JP2015223481A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game as well as promoting players' willingness to the game.SOLUTION: A game machine uses movable accessories at the top, right, left, and upper left that perform prescribed presentation operations along with the progress of a game, an RTC for clocking date, and a movable accessory motion table MRB_TBL to change the prescribed presentation operations of the movable accessories at the top, right, left, and upper left by the date clocked by the RTC.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot, and more particularly, a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game and promote the game motivation of the player. About.

  As a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine includes a movable accessory, and causes the movable accessory to perform a predetermined performance operation as the game progresses.

JP 2011-125416 A

  However, gaming machines such as those described above can only perform certain staging operations on the movable accessory, which reduces the interest of the game and reduces the player's willingness to play. There was a problem that.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game and promote the player's willingness to play.

  The object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. In addition, although the code | symbol in a parenthesis attaches the referential mark of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the invention of claim 1, a movable effector (upper / left / right / upper-left movable accessory 43 a to 43 d) that performs a predetermined effect as the game progresses,
Clocking means (RTC module unit 905) for clocking the date and time;
Effect changing means (movable combination) that changes predetermined effects of the movable effect bodies (upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d) based on the date and time measured by the timing means (RTC module unit 905). And an object operation table MRB_TBL, step S12).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the movable effect body (upper, left, right, upper left movable accessory 43a to 43d) includes a plurality of lamps,
The effect changing means (movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL, step S12) is based on the date and time measured by the time measuring means (RTC module unit 905), and the movable effect body (upper / left / right / upper left movable accessory). 43a to 43d), the light emission mode of each of the lamps is changed when the predetermined effects are changed.

  According to the present invention, the interest of a game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the movable accessory operation | movement table stored in presentation control ROM which concerns on the embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the main process of the presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the command reception process of the production control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interruption process of presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the RTC effect of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the effect during a fluctuation | variation. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the content of the timing chart shown in FIG. 8 concretely. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(b) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine which concerns on 9th Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In addition, in the following description, when showing the direction of up, down, left and right, it means up, down, left and right when viewed from the front of the figure.

  First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the external appearance structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game board storage frame (see FIG. 1) attached to the back surface of the front frame 3. (Not shown) in which the game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2 facing the front, and a glass door frame 5 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 40 as shown in FIG. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by a ball guide rail 6 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the surface of the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a front operation panel 7 below the glass door frame 5, and the front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8. The upper tray unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 that stores the discharged game balls. Further, the front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card discharge button 12 (card return button 12), and an upper lamp surface portion of the upper tray 9 is turned on when a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit. There is provided a push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing. The upper tray 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for pulling the game ball stored in the upper tray 9 downward, and further, a setting button 15 having a substantially cross key is provided. The setting button 15 includes a circular center button 15a provided at the center, a triangular upper button 15b provided on the upper side of the center button 15a, and a triangle provided on the left side of the center button 15a. The left button 15c has a shape, the right button 15d has a triangular shape provided on the right side of the central button 15a, and the lower button 15e has a triangular shape provided on the lower side of the central button 15a. .

  On the other hand, a launch handle 16 for operating a launch unit (not shown) is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, and on both upper side surfaces of the front frame 3 and on the left adjacent position of the launch handle 16. , BGM (Background music) or a speaker 17 that produces sound effects is provided. A decorative lamp, such as an LED lamp, is provided around the peripheral frame of the front frame 3 to produce a production effect by decorating light.

  On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 made up of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle, and right, and can independently display a variable display of numbers, characters, or symbols (decorative symbols). Around such a liquid crystal display device 41, there are provided a decorative top ornament 42a, a left decorative piece 42b, and a right decorative piece 42c, and on the back side of the decorative top piece 42a, the left decorative piece 42b, and the right decorative piece 42c. A movable accessory device 43 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43 a, a left movable accessory 43 b, a right movable accessory 43 c, and an upper left movable accessory that perform predetermined performance operations as the game progresses. The object 43d, and further, a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Note that these upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d are provided with decorative lamps such as LED lamps that produce an effect by decoration of light.

