count value of the stopped timer is reset (step S3006). By this process, the count value of the timer becomes 300 (s) during the change of the effect, and the effect setting process is not ended in the middle of the change of the effect. In the present embodiment, when any menu item is selected, processing is performed on the assumption that there is an intention to change the production by an attendant at the game hall.

  After the processing in step S3006, the processing destination changes depending on what the menu item selected in step S3006 is. In the present embodiment, the menu items are composed of five items, and menu number flags (CM) 1 to 5 are assigned to the respective items, and it is determined which of these menu numbers has been selected. As a result, the progress destination of the subsequent processing is changed.

If the menu number flag (CM) is 1, the process proceeds to step S3009, which is “1.
If the menu number flag (CM) is 2, the process proceeds to step S3010, which is “2. Attention level increase effect” processing.
If the menu number flag (CM) is 3, the process proceeds to step S3011, which is “3. Effect code display” processing.
If the menu number flag (CM) is 4, the process proceeds to step S3012, which is “4.
If the menu number flag (CM) is 5, the process advances to step S3013, which is a “5. setting clear” process.
Each of these processes will be described later. When one of these processes ends, the effect setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S1100 in FIG. 29A shows a menu item “1. Common effect for all units”, FIG. 31A shows a case where “2. Attention level increase effect” is selected, and FIG. When “3. Effect code display” is selected, “4. Effect code input” is selected in FIG. 33A, and in FIG. 35A, “5. Setting clear” is selected. An example is shown respectively.

  If no menu item is selected (NO in step S3005), the process advances to step S3007 to determine whether “end” is selected on the menu screen. If neither menu item nor “end” is selected, the process proceeds to step S3003, and the processes in steps S3003 to S3005 are repeated until the count value of the timer reaches 300 (s).

  If it is determined that “end” has been selected (YES in step S3007), the process proceeds to step S3008, and various effects described later stored in the temporary storage area that cannot be backed up and the assigned setting storage area in the sub-RAM 120c. The effect code is stored in the storage area that can be backed up in the same sub-RAM 120c and the assigned effect code storage area (DA1 to 11). The change setting is confirmed by storing the effect code set in the effect code storage area. When you set the all-car common effect setting, the attention-enhancing effect setting, and the effect code input setting, which are described later, it is necessary to always perform an “end” operation. If this operation is not performed, the effect code is stored in the effect code storage area. Is not remembered. FIG. 16 is an example of the state of the effect code storage area after the process of step S3008 is performed.

  When the process of step S3008 ends, the process proceeds with the effect code transmission process of step S3014. Here, the contents of the effect changed and set are transmitted to the image control board. This effect setting code transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, “end” is selected (step S3007), and the processing of step S3008 and step S3009 ends, and the effect setting process ends, or the timer count value is set to 300 (s by step S3003. ), The process proceeds to the effect random number update process (step S1100) in the effect control board main process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, unless the effect setting process (step S1010) in the effect control board main process (FIG. 17) described above ends, the process does not proceed to the effect random number update process (step S1100). Therefore, various commands such as “effect design designation command”, “special symbol storage designation command”, “design confirmation command”, and “special symbol variation pattern designation command” transmitted from the main CPU 110a are not accepted. In other words, as the gaming machine, unless the effect setting process (step S1010) is completed and the process proceeds to the effect random number update process (step S1100), it does not wait for a command from the main CPU 110a. do not do.
In addition, since the game hall operator normally starts the gaming machine before the start of business, the waiting state for the command from the main CPU 110a in the effect random number update process (step S1100) after the effect setting process is completed It will be in a standby state.
Therefore, since it is not possible to enter the effect setting process after the business is ready, it is difficult for a malicious player to make a mischief.

(“1. Common effect for all units” setting process in the effect setting process)
Next, the “1. All-device common effect” setting process in step S3009 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22, 23, 29 (a) to 29 (h), and 30 (a) to 30 (c).
This “1. All-device common effect” setting process corresponds to “specific effect setting means”.
The “1. All-device common effect” setting process is composed of a “1. All-device common effect” main process shown in FIG. 22 and an “all-common effect” designating process shown in FIG. (H) and FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (c) are diagrams showing screen display examples according to the “1. All-device common effects” setting process.
This “1. All-device common effect” setting process is a common effect that the game hall operator wants to execute in common on multiple game machines of the same model installed in his store. ) Is set.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a main process of “1. Common effect for all units”.
When “1. All-device common effect” is selected in the effect setting menu of FIG. 29A, an “all-device common effect” setting screen is displayed (step S3101). FIG. 29B shows a first screen display example in the “all-device common effect” setting screen. In the present embodiment, up to five items can be set for “all-device common effects”.

  Next, proceeding to step S3102, it is determined whether any of the setting items 1 to 5 on the screen display of FIG. 29B has been selected. In this determination, if it is determined that no item is selected, the process proceeds to step S3116.

  Next, it is determined whether or not “return to menu” is selected in the screen display of FIG. 29B (step S3116). If it is determined that “return to menu” is selected in this determination, the “1. All-device common effect” main process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S3002 of the effect setting process in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3116 that “return to menu” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S3102.

  If it is determined that one of the items 1 to 5 on the screen display in FIG. 29B is selected (YES in step S3102), the process proceeds to step S3103. FIG. 29B illustrates an example when item 1 is selected.

  In step S3103, processing for designating a setting content storage area in the sub RAM 120c corresponding to the item selected in step S3102 is performed. Five setting content storage areas in the sub-RAM 120c are prepared corresponding to each item number 1 to 5 in the screen display of FIG. 29B, and the setting content storage designated by which item number is selected. The areas are different. Next, the process proceeds to step S3104.

  In step S3104, the sub CPU 120a makes a request for time / calendar information to the host CPU 150a, and in response to this request, the host CPU 150a requests the time point based on the “main body management time / calendar” information managed by itself. Since the time and calendar information such as the date and time are returned, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the returned time and calendar information is after June 10th.

  In the present embodiment, the music performance designation effect, which is a common effect for which selection has been invalidated for 11 weeks from the date of game machine installation to June 9th, is after June 10th. The selection is activated by becoming. On June 10th, the selection of the musical performance performance is validated, but the date that can be specified as the implementation date of the musical performance designation production is the date after June 17th. Therefore, if it is one week before the performance of the designated performance of the music performance is banned, the game hall operator can prepare to execute the designated performance of the performance of the music. May be validated from the day when the ban is lifted (from the day after the 12th week of the default music performance performance period ends). In addition, the selection of the music performance designation effect may be validated from the amusement hall installation date.

If it is determined that it is not after June 10 (NO in step S3104), a “date / day / day / state designation” selection screen is displayed (step S3105), and if it is determined that it is after June 10 (YES in step S3104). ), A “date / time / day of the week / state designation / music performance designation” selection screen is displayed (step S3106). FIG. 29C shows an example of the screen display (until June 9) displayed in the process of step S3105, and FIG. 30A shows an example of the screen display displayed in the process of step S3106 (6). Month 10th and after).
Note that the YES determination in the determination process of step S3104 corresponds to “setting validating means”.

  In FIG. 29 (c), since it is before June 10 (in the embodiment, April 15 is assumed), three items of “date designation”, “day designation”, and “state designation” are displayed. Options are displayed, and in FIG. 30 (a), since June 10th (in the embodiment, June 10 is assumed), in addition to the above three items, "music performance designation" 4 items of options including are displayed.

  Next, if it is between the game hall installation date and June 9th of this gaming machine, it is determined which designated item has been selected by Step S3107, Step S3109, and Step S3111. If there is, it is determined in step S3107, step S3109, step S3111, and step S3113 which designated item has been selected. If it is determined that none of these designated items is selected, the process advances to step S3115.

  In step S3115, it is determined whether or not “return to menu” is selected. If it is determined that “return to menu” is selected, the process returns to step S3002 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3115 that “return to menu” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S3107, and these processes are looped until any specified item or cancellation is selected.

  If it is determined in step S3107 that the “date / time designation” item is not selected, the process proceeds to step S3109. If it is determined that the “date / time designation” item is selected, the process proceeds to step S3108. In step S3108, 1 is set to the all-units setting screen display flag (AP), and then the process proceeds to the “national common effects” designation process in step S3117.

  If it is determined in step S3109 that the “specify day of week” item is not selected, the process proceeds to step S3111. If it is determined that the “specify day of week” item is selected, the process proceeds to step S3110. In step S3110, after 2 is set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP), the process proceeds to the “nationally common effects” designation process in step S3117.

  If it is determined in step S3111 that the “state designation” item has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S3113 if it is after June 10th, and the process proceeds to step S3115 if it is before June 10th. If it is determined in step S3111 that the “state designation” item has been selected, the process advances to step S3112. In step S3112, after 3 is set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP), the process proceeds to the “nationally common effects” designation process in step S3117.

  If it is determined in step S3113 that the “music performance designation” item has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S3115. If it is determined that the “music performance designation” item has been selected, the process proceeds to step S3114. In step S3114, after 4 is set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP), the process proceeds to the “nationally common effects” designation process in step S3117.

  In step S3115, it is determined whether or not “return to menu” is selected. If it is determined that “return to menu” has not been selected (NO), the process returns to step S3107. If it is determined that “return to menu” has been selected (YES), the “1. All-device common effects” main process is terminated. The process proceeds to step S3002 of the effect setting process (FIG. 21).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the “all-device common effect” designation process in step S3117.
In step S3151, it is determined whether or not 1 is set in the set all-units setting screen display flag (AP). If 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S3155 to display the “date and time designation screen”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3158. FIG. 29D shows an example of the “date / time designation screen” display.

  If it is determined in step S3151 that 1 is not set in the all unit setting screen display flag (AP), the process proceeds to step S3152, and here, whether or not 2 is set in the all unit setting screen display flag (AP). Determine. If 2 is set, the process advances to step S3156 to display the “day of the week designation screen” and then advances to step S3158. FIG. 29F shows an example of a “day of the week designation screen” display.

  If it is determined in step S3152 that 2 is not set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP) (NO), the process proceeds to step S3153, where 3 is set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP). It is determined whether or not. If 3 is set, the process proceeds to step S3157 to display the “state designation screen” and then proceeds to step S3158. FIG. 29G shows an example of the “state designation screen” display.

  If it is determined in step S3153 that 3 is not set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP) and it is before June 10 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3158. In step S3153, 3 is not set in the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP), and if it is after June 10, the process proceeds to step S3154. When the process proceeds to step S3154, since the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP) is limited to 4, here, it is determined whether or not 4 is set to the all-unit setting screen display flag (AP). After displaying the “music performance designation screen”, the process advances to step S3158. FIG. 30B shows an example of “music performance designation screen” display.

  In step S3158, it is determined whether or not there is an input signal by operating the cross key 39 (up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, right cursor key 39D). Proceeding to step S3159, in each setting item column on each designation screen, display is performed such that the marker is moved in the horizontal and vertical directions, or the designated content is scrolled up and down. After this processing, the process proceeds to step S3161.

  As described above, there is no “00” in the “minute” option in each setting item column in the “date and time designation screen” and “day of the week designation screen”. This is because a music performance designation effect specified by a default music performance effect and a music performance designation item, which will be described later, as a music performance production, is 0:00:00, 1:00:00 ... 23:00:00 In addition, this is an effect that is executed when the time is 00 minutes and 00 seconds, and these music performance effects are preferentially executed.

  If it is determined in step S3158 that there is no input signal due to the operation, the process proceeds to step S3160. In step S3160, it is determined whether or not “cancel” is selected. If it is determined that “Cancel” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S3101 to display an “all-device common effect” setting screen (FIG. 29B). If it is determined in step S3160 that “Cancel” is not selected, the process advances to step S3161.

In step S3161, it is determined whether or not “decision” has been selected. If it is determined that “decision” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S3158. If it is determined that “decision” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S3162.
In this step S3161, it is checked whether the execution date / time of each effect specified by the date / time designation / day of the week overlaps or there are multiple effects specified by the music performance designation, and designated by the date / time designation / day of the week designation. When the execution dates and times of the produced effects overlap, or when there are a plurality of effects designated by the music performance designation, an error is displayed. In addition, in the selection item of the music performance designation item, the option of “hour” (designated from 0 to 23:00) is provided in the same way as the date and time designation item and the day of the week designation item. Even if there are a plurality of effects specified by the above, an error is displayed when the execution times of the effects specified by a plurality of music performance specifications overlap.

In step S3162, the production code is generated based on the above-described production setting table (FIG. 15) in response to “determination”, and the produced production code is temporarily stored in the sub-RAM 120c designated in step S3103. The effect code is stored in the setting content storage area which is an area. When the process of step S3162 ends, the process returns to the “1. All-device common effects” main process (FIG. 22).
The processing in step S3162 corresponds to “production execution code generation means”.

Here, the screen display when the “all-device common effect” designation is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 29C to 29E. 29 (c) to 29 (e) are before June 10th, and during the period when the “music performance” designation is still invalid (assuming April 15th), the “all-unit common performance” designation is designated. Shows the case to do. This process corresponds to the process from step S3151 to step S3155 to step S3158 to step S3162 in FIG.
FIG. 29 (c) shows three choices of “date designation”, “day designation”, and “state designation” that can be selected before June 10th, and “date designation” is selected. Indicates the state.
FIG. 29D shows an example of designating a date and time designation effect. The “4” column of “April 17” ranges from 1 to 12, and the “17” column ranges from 1 to 31 ( Alternatively, in the range of 1 to 30, 1 to 28, and 1 to 29), the display is scrolled up and down according to the operation of the up cursor key 39A and the down cursor key 39B, and “11” of “11:30” The column of “0” is in the range of 0 to 23, and the column of “30” is in the range of “00 to 50”, scrolling up and down according to the operation of the up cursor key 39A and the down cursor key 39B. In the "2011 outdoor performance ..." column, options that can be selected as a date and time designation effect are scrolled up and down in accordance with the operation of the up cursor key 39A and the down cursor key 39B. This operation method is the same for “day designation”, “state designation”, “music performance designation”, etc. described below.

FIG. 29D shows a state in which “2011 outdoor performance” is selected. When the effect button 35 is pressed in this state, the “decision” display blinks, and the effect button 35 is blinked again. When is pressed, it is determined that the production of “streaming the video of the 2011 outdoor performance at 11:30 on April 17” is selected as the date and time designation, and a screen as shown in FIG. 29E is displayed. At this time, the production code is generated, and the production code is stored in a setting content storage area which is a temporary storage area in the sub RAM 120c in which the produced production code is designated. This setting content storage area is provided corresponding to DA1 to DA5 of the effect code storage area, which is an effect code storage area set as an effect common to all units.
In addition, the production code generated when the production of “streaming the video of the 2011 outdoor performance at 11:30 on April 17” is selected as the date and time designation is “Adqkcb”.

  On the other hand, when the right cursor key 39D is operated while the “decision” display is blinking, the “cancel” display blinks. When the effect button 35 is pressed in this state, it is determined that “cancel” has been selected. The screen (c) is displayed.

  Subsequently, screen display when performing “designation of day of the week”, “designation of state”, and “designation of music performance” in the “1. All-device common performance” setting processing of FIG. 22 and FIG. h), FIG. 30B and FIG. 30C will be described as examples, and the generated effect code will be described.

  FIG. 29 (f), which is a display example of the “specify day of the week” screen, is a state in which the “streaming video of the outdoor performance in 2011 at 11:30 on April 17” is already set in “setting item 1”. Then, select “Setting item 2” → “Specify day of week” or “Direction setting menu” → “1. National common effect” → “Setting item 2” → “Specify day of week” This is a screen display example that is sometimes displayed. Further, in this screen display, a screen display example is shown in which “activate A-chan PV (promotion video) every Thursday at 19:20” is designated and “determined”. It is. The generated production code is “Bbesba”.

  Next, FIG. 29 (g), which is a display example of the “state designation” screen, has already produced “streaming video of the outdoor performance in 2011 at 11:30 on April 17” on “setting item 1”, “setting item 2”. ”In the state where“ Every A Thursday, A-chan PV (promotion video) is played at 19:20 ”is set, and“ Setting item 3 ”→“ State designation ”is selected, or“ This is a screen display example that is displayed when “Production setting menu” → “1. National common production” → “Setting item 3” → “State designation” is selected. In this screen display, This is an example of a screen display when the “streaming the video of the famous scene collection” is designated and “determined”. The produced production code is “CAb”.

  FIG. 29 (h) is before June 10th, and during the period when the designation of “music performance” is still invalid, “1. Common effects for all devices” is set by the processing of FIG. 22 and FIG. An example of a state is shown. In this figure, “Playing footage of the 2011 outdoor performance at 11:30 on April 17”, “Playing A-chan PV at 19:20 every Thursday”, “During the jackpot, famous scene collection This is an example of a screen display when the execution of a total of three effects of “flowing the video of” is set, and the fourth and fifth items are not set.

