JP2017113115A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve work efficiency at a manufacturing stage and a development stage.SOLUTION: If a presentation control board is connected to a presentation control relay board, an original position of a movable member is to be checked, and if a presence of an abnormal original position is determined, a notification of an abnormal original position is made. On the contrarily, if the presentation control board is not connected to the presentation control relay board, a control is performed not to make the notification of an abnormal original position. On the basis of a voltage at a connection-checking terminal included in a connector provided in the presentation control board, a connection state between the presentation control board and the presentation control relay board is checked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result.

  In such a gaming machine, it has been proposed to output a confirmation signal from the central board to the peripheral board and to notify an error as a harness or connector connection abnormality when the reply cannot be confirmed (for example, a patent) Reference 1). In addition, the origin switch is formed on the movable body accessory that becomes the movable member, and the position error determination such as the origin return of the movable body accessory is not made based on the origin switch signal, and when the accessory error occurs An error notification may be performed (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-159646 A JP 2014-151162 A

  In the techniques described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, for example, in the manufacturing stage and the development stage, if the abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed while setting the state of the movable member to be uncontrollable, the abnormality notification is frequently executed. . Therefore, it is conceivable to avoid performing abnormality notification by connecting a special peripheral device. However, the efficiency of manufacturing and development may be reduced due to an increase in work processes such as connection of peripheral devices.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving work efficiency in a manufacturing stage and a development stage.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the claims of the present application is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing a game, and a movable member (for example, a movable member) that performs an operation. 51 to 54) and control means (for example, the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120) provided on the first substrate (for example, the effect control board 12), and the control means is connected to the first substrate. When the second substrate different from the first substrate is connected, the movable member is based on a signal from detection means (for example, the movable member position sensor 61) that can detect the state of the movable member. (For example, refer to steps S58 to S60 in the production control main process), and the first board and the second board (eg, the production control relay board 16A) are provided. If a connection state, controlling so as not to abnormality notification of the movable member (see, for example, effect control main processing step S57 in).
In such a configuration, the work efficiency in the manufacturing stage and the development stage can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), connectors (for example, connectors CN01, CN11, etc.) provided on the first board and the second board respectively have connection confirmation terminals (eg, terminals TM22, TN22, etc.). In addition, the control means may confirm a connection state between the first substrate and the second substrate based on a voltage at the connection confirmation terminal (see FIG. 14A and the like).
According to such a configuration, the connection state can be confirmed with a simple configuration, and the work efficiency in the manufacturing stage and the development stage can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), effect means (main image display device 5MA, sub-image display device 5SU, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, movable member 51- 54, illuminant units 71 to 74, etc.), storage means (for example, ROM 121, effect data memories 123A to 123C, etc.) storing effect data used for effects, and the first substrate and the second substrate are different. A determination process (for example, a memory inspection process) for determining whether or not the effect data stored in the storage unit is normal, including three substrates (for example, the main substrate 11) and a display unit. And when both the second substrate and the third substrate are not connected to the first substrate, the display unit displays the determination result by the determination process. Determination by the determination processing when one of the second substrate and the third substrate is not connected to the first substrate (for example, see step S206 of the memory inspection processing). Control may be made so that the result is not displayed on the display means (see, for example, step S54 of the effect control main process, step S205 of the memory inspection process, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately suppress the output for inspection and improve the work efficiency in the manufacturing stage and the development stage.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the control means includes at least first data (for example, voice data first storage area R11 in the ROM 121) stored in the first area (for example, the voice data first storage area R11 of the ROM 121). For example, the first control means (for example, the audio processing circuit 143) for executing the first control using audio data or the like, and a second area different from the first area (for example, image data storage in the effect data memory 123A). 2nd control means (for example, VDP140 etc.) which performs the 2nd control different from the 1st control using the 2nd data (image data etc.) memorized by area R21 etc., One data is an area corresponding to a specific address range of the second area that is continuous from the last address of the first area (for example, the second storage of audio data in the effect data memory 123A). May be a reference) as such are also stored in such rear R12) (e.g., FIG. 6 (A) and FIG. 6 (B1).
According to such a configuration, the storage area can be used effectively, and work efficiency in the manufacturing stage and the development stage can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the case where a several movable member will be in the advance state. It is a figure which shows the operation example of a production | presentation movable mechanism. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various circuits etc. which were mounted in the production control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the memory content. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a light-emitting body control board. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting divided | segmented into a some block. It is a figure which shows the example of a connection setting of a serial output system and a light-emitting body block. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a light-emitting body driver. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the terminal of a connector, a harness, and input / output content. It is a figure which shows the execution example of abnormality notification. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of memory inspection processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of calculation content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a lighting data generation table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of audio | voice data, and the operation example which reproduces | regenerates a music. It is a figure which shows the initial state and operation | movement pattern in an upper side mechanism. It is a figure which shows the initial state and operation | movement pattern in a lower side mechanism.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. In addition, in FIG. 1, the effect movable mechanism 50 mentioned later is shown with the broken line. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a game area surrounded by guide rails and having a substantially circular outer edge. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A main image display device 5MA is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The main image display device 5MA is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the main image display device 5MA, it corresponds to variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be individually identified are variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the main image display device 5MA, the decorative symbols corresponding to each are variably displayed. In this case, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. , Variation of the decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbols can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the special game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display does not cause slight shaking or expansion / contraction, etc., and the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed for a period until a short stop time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses. May be included.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals). Or a combination of English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, numbers, letters or symbols and character images, and character images are, for example, people, animals, other objects, or It may be configured to include a symbol such as a character or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  Note that the decorative symbols are not limited to those that are variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information, and any effect image can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to changes in special symbols in the special symbol game. It is sufficient if For example, on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, an effect that displays the result of the story according to the variable display result of the special symbol, etc. may be executed by displaying the effect image having the story. As an effect by displaying the effect image, for example, a battle effect in which a wrestling or soccer game or an enemy ally character fights may be performed. When the variable display result is “losing”, an effect of defeating the game or battle is performed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, an effect of winning the game or battle is performed. Alternatively, for example, on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the display color change display and the stop display in a specific display region are repeated. And when the variable display result is “losing”, by maintaining the state where the predetermined display color (for example, white) is stopped and displayed, or by maintaining the predetermined display color in a non-display state, Derived and displayed decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative design is derived and displayed by maintaining the state where the display is stopped with a display color (for example, red) different from the predetermined display color. In this way, during the variable display of decorative symbols, a predetermined (single) symbol may be switched between display and non-display, while other symbols may be maintained in a non-display state. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (final stop display) as the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result of the ornament symbol. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, display and non-display of the effect image showing the predetermined design may be repeated so that other effect images are not displayed. As a result of the variable display of decorative symbols, the effect image indicating the predetermined symbol used for variable display is not stopped and displayed, and the effect image indicating a specific number or symbol different from the predetermined symbol is displayed. By displaying, a decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  On the screen of the main image display device 5MA, a start winning storage area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  On the right side of the main image display device 5MA, a sub image display device 5SU for displaying various images including a plurality of types of effect images is provided separately from the main image display device 5MA. The installation location of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU is not limited to the vicinity of the center of the game area on the game board 2, for example, the main image display apparatus 5MA is installed near the center of the game area, The sub image display device 5SU may be installed at an arbitrary position in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as outside the gaming area or at the upper front, lower front, and front side of the gaming machine frame 3.

  Below the main image display device 5MA, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 27 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not pass (enter) through the second starting winning hole when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 27 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 28 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 4 and changes into an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 28 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 28 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol hold display 25 </ b> C that displays the number of general symbols reserved as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 may be provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball, a number of obstacle nails, and a single or a plurality of general winning holes. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect moving mechanism 50 as a movable member capable of executing a display effect in a lighting manner of a plurality of light emitters arranged in an aligned manner. The effect movable mechanism 50 has a plurality of (for example, four) movable members. The effect movable mechanism 50 changes between a retracted state in which a plurality of movable members are located separately on the top and bottom of the screen of the main image display device 5MA and an advanced state in which the plurality of movable members are located in front of the screen of the main image display device 5MA. be able to. In the following description, the up / down / left / right and front / rear directions will be described with reference to the state of facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect movable mechanism 50 shown in FIG. 1 is for the retracted state. In this embodiment, the game area of the game board 2 is constituted by a transparent plate (not shown) made of, for example, resin, and the effect movable mechanism 50 is arranged behind the transparent plate, and the game ball is produced by the effect. It flows down in front of the movable mechanism 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and at least one of the plurality of movable members of the effect movable mechanism 50 may be disposed in front of the transparent plate forming the game area.

  FIG. 2 shows a case where a plurality of movable members provided in the effect movable mechanism 50 are in an advanced state located in front of the main image display device 5MA. FIG. 3 shows an operation example of the effect moving mechanism 50. The effect movable mechanism 50 includes an upper mechanism including two movable members 51 and 52 positioned on the upper side of the screen of the main image display device 5MA in the retracted state, and 2 positioned on the lower side of the screen of the main image display device 5MA in the retracted state. It can be separated into a lower mechanism having two movable members 53, 54. That is, the effect movable mechanism 50 is configured to include an upper mechanism and a lower mechanism that can be arranged apart from or close to each other. When the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism are separated from each other, the retracted state as the first state is established. On the other hand, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism are close to each other, the advancing state as the second state is obtained. The upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are provided with drive means for changing between a retracted state and an advanced state. Each of the movable members 51 and 52 is pivotally supported by a decoration member 57 at the left end, and is configured to be rotatable with respect to the decoration member 57. The decoration member 57 moves up and down with the operation of the movable member 51 by outputting the power from the operation motor 60 </ b> A shown in FIG. 4 to the movable member 51.

  The movable member 51 includes a front surface portion and a base body disposed behind the front surface portion, and holds the movable member 52 between the front surface portion and the base body. The movable member 52 receives power from the operation motor 60B shown in FIG. The motor 60B for operation should just be attached to the front surface of the base body with which the movable member 51 is provided. The operation motor 60B provides a driving force for driving the movable member 52 to be operable. The movable members 53 and 54 are connected to a predetermined link mechanism or the like, and are moved up and down by transmitting power from the operation motor 60C shown in FIG. 4 via a power transmission unit or the like engaged with the link mechanism. However, it can be rotated around the left end.

  A movable member position sensor 61 shown in FIG. 4 is provided at a predetermined position of the effect movable mechanism 50. The movable member position sensor 61 may be any sensor that can directly or indirectly detect the states of the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57. As an example, the movable member position sensor 61 may include first to third position sensors provided corresponding to the operation motors 60A to 60C. Each of the first to third position sensors is configured using a photo interrupter, a rotary encoder, or the like. From the operation state of the corresponding operation motors 60A to 60C, for example, the positions of the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 are detected. As long as the state of the movable members 51 to 54 and the decoration member 57 can be detected. As a specific example, the first position sensor detects the rotation amount of the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60A, or detects the rotation position of the drive gear connected to the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60A. A position detection signal capable of specifying the operation positions of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is output. The second position sensor detects the amount of rotation about the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60B, or detects the rotation position of the drive gear connected to the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60B, thereby moving the movable member relative to the movable member 51. A position detection signal capable of specifying the relative operation position of 52 is output. The third position sensor detects the rotation amount of the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60C, or detects the rotation position of the drive gear connected to the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60C, thereby allowing the movable members 53 and 54 to move. A position detection signal capable of specifying the operation position is output.

  As another example, the movable member position sensor 61 may include first to fifth position sensors provided corresponding to the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57, respectively. The first to fourth position sensors are provided corresponding to the movable members 51 to 54, respectively, and the fifth position sensor is provided corresponding to the decorative member 57, each of which is a photo interrupter, a linear encoder, and other infrared sensors. What is necessary is just to be comprised using. Thereby, the 1st-5th position sensor should just detect the operation state etc. of the corresponding movable members 51-54 and the decoration member 57, and should just output the position detection signal etc. according to the detection result. As described above, the movable member position sensor 61 may include a plurality of position sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of movable members.

  In each of the movable members 51 and 52, a plurality of light emitters are arranged in alignment along a predetermined direction such as a vertical and horizontal direction (up and down, left and right directions). The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 51 constitute a light emitter unit 71 among the light emitter units 71 to 74 shown in FIG. The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 52 constitute a light emitter unit 72 of the light emitter units 71 to 74 shown in FIG. As described above, each of the movable members 51 and 52 includes a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix.