  On the other hand, a special symbol start port 44 is disposed directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. A special winning opening 45 is provided on the right side of the special symbol starting opening 44, and a large winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein.

  Further, a normal symbol start port 46 made up of a gate is disposed in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41 (in the vicinity of the right decoration 42c), and a normal symbol start port switch 46a (for detecting the passage of a game ball) is provided therein. 3) is provided. Further, on the right side of the special winning opening 45 and the left side of the special symbol starting opening 44, general winning openings 47 are respectively arranged (one on the right side and three on the left side in the drawing), Each of them is provided with a general winning opening switch 47a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball.

  In the lower right edge of the game area 40 of the game board 4, three 7 segments are arranged side by side, of which two 7 segments are special symbol display devices 48, and the other 7 segments are reserved. The number of balls is displayed. On the left side of the special symbol display device 48, a normal symbol display device 49 composed of two LEDs is provided. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4 and a windmill 50 as a game ball drop direction changing member is arranged.

  Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of the game provided in the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control device includes a main control board 60 that controls the overall game operation, a payout control board 70 that pays out a game ball based on a control command from the main control board 60, an image, It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls light and sound. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 80 includes an effect control board 90, a decorative lamp board 100, and a liquid crystal control board 120.

  The main control board 60 is a one-chip microcomputer comprising a main control CPU 600, a main control ROM 601 storing a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 602 functioning as a work area, a buffer memory, etc. It is equipped with. The main control board 60 configured in this manner is connected to a payout control board 70 that controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls. Further, a special symbol starting port switch 44a for detecting a winning in the special symbol starting port 44, a normal symbol starting port switch 46a for detecting the passage of the normal symbol starting port 46, and a winning in the general winning port 47 are detected. The general winning opening switch 47a is connected to the large winning opening switch 45a that detects the winning of the big winning opening 45. Further, a special symbol display device 48 and a normal symbol display device 49 are connected to the main control board 60.

  When the main control board 60 configured in this manner receives a signal from the special symbol start port switch 44a or the normal symbol start port switch 46a, does the main control board 60 generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called "winning")? Or, a lottery of whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated (so-called “losing”) is performed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol, the display pattern of the stopped symbol or the normal symbol is displayed according to the success / failure information which is the lottery result And the determined information is transmitted to the special symbol display device 48 or the normal symbol display device 49. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 48 or the normal symbol display device 49. Further, the main control board 60 generates an effect control command including the determined information and transmits it to the effect control board 90. When the main control board 60 receives signals from the general prize opening switch 47a and the big prize opening switch 45a, it determines how many game balls are to be paid out to the player and includes the determined information. By transmitting the control command to the payout control board 70, the payout control board 70 pays out the game ball to the player.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 70 receives the payout control command from the main control board 60 and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command. Then, with the generated payout motor signal, the payout motor M is controlled to pay out the game ball to the player. Further, the payout control board 70 transmits a prize ball count signal indicating the payout operation of the game ball and a status signal related to the abnormality of the payout operation, and fires the game ball in response to the operation of the player. The process which transmits the firing control signal which starts or stops operation | movement of is performed.

  The effect control board 90 receives an effect control command from the main control board 60 and executes an effect control CPU 900 that executes and controls various effects, and an effect control that includes a flash memory in which a control program that describes the effect control procedure is stored. The ROM 901 is composed of an effect control RAM 902 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Further, the effect control board 90 includes a sound LSI 903 for generating desired BGM and sound effects, a sound ROM 904 in which sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance, and an RTC that mainly measures time and date. Even if the power supply from the module unit 905, the RTC RAM 906 storing data indicating whether the function of the RTC module unit 905 is used or not, and the power supply board 130 described later is cut off, the RTC module unit 905 And a backup power source 907 made of a secondary battery or a lithium battery for supplying power to the RTC RAM 906 is mounted. As described above, the RTC module unit 905 and the RTC RAM 906 are supplied with power from the same backup power source 907, and therefore can store information such as a game history before power-off.