  Then, FIG. 30 (b), which is an example of “music performance designation” screen display, already has “setting item 1” “playing a video of the outdoor performance in 2011 at 11:30 on June 12,” and “setting item. 2 ”is set to“ Play A-chan PV (promotion video) at 19:20 every Thursday ”, and“ Setting item 3 ”is set to“ Play big scenes and videos of famous scenes ” Next, select “Setting item 4” → “Specify music performance”, or select “Production setting menu” → “1. National common effects” → “Setting item 4” → “Specify music performance”. This is a screen display example that is displayed when the screen is displayed. In addition, in this screen display, when the “music performance, the 7th PV is streamed from June 17 to June 23” is designated and “determined” This is a screen display example. The produced production code is “Dfqfwg”.

  Note that the date that can be selected here is the date after June 17th, and the option of the “music performance designation” item has been activated from June 10, but the date before June 17 cannot be selected. It is like that. This is because it is still within the default music performance period (the 12th week default music performance period) set by the game machine manufacturer until June 16.

  FIG. 30C is an example of the screen display displayed when the effect setting is performed based on the screen display of FIGS. 29D, 29F, 29G, and 30B. In addition to the three effects shown in FIG. 29 (h), as the fourth effect, “music performance, the seventh PV is run from June 17 to June 23” is set. The fifth item is an example of a screen display when the state is not set. Here, the various effects described above are set in the setting items 1 to 4.

  However, in this state, the setting code storage area, which is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c, is a temporary setting state in which an effect code as an effect common to all units is stored, and can be backed up through the processing in step S3008 described above. The change setting as an effect common to all the units is confirmed by being stored in the storage area and the assigned effect setting storage area.

  As described above, the “all-device common effect (AP)” setting process has been described. Since the target person who sets the all-device common effect (AP) is a game hall operator, a plurality of unique settings can be made in each game hall. In addition, even if the model is the same, it is possible to execute an effect different from that of other stores in some effects, so that the characteristics of the own store can be obtained at each game hall. And, since a plurality of common effects can be set, even if the same effect is executed at the same day in the same business area and 1,2 types of common effects on the same day, all the common effects are the same. It is unlikely. Therefore, even if it is the same model, since different presentations are performed depending on the game hall that is visited, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

("2. Attention level up effect" setting process of effect setting process)
Next, the “2. Attention level increase effect” setting process in step S3010 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 and FIGS. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the “2. Attention level increase effect” main process, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the “attention level increase effect” designation process, and FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (d) are “2. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display which concerns on a "attention level improvement effect" setting process.
This “attention level increase effect” process is a process for executing a special effect different from other multiple units by several of the multiple units (preferably 1 unit to 10% or less of the entire unit).
This attention-enhancing effect is an effect limited to today, and the setting contents are automatically deleted on the next day. This is not the purpose of the use of the attention-enhancing effect, but the purpose of executing a common effect on a plurality of pachinko machines as in the case of the all-device common effect described above. Because it is an effect aimed at attracting the player's attention by executing a special effect that is different from other multiple units, it is limited to today.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a main process of “2. Attention level increase effect”.
First, when “2. Attention level up effect (limited to today)” is selected from the effect setting menu display of FIG. 31A, an “attention level up effect” setting screen as shown in FIG. 31B is displayed. (Step S3201). As shown in FIG. 31 (b), this “attention-up effect production” setting screen includes “1. demo screen”, “2. jackpot”, “3. high base”, “4. low base”, “5. Reach support” can be set for effects to be executed during five events that can occur in a pachinko machine. In addition, in a pachinko machine that has this attention level up effect set and a common effect for all units, if the execution time of the attention level increase effect and the common effect for all units overlap, Priority is given to execution. In this way, the attention-enhancing effect that is not set for other units is executed in preference to the effect that is common to all units, so that the satisfaction level of the player who plays the gaming machine that performs the attention-enhancing effect is increased. You can increase your sense of superiority.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “return to menu” is selected (step S3202). If it is determined that “return to menu” is selected (YES), it is determined that “return to menu” is selected in this determination. Then, the “2. Attention level increase effect” main process is terminated, and the process returns to S3002 of the effect setting process of FIG. If “return to menu” is not selected (NO) and “1. demo screen” is selected (YES in S3203), the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is set to 1 and this flag is supported. After specifying the setting content storage area that is a temporary storage area in the sub RAM 120c (step S3208), the process proceeds to the “attention level increase effect” designation process (S3213).

  When “1. Demo screen” is not selected (NO in step S3203) and “2. Big hit” is selected (YES in step S3204), the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is set to 2, After specifying the setting content storage area, which is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c, corresponding to this flag (step S3209), the process proceeds to the “attention level increase effect” designation process (step S3213).

  If “2. jackpot” is not selected (NO in step S3204) and “3. medium high base” is selected (YES in step S3205), the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is set to 3. After specifying the setting content storage area that is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c corresponding to this flag (step S3210), the process proceeds to the “attention level increase effect” designation process (step S3213).

  When “3. High base” is not selected (NO in step S3205) and “4. Low base” is selected (YES in step S3206), the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is set to 4. After specifying the setting content storage area that is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c corresponding to this flag (step S3211), the process proceeds to the “attention level increase effect” designation process (step S3213).

  When “4. Low base” is not selected (NO in step S3206) and “5. Reach support” is selected (YES in step S3207), the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is set to 5. After the setting content storage area, which is a temporary storage area in the sub RAM 120c corresponding to this flag, is designated (step S3212), the process proceeds to the “attention level increase effect” designation process (step S3213). If none is selected (NO in step S3207), the process proceeds to step S3201, and loops until any is selected.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the “attention level increase effect” designation process in step S3213.
When the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is 1 (YES in step S3251), after displaying the demonstration designation screen (step S3255), the process proceeds to step S3260, and when the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is 2 (S3252). After displaying the jackpot designation screen (step S3256), the process proceeds to step S3260, and when the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is 3 (YES in step S3253), after displaying the high base designation screen (step S3257), the process proceeds to step S3260, and when the attention level setting screen flag (CP) is 4 (YES in step S3254), after the low base designation screen is displayed (step S3258), the process proceeds to step S3260, and the attention level setting screen flag When (CP) is not 4 (NO in step S3254), attention level setting Since the surface flag (CP) is a 5, after displaying the reach support specifying screen (step S3259), the process proceeds to step S3260.

  In step S3260, the presence / absence of an input signal by operating the cross key 39 (up cursor key 39A, down cursor key 39B, left cursor key 39C, right cursor key 39D) is determined. Proceeding to step S3261, in each setting item field on each designation screen, display is performed such that the marker is moved in the horizontal and vertical directions or the designated content is scrolled up and down. After this process, the process proceeds to step S3262.

  If it is determined in step S3260 that there is no input signal due to the operation, the process proceeds to step S3263, and in step S3263, it is determined whether or not “cancel” is selected. If it is determined that “cancel” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S3201, and an “attention level increase effect” setting screen (FIG. 31A) is displayed. If it is determined in step S3263 that “Cancel” has not been selected, the process advances to step S3262.

  In step S3262, it is determined whether or not “decision” is selected. If it is determined that “decision” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S3260. If it is determined that “decision” is selected, the process proceeds to step S3264.

  Here, FIG. 31 (c) is used as an example to explain the setting operation when the “attention level increase effect” is specified. In this figure, an example of specifying an attention level increase effect on the demo screen is shown. As an effect of increasing the attention level that can be designated as “ABC Demo 1, ABC Demo 2, A Team Demo,...”, Options are displayed. This option is scrolled up and down in accordance with the operation of the up cursor key 39A and the down cursor key 39B. In this figure, “ABC Demo 2” is selected. When the effect button 35 is pressed in this state, the “decision” display blinks, and when the effect button 35 is pressed again in the blinking state, It is determined that the “ABC Demo 2” effect has been selected as the demonstration screen. On the other hand, when the right cursor key 39D is operated while the “decision” display is blinking, the “cancel” display blinks, and when the effect button 35 is pressed in this state, it is determined that “cancel” has been selected. The screen (a) is displayed.

  In step S3264, the effect code is stored in a setting content storage area which is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c designated for storing the attention degree increasing effect code. This setting content storage area is provided corresponding to DA6 to DA10 in the effect code storage area, which is an effect code storage area set as an attention-enhancing effect. Note that the effect code stored as the attention-enhancing effect is an effect limited to today, and is automatically deleted the next day. When the process of step S3264 ends, the process returns to step S3201.

FIG. 31D shows an example of a state set as “2. Attention level increase effect (limited to today)” by the “2. Attention level increase effect” setting process shown in FIGS. In this figure, “ABC demo 2 video is played as a demo screen”, “ABC support 1 is executed during high base”, “ABC support 2 is executed during low base”, “Reach” It is set to execute a total of four effects, “execute ABC3 support” as the medium support effect, and is an example of a screen display in the state that “the effect during the jackpot is not set”. Here, the various effects described above are set in the setting items 1 and 3 to 5.
However, in this state, the setting code storage area, which is a temporary storage area in the sub-RAM 120c, is a temporary setting state in which an effect code as an attention-enhancing effect is stored, and can be backed up through the processing in step S3008 described above. By storing in the storage area and the assigned effect code storage area, the change setting as the attention increase effect is confirmed.

  As described above, the “attention level increase effect (CP)” setting process has been described. However, in this game hall where a plurality of identical models are installed by this attention level increase effect (CP), for example, there are not many players out of ten. A player's attention can be gathered by setting the attention-enhancing effect (CP) for one or two vehicles installed at positions where no game is played. Then, the attention level increasing effect (CP) is an opportunity for the player to play a game, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved as compared with the conventional gaming machine. Moreover, you may rotate the game machine which performs attention up effect (CP) according to a day.

("3. Effect code display" process of effect setting process)
Next, the “3. effect code display” process in step S3011 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26, 32A, and 32B. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a “3. effect code display” process, and FIGS. 32A and 32B are diagrams showing a screen display example according to the “3. effect code display” process.
This “3. production code display” processing is performed with the same production code as the production code related to the production common to all devices (AP) set on a certain (for example, the first) gaming machine. This is a process for displaying an effect code related to the all-game common effect (AP) set in a certain (for example, the first) gaming machine in order to easily set the game machine.
This “3. production code display” processing corresponds to “output means for outputting production execution code”.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when “3. Display effect code” is selected in the effect setting menu, the effect codes stored in DA1 to DA5 in the effect code storage area are read (step S3301). The effect codes stored in DA1 to DA5 are effect codes set as effects common to all units, and these effect codes are read out. Note that the storage areas of DA6 to DA10 in which the effect codes set as the attention-enhancing effects are stored are not read.

  Next, the effect codes stored in the read DA1 to DA5 are displayed on the effect code display screen (step S3302). FIG. 32B shows a display example. The setting person of the amusement hall takes a memo of the effect code displayed on this screen, and in the “4. It is possible to perform the production setting common to all units without performing the operation for setting the production common to all units.

  Next, it is determined whether or not “return to menu” is selected (step S3303). If “return to menu” is not selected (NO), this process is looped and “return to menu” is selected. When it is determined that it has been performed (YES), the “3. effect code display” process is terminated, and the process returns to step S3002 in FIG.

  Note that the attention-enhancing effect setting (CP) does not have a function of displaying an effect code generated or inputting an effect code as in the case of an all-device common effect setting (AP). The reason for this is that, in the case of a setting for all units, such as all unit common production setting (AP), the production code generated as described above is displayed from the viewpoint of ease of setting, While the function to enter the production code is convenient, as mentioned above, this attention-enhancing production is a production limited to today, and the purpose of use is multiple pachinko machines like the common production for all devices mentioned above. It is not the purpose of executing a common effect, but by giving a special effect that is different from the other multiple units by several units (preferably one to less than 10% of the entire unit), the player is noticed. Since this is an effect intended to do so, it is harder to set compared to the effect common to all units, thereby preventing setting for all units.

("4. Effect code input" process of effect setting process)
Next, the “4. Production code input” process in step S3012 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27, 33A to 33C, 34A and 34B. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the “4. production code input” process, and FIGS. 33A to 33C, 34A and 34B are screen tables related to the “4. production code input” process. It is a figure which shows an example.
This “4. production code input” processing is performed by using the same production code as the production code related to the production common to all devices (AP) set on a certain (for example, the first) gaming machine. This is a process for easily setting the game machine.
The “4. production code input” process corresponds to a “code input unit”.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the “4. Production code input” process.
As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when “4. Enter effect code” is selected in the effect setting menu, an effect code input screen as shown in FIG. 33 (b) is displayed (step S3401).

  In the effect code input area of this effect code input screen, corresponding to each character, alphabet lowercase letters “az”, z followed by uppercase letters “AD”, D then a, and so on. The character string is scroll-displayed. When inputting each character, the left cursor key 39C or the right cursor key 39D is operated to move the cursor to the character position to be input, and then the up cursor key 39A or The character to be input is displayed by scrolling the character string with the down cursor key 39B. When the input of one character is completed, the next cursor is displayed by operating the left cursor key 39C or the right cursor key 39D. In step S3402, it is determined whether or not there is an operation input by the left cursor key 39C, right cursor key 39D, up cursor key 39A, and down cursor key 39B, and the code input in accordance with the operation is stored in the effect setting storage area. And display on the screen (step S3403).

  When the effect button 35 is pressed in the effect code input area, the “decision” display blinks, and when the effect button 35 is pressed again in the blinking state, “decision” is selected (YES in step S3405). On the other hand, when the right cursor key 39D is operated while the “decision” display is blinking, the “cancel” display blinks. When the effect button 35 is pressed in this state, it is determined that “cancel” is selected (step S3405). NO → S3402 NO → S3404 YES), the process returns to step S3002 in FIG.

  FIG. 33B shows a state in which “determine” is selected in a state where the effect code “AflkbBesbaCAbDfqfwg” is input in the effect code input area. Among them, “Aflkcb” is an effect code that designates “June 12, 11:30, 2011 outdoor performance”, and the following “Bbesba” is “Every week, Thursday, 19:20, A “Chan PV” is an effect code that designates “CAb” is an effect code that designates “Big hit, famous scene collection”, and “Dfqfwg” that follows is “June 17 to June 23, This is an effect code that designates “seventh PV”. Therefore, “AflkcbBesbaCAbDfqfwg” designates all four common effects.

  When “determine” is selected, the process of recognizing the input effect code is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is appropriate (step S3406). If it is determined that it is not appropriate (cannot be recognized) (NO) Then, error display is performed (step S3410), the input effect code is deleted, and the process returns to step S3402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input effect code is appropriate (recognized) (YES), as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the recognized effect code is displayed on the “1. Common effect setting” display screen. The setting contents of the production common to all units are displayed.

  FIG. 33 (c) shows a state in which the setter can understand that these four common effects are designated.

  In FIG. 33C, when “return to menu” is selected, the process returns to step S3002 in FIG. 21, and when end is selected in step S3007, the process is displayed in FIG. 33C by the process in step S3008. The production codes for the production effects common to all four units are stored in the production code storage area.

  This “4. Production code input” process is also used when making manufacturer settings (MP), and by inputting a specific production code in the gaming machine manufacturing process at the gaming machine manufacturer, This is performed when the common effect is installed in the game hall. The common effect set by the manufacturer setting is, for example, a limited-time effect that is executed only for seven days from the introduction date.

  FIG. 34 (a) shows a screen display when “OK” is selected after inputting “Kyoraku1” which is a predetermined production code in the gaming machine manufacturing process in the gaming machine manufacturer. Then, in FIG. 34B, when “OK” is selected, the display returns to the effect setting menu screen, and a confirmation display such as “East Japan Ver. Has been set” is given to the setter.

  By displaying the effect code generated in this manner, the next (for example, the second or later) gaming machine is used as the effect code related to the all-game common effect (AP) set by a certain (for example, the first) gaming machine. The same production code as that of a certain (for example, the first) gaming machine can be set simply by inputting to the game machine, so there is no need for the game hall operator to make detailed settings one by one.

("5. Setting clear" process of effect setting process)
Next, the “5. setting clear” process in step S3013 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 35A, and 35B. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a “5. setting clear” process, and FIGS. 35A and 35B are diagrams showing a screen display example according to “5. setting clear”.
This “5. setting clear” process is a process for erasing an effect code that has already been set. For example, when setting a new common effect (or special effect) during the period of execution of a common effect (or special effect) with a set effect code once, after performing this process, a new common effect (or special effect) Set the production code for production.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, if there is an effect code in which the date and time before today or the execution period before today is specified from the process of step S3001 in the effect setting process described above, Two types of erasing methods are provided, that is, the erasing of the production code by the “setting clear” process.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, the effect code clear screen is displayed by selecting “5. Clear effect” from the effect setting menu (step S3501). When “return to menu” is selected on the effect code clear screen (YES in step S3502), the process returns to step S3002 in FIG. 21 and “return to menu” is not selected (NO in step S3502). When “clear production” is selected (YES in step S3503), a clear screen is displayed (step S3505) indicating “Clear all unit common settings!”.