  The plurality of light emitters arranged so as to form the light emitter units 71 and 72 each include a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors. For example, as each light emitter, a full color LED having a light emitting element capable of emitting light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is used. As a result, the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 emit light from the light emitting unit 71 such as rainbow color display by displaying various colors in a single color as well as displaying a plurality of colors separately in the region. It is possible to execute a display effect in a lighting manner of a plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged in the body unit 72. Thus, the light emitter unit 73 and the light emitter unit 74 can change the color or pattern of display (light emission) using a plurality of light emitters over time, and can execute a display effect. In front of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the light emitter units 71 and 72 included in the movable members 51 and 52, a partition body formed in a lattice shape so as to partition each of the plurality of light emitters is provided. ing. A front plate for decorating the movable members 51 and 52 is provided on the front surface of the partition of the movable members 51 and 52.

  Similar to each of the movable members 51 and 52, the movable members 53 and 54 each include a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix. That is, in each of the movable members 53 and 54, a plurality of light emitters are arranged in alignment along a predetermined direction such as a vertical and horizontal direction (up and down, left and right directions). The plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged by the movable member 53 constitute a light emitter unit 73 among the light emitter units 71 to 74 shown in FIG. The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 54 constitute a light emitter unit 74 among the light emitter units 71 to 74 shown in FIG.

  The plurality of light emitters arranged so as to constitute the light emitter units 73 and 74 each include a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors. For example, as each light emitter, a full color LED having a light emitting element capable of emitting light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is used. As a result, the movable member 53 and the movable member 54 emit light from the light-emitting unit 73, such as rainbow color display by displaying various colors in a single color in addition to displaying a plurality of colors in a single region. A display effect can be executed by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged in the body unit 74. Thus, the light emitter unit 73 and the light emitter unit 74 can change the color or pattern of display (light emission) using a plurality of light emitters over time, and can execute a display effect. In front of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the light emitter units 73 and 74 included in the movable members 53 and 54, a partition body formed in a lattice shape so as to partition each of the plurality of light emitters is provided. ing. A front plate for decorating the movable members 53 and 54 is provided on the front surface of the partition of the movable members 53 and 54.

  Note that the plurality of light emitters are not limited to those using full-color LEDs, and for example, single-color or multi-color LEDs may be used, or light emitters other than LEDs may be used. The partition may be configured by a member that is three-dimensionally formed in a lattice shape, or may be configured, for example, by forming a lattice-shaped pattern on a transparent or translucent plate material by printing or cutting. . The partition is not limited to one configured to partition a plurality of light emitters one by one, and may be configured to partition a plurality of light emitters by a predetermined number, or may be configured in a predetermined direction (for example, lateral direction). And the vertical direction). Furthermore, such a partition may not be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the retracted state in which the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are separated from each other, the movable members 51 to 54 overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA. Don't be. At this time, each of the movable members 51 and 52 is located above the main image display device 5MA, and the movable member 52 is located behind the movable member 51, so that the player cannot visually recognize or difficult to see the movable member 52. It becomes. In addition, each of the movable members 53 and 54 is located below the main image display device 5MA, and the movable member 53 is located behind the movable member 54, so that the player cannot see the movable member 53 or is difficult to see. Become. Thus, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the retracted state, the display screen of the main image display device 5MA becomes visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the advanced state in which the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are close to each other, the movable members 51 to 54 overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA. . When changing from the retracted state to the advanced state, the movable member 52 moves downward with rotation from the back side of the movable member 51, and the movable member 53 moves upward with rotation from the back side of the movable member 54. To do. The movable member 51 moves downward with the movement of the movable member 52, and the movable member 54 moves upward with the movement of the movable member 53. Thus, when the upper side mechanism and the lower side mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the advanced state, the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is difficult to view or cannot be viewed.

  When the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the retracted state, as shown in FIG. 3A, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the movable members 51 to 54 are the same. do not do. On the other hand, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the advanced state, as shown in FIG. 3B, the arrangement direction of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the movable members 51 to 54, respectively. Match. Thus, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the advanced state, the movable members 51 are aligned by aligning the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the movable members 51 to 54, respectively. A sense of unity can be given to the display effects in each of .about.54. In particular, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the advanced state, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect by executing an integral display effect with the plurality of movable members 51 to 54. Moreover, since the visibility with respect to the display screen of the main image display device 5MA changes depending on the positions of the plurality of movable members 51 to 54, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the production.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. Each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, a frame member arranged at the peripheral edge of the main image display device 5MA, etc.) A decorative LED may be disposed around the periphery. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Note that the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B change the display effects in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU by the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 when the operation by the player is detected. What is necessary is just to use in the production | generation (for example, notice effect or reach production) etc. in which the operation | movement in the movable mechanism 50, the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation (flashing operation | movement) in light emitters, such as the game effect lamp 9, are performed. Instead of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, or in addition to the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, a sensor for detecting the operation of the player may be provided. For example, it may have a configuration for directly detecting the player's movement, such as a jog dial that can be rotated, a touch panel that can be touched or pressed, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, A configuration may be provided that indirectly (remotely) detects the player's operation, such as a CMOS sensor. An arbitrary action may be detected by analyzing a result of photographing a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera (video motion capture). In other words, any configuration that can detect the operation of an arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically may be provided.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio output board 13, and a lamp output board 14 as shown in FIG. 4 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, a drive control board 16B and a light emitter control board 16C are mounted as control boards connected to the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting control and light-off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and performs the first special symbol and the second special symbol display. It also has a function of controlling the variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of a special figure. On the main board 11 shown in FIG. 4, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 28 for the big prize door.

  As shown in FIG. 4, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, the main image display device 5 MA and the sub image display are displayed. For various effects such as the device 5SU, the light emitter units 71 to 74, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the movable members 51 to 54 connected to the operation motors 60A to 60C, the decorative member 57, and other effect devices. Various circuits for controlling the presentation operation by the electric parts are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 displays images on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R, lights on a plurality of light emitters arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74, Effects such as lighting on the light emitting members constituting the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED different from the light emitter units 71 to 74, the driving operation of the operation motors 60A to 60C for moving the movable members 51 to 54 and the decoration member 57, etc. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided. The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 includes an effect control microcomputer 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, and effect data memories 123A to 123C.

  The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting a video signal to the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU and a sound signal (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 13. Wiring and wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal are connected to the wiring and the lamp output board 14. Further, wiring for transmitting various signals to the drive control board 16B and the light emitter control board 16C via the effect control relay board 16A is also connected. The information signal transmitted to the drive control board 16B may include a drive control signal indicating a command or control data for moving the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 by driving the operation motors 60A to 60C. . The information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16C only needs to include a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting the plurality of light emitters with respect to the light emitter units 71 to 74. From the drive control board 16B, a position detection signal as an information signal indicating a result of detecting the positions of the movable members 51 to 54 by the movable member position sensor 61 is sent to the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. Is transmitted. Further, as an information signal indicating that a wiring for receiving an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, or an operation action of the player on the push button 31B has been detected. The wiring for receiving the operation detection signal may be connected to the effect control board 12.

  The audio output board 13 is an audio output board provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R serving as sound output devices in accordance with the audio signal from the effect control board 12. Various circuits are installed. The lamp output board 14 is a lamp output board provided separately from the effect control board 12, and a driver IC that supplies a drive current to the game effect lamp 9 and the like in accordance with an electrical signal from the effect control board 12. Is installed.

  The effect control relay board 16A is installed in a back pack or the like attached to the back of the game board 2, and relays various signals transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the drive control board 16B and the light emitter control board 16C. . The back pack is attached to the center portion on the back side of the game board 2, and an opening facing the main image display device 5MA may be formed at the center. The back pack may be provided so as to cover the main board 11, the audio output board 13, the lamp output board 14, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the like from the rear. An effect control board box in which the effect control board 12 is accommodated may be attached to the rear side of the back pack.

  The drive control board 16 </ b> B is a control board for controlling the effect movable mechanism provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the rotation of the movable members 51 to 54 is based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A driver IC for controlling the movement of the decorative member 57 is mounted. An output signal from the drive control board 16B is transmitted toward the operation motors 60A to 60C. Further, if the drive control board 16B includes wiring for transmitting the position detection signal output from the movable member position sensor 61 to the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A, etc. Good. The light emitter control board 16 </ b> C is a light emitter output control board provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. Various circuits for driving the light emitter for performing lighting control on the plurality of light emitters are mounted.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, and a sound used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The control command, the lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the movable mechanism control command used for controlling the operation of the effect movable mechanism 50, and the like are included. .

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. The random number circuit 104 is not limited to the one built in the game control microcomputer 100, and may be externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. On the effect control board 12, for example, an effect control microcomputer 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, effect data memories 123A to 123C, and the like are mounted. The ROM 121, the RAM 122, and the effect data memories 123 </ b> A to 123 </ b> C may be partly or wholly built in the effect control microcomputer 120, or part or all of the ROM 121, RAM 122, and effect data memories 123 </ b> A to 123 </ b> C may be external to the effect control microcomputer 120. It may be attached. The presentation control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 5 is configured using, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU 130, a work memory 131, a host interface 132, a DRAM interface 133, and a data memory interface 134. Yes. In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 140, a VRAM (Video RAM) 141, a display output system interface 142, an audio processing circuit 143, an audio interface 144, and a general-purpose output controller 145. It has. Note that the VDP 140 may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The VDP 140, the VRAM 141, the display output system interface 142, the audio processing circuit 143, the audio interface 144, and the general-purpose output controller 145 may be partly or wholly incorporated in the production control microcomputer 120, or a part thereof. Alternatively, the whole may be configured as an external circuit of the effect control microcomputer 120.

  The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 executes control processing according to the effect control program. The ROM 121 stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like that are read for the CPU 130 to execute control processing. The RAM 122 temporarily stores various effect data read from the effect data memories 123A to 123C. The effect data temporarily stored in the RAM 122 is provided for executing various processes by the CPU 130 and the VDP 140. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination table, and various effect control patterns. Pattern data and the like are stored. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. Consists of included process data. The RAM 122 stores various data used for controlling the rendering operation.

  The effect data memories 123A to 123C store fixed data for executing effects. Among the effect data memories 123A to 123C, the effect data memories 123A and 123B have storage areas for storing in advance various image data (image element data) indicating display images in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. What is necessary is just to be provided. In the effect data memory 123C, a storage area for storing various motor data indicating the drive control contents of the operation motors 60A to 60C, and various lighting control contents of the game effect lamp 9 and the light emitter units 71 to 74 are stored. A storage area or the like for storing the light emission data in advance may be provided. The light emission data indicating the lighting control content of the light emitter units 71 to 74 may be generated using image data. The effect data memories 123A to 123C may be non-rewritable semiconductor memories, for example, may be rewritable semiconductor memories such as flash memories such as NAND-ROMs, or are non-volatile such as magnetic memories and optical memories. Any recording medium may be used.

  Data for creating lighting data (light emission data) of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is added to the image data of the effect image displayed on the screen of the sub-image display device 5SU, and any one of the effect data memories 123A and 123B. It may be stored in advance. Alternatively, the data for creating the lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is the effect data memories 123A to 123A as image data or light emission data separate from the image data of the effect image displayed on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU. When the VDP 140 of the effect control microcomputer 120 executes drawing processing, the display data stored in advance in any of 123C is used to display the effect image on the display screen of the sub-image display device 5SU. It may be added to the data.

  FIG. 6 shows a setting example of addresses and stored contents in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C. FIG. 6A shows an example of setting the contents stored in the ROM 121. The ROM 121 is assigned consecutive addresses from an address MA00 as a head address to an address MA10 as a final address. FIG. 6 (B1) shows a setting example of storage contents in the effect data memory 123A. In the effect data memory 123A, an address MA10 + 1 that is the next address continuous to the final address of the ROM 121 is given as the head address, and a continuous address up to the address MA20 that is the final address is given. FIG. 6 (B2) shows a setting example of storage contents in the effect data memory 123B. In the effect data memory 123B, an address MA20 + 1 that is the next address continuous to the final address of the effect data memory 123A is given as a head address, and consecutive addresses up to the address MA30 that is the final address are assigned. FIG. 6 (B3) shows a setting example of storage contents in the effect data memory 123C. In the effect data memory 123C, an address MA30 + 1 that is the next address continuous to the final address of the effect data memory 123B is given as the head address, and continuous addresses up to the address MA40 that is the final address are assigned. In this way, continuous addresses are assigned to the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and the next address of the final address in the ROM 121 is the head address of the effect data memory 123A.