  On the other hand, a decoration lamp substrate 100 on which a decoration lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect is mounted is connected to the effect control board 90 configured as described above, and a built-in lamp (see FIG. (Not shown) A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the player when it is lit is connected, and a speaker 17 that emits BGM, sound effects, etc. is connected. Furthermore, the effect control board 90 is connected to a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses, and is connected to a setting button 15 that allows various settings. Furthermore, a liquid crystal control board 120 that controls the liquid crystal display device 41 is connected to the effect control board 90. Needless to say, the decorative lamp substrate 100 is also equipped with decorative lamps disposed on the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

  Thus, the production control board 90 configured as described above has a special symbol variation pattern based on the jackpot lottery result (whether it is a jackpot or lose) transmitted from the main control board 60, the current game state, the number of suspended balls, the lottery. The effect control CPU 900 receives an effect control command including basic information necessary for the decorative design to be stopped based on the result. Then, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command by lottery from a number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901, and instructs the execution of the determined effect pattern. The control signal to be stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 902.

  The effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to sound to the sound LSI 903 among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. In response to this, the sound LSI 903 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 904 and outputs it to the speaker 17. Thereby, BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined effect pattern are emitted from the speaker 17.

  Further, the effect control CPU 900 is based on the control signals related to the up / left / right / upper left movable combinations 43a to 43d among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 902. 43 motors (not shown) are driven. As a result, the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d perform an operation according to the determined effect pattern.

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light to the decorative lamp substrate 100 among control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 performs control to turn on or off a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect, and thus the lamp effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern is executed. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a liquid crystal control command related to the image to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing to execute the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command, whereby an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It will be. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data for displaying an image in accordance with the contents of the effect, and further includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls the overall effect output.

  By the way, the power supply to each board | substrate demonstrated above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. In the drawing, the power supply route is omitted.

  Here, operation | movement of the movable accessory apparatus 43 which concerns on the characteristic part of this invention is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

  In the effect control ROM 901, as shown in FIG. 4, a movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL is stored. In this movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL, a number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901 are stored (see TB1), and the movable accessory device 43 (see TB3) corresponding to the effect pattern is stored. The movable timing (see TB4) is stored for each day of the week (see TB2).

  More specifically, according to the lottery result by the production control CPU 900, if it is a super reach production, on Monday, the upper movable accessory 43a is movable when the symbol starts to change and at the time of winning judgment whether it is a hit or lose. The other left movable accessory 43b, right movable accessory 43c, and upper left movable accessory 43d are not movable at all. And on Tuesday, the left movable accessory 43b moves during the development to the super-reach that expects the symbol change before reach to expect a big hit state invitation and further invitation of the big hit state. 43a, the right movable accessory 43c, and the upper left movable accessory 43d are not movable at all. Further, on Wednesday, the upper movable accessory 43a moves when it is determined whether it is reach or hit or lose, and the other left movable accessory 43b, right movable accessory 43c, and upper left movable accessory 43d are completely movable. Will not.

  On the other hand, on Thursday, the upper movable accessory 43a and the left movable accessory 43b are movable when it is determined whether or not the winning combination is lost or lost, and the other right movable accessory 43c and upper left movable accessory 43d are not movable at all. . In addition, on Friday, the left movable accessory 43b moves during reach to expect a big hit state and a super reach that expects a further big hit, and the right movable feature 43c hits or loses. When the winning determination is made, the upper movable accessory 43a and the upper left movable accessory 43d are not movable at all. Furthermore, on Saturday, the left movable accessory 43b moves during the super reach that expects a further big hit, and the upper movable accessory 43a, the left movable accessory 43b, and the right movable accessory 43c hit or lose. It moves at the time of such a winning determination, and the other upper left movable accessory 43d does not move at all. Then, on Sunday, the upper movable accessory 43a, the left movable accessory 43b, and the right movable accessory 43c are moved when it is determined whether or not it is a hit or miss, and the upper left movable accessory 43d is moved during the promotion to jackpot. .