  If “1. Clear of common effect for all units” is not selected (NO in step S3503), and “2. Clear attention-enhancing effect” is not selected (NO in step S3504), the process returns to step S3502, and “2. When “clear attention level enhancement effect” is selected (YES in step S3504), a clear screen displaying “clear attention level increase setting!” Is displayed (step S3505).

  Next, it is determined whether “Cancel” is selected or “OK” is selected (Steps S3506, S3507). If “Cancel” is selected, the process returns to Step S3502, and if “OK” is selected, the production code The data in the corresponding area in the storage area (DA1 to DA5 if it is an effect common to all units, DA6 to DA10 if it is an effect of increasing attention) is deleted (step S3508). When the data erasure is completed, the process returns to step S3002 in FIG.

  FIG. 35B shows a display screen that is displayed when “1. Clear all-device common effects” is selected and “OK” is selected.

(Production code transmission processing of production setting processing)
Next, the effect code transmission processing in step S3014 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 shows the effect code transmission process.
This production code transmission processing is designated as a common production effect (AP), a higher attention degree production (CP), and a manufacturer designated production (MP) from the sub CPU 120a of the production control board 120 to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150. This is a process for transmitting the various effect codes that have been performed in advance before the game is played.

  First, a process of adding 1 to n (initial value = 0) is performed (step S3021). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an effect code is stored in DA (n) in the effect code storage area (step S3022). For example, when the value of n is 1, it is determined whether an effect code is stored in DA1. If the effect code is stored in DA (n) (YES in step S3022), the stored effect code is read, and the effect code stored in DA (n) and DA (n) as the effect setting command. Is set in the transmission buffer (step S3023).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of n is 11 (step S3022). When the value of n is not 11 (NO), the process returns to step S3021, and the process of adding 1 to the value of n is performed again (step S3021), and step is continued until n = 11 in the determination process of step S3022. The processes of S3021 to S3022 are repeated. Therefore, a maximum of 11 effect setting commands DA1 to DA11 are set in the transmission buffer. If an effect code is not stored in DA (n) in step S3022, the effect setting command for DA (n) is not set in the transmission buffer.

  If it is determined that n = 11 (YES in step S3022), data output processing for transmitting the effect setting command set in the transmission buffer to the host CPU 150a is performed (step S3025). In this data output process, as described above, since a maximum of 11 effect setting commands DA1 to DA11 are set in the transmission buffer, a maximum of 11 effect setting commands are transmitted. In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect codes are stored in DA1 to DA4, DA6, DA8 to DA11 in the effect code storage area, nine effect setting commands are set in the transmission buffer and transmitted to the host CPU 150a. Will be.

  When this data output process (step S3025) ends, the effect setting process ends. As shown in FIG. 17, when the effect setting process ends, the process proceeds to the effect random number update process in step S1100 described above.

  Through the data output process (step S3025) in the effect setting process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 receives these various effect codes, and performs an effect setting / notification message generation process to be described later with reference to FIG.

(Demo production pattern determination process of production control board)
Next, the demonstration effect pattern determination process (step S1611) in the command analysis process (FIG. 19) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
This demonstration effect pattern determination process is a process for determining a demonstration effect for advertising a model that is executed during a non-operating state in which no game is being performed, and is transmitted from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110. This process is executed when the “designated command” is received.

  When DA6 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16 has an effect code that designates a demonstration effect as an attention-enhancing effect (CP), the demonstration effect corresponding to the effect code is determined as a demonstration effect pattern. Further, in FIG. 16, since DA4 and DA6 in the effect code storage area are specified to execute notification display during the demonstration effect, the common (or special) effect corresponding to the effect code stored in each is provided. Performs notification display execution processing. As for DA6, a notice display is included in the special effect corresponding to the stored effect code.

  FIG. 37 shows a demonstration effect pattern determination process.

First, it is determined whether or not an effect code is stored in DA6 (step S3601). If no effect code is stored in DA6 (NO), a demonstration effect designation command for designating a normal demonstration effect is set in the transmission buffer (step S3603). When the effect code is stored in DA6 (YES in step S3601), a demonstration effect designation command corresponding to the effect code of DA6 is set in the transmission buffer (step S3602).
Taking the case of FIG. 16 as an example, since the effect code “b” is stored in DA6 in the effect code storage area, the demonstration effect designation command corresponding to this “b” is set in the transmission buffer. become.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA4 (step S3604). If the effect code is stored (YES), the DA4 notification designation command is set in the transmission buffer (step S3605). The process proceeds to S3606, and if the effect code is not stored (NO), the process proceeds to Step S3606. In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “Dfqfwg” is stored in DA4 in the effect code storage area, a notification designation command for notifying and displaying a common effect for this “Dfqfwg” is set. .

  In step S3606, it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA6. If the effect code is stored (YES), the demonstration effect pattern determination process is terminated, and if the effect code is not stored (step S3606). NO), it is determined whether or not the production code is stored in any of DA7 to DA10 (step S3607). If no production code is stored in any of DA7 to DA10 (NO), the demonstration production pattern is determined. When the processing is finished and the production code is stored in any of DA7 to DA10 (YES), after setting the attention level increasing notification designation command (step S3608), the demonstration production pattern determination processing is finished.

When the demonstration effect pattern determination process ends and the process proceeds to the next process, if the determination in step S3606 is YES or if the process of step S3608 has been executed, the effect output terminal board provided on the effect control board 120 The attention level up setting signal is output for 500 ms.
In the gaming machine accessory device that has received this attention level increase setting signal, the attention level increase setting has been made for the player by performing a notification effect according to the signal (for example, an effect that matches the motif of the model). A gaming machine can be paid more attention.
Note that the processing in steps S 3602 and 3608 corresponds to “notification means”.

  Taking the case of FIG. 16 as an example, DA6 in the effect code storage area stores the effect code “b”, and the special effect for “b” includes a notification display. The specified command is not set in the send buffer. If the production code is not stored in DA6 and the production code is stored in any of DA7 to DA10, it is designated in step S3608 as the normal demonstration production as shown in 330b of FIG. 57 (b). A demonstration effect including a notice-up notification display is displayed.

  As described above, in the demonstration effect pattern determination process, a maximum of two commands (a demonstration effect designation command and a notice designation command) are set in the transmission buffer by one process, and these set commands are the data output process (described above). In step S1800 in FIG. 18, the image data is transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  In response to this demonstration effect pattern determination process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a demonstration effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 51) described later.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1641) in the command analysis process (FIG. 19) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This variation effect pattern determination process is a process of determining the effect mode in effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the variable symbol change display. Yes, one of the “variation pattern designation command for the first special symbol” and the “variation pattern designation command for the second special symbol” transmitted from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 when the variation display is started. It is executed by receiving the “pattern command”, “production design designation command”, and “stop design designation command”. Basically, the reach mode, the expectation notice mode, the background image display mode, the character display mode, A variable display effect such as the effect symbol 36 is determined, and a variable effect designation command corresponding to the determined variable display effect is sent to the transmission buffer. Tsu is theft.

  In this variation effect pattern determination process, if there is an effect code that designates a high base effect as an effect common to all units (AP) in any of DA1 to DA5 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, if there is an effect code that designates a high base effect as an attention-enhancing effect (CP) in DA 8 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, execution of the high base specified effect corresponding to the effect code is determined and determined. A high base effect designation command corresponding to the designated high base effect is set in the transmission buffer.

  In this variation effect pattern determination process, if there is an effect code that designates a low base effect as an effect common to all units (AP) in any of DA1 to DA5 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, or 16, when there is an effect code that designates a low base effect as an attention-enhancing effect (CP) in DA 9 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, execution of the low base designation effect corresponding to the effect code is determined and determined. A low base effect designation command corresponding to the designated low base designation effect is set in the transmission buffer.

  Also, in this variation effect pattern determination process, if there is an effect code that designates an effect during reach as the attention-enhancing effect (CP) in DA 10 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, reach support according to the effect code The execution of the effect is determined, and a reach effect designation command corresponding to the determined reach support effect is set in the transmission buffer.

  Further, since DA3, DA5, DA7, and DA8 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16 are specified to be displayed during the change effect, the change effect pattern determination process stores each of them. A notice designation command for performing notice display for a common effect (or special effect) corresponding to the effect code is set in the transmission buffer.

  First, 1 is added to the rotation (fluctuation) number (G) of the special symbol after the end of the previous big hit. Since the initial value of G is 0, the rotational speed (G) is 1 (step S3621). Note that the value of the rotation speed (G) is an initial value in the jackpot end effect pattern determination process. Therefore, the value of the rotational speed (G) indicates the rotational speed after the end of the previous big hit. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is a special effect (step S3622), and if it is a special effect (YES), a variable effect pattern is determined from the variable effects during the special effect (step S3623). If it is not a special effect (NO), a fluctuation effect pattern is determined from the fluctuation effects outside the special effect (step S3624).

  Here, the special effect is an effect executed based on the current time / calendar information stored in the sub CPU 120a, and is an effect executed when the current time / calendar information becomes a preset time. It is. In the present embodiment, the common effects of the date and time designation effect, the day of the week designation effect, and the music performance effect (default music performance effect and music performance designation effect) in the above-mentioned common effect (AP) are applicable. This special effect is an effect in which various videos and PVs are made to flow for about 5 minutes in the background where the variable effect is executed. This special effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S3625, a variation effect designation command for designating the variation effect pattern determined in step S3623 or step S3624 is set in the transmission buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determined variation effect pattern is a reach variation effect accompanied by a reach effect (step S3626), and if it is determined that it is a reach variation effect, whether or not the effect code is stored in DA10. If the determination is made (step S3627) and it is determined that DA10 stores an effect code for specifying reach support as the attention-enhancing effect (CP) (YES), a reach effect designation command corresponding to the DA10 effect code is issued. After setting in the transmission buffer (step S3628), the process proceeds to step S3629. If it is determined in step S3626 that it is not a reach variation effect (NO), or if it is determined in step S3627 that an effect code is not stored in DA10 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3629.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “c” is stored in the DA 10 in the effect code storage area, the reach effect designation command corresponding to this “c” is set in the transmission buffer.

  Subsequently, when executing the variation effect by the variation effect pattern based on the variation effect designation command set in the transmission buffer, it is determined whether or not the announcement effect (which suggests the expectation level or the like of the jackpot) is also executed ( If it is determined in step S3629) that the notice effect is to be executed (YES), a notice effect pattern corresponding to the variable effect pattern is determined from a plurality of notices (step S3630), and the notice effect that designates the decided notice effect pattern is determined. After setting the designated command in the transmission buffer (step S3631), the process proceeds to step S3632, and when it is determined in step S3629 that the notice effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S3632.

  In step S3632, if the effect mode is a special effect, the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated. If the effect mode is not a special effect, the process proceeds to step S3633 in FIG.

In step S3633, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is high base, and if it is high base, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation speed (G) is a multiple of 5 (step S3634). If it is determined that the production code is stored in DA8 (YES), it is determined whether or not the production code is stored in DA8 (YES). A high base effect designation command corresponding to the code is set in the transmission buffer.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “a” is stored in DA8 in the effect code storage area, the high base effect designation command corresponding to this “a” is set in the transmission buffer. .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect code is not stored in DA8 (NO in step S3635), it is determined whether or not the high base designation effect code is stored in DA1 to DA5 (step S3637). If stored (YES), a high base effect designation command corresponding to the high base designation effect code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3638), and the process proceeds to step S3639.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the high base designation effect code is not stored in DA1 to DA5 in the effect code storage area, the high base effect designation command is not set in the transmission buffer.

  In addition, regarding the high base designation command, when the effect code is stored in DA8 where the effect code as the attention increasing effect (CP) is stored, the effect code as the all-device common effect (AP) is stored. Even if a high base designating effect code is stored in any of DA1 to DA5, the high base effect designating command corresponding to the DA9 effect code is set with priority.

  If it is determined in step 3634 that the value of the rotational speed (G) is not a multiple of 5 (NO), if it is determined in step S3637 that no high base designation effect code is stored in DA1 to DA5, step S3639 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S3639, it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA5. If it is determined that the effect code is stored in DA5 (YES), a notice lottery process (1/30 winning probability) is executed. (Step S3640) If it is determined that the notice display is executed by winning in this notice lottery process (YES in Step S3641), the DA5 notice designation command is set in the transmission buffer (Step S3642), and the variation effect pattern determination process is performed. Exit.

When it is determined in step S3639 that the effect code is not stored in DA5 (NO), and when it is determined in step S3640 that the notification lottery process has not been won, the notification display is not executed (step S3641). NO) ends the variation effect pattern determination process.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code is not stored in DA5 in the effect code storage area, the notification designation command is not set in the transmission buffer in this process.

If it is determined in step S3633 that the gaming state is not the high base but the low base (NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation speed (G) is a multiple of 20 (step S3643). If it is determined that it is a multiple (YES), it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA9 (step S3644). If it is determined that the effect code is stored in DA9 (YES), the effect code of DA9 is determined. A low base designation effect command corresponding to is set in the transmission buffer.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “b” is stored in DA9 in the effect code storage area, the low base effect designation command corresponding to this “b” is set in the transmission buffer. .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect code is not stored in DA9 (NO in step S3644), it is determined whether or not the low base medium specified effect code is stored in DA1 to DA5 (step S3646). Is stored (YES), a low base effect designation command corresponding to a low base medium designation effect code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3647), and the process proceeds to step S3648.
In the case of FIG. 16, the low base medium designation effect code is not stored in DA1 to DA5 in the effect code storage area, and therefore the low base effect designation command is not set in the transmission buffer.

  For the low base designation command, if the effect code is stored in DA9 where the effect code as the attention-enhancing effect (CP) is stored, the effect code as the all-device common effect (AP) is stored. Even if the low base medium designation effect code is stored in any of DA1 to DA5, the low base effect designation command corresponding to the DA9 effect code is set with priority.

  When it is determined in step 3643 that the value of the rotation speed (G) is not a multiple of 20 (NO), when it is determined in step S3646 that the low base medium designation effect code is not stored in DA1 to DA5, The process proceeds to S3648.

  In step S3648, it is determined whether or not the rendering mode is ABC2 mode. Note that the ABC2 mode is one of a plurality of effect modes that transition as appropriate during a low base.

  If it is determined that the effect mode is ABC2 mode (YES in step S3648), it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA8 (step S3649), and it is determined that the effect code is stored in DA8 (step S3649). YES), a notice lottery process (1/10 winning probability) is executed (step S3650), and if it is determined that a notice display is executed by winning in this notice lottery process (YES in step S3651), a DA8 notice designation command Is set in the transmission buffer (step S3652), and the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

When it is determined in step S3649 that no effect code is stored in DA8 (NO), and when it is determined in step S3650 that the notification lottery process has not been won and no notification display is executed (step S3651). NO) ends the variation effect pattern determination process.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “a” is stored in DA8 in the effect code storage area, when winning in the notice lottery process (1/10 winning probability), the special code for “a” is stored. A notification designation command for displaying the effect is set in the transmission buffer.

If it is determined that the effect mode is another effect mode that is not ABC2 mode (NO in step S3648), it is determined whether or not an effect code is stored in DA7 (step S3653 in FIG. 40), and effect code is set in DA7. Is determined to be stored (YES), a notification lottery process (1/50 winning probability) is executed (step S3654), and it is determined to perform notification display by winning in this notification lottery process (step S3655). And YES), the DA7 notification designation command is set in the transmission buffer (step S3656), and the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code is not stored in DA7 in the effect code storage area, the notification designation command is not set in the transmission buffer in this process. The processing in steps S3652 and 3656 corresponds to “notification means”.

  If it is determined in step S3653 that the effect code is not stored in DA7 (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA3 (step S3657), and the effect code is stored in DA3. If it is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the current rotational speed (G) value is a multiple of 18 (step S3658). If the rotational speed (G) value is a multiple of 18, (YES) ) After setting the DA3 notification designation command in the transmission buffer (step S3659), the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

When it is determined in step S3657 that no effect code is stored in DA3 (NO), and when it is determined in step S3658 that the value of the rotational speed (G) is not a multiple of 18 (NO), the variable effect pattern The decision process is terminated.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code “CAb” is stored in DA3 in the effect code storage area, when the value of the rotation speed (G) is a multiple of 18, a common effect for this “CAb” is given. A notification designation command for displaying the notification is set in the transmission buffer.

  As described above, in the variation effect pattern determination process, the variation effect designation command is always set in the transmission buffer by one process, and the other four commands (the variation effect designation command, the reach effect designation command, the notice effect designation command, Since the high base (or low base production designation command, notification designation command) is appropriately set together with the variable production designation command, a maximum of five commands are set in the transmission buffer. These set commands are described above. It is transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 by the data output process (step S1800 in FIG. 18).