  In ROM 121 and effect data memories 123A to 123C, programs and data used for execution of effects by various effect devices are stored in advance as effect data (including binary codes constituting a program module). The ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are provided with a plurality of storage areas (storage areas) corresponding to the stored contents. For example, the ROM 121 stores a first storage area in which a program for production control and various management data are stored, a second storage area in which audio data is stored, and reserves other than the first storage area and the second storage area. There is an area. For example, when the ROM 121 as a whole has a storage capacity of 8 gigabits, the first storage area may have a storage capacity of 1 gigabit and the second storage area may have a storage capacity of 6 gigabits. The first storage area may have a storage capacity of 1.5 gigabits or 2 gigabits. The effect data memory 123A is provided with a storage area for storing audio data and a storage area for storing image data. Table data of various tables prepared for the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern, and the like are stored in the ROM 121 as management data. That's fine. The ROM 121 and the effect data memory 123A store audio data used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The effect data memories 123A and 123B store image data used for controlling the display of effect images on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, and are arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74. Further, image data used for lighting control in a plurality of light emitters may be stored.

  The ROM 121 is provided with a storage area for storing sound data, and at least the sound data is stored. Accordingly, the ROM 121 provides a first area for storing sound data as first control data used for sound control for outputting sound from at least the speakers 8L and 8R. The effect data memory 123A is provided with a storage area for storing image data. Therefore, the effect data memory 123A is used for display control for displaying an image on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU or lighting control for lighting a plurality of light emitters arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74. 2 A second area for storing image data as control data is provided.

  In this embodiment, a storage area for storing audio data is provided not only in the ROM 121 but also in the effect data memory 123A. The storage area for storing audio data in the ROM 121 is allocated from the address MA02 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6 (B1), the storage area in which the audio data is stored in the effect data memory 123A is allocated from the address MA10 + 1 to the address MA11 which is the head address of the effect data memory 123A. As described above, the effect data memory 123A providing the second area stores the audio data in the continuous specific address range from the next address MA10 + 1 to the address MA11 of the final address MA10 of the ROM 121 providing the first area. An area is allocated. In the effect data memory 123A providing the second area, audio data as first control data is stored in a storage area corresponding to a specific address range continuous from the last address of the ROM 121 providing the first area. That is, the audio data as the first control data is stored not only in the storage area provided in the ROM 121 that provides the first area, but also in the storage area provided in the effect data memory 123A that provides the second area. It is also stored in a storage area to which consecutive addresses from address MA10 + 1 to address MA11, which are the next addresses of address MA10, are assigned.

  The effect data memory 123A originally provides a storage area for storing image data used for display control of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. On the other hand, because it is necessary to prepare audio data corresponding to various musical pieces, the data amount of control information to be stored in the ROM 121 or the like to control the effects by various effect devices increases, and the storage capacity becomes insufficient. There is a case. In this case, if a separate new storage device is prepared, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases. Therefore, the production cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced by providing a data storage area used for control different from the image data in the effect data memory 123A. When providing an audio data storage area, a storage area corresponding to a specific address range continuous from the final address assigned to the audio data storage area in the ROM 121 is allocated to the effect data memory 123A. As a result, even if the audio data is stored across both the storage area of the ROM 121 and the storage area of the effect data memory 123A, it is read while updating (incrementing) the address in the same manner as other audio data. Thus, the audio data can be read out appropriately.

  The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 5 executes a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts in accordance with the effect control program read from the ROM 121. At this time, the CPU 130 reads fixed data from the ROM 121 via the host interface 132, or the CPU 130 writes the variable data to the RAM 122 via the DRAM interface 133 to temporarily store the data. The CPU 130 reads out the various data temporarily stored in the RAM 122 via the DRAM interface 133, and the CPU 130 receives various signals from the outside of the effect control microcomputer 120 such as the main board 11 via the host interface 132. A reception operation for receiving an input, a transmission operation in which the CPU 130 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control microcomputer 120 via the host interface 132 and other various circuits, and the like. Divide. Further, the CPU 130 can access the effect data memories 123A to 123C via the data memory interface 134, and read stored data.

  The VDP 140 of the production control microcomputer 120 has an image data processing function such as a high-speed drawing function and a moving image decoding function for displaying various images on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, for example. The image processor executes image data processing in accordance with a display control command from the CPU. The VDP 140 can access the effect data memories 123A to 123C via the internal bus of the effect control microcomputer 120 or the data memory interface 134, and read image data. The image data stored in the image data memories 123 </ b> A and 123 </ b> B may be used when creating data (lighting data) for controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74.

  The VRAM 141 provides a work area for temporarily storing the image data read from the effect data memories 123A and 123B, or a virtual display in which display data of the effect image created by the drawing process by the VDP 140 is expanded and stored. Or provide an area. If the storage area of the VRAM 141 is allocated with each area such as a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which character image data read from the image data memory 121 is stored, and a CG buffer, for example. Good. The CG buffer temporarily stores palette data in which the display color of the character is defined when the rendering process by the VDP 140 is executed, or temporarily stores the display data of the effect image created by the rendering process. It is used to The display data expanded and stored in the VRAM 141 may be pixel data (raster data) created by the VDP 140 based on vector data (vector data) such as points, lines, and polygons. The VRAM 141 stores, for example, an actual display area for storing display data of various images displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, and display data of various images not displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. A virtual display area to be stored may be included. Alternatively, display data for displaying a screen having the same size as the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is created in the virtual display area of the VRAM 141, and the display data of the virtual display area read out by the VDP 140 is displayed and output. You may output from the system | strain interface 142 to the main image display apparatus 5MA side.

  An image display area and an image drawing area may be allocated to the storage area of the VRAM 141. In the image display area, display data for displaying an effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU is stored. In the image drawing area, display data of each effect image created by the drawing process is stored. The image display area and the image drawing area may be switched each time a V blank is generated. The V blank is generated at a cycle in which an image displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU is updated. Each time a V blank is started, a V blank interrupt signal is output from the VDP 140 to the CPU 130 and various other interrupt signals are output from the VDP 140 to the CPU 130.

  By switching between the image display area and the image drawing area each time a V blank occurs, display data for each effect image is created in the storage area allocated as the image drawing area in a certain V blank period (first drawing display period). In the next V blank period (second drawing display period), the storage area is switched to the image display area. Therefore, the display data created by the drawing process in the first drawing display period is output from the display output system interface 142 to the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU in the second drawing display period. In the storage area to which the image drawing area is assigned in the second drawing display period, display data created by the drawing process is stored.

  A main frame buffer and a subframe buffer may be allocated to each of the storage areas to which the image display area and the image drawing area are allocated in the VRAM 141. The main frame buffer stores display data for displaying the effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The subframe buffer may store display data for displaying an effect image on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU and display data for creating lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74. In this way, lighting data for controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 may be created using a part of the display data stored in the subframe buffer.

  The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 accesses system registers and attribute registers built in the VDP 140. Various commands and data are stored in the system register and the attribute register in accordance with process data such as display control data included in the effect control pattern. In this way, in the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 130 indirectly controls display operations in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU and lighting operations in the light emitter units 71 to 74.

  The process data indicates the setting contents that the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 performs on the system register and attribute register of the VDP 140 every time V blank occurs. The setting contents of the system register include drawing and data transfer commands, CG data to be transferred, palette data, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register only need to indicate an attribute as a parameter used for rendering processing of the effect image. In the process data, attributes are set so that the image is updated every time a V blank occurs. As a result, the image can be updated each time a V blank is generated.

  The display output system interface 142 outputs a color signal (gradation control signal) corresponding to the display data output from the VDP 140, a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal), and a scanning signal (drive control signal) to the main image display device 5MA. To output various images on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The display output system interface 142 displays a color signal (gradation control signal) corresponding to the display data output from the VDP 140, a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal), and a scanning signal (drive control signal) as a sub-image display. By outputting to the apparatus 5SU, various images can be displayed on the screen of the sub-image display apparatus 5SU.

  The audio processing circuit 143 is a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing. The audio processing circuit 143 accesses the ROM 121 via the internal bus of the production control microcomputer 120 and the host interface 132, or produces the production data memories 123 </ b> A to 123 </ b> A through the internal bus and the data memory interface 134 of the production control microcomputer 120. The voice data can be read out by accessing 123C. Note that the audio processing circuit 143 may directly access the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C. For example, the sound processing circuit 143 is read from the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C by the access by the CPU 130. It may be accessed indirectly by receiving supply of audio data. The audio processing circuit 143 generates an audio signal (sound effect signal) using the audio data. The audio signal (sound effect signal) generated by the audio processing circuit 143 is output toward the audio output board 13 via the audio interface 144.

  The general-purpose output controller 145 is a control circuit for performing operation control in various effect devices such as lighting control of the game effect lamp 9 and drive control of the operation motors 60A to 60C. The general-purpose output controller 145 can read motor data and light emission data by accessing the effect data memories 123A to 123C via the internal bus of the effect control microcomputer 120 or the data memory interface 134. The general-purpose output controller 145 may directly access the effect data memories 123A to 123C. For example, motor data or light emission read from the effect data memories 123A to 123C by access by the CPU 130. It may be accessed indirectly by receiving supply of data. The general-purpose output controller 145 outputs the motor data and light emission data read from the effect data memory 123C, or the display data supplied from the VDP 140 as serial signal data (serial data). The serial data output from the general-purpose output controller 145 may be transmitted to the drive control board 16B and the light emitter control board 16C via the effect control relay board 16A.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C. Various circuits for controlling lighting modes of the plurality of light emitters in the light emitter units 71 to 74 are mounted on the light emitter control board 16C. The light emitter control board 16C shown in FIG. 7 includes a buffer memory 151, a lighting data generation circuit 152, a serial output circuit 153, and a light emitter driver 154.

  The buffer memory 151 temporarily stores data transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. The data temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151 may correspond to the display data generated by the VDP 140 or the light emission data read from the effect data memory 123C. The lighting data generation circuit 152 reads the data stored in the buffer memory 151 and executes predetermined conversion processing to generate lighting data that constitutes the lighting control information. The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 includes drive control data serving as drive control information that specifies the drive timing of the light emitter, and a floor that specifies the luminance (gradation) corresponding to each light emission color of the light emitter. It is only necessary to include gradation data serving as tone control information.

  The lighting data generation circuit 152 divides a region where the plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 are arranged in each of the movable members 51 to 54 into a plurality of blocks, and the light emitters for each of the blocks. Create lighting data for. In this embodiment, the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 are set in advance as a plurality of blocks. The lighting data generation circuit 153 generates lighting data corresponding to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42.

  FIG. 8 shows a setting example in which a region where a plurality of light emitters in the movable member 51 are arranged and arranged is divided into a plurality of blocks. The regions where the plurality of light emitters are arranged on the movable member 51 are light emitter blocks B01 to B06 as shown in FIG. 8A and light emitter blocks B07 to B15 as shown in FIG. 8B. Divided. Similarly to the movable member 51, the movable members 52 to 54 other than the movable member 51 are set so as to divide a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged into a plurality of blocks. Thus, the entire light emitter units 71 to 74 provided in the movable members 51 to 54 are divided into light emitter blocks B01 to B42. The number of divisions of the light emitter block may be arbitrarily set based on the number of movable members constituting the effect movable mechanism 50, the size of a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged, and the like. .

  Each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 has a rectangular shape such as a rectangle or a square as a basic shape. Therefore, due to the shape of the movable members 51 to 54, the area where the plurality of light emitters are arranged in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 cannot be accommodated in the square light emitter block, and one light emission There may be a surplus area where light emitters less than the body block are arranged. In addition, among the plurality of light emitter blocks, there may be an empty area where the light emitter is not disposed in a part of the square shape. Therefore, by including a surplus area where light emitters less than one light emitter block are arranged in an empty area in any one of the light emitter blocks, the processing load of the lighting control for a plurality of light emitters is reduced.

  The serial output circuit 153 outputs a control signal including lighting control information corresponding to the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 to the light emitter driving unit 154 by a serial signal method. The control signal corresponding to the lighting data may include a drive control signal corresponding to the drive control data and a gradation data signal corresponding to the gradation data. The serial output circuit 153 has a plurality of signal output configurations (output circuit and output wiring) such as 21 systems as a serial output system for outputting a control signal. The serial output circuit 153 is connected to serial signal wirings corresponding to each of the 21 serial output systems K01 to K21, and outputs a control signal including lighting control information to each wiring by a serial signal system. As described above, the serial output circuit 153 outputs the control signal including the lighting control information to the serial signal lines of a plurality of systems by the serial signal method.