  As described above, the movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL stores a number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901 (see TB1), and the movable accessory corresponding to the effect pattern. The movable timing (see TB4) of the device 43 (see TB3) is stored for each day of the week (see TB2).

  Thus, the effect control CPU 900 uses the movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL and clocks the effect pattern determined by lottery from the many effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901 and the RTC module unit 905. Based on the time and date, the movable content of the movable accessory device 43 can be changed for each day of the week even with the same effect pattern. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the player can enjoy the movable contents of the movable accessory device 43 that changes every day of the week, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play is increased. Can be promoted. In the present embodiment, it is changed every day of the week, but is not limited thereto, and may be changed every time.

  Here, the processing content (outline of the program) of the effect control board 90 according to the characteristic part will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power-on signal indicating that power is turned on to each control board is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 3). In response to the signal, the effect control CPU 900 performs effect control main processing shown in FIG.

<Main processing>
As shown in FIG. 5, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 900 first initializes a register provided therein and sets the input / output direction of the input / output port. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to serial transfer (step S1).

  After the setting, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 902 for storing the effect control command received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) (step S2). Then, the effect control CPU 900 performs an interrupt permission setting process for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (step S3).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 902 used as a work area and a stack area (step S4), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 903 (see FIG. 3). Thereby, the sound LSI 903 initializes a register provided therein (step S5).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a motor (not shown) for operating the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, and a motor for operating the motor (not shown). A memory area in the effect control RAM 902 in which data is stored is confirmed. When the abnormal data is stored, the effect control CPU 900 issues a command to return the motor to the origin position. As a result, the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d are returned to the initial positions (step S6).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 performs setting of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of time measurement provided therein. That is, the effect control CPU 900 sets the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 1 ms (step S7).

  After finishing the above processing, the effect control CPU 900 confirms whether or not it is the main loop update period. Specifically, the remainder when the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 is divided by 16 (that is, divided by 16) is confirmed, and if the remainder is 0 (step S8: YES) Then, the process proceeds to step S10, and if it is other than 0 (step S8: NO), a process of updating a random value used for the notice lottery or the like is performed (step S9). A method for incrementing (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT will be described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 sends a control signal necessary for turning on or off each of the decorative lamps such as LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 generated in step S12 described later to the memory in the effect control RAM 902. A process of writing to the area is performed (step S10).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 reads the effect control command received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902, and displays the effect pattern according to the content. It is determined by lottery from a number of performance patterns stored in advance in the control ROM 901. Then, the liquid crystal control command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S11).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 reads the time and date stored in the effect control RAM 902 to be described later, and based on the read time and date and the determined effect pattern, the movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL (see FIG. 4). Used to determine the operation contents of the up / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d. And the operation content of the motor (not shown) of the movable accessory apparatus 43 according to the determined operation content is determined. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 generates a control signal corresponding to the determined effect pattern, that is, a control signal related to light and a control signal related to sound. It is also determined whether or not there is an effect that causes the player to press the effect button device 13 (step S12). The control signal related to the determined light is written into the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 in the next process of step S10.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to the determined sound to the sound LSI 903. Then, the sound LSI 903 reads BGM or sound effect according to the control signal from the sound ROM 904. Thereby, the sound LSI 903 performs a process based on the read sound data, and performs a process of outputting to the speaker 17 as sound source data (step S13).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 accesses the sound LSI 903 and confirms whether or not any error has occurred due to noise or the like when the sound LSI 903 decodes the sound data or the like regarding the processing of step S13 (step S14). ).

  Thus, after the process of step S14 is completed, the effect control CPU 900 returns to the process of step S8 again and repeats the processes of steps S8 to S14.

<Command reception interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, processing when an effect control command and an interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 during execution of such effect control main processing will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the interrupt signal, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S100). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 900 reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command (step S101), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S102).