In accordance with this variation effect pattern determination process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a variation effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 53) described later.

(Don't win effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
Next, the jackpot effect pattern determination process (step S1681) in the command analysis process (FIG. 20) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jackpot effect pattern determination process is a process for determining a jackpot effect corresponding to each round during the jackpot, and a “big prize opening designation command” transmitted from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 at the start of the jackpot round. This process is executed when received.

  In the present embodiment, when there is an effect code that designates a jackpot effect as the attention-enhancing effect (CP) in DA7 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16, the jackpot effect corresponding to the effect code is a jackpot effect pattern. To be determined. Further, since DA2 in the effect code storage area of FIG. 16 is specified to be displayed during the jackpot effect, the notification display is executed for the common effect corresponding to the effect code stored in DA2. .

First, it is determined whether or not an effect code is stored in DA7 (step S3661). If an effect code is stored in DA7 (YES), a jackpot effect designation command corresponding to the DA7 effect code is set in the transmission buffer. (Step S3662), the process proceeds to step S3666.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code is not stored in DA7 in the effect code storage area, the jackpot effect designation command is not set in the transmission buffer.

  If it is determined in step S3661 that the effect code is not stored in DA7 (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect code designating the big hit is stored in any of DA1 to DA5 (step S3663). If an effect code designating the inside is stored, a jackpot effect designation command for designating a jackpot effect corresponding to the effect code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3664), and the process proceeds to step S3666.

  If it is determined that no effect code designating the jackpot is stored in any of DA1 to DA5 (NO in step S3663), it is prepared for when the effect code designating the jackpot is not stored. After setting a jackpot presentation designation command for designating a predetermined jackpot presentation in the transmission buffer (step S3665), the process proceeds to step S3666.

  In step S3666, a round effect designation command corresponding to the number of rounds designated by the special winning opening release command is set in the transmission buffer.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the number of rounds designated by the winning prize opening command is 3 or 12 (3 rounds or 12 rounds) (step S3667), and if the number of rounds designated is 3 or 12 (YES) ), It is determined whether or not the production code is stored in DA2 (step S3668). If the production code is stored in DA2 (YES), a notification designation command corresponding to the common production for the production code of DA2 is issued. After setting in the transmission buffer (step S3669), the big hit effect pattern determination process is terminated.
In the case of FIG. 16, since the production code “BbesBa” is stored in DA2 in the production code storage area, the common production for this “BbesBa” is notified and displayed in the third and twelfth rounds of the jackpot A notification designation command to do this is set in the transmission buffer.

  When it is determined that the number of rounds specified in step S3667 is not 3 or 12, (NO), or when it is determined in step S3668 that no effect code is stored in DA2 (NO), the jackpot effect pattern determination process is terminated. .

  As described above, in the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a maximum of three commands (a jackpot effect designation command, a round effect designation command, and a notification designation command) are set in the transmission buffer by one process, and these set commands are described above. The data output process (step S1800 in FIG. 18) is transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  In accordance with the jackpot effect pattern determination process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a jackpot effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 54) described later.

(Don't finish effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
Next, the jackpot end effect pattern determination process (step S1691) in the command analysis process (FIG. 20) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  This jackpot end effect pattern determination process is a process for determining a jackpot end (ending) effect to be executed after the round game with the jackpot (up to 15 rounds in the present embodiment) is ended. This process is executed by receiving an “ending designation command” transmitted when the jackpot ends from the CPU 110a.

  As the jackpot end effect in the present embodiment, a normal ending effect, a special ending effect, and a probable promotion ending effect are prepared, and one of the ending effects is executed according to the content of the “ending designation command”. In addition, in FIG. 16, for DA1 in the effect code storage area, it is defined that notification display is executed during the jackpot end effect, so execution of notification display for the common effect corresponding to the effect code stored in DA1 is executed. Process.

  First, it is determined whether or not the content of the “ending designation command” transmitted from the CPU 110a includes a special ending designation code indicating execution of special ending (step S3681). Some of the above-mentioned ending designation commands for the probable variable length include this special ending designation code.

  If the special ending designation code is included (YES in step S3681), a jackpot end effect designation command designating special ending is set in the transmission buffer (step S3682). If the special ending designation code is not included (NO in step S3681), it is determined whether or not the promotion ending designation code is included (step S3683). The promotion ending designation code is part of the ending designation command for probability variation and normal length per normal variation, and is used to execute an effect that makes it appear as if it has been promoted from non-stochastic variation to probability variation. It is a specified code.

  If the promotion ending designation code is included (YES in step S3683), a jackpot end effect designation command for designating promotion ending is set in the transmission buffer (step S3684), and if the promotion ending designation code is not included (step S3683) In step S3683, NO is set), and a jackpot end effect designation command designating normal ending is set in the transmission buffer (step S3685).

  Next, proceeding to step S3686, it is determined whether or not the effect code is stored in DA1, and if it is determined that the effect code is stored in DA1 (YES), the DA1 notification designation command is set in the transmission buffer. After (step S3687), the process proceeds to step S3688. If it is determined that the effect code is not stored in DA1 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3688.

  Subsequently, after setting the value of the number of revolutions (G) indicating the number of revolutions in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process (FIGS. 38 to 40) (step S3688), the jackpot end effect pattern determination The process ends.

  As described above, in the jackpot end effect pattern determination process, a maximum of two commands (a jackpot end effect designation command and a notice designation command) are set in the transmission buffer by one process, and these set commands are the data output described above. It is transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 by the processing (step S1800 in FIG. 18).

In accordance with the jackpot end effect pattern determination process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 55) described later.
It should be noted that the common effects set in step S3605 in the demonstration effect pattern determination process, steps S3642 and 3659 in the variation effect pattern determination process, 3669 in the jackpot effect pattern determination process, and step S3687 in the jackpot end effect pattern determination process are set. Since the notification message for performing the notification is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the execution of the notified common effect.

(Production control board production input control processing)
Next, the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 18) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this effect input control process, input detection by the effect button detection switch 35a for detecting that the effect button 35 has been operated, and the up cursor key 39A, the lower cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor of the cross key 39. In response to input detection by the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d that detect that each of the keys 39D has been operated, operation effects accompanied by these operations are executed during the variable display and the big hit. In addition, the display screen change accompanying the operation when the player changes the display screen layout to a desired layout is also executed in this process.

  First, it is determined whether or not an input signal is detected by any of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d (step S3701), and it is determined that no input signal is detected. When done, the effect input control process ends.

  When it is determined that an input signal is detected by any of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d (YES in step S3701), the requested operation is recognized from the detected input signal. (Step S3703).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display change screen as shown in FIG. 59B is currently being displayed (step S3703). If the display change screen is being displayed (YES), the recognized operation is performed. A display screen change command (layout display sample switching operation, determining operation, and canceling operation) corresponding to is set in the transmission buffer (step S3704), and the effect input control process is terminated.

In this display change screen, the layout display in which the ratio of each display area of the special effect display area 332 for displaying the PV video and the video collection video and the variable effect display area 331 for displaying the variable display effect is changed. Three samples (332a to 332c) are displayed, and the player selects a desired layout display sample (FIGS. 59B and 59C) by operating the cross key 39, and then presses the effect button 35. By determining by pressing, the selected layout display sample becomes the subsequent display screen layout (FIG. 59 (d)). When the basic display layout is desired, the display shown in FIG. 59A is obtained by selecting 332d and pressing the effect button 35 to determine.
These effect button detection switch 35a and cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d correspond to “instruction receiving means”.

  Note that during the jackpot, the variable effect display area 331 becomes a jackpot display area, and a jackpot effect such as a round display is displayed in the area.

  Each time the right cursor key 39D of the cross key 39 is operated while the display change screen of FIG. 59B is displayed, the layout display sample is switched and displayed counterclockwise, and the left cursor key 39C is operated. Each time, the layout display sample is switched and displayed clockwise. In FIG. 59B, the layout display sample “pattern 1” is displayed, and in FIG. 59C, the layout display sample “pattern 3” is displayed.

In this display change screen, the player can select a desired layout display from the following four types of layouts including the basic layout pattern. In addition, all of the following layout patterns 1 to 3 are layouts in which the display occupancy rate of the variable effect display area 331 is higher than that of the basic layout pattern.
Basic layout pattern: Displayed in the vertical direction by the display ratio of about 10% of the display occupancy ratio of the variable effect display area 331 and about 90% of the display ratio of the special effect display area 332. Layout pattern 1: Display of the variable effect The display occupancy of the area 331 is approximately 40%, and the display occupancy of the special effect display area 332 is approximately 60%. The display / layout pattern 2: the display occupancy of the variable effect display area 331 is approximately Pop-up display of the variable effect display area 331 in the special effect display area 332 at a display ratio of 60% and the display ratio of the special effect display area 332 of about 40%. Layout pattern 3: Display occupation ratio of the variable effect display area 331 Is divided into left and right at a display ratio of about 50% and the display ratio of the special effect display area 332 is about 50%.

  For the layout pattern 2, the change effect display area 331 and the special effect display area 332 have a display occupancy ratio of about 60% and a special effect display area 332 of about 40%. Since the relationship between the display occupancy rates is reversed, the variable display effect is the most easily viewable screen layout during the special effect. If the jackpot is being hit, the screen layout is the easiest to see the jackpot effect while the layout pattern 2 is in the special stage.

  As shown in FIG. 59C, when the effect button 35 is operated while the layout display sample “Pattern 3” is displayed, the layout display sample “Pattern 3” is determined. During the performance, the screen display shown in FIG. 59 (d) is displayed.

  This display change screen can be displayed during any of the special effects among the music performance effects, the date and time specified effects, and the day of the week specified effects described later with reference to FIG. The player can change to a desired screen layout.

  If it is determined in step S3703 that the display change screen is not being displayed (the basic layout screen display as shown in FIG. 59A is being displayed) (NO), it is determined whether or not the current variation display is in effect. If it is performed (step S3705) and it is determined that the effect by the variable display is being performed (YES), the operation response according to the recognized operation is selected from the operation response effect group classified according to the contents of the effect of the currently displayed variable display effect. After setting a variation effect designation command for performing an effect (a jackpot suggesting effect by a character or the like) in the transmission buffer (step S3706), the effect input control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S3705 that it is not an effect by variable display (NO), it is determined whether or not a promotion effect is currently being performed in the jackpot ending effect (step S3707), and if it is determined that an effect is being promoted (step S3707). (YES) After setting the jackpot end designation command in the transmission buffer for performing the operation response effect according to the recognized operation from the operation response effect group classified according to the content of the effect of the promotion effect currently being executed (step) S3708), the effect input control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S3707 that the promotion effect is not in progress (NO), the mode-specific effect designation command corresponding to the current effect mode is set in the transmission buffer (step S3709), and the effect input control process ends. The effect mode here refers to various effects in the variable display effect (expectation notice mode, operation effect mode, expectation notice / no operation effect mode, etc.), and the variable display effect is not performed. The player can select an effect mode desired by the player.

  As described above, in the effect input control process, four commands (display screen change command, variable effect specification command for specifying an operation response effect, jackpot end effect specification command for specifying an operation response effect, Any one command among the mode-specific effect designation commands) is set, and these set commands are transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 by the above-described data output processing (step S1800 in FIG. 18). .

In this effect input control process, description has been given taking FIG. 59 (a) to (d) as an example, which shows the case where “third week PV” is executed as the music performance designation effect. 58, the display corresponding to FIG. 59 (a) is displayed if there is a PV image specified by the day of the week specified effect, the music performance specified effect, the default music performance specified effect, or the like. g), and a layout display sample in which the ratio between the variable effect display area 331 and the special effect display area 332 is changed as shown in FIGS. 59B to 59D is displayed. .
The variable effect display area 331 corresponds to the “first display area”, and the special effect display area 332 corresponds to the “second display area”.

  As described above, a player who finds it difficult to see a variable display effect (a jackpot effect) when the display is based on the basic layout pattern, or a player who does not like the display based on the basic layout pattern can change the screen layout to a desired easy-to-view screen layout. Therefore, each player's needs can be answered.

  In addition, during the jackpot, the variable effect display area 331 becomes a jackpot display area, and information related to jackpot such as round display is displayed in the area.

  In response to this effect input control process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a change effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 53), a jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 55), and a display change screen animation pattern. Determination processing (FIG. 56) is performed.

(Special production control processing of production control board)
Next, the special effect control process (step S1750 in FIG. 18) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this special effect control process, the execution of the special effect is controlled based on the current management time information and calendar information stored in the sub CPU 120a. In the present embodiment, the date / time designation effect and the day designation effect (these are equivalent to “special effects among the common effects”), the music performance designation effect, the manufacturer designation effect, Five of the default music performance effects (these effects correspond to “special effects”) correspond to the special effects. During this special effect, an effect that combines an image effect of various images, PV, etc., a sound effect of music, etc., and a decoration effect of lamps, etc., is executed for 5 minutes in the background where the change effect is executed.

  In addition, when the period during which these special effects are being executed overlaps with the execution time of the state-designated effect described above, the special effect is preferentially executed, and the state-designated effect is interrupted, Resume after the special performance.

  First, the sub CPU 120a makes a request for time / calendar information to the host CPU 150a, and in response to this request, the host CPU 150a at the time of request based on the “main body management time / calendar” information managed by itself. Calendar information such as time, date and day of the week is returned. The sub CPU 120a receives the returned time and calendar information such as date and day of the week (step S1751).

  Subsequently, a music performance effect process is executed (step S1752). The music performance performance process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the music performance production process is completed, the date / day production process is executed (step S1753). This date / day effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the date / day-of-week effect process ends, the special effect control process ends.

  In accordance with the special effect control process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a special effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 52) described later.

(Music performance production process in special production control process)
Next, the music performance effect process (step S1752 in FIG. 44) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a music performance effect process for executing a music performance effect as a special effect.
In this musical performance performance processing, the sub RAM 120c is provided by the above-described performance setting processing (FIG. 21), “1. All devices common performance” main processing (FIG. 22), and “all devices common performance” designation processing (FIG. 23). If an effect code that designates a song performance designation effect is stored as an all-device common effect (AP) in any of the addresses DA1 to DA5 of the effect code storage area, the song performance corresponding to the effect code is stored. The designated effect is executed.

  Further, the manufacturer-designated effect (MP) is designated at the address DA11 in the effect code storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c by the effect setting process (FIG. 21) and the “4. effect code input” process (FIG. 27). When the production code is stored, the manufacturer-designated production corresponding to the production code is executed.

  If the production code that designates the music performance designation production is not stored, or the production code that designates the manufacturer designation production is not stored or the production execution period has passed, the above-described sub RAM 120c is provided. Among the plurality of default music performance effects prepared in advance in the default music performance performance storage area, “1st week PV” if the game machine is introduced to the first week, and “2” if it is the second week. Weekly PV "... Is performed based on a preset performance order and a predetermined music performance effect corresponding to the week is executed.

  These music performance designation effects, default music performance effects, and manufacturer-designated effects are music performance effects by promotion video (PV) images executed every hour, and each performance time is about 5 minutes. It has become. During this performance performance period, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), the screen display during the performance period is a special effect display area 332 in which a PV image or a video collection image is displayed. The display area of the display screen occupies a wide range (about 90%), and the variable effect display area 331 for performing the variable display effect is narrower than the special effect display area 332 (about 10%). Then, the effect by the variable display is a digital display effect using, for example, a pseudo segment display, which is simplified as compared with the effect outside the music performance designation effect period.

  In the present embodiment, these musical performance performances are executed when the time is 00:00, such as 00:00:00, 1:00:00 ... 23:00:00. The Then, at 59 minutes 00 seconds, which is one minute before 00 minutes 00 seconds at each time, a countdown effect is performed in which the countdown is performed every second, such as “59, 58, 57,...”, And the count “0” (00 Minutes 00 seconds), a music performance designation effect, a default music performance effect, or a manufacturer-designated effect starts as a music performance effect. Therefore, in terms of control, the performance control of the music performance is started from 59 minutes 00 seconds one minute before.

  In this music performance production process, first, it is determined whether or not 60 seconds before the scheduled time (step S3801). In this embodiment, when the scheduled time is 11:00:00, it is 10:59:00. If it is determined in step S3801 that it is not 60 seconds before the scheduled time (NO), it is determined whether 90 seconds have elapsed since the start of the music performance effect (step S3810), and it is determined that 90 seconds have not elapsed. Then (NO), the music performance effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that 90 seconds have elapsed since the start of the music performance effect (YES), a display change designation for displaying a display change screen as shown in FIG. After the command is set in the transmission buffer, the music performance production process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S3801 that it is 60 seconds before the scheduled time (YES), it is determined whether or not it is within the effect execution period of the manufacturer-designated effect (step S3802), and if it is determined that it is outside the effect execution period (NO) ), The process proceeds to step S3805.