  FIG. 9 shows a connection setting example between the serial output system and the light emitter block. In the connection setting example shown in FIG. 9, two light emitter blocks among the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 are connected to each of the serial output systems K01 to K21. For example, a light emitter driver for controlling lighting of the light emitter block B01 and the light emitter block B02 is connected to the serial output system K01 via a serial signal wiring. The serial output system K02 is connected to a light emitter block B03 and a light emitter driver for controlling the light emitter block B04 through serial signal wiring. Also in the serial output system K03 and later, a light emitter driver for controlling lighting of two light emitter blocks is connected to one serial output system. A plurality of light emitter drivers that perform lighting control of light emitters included in a light emitter block assigned to one serial output system may be connected by a serial bus system via serial signal wiring. In addition, it is not limited to what is connected by a serial bus system, A some light emitter driver may be connected in series (connected by a daisy chain system).

  The light emitter driving unit 144 shown in FIG. 7 includes a plurality of driver ICs (light emitter drivers) that control lighting of a plurality of light emitters included in regions divided into the light emitter blocks B01 to B42. . Each driver IC performs lighting control of a plurality of light emitters based on lighting control information indicated by a control signal transmitted from the serial output circuit 153 via the serial signal wiring. Each driver IC is configured to include, for example, a shift register, converts data transmitted by the serial signal system into data of a parallel signal system, and outputs the data to a plurality of signal lines. Each of the plurality of light emitter drivers has a strobe side driver IC serving as a drive control circuit that performs drive control of the light emitter in accordance with the drive control data indicated by the drive control signal, and gradation data indicated by the gradation data signal. Accordingly, the driver IC is classified into one of the digit-side driver ICs serving as a gradation control circuit that performs gradation control of the light emitter. In each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42, dynamic lighting control of a plurality of light emitters is performed for each light emitter block using a strobe side driver IC and a digit side driver IC.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a light emitter driver using a driver IC corresponding to the light emitter block B11 as a specific example. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 10, a strobe-side light emitter driver 411S, a digit upper light emitter driver 411DU, and a digit lower light emitter driver 411DD are provided as a plurality of light emitter drivers corresponding to the light emitter block B11. Is provided. The serial signal wiring of the serial output system K06 shown in FIG. 9 includes the strobe side light emitter driver 411S, the digit upper light emitter driver 411DU, and the digit lower light emitter driver 411DD corresponding to the light emitter block B11 from the serial output circuit 153. And then connected to the light emitter driver provided corresponding to the light emitter block B12.

  Different address information is assigned to each of the light emitter driver 411S, the light emitter driver 411DU, and the light emitter driver 411DD. The serial output circuit 153 outputs a control signal indicating the lighting control information to which the address information is added to the serial signal wiring included in the serial output system K06, so that any of the plurality of light emitter drivers corresponding to the light emitter block B11 is output. Transmit the lighting control information.

  The serial signal wiring may include a serial clock wiring for transmitting the serial clock SC and a serial data wiring for transmitting serial data SD synchronized with the serial clock SC. The light emitter driver connected to the serial signal wiring takes in drive control data or gradation data transmitted as serial data SD synchronized with the serial clock SC, and performs lighting control of the plurality of light emitters.

  The light emitter block B11 includes a half block B11U composed of a plurality of light emitters whose gradation is controlled by a digit upper light emitter driver 411DU and a plurality of light emitters whose gradation is controlled by a digit lower light emitter driver 411DD. It is comprised in combination with half block B11D comprised from these. Thus, each light emitter block only needs to be configured by a combination of half blocks that are modules smaller than the light emitter block. Note that the plurality of light emitter blocks is not limited to a combination of two half blocks. For example, among the plurality of light emitter blocks, a light emitter block constituted by only one half block may be included in addition to a light emitter block constituted by combining two half blocks. When the light emitter block B11 is composed of only one half block, the light emitter driver 411S on the strobe side and the light emitter driver 411DU on the upper digit side are provided, but the light emitter driver 411DD on the lower digit side is not provided. What is necessary is just composition. Thus, each light emitter block may be configured to include one strobe side light emitter driver and one or two digit side light emitter drivers.

  Half block B11U and half block B11D should just be comprised so that the number of light-emitting bodies may become the same number, respectively. For example, the strobe-side light emitter driver 411S is connected to 12 strobe signal lines, and outputs a strobe signal as a drive control signal for driving and controlling a plurality of light emitters arranged in 12 columns. The digit upper light emitter driver 411DU and the digit lower light emitter driver 411DD are each connected to eight digit signal lines, and gradation data for controlling gradation of a plurality of light emitters arranged in eight rows. The digit signal that becomes the signal is output. Therefore, both the half block B11U corresponding to the digit upper side and the half block B11D corresponding to the digit lower side are formed so as to include a total of 96 light emitters composed of 12 columns on the strobe side and 8 rows on the digit side. Yes. Similarly, the half blocks constituting the light emitter blocks other than the light emitter block B11 may be formed so as to include a total of 96 light emitters. Thus, the half blocks as modules constituting the light emitter block only need to be configured so that the same number of light emitters can be controlled to be turned on.

  Note that the number of light emitters included in one half block is not limited to 96 in total, and may be an arbitrary number determined in advance based on the specification and design of the light emitter driver. For example, when eight strobe signal lines are configured to drive and control a plurality of light emitters arranged in eight columns, a total of 64 light emitters comprising eight columns on the strobe side and eight rows on the digit side are provided. What is necessary is just to form so that it may be contained in one half block. Further, the number of light emitters that can be controlled to be lighted by one half block and the number of light emitters actually included in one half block do not always have to coincide with each other. For example, while the number of light emitters that can be controlled to light in one half block is 96, the number of light emitters actually included in one half block depends on the arrangement of the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 to 74. There may be fewer than 96. In this way, it is only necessary to control the lighting of a predetermined number of light emitters or less for each half block as a module smaller than a plurality of blocks obtained by dividing a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged.

  The lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data for performing dynamic lighting control of the plurality of light emitters for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. For example, as drive control data serving as drive control information for designating the drive timing of the light emitters, control data for time-sharing driving a plurality of light emitters at different timings for each strobe signal line is generated. Also, gradation data serving as gradation control information for designating luminance (gradation) for each emission color is generated by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control corresponding to a plurality of light emitters connected to each digit signal line. The light emitter driver on the digit side is not limited to the one that performs gradation control of the light emitter according to the output period of the pulse signal as in the PWM control method. For example, the number of pulse signals output within a certain period ( What is necessary is just to perform gradation control of the light emitter according to the physical quantity (pulse quantity) of the pulse signal, such as the number of pulses) and the amplitude (drive current value) of the pulse signal.

  The serial output circuit 153 outputs the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 to the serial signal wiring of the serial output system connected to the light emitter block to be controlled by the serial signal method. A strobe-side light emitter driver provided corresponding to each light emitter block drives and controls a plurality of light emitters connected to the strobe signal line by outputting a strobe signal based on the drive control data. The light emitter driver on the digit upper side or the digit lower side provided for each light emitter block outputs a digit signal based on the gradation data, thereby gradation of a plurality of light emitters connected to the digit signal line. Control. Thus, in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74, the plurality of light emitters arranged in a row emit light at a duty ratio corresponding to the digit signal during the light emission drive period in which the strobe signal is turned on, and the plurality of light emitter blocks For each of B01 to B42, the lighting mode can be changed by a dynamic lighting method (also referred to as a pulse lighting method, a duty lighting method, or a time division lighting method). In this way, by configuring the dynamic lighting control to be performed for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42, the light emitter driving unit 154 can perform lighting control using a plurality of light emitter drivers in parallel. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When this game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is met. Thereafter, the first start condition is established based on, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball launched toward the game area passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Is done. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the second start condition is satisfied based on, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, based on the fact that the normal symbol variable display result by the normal symbol display device 20 is "per normal figure", the opening control or the expansion opening where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the tilting position is performed. Control is performed, and closing control and normal opening control for returning to the vertical position when a predetermined time elapses are performed. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded opening state as the first variable state by the opening control or the expanding opening control, the game ball can easily pass or can pass through the second start winning opening. The normal figure starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 is established based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal chart start condition is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 based on the fact that the normal map start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous general chart game has ended. The figure game is started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" arranged on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the main image display device 5MA. As a special symbol variable display result, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “big hit” (specific display result), and when a predetermined lose symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “Lose” (non-specific display result). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. The round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the prize winning ball is detected by the big prize opening switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes a probable change state based on the establishment of a predetermined probability change control condition, and the probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit probability) is higher than the normal state. Control may take place. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or a big hit gaming state is started before the number of executions of the variable display reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes a short time state, and the short time control may be performed in which the average variable display time becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state (“advantageous game state”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Also called). Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the main image display device 5MA, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) are stopped in a state in which they match the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time. A big hit occurs before the final result is displayed due to fluctuation, enlargement / reduction, or deformation, or when multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changes. An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. A plurality of types of reach modes are prepared in advance corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern, etc., and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (a big hit expectation) differs depending on the reach mode. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In the reach production, it is only necessary to include a normal reach production and a super reach reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the normal reach production. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect of liquid crystal display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, variable display of decorative symbols is performed. In addition, on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, for example, an effect using a character image or an effect of displaying a notification image based on a determination result of a big hit determination and a variation pattern is executed. The Various effects executed during variable display in which variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is performed are also referred to as “variable display effects”. As an example of effects during variable display, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state will reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, the possibility that a super reach reach effect will be executed, variable display A notice effect may be executed to suggest to the player in advance that the result may be a “hit”.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice effect patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal reach” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach-miss combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived).

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  For example, a NAND-ROM is used as a part or all of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C mounted on the effect control board 12 as shown in FIGS. The stored contents may be rewritable. Such a rewritable memory may include a data area and a redundant area. The data area stores programs and data for executing various processes in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. The redundant area has an alternative area to be used in place of the defective area in the data area. The CPU 130 and the VDP 140 execute various processes based on the data stored in the data area and the data stored in the alternative area used in place of the defective area generated in the data area. Memory redundancy information may be stored in such a redundant area of the memory. The history information may be information related to memory recycling. As an example, the history information may include at least one of model identification information such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a memory has been used and date information. In addition, the history information may include store identification information for each amusement store where the memory has been used. In this way, by storing history information in the redundant area of the memory, there is no need to attach a barcode for recycling management outside the memory, and it is accurately recycled based on the history information stored in the memory. Management can be performed. Since the history information is stored in the redundant area, the history information does not affect the data area normally used, and the identity of the program and data can be ensured.

  Alternatively, the rewritable memory may include a control area that stores correspondence information indicating a correspondence relation between a defective area in the data area and an alternative area in the redundant area. The control area may store arrangement information indicating the storage position of the history information in the redundant area. Alternatively, a memory control unit that stores correspondence information and reads data based on the correspondence information is built in the memory, and the memory control unit is an arrangement that indicates a storage position of the history information in the redundant area. Information may be stored. As described above, the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the defective area in the data area and the alternative area in the redundant area is stored, and the arrangement information indicating the storage position of the history information is stored, thereby reading data from the alternative area. Similarly to the above, it is possible to appropriately manage the reading of history information.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, game control process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  In the game control process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the game process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, an input state (on or off) of a start winning signal as a detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. What is necessary is just to determine with winning.

  If a start winning is generated in step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random number circuit 104 built in (or externally attached to) the game control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, or a game control microcomputer A gaming random number (random number for determining a variable display result, gaming state determining random number, etc.) updated by at least a part of a random counter configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 in the computer 100 A part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number and the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored as hold data associated with the hold number, for example, in a hold random number storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 13, it is only necessary to perform a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning to the effect control board 12. When no start winning has occurred in step S11 (step S11; No), after executing the process of step S13, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). Then, a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program and executed.

  For example, when the value of the game process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not variable symbol display (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the random number storage unit for holding. At this time, if the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display is started because the start of the variable display has been satisfied and the variable display has not been started yet. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started. When the variable display cannot be started (step S101; No), the game control process is terminated.

  When variable display can be started in step S101 (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). The variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is referred to as a special figure display result. In the process of step S102, the game random number (random number for determining the variable display result, random number for determining the game state, fluctuation, etc.) stored in the head (storage area with the smallest hold number) in the hold random number value storage unit Read random number for pattern determination). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. Then, using a random value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable variation state, the variable display result determination table is determined so that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It is sufficient that the determination value is set.