  Then, the effect control CPU 900 again reads out the register of the input port that has received the effect control command (step S103), and determines whether or not the value read in step S101 matches the value read in step S103. Check. If they do not match (step S104: NO), the process proceeds to step S107. If they match (step S104: YES), the effect control command received from the main control board 60 at the address address corresponding to the calculated pointer. Is stored (step S105). The stored effect control command is read out by the effect control CPU 900 during the process of step S11 shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 updates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S106), and restores the register saved in the process of step S100 (step S107). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a process when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms set in the process of step S7 (see FIG. 5) of the effect control main process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S200). After that, the effect control CPU 900 refreshes the input / output port registers provided in the effect control CPU 900 (step S201).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 by serial transfer from the output port. As a result, the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d operate based on the motor data (step S202).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 receives signals from the effect button device 13 and the setting button 15 (step S203). When the effect button device 13 has been pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern that takes into account that the effect button device 13 has been pressed when performing the process of step S11 shown in FIG. It will be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 confirms the position of the motor based on detection data transmitted from a motor sensor that detects the position of a motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43 (not shown) (step S204).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) in the process of step S11 shown in FIG. 5 (step S205).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 operates the motor for operating the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d determined in step S12 shown in FIG. 5 based on the position of the motor confirmed in step S204. Motor data corresponding to the content is generated and stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S206). The motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 is transmitted by serial transfer from the output port in the process of step S202 at the time of the next 1 ms timer interruption.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 reads the time and date counted by the RTC module unit 905 and stores it in the effect control RAM 902 (step S207). The time and date stored in the effect control RAM 902 is used in step S12 shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 increments (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 used in the process of step S8 shown in FIG. 5, and divides the incremented value by 16 (that is, 16 (Division by) is performed (step S208). Then, the effect control CPU 900 restores the register saved in the process of step S200 (step S209). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment described above, the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable content of the movable accessory device 43 is changed, the movement of the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessory 43a to 43d is changed. You may make it change the light emission mode of the decoration lamp arrange | positioned by the left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a-43d. At this time, the movable accessory operation table MRB_TBL stores the light emission mode of the decorative lamp of the movable accessory device 43 instead of the movable timing (see TB4) of the movable accessory device 43 (see TB3).

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the same structure as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, it can be executed only for a predetermined date and time period linked to the actual date and time based on the RTC effect using the time and date measured by the RTC module unit 905 (based on the time and date measured by the RTC module unit 905) When the movement of the movable accessory device 43 shown in the first embodiment occurs at the timing when the RTC effect is executed, the processing method will be described.

  First, when the RTC effect is executed, a countdown is started as shown at timings T1 to T2 in FIG. That is, in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 900 reads the time and date stored in the effect control RAM 902 in step S207 shown in FIG. 7, and determines that the date and time when the RTC effect is executed is approaching. Then, a liquid crystal control command for displaying the remaining time until execution of the RTC effect is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902. Accordingly, in step S205 shown in FIG. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120, and as shown in FIG. 9A. In addition, “25 more seconds” (see screen P1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, when the reach effect is executed, the reach effect is given priority, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 (screen). P2), “25 seconds remaining” (see screen P1) is displayed at the bottom of the screen. That is, the effect control CPU 900 generates the liquid crystal control command as described above in step S11 shown in FIG. 5 and stores it in the effect control RAM 902, and then in step S205 shown in FIG. Send to. As a result, a screen as shown in FIG. 9A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when there is an effect for operating the upper movable accessory 43a in accordance with the RTC effect, the effect control CPU 900 changes the operation content of the upper movable accessory 43a in step S12 shown in FIG. The operation content of the motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43 corresponding to the determined operation content is determined. In step S206 shown in FIG. 7, motor data corresponding to the determined operation content is generated, and in step S202 shown in FIG. 7, the generated motor data is used as a motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43. To send via serial transfer. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9A, the upper movable accessory 43a moves up and down in the direction of the arrow Y1 so as to vibrate.