  If it is determined in step S3802 that it is within the production execution period of the manufacturer-designated effect (YES), it is determined whether or not an effect code indicating the manufacturer-designated effect is stored in DA11 (step S3803), and the effect code is stored in DA11. If it is determined that it is stored (YES), a special performance designation command for designating a manufacturer-designated production corresponding to the production code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3804), and the music performance production process is terminated. If it is determined in step S3803 that the effect code indicating the manufacturer-designated effect is not stored in DA11 (NO), the process proceeds to step S3805.

  In step S3805, it is determined whether or not an effect code indicating the music performance designation effect is stored in any of DA1 to DA5, and if it is determined that it is not stored in any of DA1 to DA5 (NO) ), The process proceeds to step S3808, and if it is determined that any one of DA1 to DA5 is stored (YES), it is determined whether or not it is within the musical performance performance period based on the stored performance code (step S3808). Step S3806).

  If it is determined in step S3806 that it is not within the musical performance performance period (NO), the process proceeds to step S3808. On the other hand, if it is determined by the stored production code that it is within the music performance production period (YES), a special production designation command for designating the music performance designation production corresponding to the production code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3807). Then, the music performance production process is terminated.

  In step S3808, a special performance designation command for specifying a predetermined music performance performance set to be executed at the current date and time and specifying the specified default music performance performance from a plurality of predetermined music performance performances prepared in advance. Is set in the transmission buffer (step S3809), the music performance performance process is terminated.

When the process of step S3804 or step S3807 is executed when the music performance effect process is finished and the process proceeds to the next process, the music performance effect is produced from the effect output terminal board provided on the effect control board 120. A start signal is output for 500 (ms).
In the gaming machine attendant apparatus that has received this music performance effect start signal, the atmosphere of the game hall can be raised by performing a notification effect (for example, an effect that matches the motif of the model) according to each signal.

  In response to this musical performance performance process, the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a special effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 52) and a display change screen animation pattern determination process (FIG. 56) described later.

(Date / time of day effect processing in special effect control process)
Next, the date / day of the week presentation process (step S1753 in FIG. 44) executed by the sub CPU 120a of the presentation control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a date / day of the week effect process for controlling execution of a date / time specified effect and a day of the week specified effect.
In the date / day / day effect processing, the sub RAM 120c is subjected to the above-described effect setting processing (FIG. 21), “1. All-device common effect” main processing (FIG. 22), and “all-device common effect” designation processing (FIG. 23). When an effect code for designating a date and time designation effect or a day of the week designation effect is stored as an effect common to all units (AP) in any of the addresses DA1 to DA5 of the provided effect code storage area, The corresponding date / time designation effect or day designation effect is executed.

  These date-designated effects and day-designated effects are music effects produced by promotional video (PV) video that is executed when the designated date / time or designated time of the designated day is reached, or a video collection effect that edits past images. Each production time is about 7 minutes.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (d), during the date and time designation effect and during the day designation effect, the screen display during the effect period is a PV video or video collection as in the music performance effect period described above. The special effect display area 332 for displaying the video occupies a wide range (about 90%) in the display area of the effect display screen of the effect display device 31, and the effect by the variable display is outside the date-designated effect period or the day-designated effect period. The variation effect display area 331 for performing the variable display effect is narrower than the special effect display region 332, while the effect is a simplified effect (for example, a digital display effect using pseudo-segment display). (About 10%).

  First, it is determined whether an effect code for designating a date-designated effect or a day-of-week-designated effect is stored in any one of DA1 to DA5 (step S3901).・ End the day effect processing.

  If it is determined in step S3901 that an effect code designating the day-designated effect is stored in any of DA1 to DA5 (with day-of-week designation), the process proceeds to step 3902, where an effect code designating the date-designated effect is stored. If it is determined that the date and time are specified, the process proceeds to step 3904.

  In step 3902, it is determined whether or not the current day and time are the specified day specified by the stored production code and 60 seconds before the specified time (step S3902). If it is determined that it is 60 seconds before the designated time (YES), a special effect designation command for designating the day designation effect corresponding to the effect code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3903), and the date / day / day effect If the process is terminated and it is determined that none of the designated day of the week or the designated time 60 seconds before (NO), the process proceeds to step S3906.

  If it is determined in step S3902 that an effect code for designating the date and time designation effect is stored (there is a date and time designation), the process proceeds to step 3904 to determine whether or not it is 60 seconds before the designated date and time. If it is determined that it is before the second (YES), a special effect designation command for designating a date and time designation effect corresponding to the effect code is set in the transmission buffer (step S3905), and then the date and day effect process is terminated and the specified time is set. If it is determined that it is not 60 seconds ago (NO), the process proceeds to step S3906.

In step S3906, it is determined whether or not it is a variable display of the fifth rotation (variation) after the start of the date and time designation effect or the day of the week specified effect. (YES) After setting the display change designation command for designating the display change screen in the transmission buffer (step S3907), the date / day / day effect processing is terminated. Whether or not it is the fifth rotation (fluctuation) is determined based on the value of the rotation speed (G) used in the above-described variation effect pattern determination process (FIGS. 38 to 40).

  If it is determined in step S3906 that it is not the fifth (fluctuation) rotation (NO), the date / day-of-week effect process ends.

When the process of step S3905 is executed when the date / day of the week production process is finished and the process proceeds to the next process, a date / time designation production start signal 500 is output from the production output terminal board provided on the production control board 120. When output is performed for (ms) and the process of step S3903 is being performed, a day-of-week-designated effect start signal is output for 500 (ms) from the effect output terminal board provided on the effect control board 120. To do.
In the gaming machine accessory device that has received this date-designated effect start signal or day-designated effect start signal, the atmosphere of the game hall is raised by performing a notice effect (for example, an effect that matches the motif of the model) according to each signal. be able to.

  As described above, in the special effect control process, one command out of two commands (special effect designation command and display change designation command) is set in the transmission buffer by one process, and these set commands are described above. The data output process (step S1800 in FIG. 18) is transmitted to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  The host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 performs a special effect animation pattern determination process (FIG. 52) and a display change screen animation pattern determination process (FIG. 56), which will be described later, in accordance with the date / day of the week effect process.

  Next, processing executed by the host CPU 150a in the image control board 150 will be described.

(Main processing of image control board)
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 S2010, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the control ROM 150c in response to power-on and instructs the initial setting of various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 154.

  Here, the host CPU 150a outputs an initial value display list for instructing video signal creation or drawing initial value image data (such as a character image “powering on”) as an instruction for initial setting of the VDP 154. To do.

  Further, the host CPU 150a reads time information from the RTC 180 and stores it in the control RAM 150b as an initialization process. The host CPU 150a also reads date information (year (Y), month (M), day (D), day of the week (W)) together with time information from the RTC 180 only in this initialization process.

  Then, the host CPU 150a uses the date (year (Y) (date (Y), month (M), day (D), day of week (W)) based on the date information read from the RTC 180 to the date of the “main body management time / calendar”). Y), month (M), day (D), day of the week (W)). Further, the host CPU 150a determines the time (hour) based on the time information read from the RTC 180 at the current frame time and the “main body management time / calendar” time (hour (h), minute (m), second (s)). (H), minutes (m), seconds (s)) are set.

  Here, “main body management time / calendar” in the present embodiment refers to a time managed as the time of the gaming machine 1. The minimum update unit of the main body management time / calendar, that is, the unit update time is 1 s. Furthermore, the main body management time managed by the image control board 150 is sent to the effect control board 120 and is also managed as the time of the gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 120a. In the present embodiment, the main body management time / calendar information sent from the image control board 150 to the effect control board 120 is transmitted when there is a request from the CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the host CPU 150a may actively transmit at a predetermined timing or whenever the time is updated.

  In step S2020, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 154 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 on the initial value display list output at step S2010 is instructed, and at normal routine processing, execution of drawing on the display list output at S2050 described later is instructed. become.

  In step S2025, the host CPU 150a performs an effect setting / notification message generation process for generating an effect setting and notification display message in accordance with the effect setting command transmitted from the effect control board 120. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2030, the host CPU 150a performs a command analysis process for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the control RAM) transmitted from the effect control board 120. This process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  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 S2030.

  That is, the effect instruction command is, for example, when there is a command in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the command analysis process of the effect control board 120, the command is analyzed by the sub CPU 120a, and the transmission of the sub RAM 120c is performed based on the analysis result. The predetermined command is set in the buffer and transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 150.

  In the command analysis process, it is confirmed 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 directly to step S2040.

  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 S2040, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2030, various animation scenes. Update the address of.

  In step S2050, the host CPU 150a displays the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Generate a list. When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 154.

  The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area of the VRAM 153 via an interface (hereinafter referred to as VDP_I / F) in the VDP 154.

In step S2060, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 48, the FB switching flag is set to FB switching flag = if the previous display list has been drawn in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). 01. That is, in step S2060, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If the FB switching flag = 01, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S2070. If the FB switching flag = 00, the host CPU 150a waits until the FB switching flag = 01.

In step S2070, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and moves the process to step S2020.
Thereafter, the processing from step S2020 to step S2070 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 20 occurs.

(Image control board interrupt processing)
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed.

  Note that the drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process are described with reference to FIG. 20, but the command reception interrupt process is as described in step S2030 and is not illustrated.

(Image control board drawing end interrupt processing)
FIG. 48A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150.

When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 154 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 150a via the VDP_I / F.
When the host CPU 150a receives a drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 154, the host CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the host CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S2110). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

(V blank interrupt processing for image control board)
FIG. 48B is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150.
The VDP 154 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 150a via the VDP_I / F every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 154, the host CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the host CPU 150a performs processing for updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

  In step S2220, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.

  If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S2230. If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S2230 is not performed.

  In step S2230, the host CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S 2240, the host CPU 150 a gives an instruction to switch the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the memory controller of the VDP 154.

  In step S2250, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  In addition, when an instruction to create a video signal is received from the host CPU 150a, the VDP 154 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating the image data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM 153. Then, the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the effect display device 31 are output to the effect display device 31, and the current V blank splitting is performed. Finish the process.

(Image control board production setting / notification message generation processing)
Next, an effect setting / notification message generation process (step S2025 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. This effect setting / notification message generation processing is the effect setting command (DA (n) + effect code) transmitted by the aforementioned effect setting processing (FIG. 21) by the sub CPU 120a and the processing by the effect code transmission process (FIG. 36). It is a process performed by having received.
This production designation / notification message generation process corresponds to “notification content generation means”.

  In this effect setting / notification message generation process, the effect codes stored as effect code storage areas DA1 to DA5 in the sub RAM 120b and controlled by the sub CPU 120a are controlled by the sub CPU 120a and the sub CPU 120a. Each effect code set as the attention-enhancing effect (CP) and stored in the effect code storage areas DA6 to DA10 of the sub RAM 120c, and the effect code stored in the sub RAM 120b set as the manufacturer specified effect (MP) by the control of the sub CPU 120a By transmitting each common effect (or each special effect) specified from each effect code of the effect code stored in the area DA11 to the host CPU 150a in advance before the game is started, In the CPU 150a, the control RAM 1 Stores the respective common effect (or each special effect) to 0b, performs advance preparation of when to perform these common effect (or each special effect). Although not shown, the control RAM 150b is provided with designated effect code storage areas EDA1 to EDA11 in association with the effect code storage areas DA1 to DA11 of the sub RAM 120c.

  Also, in this effect setting / notification message generating process, an effect setting command (DA (DA ()) that specifies whether or not the address is to be notified and corresponding to each address of DA1 to DA11. n) + effect code) is received, by decoding the effect code included in the effect setting command, a notification message that is a notification display (message) for the common effect (or each special effect) corresponding to the effect code An animation pattern is generated and stored in the control RAM 150b. The host CPU 150a generates a notice display (message) before the game is started, thereby preparing in advance for executing the notice display.

  First, in the effect setting / notification message generating process, it is determined whether or not an effect setting command has been received (step S4501). If it is determined that it has not been received (NO), the effect setting / notification message generating process is terminated, If it determines with having received (YES), an effect code will be memorize | stored in the designated effect code storage area EDA1-EDA11 of control RAM150b corresponding to each of DA1-DA11 (step S4502). If no production code is set, no production setting command is transmitted, and no production code is stored. In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect codes are stored in DA1 to DA4, DA6, DA8 to DA11, each of these effect codes is stored in EDA1 to EDA4, EDA6, DA8 to EDA11, and DA5 and DA7 are effects. Since no code is stored, the production code is not stored in EDA5 and EDA7.

In step S4503, 1 is added to n. Since the initial value of n is 0, the value of n is 1. In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the value of n is 9. If it is determined that the value of n is 9 (YES), the effect setting / notification message generating process is terminated. The condition for ending the production setting / notification message generation process is that the value of n is 9, so that the production codes stored in the designated production code storage areas EDA1 to EDA5, EDA7, and EDA8 are thereafter processed. A notification message generation process to be described is performed, and a notification message generation process for each effect code stored in EDA9 to EDA11 is not performed.
This is because, as described with reference to FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, it is stipulated that notification display is not performed for each production code stored in DA9 to DA11, and thus corresponds to DA1 to DA8, respectively. It is specified that the notice display is executed for the effect codes stored in EDA1 to EDA8, and the notice code is not executed for the effect codes stored in EDA9 to EDA11 corresponding to DA9 to DA11, respectively. Has been.

  If it is determined in step S4504 that the value of n is not 9 (NO), it is determined whether or not an effect code is stored in EDA (n) (step S4505). If it is determined that the effect code is not stored in EDA (n) (NO), the process proceeds to step S4503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect code is stored in EDA (n) (YES), the process proceeds to step S4506. Since the value of n is now 1, it is therefore determined whether or not an effect code is stored in EDA1. In the case of FIG. 16, since the effect code of DA1 is stored in EDA1, step S4506 is executed. Will go on.

  In step S4506, it is determined whether or not the effect code stored in EDA (n) is an effect code indicating a designated effect for specifying a date and time, and if it is determined that it is an effect code indicating a date and time specified effect (YES). After the date designation message animation pattern for notification display is generated according to the effect code (step S4507), the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4506 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not an effect code indicating date designation (NO), the process proceeds to step S4508.

  In step S4508, it is determined whether or not the effect code stored in EDA (n) is an effect code specified for the day of the week. If it is determined that the effect code is specified for the day of the week (YES), the effect code is determined. After generating the day-of-the-week message animation pattern for notification display (step S4509), the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4508 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not the day-specified effect code (NO), the process proceeds to step S4510.

  In step S4510, it is determined whether or not the effect code stored in EDA (n) is a state-designated effect code. If it is determined that the effect code is a state-specified effect code (YES), according to the effect code. After the state designation message animation pattern for notification display is generated (step S4511), the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4510 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not a state-designated effect code (NO), the process proceeds to step S4512.

  In step S4512, it is determined whether or not the production code stored in EDA (n) is a production performance designation production code. If it is judged that the production performance designation production code is (YES), the production code is determined. In response to this, a music performance designation message animation pattern for notification display is generated (step S4513), and the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4512 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not the effect code designated for the music performance (NO), the process proceeds to step S4514.

  In step S4514, it is determined whether or not the effect code stored in EDA (n) is a jackpot-designated effect code. If it is determined that the effect code is a jackpot-designated effect code (YES), according to the effect code. After generating the jackpot designation message animation pattern for notification display (step S4515), the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4514 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not the jackpot-designated effect code (NO), the process proceeds to step S4516.

  In step S4516, it is determined whether or not the effect code stored in EDA (n) is a high base designation effect code. If it is determined that the effect code is a high base designation (YES), the effect code is determined. In response to this, a high base designation message animation pattern for notification display is generated (step S4517), and the process proceeds to step S4518. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4516 that the effect code stored in EDA (n) is not the effect code designated for the high base (NO), the process returns to step S4503.

  In step S4518, the notification message generated in the notification message storage area CDA (n) (not shown) provided in the control RAM 150b in association with EDA (n) is stored. The notification message storage areas are prepared in advance from CDA1 to CDA11, but in this embodiment, CDA1 to CDA8 are used. After the process of step S4518, the process returns to step S4503, and after that, the process from step S4503 to step S4518 is appropriately executed until the value of n becomes 9 in step S4504, and then the production setting / notification message generation is performed. The process ends.

  As described above, when the production setting / notification message generation processing is completed, production codes are stored in the designated production code storage areas EDA1 to EDA11 of the control RAM 150b, and EDA1 to CDA8 are stored in the notification message storage areas CDA1 to CDA5, CDA7, and CDA8. The notification message generated corresponding to the production code stored in EDA5, EDA7, and EDA8 is stored.