  When the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is further changed using the random number value for gaming state determination and the gaming state determination table. Decide whether or not to enter the special gaming state. Corresponding to these determination results, a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S102, an internal flag and the like are set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined as “big hit” in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. set. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “1”, a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). FIG. 12 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each variation pattern indicates that the required time (variable display time) from the start of variable display to the display of a fixed symbol that is a variable display result can be specified and the outline of the production mode can be specified. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the main image display device 5MA is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the above and the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to determine the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  In the process of step S111, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined rate using the variation pattern determination random value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, the variable display result may become “big hit” corresponding to each fluctuation pattern by changing the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is decided as “big hit” (Big hit reliability) can be varied.

  Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. . Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result and the determination result of reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in the process of step S112, as a variable display start command for designating the start of variable display, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a variable display such as a variable display time of a decorative symbol and a type of reach effect, etc. A setting for transmitting a variation pattern designation command for notifying a variation pattern indicating a mode may be performed. Further, in response to the decrease in the hold count due to the start of variable display, a setting for transmitting a hold count notification command for notifying the hold count after the decrease may be performed.

  The variable display time is set in response to the change pattern being determined by the process of step S112. Moreover, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed. As an example, variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Which special symbol display device using the special symbol on which special symbol display device is to be executed is a special symbol game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port It may be set accordingly. More specifically, a special game is played by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “2”, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). And when variable display time has not passed (step S121; No), after performing variable display control of a special symbol (step S122), game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the variable symbol special display is stopped, and the final symbol is controlled to be derived and displayed (step S123).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of variable display or a big hit start specifying command (fanfare command for specifying the start of a big hit gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) And the like may be set for transmission.

  After the process of step S124 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3” (step S126), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” but “losing” (step S125; No), the game process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S125). S127), the game control process is terminated. When the process of step S127 is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time saving state is to be ended, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is to be ended, these gaming states are ended. Settings for controlling to a normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the game process flag is “3”, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined big hit end condition is satisfied (step S131). The jackpot end condition may be, for example, that all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state have ended. When the big hit game state is not ended (step S131; No), the game operation control at the time of the big hit is performed (step 132), and the game control process is ended. On the other hand, when ending the big hit gaming state (step S131; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit ending is performed (step S133).

  As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. Set to. Thus, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is decided that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probable change state, a game corresponding to this decision result is made. It is possible to control the state to a certain change state. Even in the case of controlling to the short time state, a setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S134), and the game control process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like. In the effect control microcomputer 120 in which the power supply for activation is started, the CPU 130 executes effect control main processing.

  In this embodiment, in the effect control main process, the memory test process may be executed when a predetermined memory test condition is satisfied. The memory inspection process is a determination process for determining whether the program and data stored in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are normal. In the memory inspection process, a checksum process is executed as a determination process, whereby the storage contents of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are inspected, and the checksum that is the inspection result can be displayed. The effect control main process includes a process for controlling effects by various effect devices, such as an effect control process executed based on the occurrence of a timer interrupt for effect control.

  In the production control main process, the origin position of the movable members 51 to 54 may be confirmed when a predetermined origin confirmation condition is satisfied. The origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 are positions corresponding to the retracted state as shown in FIG. 3A, for example, and each of the movable members 51 and 52 is disposed above the main image display device 5MA. Each of the movable members 53 and 54 may be determined in advance as a position where the movable members 53 and 54 are disposed below the main image display device 5MA. When the origin confirmation condition is satisfied, an initial operation of the movable members 51 to 54 is executed, and control for setting each of the movable members 51 to 54 to the origin position is performed. At this time, based on the result of detecting the positions of the movable members 51 to 54 by the movable member position sensor 61, it is confirmed whether or not the movable members 51 to 54 can be stopped at the origin position. And when it cannot be made to stop at an origin position, abnormality notification is performed noting that origin abnormality has occurred.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process executed by the CPU 130. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 130 first confirms the connection state of the board (step S51). In step S51, for example, it is specified whether or not the effect control board 12 is connected to the main board 11 and whether or not the effect control board 12 is connected to the effect control relay board 16A. In order to confirm the connection with the main board 11, the CPU 130 may determine whether an initialization command or a power recovery command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received after starting the time measurement by the internal timer. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of time measurement without receiving the initialization command or the power supply restoration command, it may be determined that the effect control board 12 and the main board 11 are not connected.

  FIGS. 14A and 14B show a configuration example for connecting the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A. As shown in FIG. 14A, the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are physically connected to the effect control board 12 by inserting a connector (plug) provided at one end of the harness HN1. In addition, a connector (socket) CN1 for electrical connection is provided. As shown in FIG. 14B, the effect control relay board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are inserted into the effect control relay board 16A by inserting a connector (plug) provided at the other end of the harness HN1. Is provided with a connector (socket) CN2 for physically and electrically connecting the two. The harness HN1 only needs to be configured by binding a number of wiring cables. The connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12 includes terminals TM01 to TM24. The connector CN11 provided on the effect control relay board 16A includes terminals TN01 to TN24. The terminals TM01 to TM24 included in the connector CN01 and the terminals TN01 to TN24 included in the connector CN11 have corresponding numbers (for example, the terminal TM01 and the terminal TN01) when the harness HN1 is attached to the connector CN01 and the connector CN11. Any relationship that is physically and electrically connected is acceptable.

  FIG. 14C shows an input / output content setting example corresponding to the terminals TM01 to TM24 provided in the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12. FIG. Terminals TM01 to TM24 included in the connector CN01 can provide various voltages such as ground (GND), VSL (AC24V is rectified and smoothed), VDL (DC12V), and VCL (DC5V). In addition, terminals TM01 to TM24 transmit and receive various data using terminals TM03 and TM04 that supply data signals and clock signals for driver ICs mounted on the drive control board 16B and the light emitter control board 16C, and a serial signal system. Terminals TM05 to TM08 and the like are included. Furthermore, the signal SM1 used for confirming the connection with the effect control relay board 16A can be input to the terminal TM22 among the terminals TM01 to TM24. As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the voltage VCL output from the terminals TM20 and TM21 of the connector CN01 is the terminal of the connector CN11 provided on the effect control relay board 16A via the harness HN1. It is supplied to TN20 and TN21. The terminals TN20 to TN22 of the connector CN11 only need to be short-circuited on the board of the effect control relay board 16A. Therefore, when the harness HN1 is connected, a voltage corresponding to VCL is supplied from the terminal TN22 of the connector CN11 to the terminal TM22 of the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12 via the harness HN1. The On the other hand, when the harness HN1 is not connected, the voltage is not supplied to the terminal TM22 of the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12.

  In step S51 shown in FIG. 13, in order to confirm the connection state with the effect control relay board 16A, the CPU 130 determines the input state of the signal SM1 at the terminal TM22 of the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12. If the signal SM1 is in a high voltage state corresponding to VCL, it is determined that the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are connected via the harness HN1. On the other hand, if the signal SM1 is in a low voltage state corresponding to no voltage supply, it is determined that the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are not connected. In this way, the connection state between the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A may be checked based on the voltage at the terminal TM22 serving as the connection check terminal.

  Based on the confirmation result of the connection state in step S51, it is determined whether or not there is a connection with the effect control relay board 16A (step S52). In step S52, when the signal SM1 at the terminal TM22 is in a high voltage state corresponding to VCL, it is determined that there is a connection with the effect control relay board 16A, whereas the signal SM1 at the terminal TM22 corresponds to no voltage supply. What is necessary is just to determine with no connection with the relay board | substrate 16A for effect control in a low voltage state. If it is determined in step S52 that there is no connection (step S52; No), the relay unconnected flag is set to an on state (step S53). If the relay unconnected flag is prepared in advance in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the work memory 131 built in the effect control microcomputer 120 or the RAM 122 externally attached to the effect control microcomputer 120. Good. If it is determined in step S52 that there is a connection, the relay unconnected flag is maintained in the off state by not performing the process of step S53.

  Subsequently, based on the confirmation result of the connection state in step S51, it is determined whether or not there is a connection with the main board 11 (step S54). In step S54, it is determined that there is a connection to the main board 11 when an initialization command or a power recovery command is received before a predetermined time elapses from the start of timing, whereas an initialization command or a power recovery command is determined. What is necessary is just to determine with the connection with the main board | substrate 11 when predetermined time passes, without receiving. In addition, it is not limited to what determines the presence or absence of a connection according to the presence or absence of command reception, but is based on the voltage at a predetermined terminal serving as a connection confirmation terminal, as in the connection state with the effect control relay board 16A. It may be determined whether or not there is a connection with the substrate 11. If it is determined in step S54 that there is no connection (step S54; No), the memory inspection process (step S55) is executed, and then the loop process is executed to stand by.

  In this embodiment, when power supply is started in a state where a harness that binds cables as command lines for transmitting various control signals between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 is not connected. The memory inspection condition is satisfied, and the memory inspection process is executed in step S55. On the other hand, when the power supply is started in a state where the harness is connected between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, the memory inspection condition is not satisfied, and the memory inspection process in step S55 is not executed. In this way, the memory inspection condition is established by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the cable (harness) serving as a command line attached between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 being removed. You may do it.

  Note that the memory inspection condition is not limited to the condition that is established when the power is turned on with the command line disconnected, and is established, for example, when the power is turned on while the push button 31B is pressed. There may be. Alternatively, for example, the memory inspection condition may be satisfied by turning on the power in a state where the openable / closable gaming machine frame 3 is opened. In addition, the memory inspection condition may be satisfied by detecting a predetermined arbitrary state.

  In the memory inspection process in step S55, a checksum calculation using the data stored in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C is performed, and the calculation result may be displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. When the memory inspection process is executed, the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is temporarily turned off, and then the power switch is turned on again with the cable (harness) as the command line connected. The control can be performed. Alternatively, a cable (harness) as a command line may be connected and a reset switch may be pressed so that the production control can be performed without turning on the power again. Alternatively, after the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off, the power may be turned on in a state where the push button 31B is not pressed, so that the production control can be performed. In addition, when a predetermined production control condition is satisfied, the process may proceed to step S56 so that production control can be executed.

  If it is determined in step S54 that there is a connection (step S54; Yes), an initial setting process (step S56) is executed. In the initial setting process in step S56, for example, the storage area in the RAM 122 is cleared, various initial values are set, and a CTC (counter and timer circuit) register that generates a timer interrupt for effect control is performed. This initial setting process may include an effect data transfer process. The effect data transfer process is a predetermined data (a binary code constituting a program module, etc.) among programs and data stored in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C and used to execute effects by various effect devices. Can be transferred to the RAM 122, the VRAM 141, or the like. In the initial setting process, the execution control of the initial operation by the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 may be performed along with the transfer of the effect data by the effect data transfer process. The initial operation performed at this time is, for example, an operation in which the movable members 51 to 54 are changed (moved) from the retracted state to the advanced state, stopped in the advanced state until a predetermined time elapses, and then returned to the retracted state. And so on.

  After executing the initial setting process in step S56, it is determined whether or not the relay unconnected flag is on (step S57). If the relay unconnected flag is off (step S57; No), the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 and the like are confirmed in response to the fact that the effect control relay board 16A is connected (step S57; No). Step S58). In this case, it is determined whether or not there is an origin abnormality (step S59). If there is an origin abnormality (step S59; Yes), the origin abnormality is notified (step S60), and the process returns to step S58. Note that, after the origin abnormality is notified in step S60, the process may proceed to step S61.

  In step S58, for example, in order to confirm the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54, a detection signal by the movable member position sensor 61 is acquired as a position detection signal of the movable members 51 to 54. The detection signal from the movable member position sensor 61 indicates the result of detecting the positions of the movable members 51 to 54. In the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 14A, the detection signal from the movable member position sensor 61 may be included in the signal input to the serial reception terminal TM07. The CPU 130 confirms the detection signal by the movable member position sensor 61 acquired by the general-purpose output controller 145, and based on the position detection signals of the movable members 51 to 54, whether or not the movable members 51 to 54 are at the origin position. I just need to be able to confirm. The notification of the origin abnormality in step S60 is, for example, image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a notification lamp included in the game effect lamp 9, or a game effect lamp Anything that can be executed by lighting of a notification lamp provided separately from 9, a notification operation using other effect devices, or a combination of some or all of them may be used. Furthermore, the signal output from the specific terminal provided on the effect control board 12 may be set to different output states depending on the presence or absence of the origin abnormality. As described above, the abnormality notification of the movable member may be realized by controlling an arbitrary output.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the relay unconnected flag is ON, the connection between the connector CN01 provided on the effect control board 12 and the connector CN11 provided on the harness HN1 and the effect control relay board 16A. The effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are not connected. In this case, the detection signal from the movable member position sensor 61 is not input to the terminal TM07 of the connector CN01. For this reason, even if the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 and the like are confirmed, it is determined that the origin is abnormal, and abnormality notification is executed. In particular, in the manufacturing stage and the development stage, for example, for the purpose of confirming the operation of the production control microcomputer 120, it is possible to turn on the power when the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are not connected. is there. In order to prevent frequent occurrence of abnormality notification in the manufacturing stage and the development stage and improve work efficiency, in response to the determination that the relay unconnected flag is on in step S57, steps S58 to S60 are performed. Do not execute. Thereby, when the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are not connected, the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 are not confirmed, and the abnormality notification due to the occurrence of the origin abnormality is not executed. .