  Next, when the countdown before the execution of the RTC effect is continued as shown at timings T2 to T3 in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 900, as described at the timings T1 to T2, as shown in FIG. ), A reach effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 (see screen P3), and “5 more seconds” (see screen P4) is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Instruct to control. As a result, a screen as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  On the other hand, when there is an effect for operating the upper movable accessory 43a during the reach effect, the effect control CPU 900 gives priority to the operation of the upper movable accessory 43a during the reach effect in step S12 shown in FIG. The operation content of the upper movable accessory 43a is determined, and the operation content of the motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43 corresponding to the determined operation content is determined. In step S206 shown in FIG. 7, motor data corresponding to the determined operation content is generated, and in step S202 shown in FIG. 7, the generated motor data is used as a motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43. To send via serial transfer. Accordingly, unlike the operation of the upper movable accessory 43a shown in FIG. 9A, the operation of the upper movable accessory 43a at the time of reach production is given priority, and as shown in FIG. 43a moves in the direction of arrow Y2.

  Next, when the RTC effect is executed at timings T3 to T4, the effect control CPU 900, in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, displays the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 9C. The liquid crystal control command for displaying the RTC effect (see screen P5) and the reach effect (see screen P6) at the bottom of the screen is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902. Then, in step S205 shown in FIG. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control substrate 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control substrate 120, whereby the liquid crystal display device 41 is changed to FIG. The screen shown in (c) will be displayed. Thus, the RTC effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in preference to the reach effect.

  Next, at timings T4 to T5, when the RTC effect is being executed and there is an effect that operates the movable accessory device 43 during the reach effect, there is an effect that causes the movable accessory device 43 to operate during the RTC effect. (See FIG. 8), in step S12 shown in FIG. 5, the production control CPU 900 gives priority to the operations of the up / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d during the reach production, The operation content of the left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d is determined, and the operation content of a motor (not shown) corresponding to the determined operation content is determined. In step S206 shown in FIG. 7, motor data corresponding to the determined operation content is generated, and in step S202 shown in FIG. 7, the generated motor data is used as a motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43. To send via serial transfer. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), all the movable combinations of the up / left / right / upper left movable combinations 43a to 43d are operated.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, even if the RTC effect overlaps with the changing effect (for example, the reach effect), depending on the progress of the game, one of the effects is mainly executed with priority. If so, both effects can be executed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st, 2 embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 will be described. In other words, in the past, in order to promote the player's willingness to play, there was something that was configured so that the player could select the contents of the jackpot effect, but the player was informed of the existence of the contents that could be selected at any time. It wasn't. Therefore, there is a problem that the player cannot recognize the content of the performance that has not yet been executed, and thus the player's willingness to see the content of the performance cannot be sufficiently driven.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the contents of the effects that can be selected on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see the contents of the effects 1, 2 and screen P10 in the figure) and the contents of the effects that cannot be selected yet (in the figure, the effects of the effects By displaying the contents 3, 4, 5 and the screen P11), it is possible to sufficiently drive the player's willingness to see the production contents that cannot be selected yet.

  In other words, if a specific processing method is shown, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and if the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, in step S11 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal control command to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 together with the content of the effect that the player can select, together with the content of the effect that cannot be selected, is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the liquid crystal display device 41 can select an effect content that can be selected (refer to the effect contents 1 and 2 and the screen P10 in the figure) and an effect content that cannot be selected yet (in the illustration, the effect contents 3 and 4). , 5, see screen P11). This effect content is selected by the setting button 15. Then, this selection content is received in step S203 shown in FIG. 7, and when the effect control CPU 900 performs the process of step S11 shown in FIG. 5, the effect pattern corresponding to the received content is determined.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the contents of the effects that can be selected and the contents of the effects that cannot be selected are displayed together on the liquid crystal display device, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play is promoted. Can do.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-3rd embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  This embodiment is a modification of the third embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 11, the liquid crystal display device 41 is made to display a condition for selecting the next selectable effect content (effect content 3 in the figure). (Refer to screen P12). That is, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and if the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, the effect contents to be selected by the player in step S11 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display command is displayed in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 together with the effect contents that cannot be selected yet, and further the condition for selecting the effect contents that can be selected next is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Store. Accordingly, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 in step S205 shown in FIG. 7, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the selection conditions for the effect content (effect content 3 in the figure) that can be selected next.