The state in which the effect setting / notification message generation process is completed in the case of FIG. 16 is shown below. First, for the production (AP)
DA1: Production code “Aflkcb” → EDA1: Production code “Aflkcb”, CDA1: Notification message animation pattern “Emergency notification! Outdoor performance in 2011 from 11:30 on June 12!”
DA2: production code “Bbesba” → EDA2: production code “Bbesba”, CDA2: announcement message animation pattern “Every Thursday, 19:20-Introducing A-chan PV”
・ DA3: Production code “CAb” → EDA3: Production code “CAb”, CDA3: Notification message animation pattern “We will send you a collection of name scenes during the jackpot!”
DA4: production code “Dfqfwg” → EDA4: production code “Dfqfwg”, CDA4: announcement message animation pattern “The music performance from June 17th to June 23rd is the seventh PV !!”
DA5: production code “not set” → EDA5: production code “not set”, CDA5: notification message animation pattern “not set”
It becomes.

And about attention up production (CP),
DA6: production code “b” → EDA6: production code “b”, CDA6: “not set”
However, in the demonstration production of the production code “b”, a pop-up image is displayed (included in the demonstration production video).
DA7: production code “not set” → EDA6: production code “not set”, CDA7: notification message animation pattern “not set”
DA8: production code “a” → EDA8: production code “a”, CDA8: notification message “ABC will support you during high base!”
DA9: production code “b” → EDA9: production code “b”, CDA9: notification message animation pattern “not set”
DA10: production code “c” → EDA10: production code “c”, CDA10: notification message animation pattern “not set”
It becomes.

For manufacturer-designated production (MP)
DA11: “a” → EDA11: production code “a”, CDA11: notification message animation pattern “not set”
It becomes.

  In the case where the effect code is not stored in DA6, a notification message animation pattern for the attention enhancement effect (CP) determined in advance is set as the notification display of the attention enhancement effect (CP).

(Image control board command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. This command analysis process includes the demonstration effect pattern determination process (FIG. 37), the variation pattern determination process (FIGS. 38 to 40), the jackpot effect pattern determination process (FIG. 41), and the jackpot end effect pattern determination process (FIG. 37). 42) Various designation commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c by the effect input control process (FIG. 43) and the special effect control process (FIGS. 44 to 46) are hosted in the data output process (step S1800 in FIG. 18). This process is transmitted to the CPU 150a and executed when the host CPU 150a receives any one of these various designated commands.

  First, it is determined whether or not the received command is an effect designation command (step S4531). If it is determined that the command is an effect designation command (YES), the process proceeds to step S4536, and if it is determined that it is not an effect designation command ( NO), the process proceeds to step S4532.

  In step S4536, it is determined whether the command is a demonstration effect designation command. If it is determined that the command is a demonstration effect designation command (YES), a demonstration effect animation pattern determination process is performed (step S4537), and then a command analysis process. Exit. The demonstration effect animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the command is not a demonstration effect designation command (NO), the process proceeds to step S4538.

  In step S4538, it is determined whether or not the command is a special effect designation command. If it is determined that the command is a special effect designation command (YES), a special effect animation pattern determination process is performed (step S4539), and then a command analysis process. Exit. This special effect animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the command is not a special effect designation command (NO), the process proceeds to step S4540.

  In step S4540, it is determined whether or not it is a variation effect designation command or a notice effect designation command, and if it is determined that it is a variation effect designation command or a notice effect designation command (YES), a variation effect animation pattern determination process is performed. (Step S4541), the command analysis process is terminated. This variation effect animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the command is not a variation effect designation command (NO), the process proceeds to step S4542.

  In step S4542, it is determined whether or not the command is a jackpot presentation designation command. If it is determined that the command is a jackpot presentation designation command (YES), after performing the jackpot presentation animation pattern determination process (step S4543), the command analysis process is performed. Exit. This jackpot effect animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the command is not a jackpot presentation designation command (NO), the process proceeds to step S4544.

  In step S4544, it is determined whether or not the received effect designation command is a mode-specific effect designation command. If it is determined that it is a mode-specific effect designation command (YES), it is designated by the mode-specific effect designation command. After determining the animation pattern in the production mode, the command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined that the command is not a mode-specific effect designation command (NO), the process proceeds to step S4546.

  In step S4546, since the received effect designation command is limited to the jackpot end effect designation command, the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process is performed. This jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process ends, the command analysis process ends.

If it is determined in step S4531 that it is not an effect designation command (NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is an effect setting command (step S4532), and if it is determined that it is not an effect setting command (NO). ), The process proceeds to step S4533, and if it is determined that the command is an effect setting command (YES), an animation pattern determination process for determining an animation pattern according to the operation on the effect setting screen is performed, and then the command analysis process is terminated. .

  In the animation pattern determination process according to the operation of the effect setting screen, it is a process of determining an animation pattern such as an image display such as each setting screen display and a screen display that transitions according to the operation of the setter. The animation patterns as shown in FIGS. 29 to 35 are determined one by one.

  If it is determined in step S4532 that the command is not an effect setting command (NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a display screen change command (step S4533), and if it is determined that the command is not a display screen change command (step S4533). If NO, the command analysis process ends and if it is determined that the command is a display screen change command (YES), the process proceeds to the display screen animation pattern determination process (step S4534). This display screen animation pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the display screen animation pattern determination process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Demo effect animation pattern determination processing in command analysis processing)
Next, the demonstration effect animation pattern determination process (step S4537 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
The demonstration effect animation pattern determination process determines the animation pattern based on the demonstration effect designation command by receiving the demonstration effect designation command transmitted from the sub CPU 120a, and receives the notification designation command. This is a process of extracting and extracting an animation pattern based on a notification designation command.

  First, it is determined whether or not the received command is a demonstration effect designation command in the attention level increasing effect (CP) (step S4561), and it is determined that the received command is a demonstration effect designation command in the attention level increasing effect (CP). (YES), after determining the designated demonstration effect animation pattern from the plurality of demonstration effects prepared as the demonstration effect of the attention-enhancing effect (CP) (step S4563), the process proceeds to step S4564. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a demonstration effect designation command in the attention-enhancing effect (CP) (YES), one demonstration effect animation pattern is determined from a plurality of normal demonstration effects (step S4562), and the process proceeds to step S4564. .

  In step S4564, together with the demonstration effect designation command, it is determined whether or not a notification designation command that is a notification display for the common effect corresponding to the effect code stored in DA4 is received, and the notification designation command for DA4 is received. If it is determined that it has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S4566. If it is determined that a notification designation command for DA4 has been received (YES), the notification message animation pattern stored in CDA4 is extracted (step S4565), and then step S4566 is performed. The process proceeds to S4566.

  In step S4566, it is determined whether or not an attention level increase notification designation command, which is a notification display for the special effect as the attention level increase effect (CP), is received together with the demonstration effect designation command, and the attention level increase notification designation is performed. If it is determined that the command has not been received (NO), the demonstration effect animation pattern determination process is terminated. If it is determined that the attention-up notification designation command has been received (YES), a pre-stored attention-up notification message animation pattern is extracted (step S4567), and the attention-up demo effect sound (musical piece) is sent to the sound control circuit 155. ) Is designated (step S4568), the demonstration effect animation pattern determination process is terminated. In step S4568, the attention level up demonstration effect sound (musical piece) is designated, and the “same image unusual sound effect” is performed.

  By this demonstration effect animation pattern determination process, “demonstration effect animation pattern” or “demonstration effect animation pattern + notification (or notice of increased attention) message animation pattern” is determined, and the animation control process described above (FIG. 47, step The process proceeds to S2040).

  In step S4562 and step S4563, a demonstration effect animation pattern is determined, and a demonstration effect sound (music or the like) during execution of the demonstration effect is designated for the sound control circuit 155. In step S4565, a notification message animation pattern is extracted, and a notification message sound (sound or the like) is designated for the sound control circuit 155. Then, a volume balance adjustment value (5: 5, 4: 6, etc.) between the demonstration effect sound (music, etc.) and the notification message sound while the notification message sound (sound, etc.) is output to the sound control circuit 155. ) Is specified.

  The sound control circuit 155 outputs the designated demonstration effect sound (music) to the audio output device 32, and when the notification message is played during execution of the demonstration effect, the volume of the designated demonstration effect sound and the notification message sound. Both volume controls are performed based on the balance adjustment value.

For example, when “Demo effect animation pattern of ABC demo 2” is determined and “CDA4 announcement message animation pattern” is extracted by this demonstration effect animation pattern determination process, the effect is produced as shown in FIG. In the display area 330a, the ABC2 demo video and the music including the notification message “This stand is a little different from the other” will flow for 2 minutes, and the ABC2 demo video will be between 10-20 and 70-80 seconds. Will output a notification sound that says, "This stand is a little different from the others."
During the period of 40 to 45 seconds and 100 to 105 seconds of the ABC2 demo video, the announcement display area 330b is displayed in the effect display area 330a, and the “music performance is the seventh PV! The notification message “...” is scrolled from right to left and a notification message sound is output.

  Also, by this demonstration effect animation pattern determination process, “demonstration effect animation pattern of normal demonstration” is determined, “CDA4 announcement message animation pattern” is extracted, and no effect code is stored in DA6, and DA7 to DA10 When an effect code is stored in any of the images, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), in the effect display area 330a, a normal pre-demonstration video image with a notification message animation pattern “I will do an effect different from the other!” Is played for 10 seconds, and a notification message sound of “I will do a different performance!” Is output. The normal demo video then flows for 2 minutes, but the music that flows along with this normal demo video has a higher attention level demo sound (music). Is usually the same sound production where different sounds (music) are played even if the demo video is the same. Therefore, since a different piece of music flows from other game machines that do not have a higher attention level effect (CP), it is possible to attract the player's attention than a special effect with a sense of incongruity, thus contributing to the creation of a game opportunity. It will be.

  Note that this same-picture unusual sound effect is not limited to a demonstration effect, but may be executed in a specific effect mode in a jackpot effect, a specific reach effect, or a variable display effect.

  During the period of 40 to 45 seconds and 100 to 105 seconds of the normal demonstration video, the notice display area 330b is displayed in the effect display area 330a, and the “music performance is the seventh PV! The notification message “...” is scrolled from right to left and a notification message sound is output.

  In the demonstration effect animation pattern determination process in the present embodiment, as described above, the demonstration effect designation command corresponding to the DA6 effect code transmitted from the sub CPU 120a is received. The production code “b” designating the demonstration production as the production (CP) is also stored (shared) in DA6 and EDA6. Therefore, as another method, EDA6 is designated as the demonstration production designation command from the sub CPU 120a. Only the command may be transmitted.

(Special animation pattern determination process in command analysis process)
Next, the special effect animation pattern determination process (step S4539 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
This special effect animation pattern determination process is a process of determining an animation pattern based on the special effect designation command by receiving the special effect designation command transmitted from the sub CPU 120a.

  First, it is determined whether or not the received special effect designation command is a special effect designation command for designating a manufacturer designated effect (MP) (step S4581), and a special effect designation command for designating a manufacturer designated effect (MP). If it is determined that there is (YES), the special effect animation pattern specified from the manufacturer-specified effects is determined (step S4582), and then the special effect animation pattern determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the command is not a special effect specifying command for specifying a manufacturer specified effect (MP) (NO in step S4581), it is determined whether or not the command is a special effect specifying command for specifying a date and time specified effect in an effect common to all units (AP). (Step S4583) and if it is determined that the command is a special effect designation command for designating a date and time designation effect (YES), a special effect animation pattern designated from the date and time designation effect is determined (step S4586), and then the special effect The animation pattern determination process ends.

  If it is determined that it is not a special effect designation command for designating a date and time designation effect (NO in step S4583), it is determined whether or not the command is a special effect designation command for designating a day-of-week designation effect in the all-device common effect (AP) ( Step S4584), if it is determined that the command is a special effect designation command for designating a day-designated effect (YES), a special effect animation pattern designated from the day-designated effect is decided (Step S4587), and then a special effect animation pattern is decided. The process ends.

  If it is determined that the command is not a special effect designating command for designating the day of the week (NO in step S4584), it is determined whether or not the command is a special effect designating command for designating a music performance designating effect for all units common performance (AP). (Step S4585) If it is determined that the command is a special performance designation command for designating a music performance designation effect (YES), a special performance animation pattern designated from the music performance designation production is determined (Step S4588), and then a special performance is produced. The animation pattern determination process ends.

  If it is determined that it is not a special performance designation command for designating a music performance designation effect (NO in step S4585), it is determined whether or not it is a special performance designation command for designating a default music performance designation effect (step S4589). If it is determined that the command is a special performance designation command for designating a music performance designation effect (YES), a special production animation pattern designated from the default music performance designation production is determined (step S4590), and then a special production animation pattern determination process is performed. Exit.

  If it is determined that the command is not a special effect designation command that designates a default music performance designation effect (NO in step S4589), the special effect animation pattern determination process ends.

  By this special effect animation pattern determination process, the “special effect animation pattern” is determined, and the process proceeds to the above-described animation control process (FIG. 47, step S2040).

  Each special effect animation pattern determined by the special effect animation pattern determination process is, for example, a basic layout pattern as shown in FIG. 59A (the display occupation ratio of the variable effect display area 331 is 10%, the special effect display area The display occupancy rate of 332 is divided into upper and lower parts at a display ratio of 90%), and the variable display effect animation pattern is usually used for the change effect display area 331 of the effect display screen of the effect display device 31. A special variation effect animation pattern different from the variation effect animation pattern is determined, and resize designation is performed in accordance with the variation effect display region 331. For the special effect display region 332, the designated special effect animation pattern is set. Animation pattern that is determined and resized according to the special effect display area 332 A.

  In step S4582, step S4586, step S4587, step S4588, and step S4590, special effect animation patterns are determined, respectively, and for sound control circuit 155, a special effect sound (music or the like) during execution of the special effect. Specify. Then, along with the designation of the special effect sound (music etc.), the volume balance adjustment value of the special effect sound and the fluctuation effect sound during execution of the special effect is designated. As the volume balance adjustment value at this time, an adjustment value (9: 1, 8: 2, etc.) is specified such that the special effect sound has a higher output than the variable effect sound.

  The sound control circuit 155 outputs the designated variation effect sound (music) to the audio output device 32, and when performing the variation effect during execution of the special effect, the volume of the designated special effect sound and the variation effect sound. By performing both volume controls based on the balance adjustment value, effects such as video and music as shown in FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (d), (f), (g), and FIG. 59 (a) are performed.

  In the special effect animation pattern determination process in the present embodiment, as described above, the special effect designation command for designating the date and time designation effect corresponding to the DA1 effect code transmitted from the sub CPU 120a or the DA2 effect code. A special effect designation command for designating a day-designated effect corresponding to, or a special designation command for designating a music performance designation effect corresponding to a DA4 effect code, or a manufacturer-designated effect (MP) corresponding to a DA11 effect code The production designation command is received, but each production code is stored (shared) in DA1 and EDA1, DA2 and EDA2, DA4 and EDA4, DA11 and EDA11. Special command for directing To EDA1, EDA2, EDA4, only one command for designating the EDA11 may also be sent as appropriate.

(Variation effect animation pattern determination processing in command analysis processing)
Next, the variation effect animation pattern determination process (step S4541 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this variation effect animation pattern determination process, a variation display effect animation pattern is determined based on the variation effect designation command transmitted from the sub CPU 120a described above, and the other three commands (variation When the production designation command, reach production designation command, notice production designation command, high base (or low base) production designation command, etc.) are received, each of these four commands is combined with the determined variable display production animation pattern. The animation pattern based on it is also determined. When the notification designation command is also received, an animation pattern based on the notification designation command is extracted. Further, when a variation effect designation command for performing an operation response effect is received, an operation response effect animation pattern based on the variation effect designation command is determined.

First, it is determined whether or not the received variation effect designation command is a variation designation command indicating an operation response effect (step S4601), and if it is not a variation designation command indicating an operation response effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S4603. If it is a variation designation command indicating an operation response effect (YES), after the designated operation response effect animation pattern is determined (step S4602), the process proceeds to step S4604.

  Since the variation effect designation command received in step S4601 was not a variation designation command indicating an operation response effect, in step S4603, the variation effect animation pattern designated based on the received variation effect designation command as a variation display effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S4604.

  In step S4604, it is determined whether or not a notice effect designation command has been received. If no notice effect designation command has been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S4606, and a notice effect designation command is also received. If it has been received (YES), after the designated notice effect animation pattern is determined (step S4605), the process proceeds to step S4610.

  In step S4606, it is determined whether or not a reach effect designation command for designating a reach support effect in the attention enhancement effect (CP) is received. If the reach effect designation command is also received (YES) ) After determining the reach effect animation pattern of the designated reach support effect (step S4607), the process proceeds to step S4601, and if the reach effect designation command is not received (NO), the process proceeds to step S4608.

  In step S4608, the high base effect designation command for designating the high base effect in the all-device common effect (AP) or the attention level increasing effect (CP), or the low value in the all device common effect (AP) or the attention level increasing effect (CP). It is determined whether or not a low base effect designation command for designating a base effect has been received. If it is determined that a high base (or low base) effect designation command has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S4610. If it is determined that the high base (or low base) effect designation command has been received (YES), the specified high base effect animation pattern is determined if the command is a high base effect designation command. If it is a command, after determining a low base production animation pattern (step S4609), step S4610 Advance.