  When it is determined in step S57 that the relay unconnected flag is on (step S57; Yes), or when it is determined in step S59 that there is no origin abnormality (step S59; No), the production control main In the process, an effect random number update process (step S61) is executed, and numerical data indicating a random number value to be an effect random number is updated by software. The effect random number is counted as various random values used for effect control. It should be noted that the effect random number that is updated by hardware using a random number circuit built in (or externally attached to) the effect control microcomputer 120 may not be updated in the effect random number update process. Alternatively, the rendering random number may be updated by software using numerical data indicating a random value updated by hardware.

  After performing the effect random number update process in step S61, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S62). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state when a timer interrupt for effect control occurs. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is on (step S62; Yes), after clearing the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S63), command analysis processing (step S64), and an effect control process The process (step S65) is sequentially executed, and then the process returns to step S61. The command analysis process in step S64 and the effect control process in step S65 are included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step S62; No), the process returns to the process of step S61 without executing the processes of steps S63 to S65.

  FIG. 15 shows an execution example of abnormality notification in step S60 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the execution example shown in FIG. 15, the occurrence of the origin abnormality is notified by the image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. At this time, based on the position detection signal indicating the detection result by the movable member position sensor 61, which of the upper mechanism (upper accessory) and the lower mechanism (lower accessory) in the effect movable mechanism 50 is abnormal is generated. May be displayed. As described above, in a notification mode in which a store clerk or the like of the game hall can recognize which type of anomaly is out of a plurality of types of anomalies configured using a plurality of movable members, the movable member Anomaly notification may be performed.

  Note that the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is difficult to view or cannot be viewed when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are in the advanced state. For this reason, when the abnormality notification of the movable member is performed by displaying the image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, there is a possibility that the store clerk or the like of the game hall may not recognize or cannot recognize the occurrence of the abnormality. In view of this, the abnormality notification of the movable member is made by using a notification unit that can be viewed regardless of the state of the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 together with or instead of the image display by the main image display device 5MA or the like. May be performed. As such a notification unit, for example, a plurality of notification light emitting members provided at an upper position of the gaming machine frame 3 and included in the game effect lamp 9 or provided separately from the game effect lamp 9 are used. May be. These notification light emitting members may be configured using, for example, LEDs. According to a combination of lighting modes by a plurality of light emitting members for notification, an abnormality notification of a movable member is performed in a notification mode in which a store clerk or the like of a game hall can recognize which kind of an anomaly has occurred. It may be. As an example, when the notification unit includes a first notification light-emitting member and a second notification light-emitting member, in step S60 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. For example, the lighting control of the notification unit may be performed so that the first notification light emitting member is turned on while the second notification light emitting member is turned on when an abnormality occurs in the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50. Thus, even if there is a configuration in which it is difficult or impossible to recognize depending on the state of the movable member by notifying the abnormality of the movable member by using the notification unit that can be recognized regardless of the state of the movable member, the movable member. It is possible to report in an identifiable manner that an abnormality has occurred and which movable member has an abnormality.

  The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 can execute an interrupt process for command reception in addition to the timer interrupt process for effect control, and can receive an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. As long as it can be acquired from the host interface 132. The effect control command acquired at this time may be temporarily stored in a reception command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122, for example. In the command analysis process in step S64, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been received. If there is a reception, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. In the effect control process in step S65, for example, the image display for effects on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitter units 71 to 74 are aligned. Lighting of a plurality of arranged light emitters, lighting of various light emitting members such as game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs different from the light emitter units 71 to 74, and operation motors 60A to 60C for moving the movable members 51 to 54 With respect to operation control contents using various effect devices such as drive operations, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S55 of FIG. 13 as the memory inspection process. In the memory inspection process, the first checksum calculation using the storage data in the plurality of storage areas provided in the ROM 121 and the storage data in the ROM 121 as the checksum calculation using the storage data of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C. The second checksum calculation using all of the above, the third checksum calculation using the storage data in the plurality of storage areas provided in the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and all of the storage data in the effect data memories 123A to 123C Of the fourth checksum calculation using, a part or all of the calculations may be executed. In this embodiment, after the second checksum calculation is executed following the first checksum calculation, the calculation using all the stored data in each of the effect data memories 123A to 123C is executed as the fourth checksum calculation. Each calculation result is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA.

  In the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 16A, the CPU 130 first sets a memory inspection setting table (step S201). The memory check setting table is a table for setting a checksum calculation start address and a calculation end address by checksum calculation. The table data constituting the memory inspection setting table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area (for example, the first storage area) of the ROM 121, for example.

  FIG. 16B shows a configuration example of the memory inspection setting table. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16B, the checksum calculation start address and calculation end address are designated in correspondence with the display counts “0” to “5”, respectively. The number of times of display is the number of times the checksum is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. After “0” is set as the initial value, 1 is added each time the calculation result by the checksum calculation is displayed. You can do it.

  Following the setting in step S201 shown in FIG. 16A, the display count is set to “0” (step S202). For example, in step S202, it is only necessary to set the display count value to “0” by clearing (initializing) a display count counter prepared in advance. The display number counter may be configured using a built-in register of the CPU 130, or may be configured using a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122.

  Thereafter, a parameter corresponding to the display count is set (step S203). For example, in step S203, the clear data is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the checksum calculation end address is set to be comparable with the address indicated by the pointer. These parameters may be set in a plurality of registers built in the CPU 130, or may be set in a predetermined area of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122.

  A checksum is calculated using the parameters set in step S203 (step S204). For example, in step S204, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the stored data at the addresses of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C indicated by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored as new storage data in the checksum data area, and it is determined whether or not the address indicated by the pointer value has reached the calculation end address. If the calculation end address has not been reached, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and processing returns to the exclusive OR operation. When the calculation end address is reached, the checksum using the stored data from the calculation start address to the calculation end address can be obtained by inverting the value of each bit that is the contents of the checksum data area. .

  Along with the checksum calculation in step S204, it is determined whether or not the relay unconnected flag is on (step S205). If the relay unconnected flag is on (step S205; Yes), the calculation according to the display count The contents are updated and displayed (step S206). Therefore, when the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are not connected, control is performed so that the execution result of the checksum calculation can be displayed. On the other hand, if the relay unconnected flag is off (step S205; No), the process of step S206 is not executed. Thus, when the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are connected, the execution result of the checksum calculation is controlled so as not to be displayed. By updating and displaying the calculation content in step S206, the determination result by the determination process for determining whether or not the effect data stored in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C is normal is the main image display device 5MA. It can be displayed on the display device.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation is completed (step S207). If the checksum calculation is not completed (step S207; No), the process returns to step S204 to continue the checksum calculation. When the calculation is completed in step S207 (step S207; Yes), the display count is incremented by 1 (step S208), and then it is determined whether or not the display count has reached the end determination value (step S209). ). By setting, for example, “6” as the end determination value in advance, six checksum calculation results can be displayed corresponding to the setting of the memory inspection setting table as shown in FIG. it can. If the end determination value has not been reached (step S209; No), the process returns to step S203, and if the end determination value has been reached, the memory inspection process ends.

  FIG. 17 shows a display example of the calculation result on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. In this display example, as a checksum calculation result corresponding to the setting of the memory test setting table as shown in FIG. Calculation results and the like are displayed, and three types of calculation results (A) to (C) are displayed for the “data ROM” corresponding to the effect data memories 123A to 123C. In the display example of FIG. 17, the progress status (completion rate) of the checksum calculation, the presence / absence of an abnormality based on the calculation result, and the like are displayed so as to be confirmed. 17A corresponds to the calculation start address MA00 and the calculation end address MA01 set when the display count is “0” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B. In the ROM 121, the checksum is calculated using the storage data in the first storage area in which the program for effect control and various management data are stored. 17B corresponds to the calculation start address MA02 and the calculation end address MA10 that are set when the display count is “1” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B. In the ROM 121, the checksum is calculated using the storage data in the second storage area in which the audio data is stored. (C) of “program ROM” shown in FIG. 17 corresponds to the calculation start address MA00 and the calculation end address MA10 set when the display count is “2” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B. Thus, the checksum is calculated using all of the data stored in the ROM 121. 17A corresponds to the calculation start address MA10 + 1 and the calculation end address MA20 set when the display count is “3” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B. Thus, the checksum is calculated using all the stored data in the effect data memory 123A. 17B corresponds to the calculation start address MA20 + 1 and the calculation end address MA30 set when the display count is “4” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B. Thus, the checksum is calculated using all the stored data in the effect data memory 123B. (C) of “DATA ROM” shown in FIG. 17 corresponds to the calculation start address MA30 + 1 and the calculation end address MA40 set when the display count is “5” in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. Thus, the checksum is calculated using all the stored data in the effect data memory 123C.

  The checksum calculation result varies depending on the contents of the stored data in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C. For example, when the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are nonvolatile semiconductor memories that can be electrically erased, written, or rewritten, such as EEPROM or NAND-ROM, the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C Different checksum calculation results can be obtained in accordance with the stored program for production control and various data versions. By executing the memory inspection process as shown in FIG. 16A and displaying the checksum calculation result on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the ROM 121 is manufactured in the manufacturing stage or the development stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to easily check the version of the program for effect control and various data stored in the effect data memories 123A to 123C. This facilitates version management of the stored data in the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and can reliably prevent, for example, inconsistency between the effect control program and the version of the audio data, image data, and the like. In addition to the checksum calculation result, version information indicating the version of the program for effect control and various data may be displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The version information may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the effect data memories 123A to 123C. By displaying the version information along with the checksum calculation result, it is easier to check the version of the production control program and various data, and whether the stored data is incorrect by reading the checksum corresponding to the version It can be easily confirmed whether or not.

  Note that the storage data used for the checksum calculation, the number of times the checksum is displayed, and the like may be arbitrarily changed according to the memory inspection setting for the ROM 121, the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and the like. Good. As an example, in the memory test setting table shown in FIG. 16B, the checksum calculation corresponding to the calculation start address MA00 and the calculation end address MA10 set when the display count is “2” is not executed. By setting, the calculation result may be displayed for a smaller checksum. Alternatively, by adding the setting of the calculation start address and the calculation end address corresponding to the display count “6” or more, the calculation results may be displayed for more checksums.

  The memory inspection process shown in FIG. 16A is executed in step S55 when it is determined that there is no connection with the main board 11 in step S54 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S205 shown in FIG. 16A that the relay unconnected flag is ON, the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are not connected. Therefore, when both the effect control relay board 16A and the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are not connected, the update display in step S206 is possible, and the determination of the program or data based on the checksum calculation result is possible. The result can be displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S54 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13 that there is a connection with the main board 11, the memory inspection process of step S55 is not executed. Even if the memory inspection process is executed in step S55, if it is determined in step S205 shown in FIG. 16A that the relay unconnected flag is off, an update display in step S206 is performed. I will not. As a result, only one of the production control relay board 16A and the main board 11 and the production control board 12 is not connected to display the program or data determination result based on the checksum calculation result. To control.

  Instead of the calculation content update display in step S206, or together with the calculation content update display, any notification based on the checksum calculation result may be performed. For example, instead of or together with the image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the image display on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 are included. The ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are turned on by turning on a notification lamp provided separately from the notification lamp or the game effect lamp 9 to be used, a notification operation using other effect devices, or a combination of some or all of them. The notification which can specify the determination result of the determination process which determines whether the memorize | stored production data is normal may be performed. Furthermore, the signal output from a specific terminal provided on the effect control board 12 may be set to different output states according to the checksum calculation result or the like. Thus, the determination result as to whether or not the production data is normal may be any information that can be notified by controlling an arbitrary output.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S65 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 determines whether it is the BGM change timing (step S151). For example, the CPU 130 may determine that it is the BGM change timing when a predetermined BGM change condition is satisfied based on an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. As an example, the BGM change condition may be set so as to be satisfied when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to any one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state.