  Thus, by displaying the conditions under which the contents of the production that can be selected next can be displayed, the player's willingness to play can be further driven, so in this embodiment as well, the interest of the game can be enhanced, The player's willingness to play can be promoted.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the conditions that can be selected are not limited to the next jackpot, and may be selected when a predetermined time based on the time and date counted by the RTC module unit 905 has elapsed. , 16 rounds (16R) may be selected when winning, or may be selected when a predetermined number of games is reached.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-4th embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  This embodiment is a modification of the fourth embodiment, and when the contents of effects that could not be selected can be newly selected as shown in FIG. 12 (see the contents of effects 3, screen P13 in the figure). It is also possible to display effect contents that cannot be newly selected (see the effect contents 6 and screen P14 in the figure). That is, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and if the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, the effect contents to be selected by the player in step S11 shown in FIG. The effect control RAM 902 displays a liquid crystal control command for causing the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an effect content that cannot be selected when the effect content that can be selected is generated. Store in the memory area. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the contents of effects that can be newly selected are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the contents of effects that cannot be newly selected are displayed.

  Thus, by displaying the contents of the effects that cannot be newly selected, the player's willingness to play can be further stimulated, so in this embodiment as well, the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. Can be promoted.

  The condition for newly displaying the contents of the effect that cannot be selected is not limited to the fact that the contents of the effect that could not be selected can be newly selected, and a predetermined time based on the time and date that is counted by the RTC module unit 905. May be displayed when the period of time elapses, or may be displayed when there are 20 consecutive resorts.

  Further, when the contents of effects that cannot be newly selected are displayed, the conditions that can be selected may be displayed together as shown in the fourth embodiment. For example, the center button 15a of the setting button 15 may be displayed. A so-called reverse setting known only to a specific player, that can be selected by selecting any of the buttons 15b, the left button 15c, the right button 15d, or the lower button 15e for a predetermined number of times, so that the contents that cannot be newly selected can be selected. It may be provided.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-5th embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  This embodiment is a modification of the fifth embodiment, and when the contents of the effect that could not be selected can be newly selected as shown in FIG. 13A (the contents of the effect 3, the screen P15 in the figure). It is also possible to set the cursor for selecting the production content with the setting button 15 to the production content that can be newly selected (refer to production content 3, screen P15 in the figure). That is, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and if the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, the effect contents to be selected by the player in step S11 shown in FIG. A memory area in the effect control RAM 902 displays a liquid crystal control command that is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 together with the effect content that cannot be selected, and that is displayed when the effect content becomes selectable. To store. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13A, the newly selectable effect content is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the cursor is displayed on the effect content.

  Therefore, the player can easily select the contents of the effect that can be newly selected.

  In addition, the display method of the production contents that can be newly selected is not limited to the display method as shown in FIG. 13A, but the production contents that can be newly selected as shown in FIG. 13B. It may be displayed at the head together with the cursor (see screen P16), or when there are a plurality of effect contents that can be newly selected as shown in FIG. 13 (c) (in the illustration, effect contents 3 and 4, screen P17, P18), the contents of effects that can be selected first in order may be displayed at the top (see screen P17).

  In addition, the position of the cursor is not limited to the effect content that can be newly selected, but the cursor position may be aligned with the effect content selected last time, or the effect content next to the effect content selected last time The cursor position may be aligned with.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-6th embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, information indicating that selectable effect contents cannot be selected is displayed (refer to the effect contents 1, screen P19 in the figure). That is, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and if the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, the effect contents to be selected by the player in step S11 shown in FIG. Then, a liquid crystal control command is displayed in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 together with the effect contents that cannot be selected yet and to display information that the effect contents that can be currently selected cannot be selected. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14A, information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 to the effect that it is not possible to select effect contents that can be selected.