In step S4610, it is determined whether or not the notification designation command for specifying the DA3 notification display is received. If the notification designation command for specifying the DA3 notification display is not received (NO) ), The process proceeds to step S4612, and when the notification designation command for designating the DA3 notification display is received (YES), the notification message animation pattern stored in the CDA3 is extracted (step S4611), and the change The production animation pattern determination process is terminated.

In step S4612, it is determined whether a notification designation command for designating the DA5 notification display is received or not, and if a notification designation command for designating the DA5 notification display is not received (NO) ), The process proceeds to step S4614, and if a notification designation command for designating the DA5 notification display is received (YES), the notification message animation pattern stored in CDA5 is extracted (step S4613), The production animation pattern determination process is terminated.

In step S4614, it is determined whether or not a notification designation command for specifying the DA7 notification display is received, and if a notification designation command for specifying the DA7 notification display is not received (NO) ), The process proceeds to step S4616, and if a notification designation command for designating the DA7 notification display is received (YES), the notification message animation pattern stored in the CDA 7 is extracted (step S4615), and the change The production animation pattern determination process is terminated.

In step S4616, it is determined whether or not the notification designation command for designating the DA8 notification display is received, and if it is not received together with the notification designation command for designating the DA8 notification display (NO) ), When the variation effect animation pattern determination process is completed and the notification designation command for designating the DA8 notification display is received together (YES), after extracting the notification message animation pattern stored in the CDA 8 ( In step S4617), the variation effect animation pattern determination process ends.

  By this variation effect animation pattern determination processing, the “variation effect animation pattern”, “notice effect animation pattern”, “reach effect animation pattern”, “high base (or low base) effect animation pattern”, “notification message anime pattern” Among them, one or a plurality of animation patterns are determined or extracted, and the process proceeds to the above-described animation control process (FIG. 47, step S2040).

  In step S4602, step S4603, step S4605, step S4607, and step S4609, an effect animation pattern is determined, and for the sound control circuit 155, the effect sound (music, speech, etc.) during the execution of each effect is determined. The sound control circuit 155 causes the sound output device 32 to output the designated effect sound (music, speech, etc.).

  For example, when “ABC2 mode variation effect animation pattern” is determined and “CDA8 announcement message animation pattern” is extracted by this variation effect animation pattern determination process, as shown in FIG. A variation effect image and music for ABC2 mode flow in the display area 330a, and a notification message “ABC is cheering during high base ...” scrolls from right to left in the notification display area 330b. Here, the notice message sound is not output in order to draw attention to the variation effect image.

  Further, for example, when the “low base effect animation pattern” is determined and the “CDA3 notification message animation pattern” is extracted by the variation effect animation pattern determination process, an effect display area is displayed as shown in FIG. The low-base variation effect image and the music flow in 330a, and a notification message “Name (sorry?) Scene Collection ...” is scrolled from right to left in the notification display area 330b. Here, the notice message sound is not output in order to draw attention to the variation effect image.

  In the variation effect animation pattern determination process in the present embodiment, as described above, DA8 transmitted from the sub CPU 120a (or when a high base effect is stored in DA1 to DA5 is stored). High base effect designation command for designating the high base effect corresponding to the production code of the address or the effect of DA9 (or the stored address if the low base effect is stored in DA1 to DA5). A low base effect designation command for designating a low base effect corresponding to a code or a reach effect designation command for designating a reach support effect corresponding to an effect code of DA10 is received. And EDA8, DA9 and EDA9, DA1 to DA5 (high (low to DA1 to DA5) (When the base effect is stored) and EDA1 to EDA5, DA10 and EDA10 are stored (shared). As another method, from the sub CPU 120a, EDA1 to 5 are provided as high base (or low base) effect designation commands. , EDA8, and EDA9 may be transmitted as appropriate, and only a command designating EDA10 may be transmitted as a reach effect designation command.

(Big-decision effect animation pattern determination processing in command analysis processing)
Next, the jackpot effect animation pattern determination process (step S4543 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this jackpot effect animation pattern determination process, the jackpot effect designation command and the round effect designation command transmitted from the sub CPU 120a described above are received, so that the animation pattern based on these commands is determined and the notification designation command is received. Thus, the animation pattern corresponding to the notice designation command is extracted.

  First, after determining the jackpot effect animation pattern designated by the jackpot effect designation command (step S4621), the round effect animation pattern designated by the round effect designation command is determined (step S4622).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a notification designation command for designating the DA2 notification display has been received (step S4623). If the notification designation command has not been received, the jackpot effect animation pattern determination process is terminated. If the notification designation command is also received, the notification message animation pattern stored in the CDA 2 is extracted (step S4624), and then the jackpot effect animation pattern determination process is terminated.

  By the jackpot effect animation pattern determination process, “hit effect animation pattern + round effect animation pattern” or “hit effect animation pattern + round effect animation pattern + notification message animation pattern” is determined, and the animation control process described above (FIG. 47). Then, the process proceeds to step S2040).

  In steps S4621 and S4622, effect animation patterns are determined, and the sound control circuit 155 is designated with effect sounds (music, lines, etc.) during execution of each effect. In 155, the designated output sound (music, speech, etc.) is output to the audio output device 32.

By this jackpot effect animation pattern determination process, for example, “a jackpot effect anime pattern for a default jackpot effect” is determined, “round effect animation pattern for 12 rounds” is determined, and “CDA2 announcement message anime pattern” is extracted. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), the jackpot effect video for the default jackpot effect, the video showing 12 rounds and the music flow in the effect display region 330a, and “every Thursday, 19th” appears in the notification display region 330b. A notification message “Time 20 minutes to A-chan ...” is scrolled from right to left. Here, no notice message sound is output in order to pay attention to the jackpot effect image.
For example, when the “special scene collection jackpot effect pattern” of the state designation effect is determined, the famous scene collection video flows in the effect display area 330a of FIG. When (CP) “Spring ABC jackpot effect pattern” is determined, a spring ABC video flows in the effect display area 330a of FIG. 57 (e).

(Don't finish effect animation pattern determination process in command analysis process)
Next, the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process (step S4546 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
This jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process determines an animation pattern based on the command and receives a notification designation command by receiving the jackpot end effect specification command specifying the ending effect transmitted from the sub CPU 120a. As a result, the animation pattern corresponding to the notification designation command is extracted. Moreover, the animation pattern based on the said command is determined by having received together with the jackpot end production designation | designated command which designates an operation response production (promotion production | presentation).

  First, after determining the ending effect animation pattern designated by the jackpot end effect designation command (step S4631), it is determined whether or not the jackpot end designation command designating the operation response effect is received (step S4632). If the jackpot end designation command designating the operation response effect (promotion effect) has not been received (NO), the process proceeds to step S4634, and the jackpot end designation command designating the operation response effect (promotion effect) is also received. If so (YES), after the designated operation response effect (promotion effect) animation pattern is determined (step S4633), the process proceeds to step S4634.

  In step S4634, it is determined whether a notification designation command for designating the DA1 notification display has been received (step S4634). If no notification designation command has been received, the jackpot end effect animation pattern is determined. If the process is terminated and the notification designation command is received together, the announcement message animation pattern stored in CDA1 is extracted (step S4635), and then the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process is terminated.

  One or more of “Ending Effect Anime Pattern”, “Operation Response Effect Anime Pattern”, and “Notification Message Anime Pattern” are determined by this jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process, and the above-described animation control process (FIG. 47, Step The process proceeds to S2040).

  For example, when the “Ending effect animation pattern of special ending” is determined by this jackpot end effect animation pattern determination processing and “CDA1 announcement message animation pattern” is extracted, an image as shown in FIG. Will be displayed.

  In step S4631 and step S4633, the production animation pattern is determined, and for the sound control circuit 155, the production sound (music, lines, etc.) during the production of each production is designated, and the sound control circuit. In 155, the designated output sound (music, speech, etc.) is output to the audio output device 32.

  When the jackpot end effect animation pattern determination process determines, for example, “Special Ending Ending Effect Anime Pattern” and “CDA1 Notification Message Anime Pattern” is extracted, as shown in FIG. A special ending effect image and music flow in the effect display area 330a, and a notification message “emergency notification! 417 days ...” scrolls from right to left in the notification display area 330b. Here, no notice message sound is output in order to draw attention to the ending effect image.

(Animation pattern determination processing for display change screen in command analysis processing)
Next, the display change screen animation pattern determination process (step S4534 in FIG. 50) in the command analysis process (step S2030 in FIG. 47) executed by the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
In this display change screen animation pattern determination processing, when the display screen change command transmitted from the sub CPU 120a is received, an animation pattern based on the command is determined.
The processing by the special effect animation pattern determination processing and the display change screen animation pattern determination processing corresponds to “special display control means”.

  First, it is determined whether or not the received display screen change command is a display screen change command for designating a display change screen (step S4641), and if it is determined that it is a display screen change command for designating a display change screen (YES) ) After determining the display change screen animation pattern for displaying the display change screen as shown in FIG. 59A (step S4642), the display change screen animation pattern determination processing is terminated and the display change screen is designated. If it is determined that it is not a display screen change command to be performed (NO), the process proceeds to step S4643.

  In step S4643, it is determined whether or not the received layout display sample is a display screen change command for designating “switching”, and if it is determined that the display screen change command is for designating “layout” of the layout display sample ( (YES), the process proceeds to step S4644, and if it is determined that the display screen change command is not for designating “switching” of the layout display sample (NO), the process proceeds to step S4645.

  In step S4644, each time the right cursor key 39D of the cross key 39 is operated in the order of layout pattern 1 → layout pattern 2 → layout pattern 3 → basic layout pattern → layout pattern 1 →... As shown in FIG. 59B, the layout display sample 3 pattern in which the ratio of each display area of the PV image and the variable display effect is changed and the basic layout pattern are sequentially switched and displayed counterclockwise. And the animation pattern corresponding to the layout pattern shown in FIG. 59C and the like are determined. When the process of step S4644 ends, the display change screen animation pattern determination process ends. Each time the left cursor key 39C is operated, the layout display sample is switched and displayed clockwise.

  If it is determined in step S4643 that the layout display sample is not a display screen change command for designating “switching” (NO), the received display screen change command is a display screen change command for designating “determine”, so that it is currently displayed. Animation pattern for displaying the layout pattern in the middle as a screen layout during the subsequent performance of the music performance or during the specified date of the day or the specified day of the week (expansion rate or reduction rate of the variable effect display area 331 and the special effect display area 332) Is determined (step S4645), and the display change screen animation pattern determination process is terminated. When the determination is made in the state of FIG. 59 (c), the screen display is switched to that shown in FIG. 59 (d).

  Through this display change animation pattern determination process, an animation pattern corresponding to the layout pattern as shown in FIGS. 59B to 59D is determined according to the operation mode, and the animation control process described above (FIG. 47, step S2040). Will proceed to.

  In step S4645, an animation pattern to be displayed as a screen layout during the subsequent performance of the music performance, the date and time designation effect, or the day of the week designation effect is determined, and if layout pattern 1 is determined, When the control circuit 155 designates the volume balance adjustment value of the special effect sound and the variable effect sound during execution of the special effect as 9: 1 and the screen layout pattern 2 or 3 is determined, the sound control circuit 155 On the other hand, the volume balance adjustment value between the special effect sound and the variable effect sound during execution of the special effect is specified as 8: 2.

  The sound control circuit 155 outputs the designated variation effect sound (music) to the audio output device 32, and when performing the variation effect during execution of the special effect, the volume of the designated special effect sound and the variation effect sound. Both volume controls are performed based on the balance adjustment value.

  When the screen layout pattern is changed in this way, the volume balance adjustment value is also changed along with this, but during the performance of the music performance, the date and time specified effect, and the day of the week specified effect that are running special effects. In order for the player to enjoy the special effect rather than the variation effect, the ratio of the volume balance adjustment values is set so that the special effect sound is larger than the variation effect sound.

  Further, in step S4644 and step S4645, an animation pattern corresponding to the operation is determined, and a display switching sound and a determination sound are designated for the sound control circuit 155. The sound control circuit 155 designates the animation pattern. The audio output device 32 is caused to output the display switching sound and the decision sound. The host CPU 150a corresponds to “sound control means”.

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In the present embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of the gaming apparatus, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming apparatuses include a rotary gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, A ball ball game machine or the like may be used, and these game machines may be equipped with a payout device for paying out a medium such as a ball or a medal, but not so (for example, a so-called enclosed type). Also good. In addition, as other gaming devices, so-called calling lamps or other devices attached to gaming machines such as CR units may be used as long as they are devices corresponding to gaming machines.

  The pachinko machine of the present embodiment is divided into a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a lamp control board 140, an image control board 150, a launch control board 160, and a power supply board 170 depending on the respective controls. Although it is configured by a board, the present invention is not limited to this board configuration. For example, the functions of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 are mounted on the effect control board 120, or all the other boards with respect to the main control board 110. Various configurations, such as mounting the above functions, are conceivable.

  In the present embodiment, the RTC 180 is mounted in order to acquire time information and calendar information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a radio clock that corrects the time based on the information of the standard radio wave may be mounted instead of the RTC 180. Good.

In the present embodiment, the operation of the setter (game hall operator, game machine manufacturer) in the effect setting process is performed by the effect button 35 or the cross key 39, but this is not restrictive. In the case of a type game machine, the setter may operate a start lever, a BET button, a left / right / medium stop button, a production button, and the like. In addition, instead of the effect button 35 and the cross key 39, etc., a wireless device having functions such as infrared communication, voice recognition, and motion sensor may be installed to recognize the operator's intention to operate.
Further, an operation panel for effect setting may be provided on the back side of the gaming machine, and the effect setting process may be performed by the operator using the operation panel. Further, in the case where the system configuration is such that these gaming machines are centrally managed by a server computer or the like provided inside or outside the amusement hall, a common production and Special effects may be set centrally.

  In the present embodiment, during all the special effects (date and time designation effect, day of the week designation effect, music performance designation effect, default music performance effect), image effects such as various images and PV in the background where the variation effect is executed, and In addition, a composite effect that combines a sound effect by music, etc., and a decoration effect by lamps, etc. is executed, but not limited to this, for example, a composite effect that combines only a sound effect and a decoration effect is performed. Special effects may be provided. Further, as the image production, various kinds of video such as dramas, movies, and kabuki, and sound production that plays sound corresponding to these various videos may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect setting process can be set in detail as described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting may be simplified. For example, in the case of an all-device common effect (AP), 10 types of patterns for the all-device common effect (AP) are prepared in advance, and when the setter wants to set the pattern 5 today, if the pattern 5 is selected, the DA1 ~ 1 An effect code corresponding to pattern 5 may be stored for each address of DA5. Further, for example, by preparing a plurality of patterns in which a schedule is set in advance in units of one week, a common effect may be set in units of one week. The same setting method can be considered for the attention-enhancing effect (CP) and the manufacturer-specified effect (MP).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, regarding the notification display for each common effect or each special effect, a storage area (DA1 to DA8) for executing the notification display and a storage area (DA9 to DA9 for not performing the notification display). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and notification display may be performed for all of DA1 to DA11.
In addition, the notification content is not limited to various notification displays as in the present embodiment, for example, notification notification by various lamps by the effect lighting device 34, notification notification by various sounds output from the audio output device 32, You may make it perform notification alerting | reporting by the drive device 33 for production. Various embodiments can be considered as to whether to implement these various types of notification contents by a single number or a combination of a plurality of types.

In the present embodiment, unless the effect setting process (step S1010) in the effect control board main process (FIG. 17) is completed, the process does not proceed to the effect random number update process (step S1100). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production setting process (step S1010) may be executed in the production control board timer interruption process. By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time from when the power is turned on until the gaming machine shifts to a state where the gaming machine can be operated.
In this case, setting operation can be performed on the back side of the gaming machine so that the player does not operate, or a specific operation command input grasped by the game hall operator is performed by the effect button 35 or the cross key 39. It is preferable to shift to the effect setting process.

  In the present embodiment, unless the effect setting process (step S1010) in the effect control board main process (FIG. 17) is completed, the process does not proceed to the effect random number update process (step S1100). However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when a command from the main control board is received during the effect setting process, the effect setting process may be immediately terminated. .