  If it is determined in step S151 that it is the BGM change timing (step S151; Yes), the start address and end address of the audio data corresponding to the music to be reproduced as BGM are specified (step S152). For example, the predetermined area of the ROM 121 includes data that can specify the start address and the end address in the ROM 121 or the effect data memory 123A for audio data corresponding to music to be played back as BGM for each gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The BGM setting table may be stored in advance. The CPU 130 may specify the start address and the end address of the audio data by referring to the BGM setting table according to the gaming state specified based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S152, loop reproduction start control for starting loop reproduction in which the music to be BGM is repeatedly reproduced is performed (step S153). For example, the CPU 130 notifies the audio processing circuit 143 of a command indicating a loop reproduction instruction together with the start address and end address of the audio data specified in step S152. The audio processing circuit 143 only needs to access the ROM 121 and the effect data memory 123A and read the audio data from the start address and end address sections indicated in the command from the CPU. Then, in accordance with the designation to perform loop playback, the music corresponding to the audio data is sequentially played back from the beginning, and when the end of the music is played back, the playback of the music may be repeated by returning to the beginning.

  With the loop reproduction start control in step S153, for example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the music as the normal BGM can be repeatedly reproduced. Further, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state, the music as the probability variation BGM can be repeatedly reproduced. When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state, the music as the BGM can be repeatedly reproduced.

  When it is determined in step S151 that it is not the BGM change timing (step S151; No), after the loop reproduction start control in step S153 is executed, processing according to the value of the effect process flag is executed. At this time, the CPU 130 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122, and performs a process according to the determination value from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control program. Select and execute. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the main image display device 5MA is performed. The process etc. which determine whether to start are included. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the screen of the main image display device 5MA. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols on the above and other various presentation operations, it includes processing to determine fixed decorative symbols and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result, etc. Yes. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the CPU 130 performs various controls from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122. Processing for reading out data and performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the CPU 130 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot effect that is executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the main image display device. Displaying on the screen of the 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, executing the display effect by the light emitter units 71 to 74, and outputting sound effect signals to the sound output board 13, the sound and effects from the speakers 8L and 8R. The jackpot corresponding to the jackpot gaming state by outputting a sound, turning on / off or blinking the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp output board 14, and performing other effect control Make the medium production executable. In the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, for example, the CPU 130 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and an effect image based on the set contents Display, output of fruit sounds, lighting, extinguishing or blinking of various light-emitting members, and other effect operations are performed to enable execution of a jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 130 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a final symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). As a process of step S401, the CPU 130 performs final processing based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Determine the stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the CPU 130 determines different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. . The CPU 130 is updated by a random number circuit built in (or externally attached to) the effect control microcomputer 120 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122. Among the effect random numbers, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol is extracted, and by referring to the left determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the “left ”Is determined in the decorative symbol display area 5L. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol is extracted from the random numbers for rendering, and by referring to the right determined symbol determining table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. Of these, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol is extracted from the random numbers for production, and by referring to the medium fixed symbol determining table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. Among them, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the CPU 131 determines the same (matching) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . The CPU 130 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols from among the random numbers for rendering, and refers to the left and right determined symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. Among them, the decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the medium fixed symbol is extracted from the random numbers for production, and by referring to the medium fixed symbol determining table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. The medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the CPU 130 is the same in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The CPU 130 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot determined symbols from the random numbers for presentation. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the display is stopped in alignment with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. In the jackpot promotion promotion, a combination of decorative symbols (non-probable big hit combination) that recalls a big hit but does not recall a probable change state is once stopped and displayed in a promising state during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. This is an effect to notify whether or not.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined in step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a notice effect is determined (step S402). In step S402, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect or the effect mode when the notice effect is executed may be determined using a notice effect determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. In the notice effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the notice effect may be assigned to the presence / absence of the notice effect or the determination result of the effect mode according to the variable display content. . The CPU 130 may determine the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode by referring to the notice effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the notice effect among the random numbers for effect.

  Following the determination of the notice effect in step S402, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the CPU 130 selects any one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, CPU 130 selects any one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the result of determination of the notice effect by the process of step S402, and sets it as a use pattern.

  After determining the effect control pattern in step S403, the CPU 130 is provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example. An initial value of the effect control process timer is set (step S404). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the main image display device 5MA is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S404 is transmitted to the VDP 140, and the like is provided on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Following the process of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H (step S406). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 20A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 20A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. Consists of included process data. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is performed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the timing of switching the presentation control may be set corresponding to predetermined control contents and processing contents such as being executed. Pattern data constituting such an effect control pattern may be stored in advance in the ROM 121 as management data.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. It is. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU. Even if display data used to create lighting data for controlling lighting modes by a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 is added to the display data of the effect image on the display screen of the sub image display device 5SU. Good. In this case, if a display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the sub-image display device 5SU is specified by the display control data, the lighting mode by the plurality of light emitters arranged in a line to constitute the light emitter units 71 to 74 is provided. Can also be specified. It is not limited to what designates the lighting mode in the plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 by the display control data, and the lighting mode in the plurality of light emitters is controlled using control data different from the display control data. May be specified.

  The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the audio control data only needs to indicate various settings such as whether or not to perform loop reproduction in addition to the start address and end address of audio data corresponding to music in the ROM 121 and the effect data memory 123A. .

  The lamp control data includes data indicating lighting operation modes in various light emitting members other than the light emitter units 71 to 74 such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies lighting operations of various light emitting members. The lamp control data may include data indicating lighting operation modes in a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74. The movable member control data includes data indicating the operation mode of the movable members 51 to 54, such as data indicating the drive mode of the operation motors 60A to 60C that rotate or move the movable members 51 to 54, for example. ing. That is, the movable member control data is data that designates the rotation operation and the movement operation of the movable members 51 to 54. The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button, or an instruction operation (for the push button 31B). Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting (pressing operation) and data for specifying the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively. include.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, and operation detection control data, and some process data includes a part thereof. It may be. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, production model control data indicating an operation mode in the movable member included in the production model may be included.

  FIG. 20B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. Moreover, you may perform control which performs the display production | presentation by turning on the several light-emitting body arranged and arranged by the light-emitting body units 71-74 in the aspect designated with display control data. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink various light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the trigger button, operation stick or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The CPU 130 of the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122. The storage address of the pattern data constituting the pattern in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work memory 131 or the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the CPU 130 performs the effect devices (main image display device 5MA, sub image display device 5SU, light emitter unit 71) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. ˜74, speakers 8L and 8R, various light emitting members including game effect lamp 9, movable members 51 to 54, decorative member 57, and the like). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, movable member control data # 1 to movable member control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n are effect operations in the effect device. Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n for designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the CPU 130 of the production control microcomputer 120 to the VDP 140, the audio processing circuit 143, the general-purpose output controller 145, and the like. Upon receiving a command from the CPU 130, the VDP 140 reads the image data (image element data) indicated by the command from the effect data memories 123A and 123B and temporarily stores it in the work area of the VRAM 141. The VDP 140 selects image data corresponding to the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU from the image data stored in the work area of the VRAM 141, and converts the selected image data into pixel data. For example, it is arranged at a predetermined position in the image drawing area of the VRAM 141 (a position indicated by information indicating a display position in a display area such as the main image display device 5MA). As a result, display data for one screen is created in the image drawing area of the VRAM 141. At this time, display data used to create lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74 may be added to the display data of the effect image on the display screen of the sub image display device 5SU. In addition, the voice processing circuit 143 that has received a command from the CPU 130 expands the voice data indicated by the command by temporarily storing it in a voice RAM or the like.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 130 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S451). As an example, in step S451, the presentation control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtracted), and variable display is performed when an end code is read from the presentation control pattern corresponding to the updated presentation control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine with time having passed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not it is the super reach production start timing (step S452). The super reach production start timing is a timing at which execution of the reach production in the super reach is started. For example, the super reach production start timing may be determined in advance in the production control pattern determined in step S403 shown in FIG. If it is the super reach production start timing (step S452; Yes), BGM off setting is performed (step S453). For example, the CPU 130 turns off the volume of the audio channel for reproducing the BGM in response to a command to the audio processing circuit 143. In the audio processing circuit 143, the output may be turned off by changing the volume of the BGM, for example. In the period in which the BGM is off, the music corresponding to the BGM may be continuously played back by merely setting the BGM volume to off. Alternatively, during the period when the BGM is off, the reproduction of the music corresponding to the BGM may be paused. After performing the BGM off setting in step S453, the music on setting for super reach production is performed (step S454). For example, the CPU 130 notifies the start address and the end address of the audio data corresponding to the music for super reach production by a command to the audio processing circuit 143. The audio processing circuit 143 acquires audio data corresponding to the music for super reach production based on the start address and the end address of the audio data notified by the instruction from the CPU 130. Then, while setting the volume of the audio channel for reproducing the music for super reach production to ON, the music corresponding to the audio data may be reproduced sequentially from the top.

  When it is not the super reach production start timing in step S452 (step S452; No), after performing the music on setting in step S454, it is determined whether it is the super reach production end timing (step S455). The super reach production end timing is a timing at which the execution of the reach production in the super reach is finished, and may be determined in advance in the production control pattern determined in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. When it is the super reach production end timing (step S455; Yes), the music off setting for the super reach production is performed (step S456). For example, the CPU 130 turns off the volume of the audio channel for playing the music for super reach production in response to a command to the audio processing circuit 143. In the audio processing circuit 143, for example, the volume of the music for super reach production may be set to off and the reproduction of the music or the like may be terminated. After performing the music off setting for the super reach production in step S456, the BGM on setting is performed (step S457). For example, the CPU 130 turns on the volume of the audio channel for reproducing the BGM in response to a command to the audio processing circuit 143. In the audio processing circuit 143, for example, the output may be turned on by changing the volume of the BGM.

  If it is not the super reach production end timing in step S455 (step S455; No), or after performing the BGM on setting in step S457, for example, based on the settings in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. Then, after performing other effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S458), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S459). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S459; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S459 (step S459; Yes), for example, a final stop resulting in a display result in variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 140. A control for deriving and displaying a symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (step S460). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command (step S461). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S462), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 21, after setting the music-off setting for the super reach effect in step S456, the BGM-on setting is immediately performed in step S457. On the other hand, the BGM on setting may be performed after a predetermined period after the music off setting is performed in step S456. For example, the BGM on setting may be performed after the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol in step S460. Alternatively, the BGM on setting may be performed when the variable display start waiting process in step S170 shown in FIG. 18 is executed. In particular, when the variable display result is “big hit”, following the music off setting for super reach production, the fanfare production music that informs that the variable display result is “big hit” is played, Then, in response to the gaming state becoming the big hit gaming state, the music for the big hit directing may be reproduced. Note that the music for the super reach production may be directly played as the music for the big hit production as it is. In this way, when the variable display result is “big hit”, after the big hit gaming state is finished, if the BGM on setting is performed corresponding to the execution of the variable display start waiting process of step S170 shown in FIG. Good. Thereby, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is possible to smoothly start the reproduction of the music to be BGM.

  In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 21, based on the effect control process timer value from the effect control pattern (eg, special-figure effect effect control pattern, notice effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step S403 shown in FIG. Using the process data acquired in this way, control for executing the rendering operation by various rendering devices is performed. Also in the big hit effect processing in step S175 shown in FIG. 18 or the big hit end production processing in step S176, the CPU 130 reads out the production control pattern from the ROM 121 or the like, and uses the process data acquired based on the production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to make it control for performing presentation operation | movement by various production | presentation apparatuses.

  In order to perform such effect control, the CPU 130 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out, and switches the effect control execution data in the process data when time-out occurs. That is, in the process data # 1 to process data #n as shown in FIG. 20A, the display control of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU is performed based on the display control data set next. The lighting control of a plurality of light emitters arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74 may be performed. Further, in the process data # 1 to process data #n, the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is performed based on the next set sound control data. Further, in process data # 1 to process data #n, lighting control of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed based on the next set lamp control data. In process data # 1 to process data #n, drive control of operation motors 60A to 60C is performed based on the movable member control data set next. In addition, in the process data # 1 to process data #n, detection control of the instruction operation by the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is performed based on the operation detection control data set next.

  In the effect control microcomputer 120, the VDP 140 reads various image data such as character image data necessary for displaying the effect image from the effect data memories 123 </ b> A and 123 </ b> B based on a display control command from the CPU 130. To place. When the effect image is displayed, the same character image may be repeatedly displayed many times. When the image data stored in the effect data memories 123A and 123B is compressed, it takes time to decompress the image data after reading it. Therefore, in the stage where the display of the effect image is started, the necessary character image data and the like are arranged in the storage area of the VRAM 141, so that reading is performed from the effect data memories 123A and 123B corresponding to each frame. The time required for drawing can be shortened.