  Therefore, by displaying information indicating that the contents of effects that can be selected cannot be selected, the player's willingness to play can be further stimulated. Therefore, in this embodiment as well, the interest of the game can be enhanced, and the game It is possible to promote the game motivation of the person.

  In addition, when it becomes impossible to select the production contents that can be selected, as shown in FIG. 14B, information indicating that the production cannot be selected may be displayed (see screen P20).

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-7th embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the contents of the effects that can be selected (in the figure, the contents of the effects 1, 3, and 5, see the screen P21) and the contents of the effects that cannot be selected yet (in the figure, the contents of the effects 2, 4, and the screen) P22) are alternately arranged and displayed. If it demonstrates in detail, the production | presentation content which can be selected according to a day or time will be changed and displayed. That is, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, and when the determined effect pattern is a jackpot effect, in step S11 shown in FIG. 5 and in step S207 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display unit 41 reads the time and date counted by the RTC module unit 905 stored in the effect control RAM 902, and causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display the contents of the effect to be selected by the player according to the time and date and the effect content that cannot be selected yet. The control command is stored in a memory area in the effect control RAM 902. 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 15, the liquid crystal display device 41 can change and display the production contents that can be selected according to the date and time.

  Therefore, by changing the contents of the presentation that can be selected according to the date and time, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to play the game, and in this embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game, and the player's game Can promote motivation.

  By the way, in the said 3rd Embodiment-8th Embodiment, although the example which makes a player select the effect content was shown about the case where an effect pattern is a jackpot effect, it is not restricted but before an RTC effect is performed. The player may select the contents of the production.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st-8th embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the third to eighth embodiments, the contents related to the production contents have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even the customization function that can be set with the setting button 15 before the symbol variation starts (waiting for customers) Processing similar to that described in the third to eighth embodiments can be performed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customization function that can be selected by the player (see the customization functions 1 to 3 and screen P23 in the figure) and a customization function that cannot be selected yet (in the illustration, customization functions 4 to 5; The screens P24 and P25 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  If the specific processing contents are shown, the effect control CPU 900, in step S11 shown in FIG. 5, if it is before the start of symbol change (waiting for customers), in step S203 shown in FIG. When the user has received the press of 15, the customization function to be selected by the player is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 together with the customization function that cannot be selected yet. . 7, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120, and the liquid crystal display device 41 is controlled by the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16A, the liquid crystal display device 41 can be selected with a customization function that can be selected (see the customization functions 1 to 3 and screen P23 in the figure) and a customization function that cannot be selected yet (in the figure, the customization function). 4, 5 and screens P24 and P25) are displayed.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the interest of the game can be enhanced and the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

  In addition to the above contents, in order to make the player recognize the customization function that cannot be selected more clearly, the cursor may be placed on the customization function that cannot be selected (screen P24 in FIG. 16A). reference). At this time, as shown in FIG. 16B, selectable conditions may be displayed (see screen P26). As shown in FIG. 16C, when there is a customization function that has already been selected (see the customization function 2, screen P27 in the figure), other customization functions (in the illustration, customization function 4, screen P28). When the reference) cannot be selected, information indicating the reason why the selection cannot be made may be displayed (see screen P28).

1 Pachinko machine 43a Movable accessory (movable production)
43b Left movable object (movable production)
43c Movable right hand (movable director)
43d Upper left movable accessory (movable director)
905 RTC module (time measuring means)
MRB_TBL Movable accessory operation table (production changing means)

Claims (2)

A movable director performing a predetermined performance as the game progresses;
A time measuring means for measuring the date and time;
An amusement machine comprising: an effect changing means for changing a predetermined effect of the movable effect body based on the date and time measured by the time measuring means. The movable effector comprises a plurality of lamps,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the effect changing means changes the light emission mode of each of the lamps when changing the predetermined effect of the movable effect body based on the date and time counted by the time measuring means. Machine.

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