In the present embodiment, the effect by the variable display during the period in which the special effect is being executed is a digital display effect using, for example, a pseudo-segment display, which is simplified compared to the effect outside the music performance designation effect period. Therefore, the display mode is simple and easy to see even if the display area is reduced. However, the display area is not limited to this, and the display area may be made smaller with the same effect as the variable display outside the special effect execution period. In such a layout pattern, a display pattern in which the display area is reduced while the same effect as the variable display outside the special effect execution period may be provided.
Further, in the present embodiment, during the period when the special effect is being executed, the basic layout pattern (the variable effect) in which the special effect display area (332) is a wider display area than the variable effect display area (331). The display occupancy ratio of the display area 331 is 10%, and the display occupancy ratio of the special effect display area 332 is 90%. The display ratio is not limited to this. The basic layout pattern (for example, the display occupancy ratio of the variable effect display area 331 is 90% and the display occupancy ratio of the special effect display area 332 is a wider display area than the variable effect display area (331). May be displayed with a display ratio of 10%.

  In this embodiment, when the screen layout pattern is changed in step S4645, the volume balance adjustment value is also changed accordingly. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume balance adjustment is performed even if the screen layout pattern is changed. The value may remain unchanged from the basic layout pattern. Further, the volume balance adjustment value between the special effect sound and the variable effect sound may be designated as (10: 0).

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the variable effect sound is lowered compared to the special effect sound, but this is not limiting. For example, when the expectation notice or the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is performed, the sound is different from the special effect sound. The volume of the fluctuating effect sound may be increased. By doing in this way, the player can enjoy a special effect, and even if the special effect is in the midst of a variable effect that is likely to be a big hit, a big hit expectation will be raised.

  In the present embodiment, the layout display desired by the player is determined from the layout display samples in which the ratio between the display areas of the special effect display area (332) and the variable effect display area (331) is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display area of each of the special effect display area (332) and the variable effect display area (331) is displayed when the player operates the effect button 35 or the cross key 39 on the display change screen. The occupying ratio and the arrangement position of the variable effect display area may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the variable effect display area (331) is displayed in a window in the special effect display area (332), or the special effect display area (332) is displayed in a window in the variable effect display area (331). The special effect display area (332) and the variable effect display area (331) may be displayed in an overlapping manner.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the screen layout pattern can be changed is set to step S3906 (fifth rotation change) and step S3810 (90 seconds have elapsed). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, a desired screen layout pattern may be selected in advance, so that a display with a pre-selected layout pattern may be performed during the special effect, and the desired screen layout pattern may be displayed at any time during the special effect. You may make it changeable.

  In the present embodiment, the selection of the “music performance designation” item in the “1. All-common production” setting process of the effect setting process is “valid for what month and how many days” It is in the form of “effective from then on”, but is not limited to this, “effective from what day of the month to what day of the month” or “effective every Wednesday” or “the second and fourth week of every month The option of “music performance designation” item, such as “valid”, may be validated or invalidated by day of the week or period.

  In addition, the validity / invalidation of the options in the “1. Production common to all units” setting process of the production setting process is not limited to the “music performance designation” item, but the “date and time designation” item, “day of week designation” item, or “state” As with the “music performance designation” item, one or more of the “designated” items may be activated after June 10th, and may be activated or invalidated on the day of the week or period. It may be. In addition, if the number of game machine shipment lots or shipment regions, for example, 1 lot is 1000, the valid / invalid day of the week or the valid / invalid period is changed every 1000 units, or the valid / invalid day of the week or valid / invalid in the Kanto region It is possible to change the period. Further, it may be changed in units of halls, management base units or the like. In this way, the items that can be set as “1. All-device common effects” by region unit, hall unit, and management base unit have a variety of forms, so each store has its own store features. Can be further increased.

  In addition to enabling / disabling the options in the “1. All-common effects” setting process of the effect setting process, in addition to enabling / disabling options on the day of the week or period, a 10000 rotation fluctuation display is displayed for a gaming machine. If it is performed, it will be activated, if it is operated for 100 hours (600,000 balls have been fired), it will be activated, and if it is a CR unit, it will be activated if 1 million yen is sold.

  In the present embodiment, the common effect and the special effect that can be set in the effect setting process are effects that are not related to the variable display effect that is an effect for notifying the jackpot lottery result. By providing multiple reach effects as options for common effects (and special effects), or by providing multiple jackpot anticipation announcements, some of the default reach or jackpot expectation announcements May be set to a desired reach production or a jackpot expectation notice. In this case, it may be possible to set only the so-called premium reach effect or premium notice in which the jackpot is determined.

In the present embodiment, the effect setting table and the default effect setting table are stored as separate tables, but not limited to this, the effect setting table and the default effect setting table are used for one effect setting. The table may be summarized and a “default music performance designation” item may be provided in the production setting table so that the first week PV to the 12th week PV can be selected as the default music performance production. In such a case, the “default music performance designation” item in the production setting table corresponds to “default production storage means”.
Further, when the production setting table and the default production setting table are combined into one production setting table, for example, the designated codes a to l are designated as the default music performance production in the music performance designation items of the production setting table. It is associated with a certain 1st week PV to 12th week PV, a music performance designation item registered in association with the debut music PV or later which is a music performance designation production from the designation code m or later, and a designation code m from June 10th or later. Subsequent selections may be validated. In this case, the designation codes a to l in the “music performance designation” item in the production setting table correspond to “default production storage means”.

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Each configuration described below can be combined with the present invention, and each configuration alone can be realized as an invention.
<Configuration 1-1> A gaming device (gaming machine 1) including effect control means (sub CPU 120a, host CPU 150a) for executing various effects, and a plurality of default effects (default music pieces) executed by the effect control means. A default effect storage means (default effect setting table) for storing performance performance) and a specific effect storage means (effect setting table) for storing a plurality of specific effects (music performance designation effects) executed by the effect control means. And a specific effect setting means for setting a desired specific effect as a desired specific effect among a plurality of specific effects stored in the specific effect storage means (“1. All-device common effect” setting process), And the production control means for each of the default productions stored in the default production storage means within a preset execution period of the default production. Run the constant effect (the process of step S3808,3809), by the execution period outside the predetermined effect, to perform a desired specific effect which is set by the specific effect setting means (in step S3807).
With this configuration, although “JP-A-2007-252534” and “Pachinko Strategy Magazine, Futabasha, September 9, 2012, page 017” are prior art documents, there is an effect of attracting customers for a predetermined period of time. In response to the issue of the game hall where the effect of attracting customers will fade when it is operating, the game hall operator can set the desired specific performance after operating for a certain period of time. Expected to attract customers.

<Configuration 1-2> Provided with a setting validation unit (YES determination in step S3104) for validating the specific effect setting unit outside the execution period or before a predetermined period within the execution period, <Configuration 1-1 >.
With this configuration, since the setting is validated at an appropriate time according to the execution period, it is easy for the game hall operator to handle.

<Configuration 1-3> The default effect is an effect (default music performance effect) that is executed when a predetermined time is reached, and the specific effect setting means replaces the default effect with the specific effect. Can be set (designation by “music performance designation” item), <Configuration 1-1> or <Configuration 1-2>.
With this configuration, it is possible to set a predetermined effect to be executed at the predetermined time as the desired specific effect, so that it is possible to give a spot color in the store in the default effect.

<Configuration 1-4> When the desired specific effect is not set (NO in step S3805), the specific effect setting means sets the default effect as the desired specific effect (processing in step S3808), < Any one of Configuration 1-1> to <Configuration 1-3>.
With this configuration, since the default effect is executed even when the desired specific effect is not set, the number of effects is not reduced.

<Configuration 2-1> An effect different from the lottery result notification effect (variation display effect) and the lottery result notification effect, which is an effect for notifying a lottery result accompanying a game by a player, and is determined in advance. Effect control means for controlling special effects (date and time specified effects, day of the week specified effects, music performance specified effects, default music performance effects, and manufacturer specified effects) that are effects that are executed over a predetermined period in accordance with the establishment of the execution condition (Sub-CPU 120a, host CPU 150a) and a display unit for performing a lottery result notification display and a special display according to the control by the display control unit, the display control unit, When the lottery result notification effect is executed during the execution period of the special effect, the display means displays a first display area for displaying the lottery result notification effect display ( Dynamic display area 331) and special display control means (special effect animation pattern determination process, display change screen animation) for display control by the second display area (special effect display area 332) for performing the special effect display Pattern receiving process) and an instruction receiving means (effect button detection switch 35a, cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d) for receiving a display range change instruction from the player, and the special display control means includes: When a display range change instruction is received by the instruction receiving means, display change control is performed so that the display occupancy rate of the first display area is higher than the second display area.
With this configuration, “Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252534”, “Pachinko Strategy Magazine, Futabasha, September 9, 2012, page 017”, “Pachinko Strategy Magazine, Futabasha, September 23, 2012, 026” Page ”as a prior art document, it becomes possible for the player himself / herself to change the size of the special effect display to a player who feels that the special effect display during the special effect is troublesome or that the variable display is difficult to see. Therefore, each player can enjoy the game even during the special production.

<Configuration 2-2> The display range change instruction can be received by the instruction receiving means at least during the execution period of the special effect (date / time specified effect, day specified effect, music performance effect, manufacturer specified effect) <Configuration 2-1>.
With this configuration, it is possible to change the size of the variable display so that it can be easily seen even when the special effect is troublesome after the start of the special effect or when it is difficult to see the variable display. You can reduce the stress during production.

<Configuration 2-3> Acceptance of the display range change instruction by the instruction receiving means is performed when a predetermined change instruction allowable condition is satisfied during the execution period of the special effect (YES in step S3906, YES in step S3810). <Configuration 2-1> or <Configuration 2-2>.
With this configuration, the intention to implement a special performance by the gaming machine manufacturer can also be drawn.

<Configuration 2-4> According to the control by the effect control means, the lottery result notification sound accompanying the lottery result notification effect and the level of the special effect sound accompanying the special effect according to the control by the effect control means Sound control means (host CPU 150a) for controlling the sound control means, during the execution of the special effect (during the date specified effect, during the day specified effect, during the music performance effect) by the effect control means When executing the lottery result notification effect, level control is performed such that the second output level of the special effect sound is higher than the first output level of the lottery result notification effect sound (step S4582). , Step S4586, Step S4587, Step S4588, Step S4590), the display change control by the special display control means. However, the level control by the sound control means is not changed, or even if it is changed, the second output level is set higher than the first output level (processing in step S4645). 1> to any one of <Configuration 2-3>.
With this configuration, the special view of the world can be kept intact.

<Configuration 2-5> The special display control means performs the display change control so that a display occupancy ratio of the first display region is larger than the second display region (layout pattern 2). -1> to <Configuration 2-4>.
With this configuration, the size of the variable display according to the player's intention is increased, so that many players can enjoy the game during the special performance.

<Configuration 3-1> A gaming device (gaming machine 1) provided with effect control means (sub CPU 120a, host CPU 150a) for executing various effects, and a plurality of pre-stored specific effects (date designation effect, day of week) The specified effect setting means (“1. All-device common effect” setting process) for setting the desired specific effect as the desired specific effect from among the specified effect and the state specified effect) and the specific effect setting means. Notification content generating means (effect setting / notification message generating processing) for generating notification content based on the desired specific effect, wherein the effect control means is the desired specific effect set by the specific effect setting means. (Processing of steps S3638, 3647, 3664, 3804, 3807, 3903, 3905) Announcements to the execution in accordance with the notice content generated by the (process of step S3605,3642,3659,3669,3687).
With this configuration, with “Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-113700” as a prior art document, the player can recognize that there is a desired effect for the desired effect set by the game hall operator, In response to the issue of whether or not it is possible to increase the expectation for the execution of the production, the player can recognize that there is a desired production for the desired production set by the game hall operator. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for execution of a desired effect.

<Configuration 3-2> The specific effect setting unit can set a start time of the desired specific effect (“all-unit common effect” specifying process), and the specific effect control by the effect control unit is the specific effect. The desired specific effect set by the setting means is executed when the set start time is reached (steps S3807, 3902, and 3904) <Configuration 3-1>.
With this configuration, the start time of the specific performance can be set, so that it can be easily used for a strategy for attracting customers at the game hall.

<Configuration 3-3> The specific effect setting means can set a plurality of the desired specific effects (can be set to DA1 to 5), and each start time of the set desired specific effects can be set respectively. The specific effect control by the effect control means corresponds to the plurality of desired specific effects set by the specific effect setting means for each desired specific effect. <Configuration 3-2> is executed when the attached start time is reached (steps S3807, 3902, and 3904).
With this configuration, a plurality of specific effects can be set, and the start time of each specific effect can be set.

<Configuration 4-1> A game machine (game machine 1) in which a game is played by a player, which is set by an effect control means (sub CPU 120a, host CPU 150a) for executing various effects, and a game hall management side. Setting means ("attention level increase effect" designation process) provided in consideration of this, and various effects executed by the effect control means can be executed without being set by the setting means A plurality of common effects (normal demonstration effect, variable display effect, default jackpot effect) and an effect that can be executed by being set by the setting means, and at least some of the plurality of common effects Special effects that can be executed by changing the production to a production different from the common production (demonstration production as a higher attention degree production (CP), jackpot production, high (low) base performance Includes hints and reach cheering effect), and notification means for notifying can execute the special effect (the process of step S3602,3608,3652,3656).
With this configuration, “Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-34743” is a prior art document, and it is difficult to select a gaming machine that is difficult for a player to select according to the installation position of each gaming machine in the same model, the preferred installation position by each player, and the like. In order to raise the level of attention, it is highly useful for game hall operators and can be effectively increased in level of attention. Due to the preferred installation position, etc., it is possible to effectively increase the degree of attention of the gaming machine that is difficult to be selected by the player by means of special effects, so that the utility value is high for the game hall operator.

<Configuration 4-2> The notification that the special effect can be executed by the notification means is performed during non-operation in which the game is not being executed (steps S3602, 3608), and <configuration 4-2>1>.
With this configuration, since the notification that the special effect can be executed is performed while the game is not being performed, the player's attention can be more effectively increased.

<Configuration 4-3> The special effect includes a first special effect (a jackpot effect as an attention-enhancing effect (CP), executed during an effect on lottery results related to a result determined based on a predetermined result of lottery) A high (low) base effect, a reach support effect), and a second special effect (a demonstration effect as an attention-enhancing effect (CP)) that is executed while the game is not being executed. In addition, the notification that the special effect can be executed by the notification means is executed by the second special effect (step S3602), <Configuration 4-1> or <Configuration 4-2>.
With this configuration, the player's attention level can be more effectively increased by the second special effect that is executed while the game is not being performed.

<Configuration 4-4> The special effects include the same video effects as the common effects (step S4562) and the sound effects different from the common effects (step S4568). Any one of <Configuration 4-1> to <Configuration 4-3>.
With this configuration, music that differs from other gaming machines flows even though the video is the same, so that it is possible to effectively increase the player's attention due to the difference in music from the other gaming machines.

<Configuration 4-5> Provided with external output means (production output terminal board) that outputs to the outside of the gaming machine that the setting means has been set to enable execution of the special performance <Configuration 4-1> to < Any of Configuration 4-4>.
With this configuration, the fact that the special effect can be executed is output to the outside of the gaming machine, so that it is possible to perform notification for increasing the degree of attention of the player even by a device other than the gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 13 Normal symbol gate 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 16 1st grand prize port 17 2nd grand prize port 31 Production display device (display means)
32 Audio output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production illumination device 35 Production button 35a Production button detection switch (instruction receiving means)
36 Production design 39 Cross key 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d Cross key detection switch (instruction receiving means)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU (effect control means)
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 150a Host CPU (production control means, sound control means)
155 Sound control circuit 160 Launch control board 170 Power supply board 180 RTC
331 Fluctuation effect display area (first display area)
332 Special effect display area (second display area)

Claims (5)

A gaming device provided with an effect control means for executing various effects,
Default effect storage means for storing a plurality of default effects executed by the effect control means;
Specific effect storage means for storing a plurality of specific effects executed by the effect control means;
A specific effect setting means for setting a desired specific effect as a desired specific effect among a plurality of specific effects stored in the specific effect storage unit;
The production control means includes
For each of the default effects stored in the default effect storage means, execute when the start time associated with the default effect is reached,
Executing the desired specific effect set by the specific effect setting means when the default effect is not executed,
A gaming device characterized by that.   2. The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting by the specific effect setting means can be set from the start of the gaming apparatus to a business standby state. The specific effect setting means includes:
A plurality of the desired specific effects can be set, and the start times of the plurality of desired specific effects are set in association with the specific effects for the period excluding the execution period of the default effects. Is possible and
The production control means includes
The plurality of desired specific effects set by the specific effect setting means are executed when the start time associated with each desired specific effect is reached. The gaming device described. A notification content generating unit that generates notification content based on the setting content set by the specific effect setting unit;
The production control means includes
4. The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising notification control for executing notification according to the notification content generated by the notification content generation means. Effect execution code generating means for generating an effect execution code based on the setting contents set by the specific effect setting means;
Output means for outputting the effect execution code generated by the effect execution code generation means,
The specific effect setting means includes:
A code input unit for inputting the effect execution code generated by the effect execution code generation means;
5. The desired specific effect recognized from the effect execution code is set by recognizing the effect execution code input to the code input unit. 6. Gaming device.