  CPU 130 sets an attribute in the attribute register of VDP 140 each time V blank occurs after display of the effect image is started, and then instructs execution of reading of the attribute. In response to this, the VDP 140 reads the attribute. When this reading is completed, a reading end interrupt signal is output from the VDP 140 to the CPU 130. When the CPU 130 receives the reading end interrupt signal, it instructs the execution of the drawing process. In this way, the VDP 140 executes a drawing process by writing display data to the VRAM 141 according to the read attribute.

  A main frame buffer and a subframe buffer are allocated to each of a plurality of storage areas to which an image display area and an image drawing area are allocated in the VRAM 141. The main frame buffer stores display data for displaying an image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. For example, a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 800 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 600 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) is allocated to the main frame buffer. The subframe buffer stores display data for displaying an image on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU, and also stores display data used to create lighting data for controlling lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74. May be. For example, a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 480 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 885 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) is allocated to the subframe buffer.

  The image data used to create lighting data for controlling lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74 corresponds to, for example, an image size of 320 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 320 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). Yes. The VDP 140 reduces the image data for creating lighting data to an image size of 80 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 80 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). The reduced image size corresponds to the resolution of the light emitter units 71 to 74 in which a plurality of light emitters are aligned. Thus, the image data for creating the lighting data has a resolution higher than that of the light emitter units 71 to 74. As an example, anti-aliasing processing such as supersampling is performed. As another example, the RGB value corresponding to the upper left dot is obtained and displayed as the display data for each rectangular range of 4 dots × 4 dots in the vertical and horizontal directions in the image data, so that the vertical and horizontal directions are each 1/4. Display data reduced in size may be created. In this way, display data to be converted into lighting data is created using image data having a resolution higher than the display resolution of the plurality of light emitters. Thereby, for example, jaggy generated in the contour of a character image or the like can be suppressed, and the smoothness of display in the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be enhanced. In particular, when an effect image such as a character image is moved and displayed, the contour portion can be displayed smoothly, and the interest of the display effect in the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be improved. Note that the image size reduction may be performed in the image data transformation process or display data rendering process by the VDP 140, or may be performed using a predetermined scaler circuit. The scaler circuit only needs to be able to reduce the image size at a predetermined reduction ratio (for example, ¼) by converting the number of pixels of the display data read from the VRAM 141. As described above, the size change of the display data may be realized by a hardware circuit, or may be realized by executing a predetermined program as software.

  The image data read by the VDP 140 may be used to create lighting data by being written in a predetermined area (light emitter lighting data area) in the subframe buffer. On the other hand, the image data read by the VDP 140 is used for image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA by being written into the main frame buffer. Further, the image data read by the VDP 140 is used for image display on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU by being written in an area other than the light emitter lighting data area in the sub frame buffer. In this way, even if the image data is the same, it is only necessary to be able to use differently depending on the writing position in the VRAM 141. Thus, the image data read from the effect data memories 123A and 123B and temporarily stored in the VRAM 141 is used for image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU or the light emitter units 71 to 74. As long as it can also be used for creating lighting data for controlling lighting. Therefore, the image data stored in the effect data memories 123A and 123B includes at least the effect image display control in the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU and the lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74. It can be used for either control.

  For example, the display data stored in the sub-frame buffer is output in 1/60 second (about 16.7 milliseconds) for one frame. As a result, the sub-image display device 5SU can update the display image with a frame period of 1/60 seconds. If the data for controlling the illuminant is also added to the data for displaying the sub-image, it can be output at a period of 1/60 seconds. In the light emitter control board 16C, the display data transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A is temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151. Therefore, the light emitter control data may be stored in the buffer memory 151 at a 1/60 second period in which the VDP 140 outputs display data for one frame.

  In the light emitter control board 16C, the lighting data generation circuit 152 has a cycle shorter than a frame cycle (such as 1/60 seconds) of an image display device using an LCD (liquid crystal display device) such as the sub image display device 5SU. Lighting data for lighting control of a plurality of light emitters may be generated. As a specific example, the lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data for controlling lighting of the light emitter at a period of 1/120 second (about 8.3 milliseconds). In this way, the lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data of the light emitters with a cycle (1/120 seconds) shorter than the display data output cycle (1/60 seconds) by the VDP 140, and the serial output circuit 153 A control signal based on the lighting data is output. In this case, the buffer memory 151 can store the light emission control data included in the display data corresponding to the image display for one frame output from the VDP 140, that is, the light emitter control data of 80 dots × 80 dots. It only needs to have a storage data capacity. Further, by turning on the light emitters in a relatively short cycle, flickering in a display effect executed by a plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be suppressed and displayed. The interest of the production can be improved. The lighting control of the illuminant is not limited to the one that is performed at a cycle that is 1/2 of the output cycle of the display data. For example, the display data output cycle such as a shorter cycle (for example, a cycle of 1/3) What is necessary is just to be performed with an arbitrary cycle shorter than that.

  The serial output circuit 153 emits the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 in a cycle longer than the time required for writing the light emission control data included in the display data corresponding to the image display for one frame to the buffer memory 151. It may be set to output a control signal corresponding to the data. In this manner, the light emission control data corresponding to one frame is temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151 in a time shorter than the cycle in which the control signal corresponding to the lighting data is output. As a result, even when the buffer memory 151 having a storage data capacity capable of temporarily storing the light emission control data corresponding to one frame is used, the lighting data can be stored in a time shorter than the output period of the control signal corresponding to the lighting data. Generation can be completed.

  The buffer memory 151 has a storage data capacity capable of storing light emission control data included in display data corresponding to image display for a plurality of frames, such as display data corresponding to image display for two frames. It may be. In this case, a plurality of buffer areas are allocated to the storage area of the buffer memory 151. Each buffer area only needs to have a storage data capacity capable of storing light emission control data included in display data corresponding to image display for one frame.

  The lighting data generation circuit 152 divides the data into a plurality of data ranges according to the storage position (reading address or the like) of the buffer memory 151 storing the light emission control data. For example, the storage area of the buffer memory 151 is divided into a plurality of buffer memory areas according to the storage address. Based on which data stored in which buffer memory area is read out, the lighting data generation circuit 152 converts lighting data of the light emitters included in which light emitter block among the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. Specify whether to convert.

  The display data temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151 is assigned to one of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 for each data range divided into a plurality. The lighting data generation circuit 152 can specify the data range assigned to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 by referring to an address specifying table serving as conversion setting information prepared in advance. Based on this identification result, address information of the light emitter driver provided corresponding to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 can be designated. The address specifying table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of a ROM built in (or externally attached to) the lighting data generation circuit 152. The lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data including address information and causes the serial output circuit 153 to output the lighting data to the light emitter driving unit 154.

  The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 includes gradation data indicating the gradation control amount of each light emitting element constituting each of the plurality of light emitters. For example, the gradation data only needs to indicate the output period (pulse width) of the pulse signal in PWM control as the gradation control amount. The lighting data generation circuit 152 refers to a lighting data generation table serving as color conversion setting information prepared in advance based on the display color levels (RGB values) indicated by the display data read from the buffer memory 151. Thus, gradation data indicating the gradation control amount is generated. The lighting data generation table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of a ROM built in (or externally attached to) the lighting data generation circuit 152.

  The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 corresponds to the number of gradations smaller than the number of gradations of the image displayed based on the display data used for the conversion. For example, the display data transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A and temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151 is displayed for each of the display colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue). Gradation control is made possible in 256 stages so that the luminance (gradation) is at any level from “0” to “255”. As described above, the number of gradations of the image displayed based on the display data transmitted from the effect control board 12 is “256”. The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 is any one of luminance (gradation) from “0” to “63” for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue). Gradation control is made possible in 64 stages so that the level becomes. As described above, the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 indicates the number of gradations of “64” which is smaller than “256”.

  The correspondence relationship between the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated in the display data and the gradation control amount of each light emitting element indicated by the gradation data included in the lighting data of the light emitter is the light emission corresponding to each emission color. It may be determined in advance in consideration of element characteristics (for example, light emission efficiency) and white balance. As an example, a light-emitting diode serving as a light-emitting element constituting each light-emitting body has nonlinear characteristics in which the amount of current increases rapidly when the applied voltage reaches a predetermined value. Therefore, if converted to a gradation control amount proportional to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data, there is a risk that display inconveniences caused by a plurality of light emitters such as overexposure and blackout may occur. is there. Therefore, the lighting data is converted from the display data so that the light emitting elements corresponding to the respective light emission colors constituting each of the plurality of light emitters have a light emission amount equivalent to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data. The setting information for converting to may be stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  FIG. 22 shows a configuration example of the lighting data generation table TC1 referred to by the lighting data generation circuit 152. In the lighting data generation table TC1, the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the lighting data is set corresponding to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data. Here, for each of the display colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data, the luminance (gradation) is any level from “0” to “10”. In this case, the table data may be configured so that the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the lighting data is at a level of “0”. That is, for each light emitting element of each display color included in one light emitter corresponding to one dot, when the brightness (gradation) indicated in the display data is “10” or less, the brightness of each display color By generating lighting data in which (gradation) is “0”, a restriction is provided so that the light emitter is not lit.

  On the other hand, the lighting data generation table TC1 has at least one luminance (gradation) of “11” or more for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data. In this case, the table data may be configured so that lighting data indicating RGB values proportional to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data is generated. For example, when the brightness (gradation) of B (blue) indicated by the display data is “11”, the brightness (gradation) of B (blue) indicated by the lighting data is “2”. If the luminance of R (red) or G (green) indicated by the display data is “0” to “3”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “0” is generated, and “4” is generated. If “7”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “1” is generated, and if “8”-“11”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “2” is generated. Thus, the table data of the lighting data generation table TC1 is configured.

  The image data read from the effect data memories 123A and 123B by the effect control microcomputer 120 is used to display the image data on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, and to turn on the light emitter units 71 to 74. It may also be used for creating lighting data to be controlled. At this time, when the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data created from the image data used for image display is less than a predetermined amount, the same proportional relationship as when the luminance is greater than the predetermined amount If the lighting data is generated below, the influence of the non-linear characteristic in the light emitting diode becomes significant, and an unnatural display effect may be performed. Therefore, according to the brightness (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data, when the light emission amount of the light emitter is less than a predetermined amount, the lighting control is limited so that the light emitter is not turned on. Thus, the lighting control is made different between the light emitters whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount and the light emitters whose amount is the predetermined amount or more among the plurality of light emitters. In particular, in this embodiment, a light emitter whose light emission amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount is provided with a restriction so as not to perform lighting control of the light emitter whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount according to the RGB value of the display data. The lighting control is performed according to the RGB value of the lighting data that is proportional to the RGB value of the display data. In this way, by varying the lighting control depending on whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount, the influence due to the non-linear characteristics of the light emitting element is reduced, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable with the display effect. Thus, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the production.

  A plurality of types of lighting data generation tables may be prepared in advance, and any one of the lighting data generation tables may be selected as a usage table based on a predetermined selection setting. In this case, a different lighting data generation table may be selected for each light emission color of the light emitting element included in each light emitter. For example, in the case of the light emitter blocks B01 to B06, the lighting data generation table TR01 is selected according to the emission color R (red), and the lighting data generation table TG01 is selected according to the emission color G (green). The lighting data generation table TB01 is selected according to the color B (blue). On the other hand, in the case of the light emitter blocks B07, B08, and B15, the lighting data generation table TR02 is selected according to the emission color R (red), and the lighting data generation table according to the emission color G (green). TG02 is selected, and the lighting data generation table TB02 is selected according to the emission color B (blue). In the case of the light emitter blocks B09 to B14, the lighting data generation table TR03 is selected according to the emission color R (red), and the lighting data generation table TG03 is selected according to the emission color G (green). The lighting data generation table TB03 is selected according to the emission color B (blue). Each lighting data generation table indicates the gradation control amount of each light emitting element indicating the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data created by the VDP 141 by the gradation data included in the lighting data of the light emitter. It is only necessary to include table data to be converted into The lighting data generation circuit 152 is designated by the lighting data by referring to the selected lighting data generation table based on the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated in the display data read from the buffer memory 151. The gradation control amount is determined.

  The characteristics of the light emitting element may differ depending on the emission color. Therefore, the display data is converted so that the correspondence with the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data is converted into a gradation control amount depending on the emission color of each light emitting element constituting the light emitter. Setting information for converting from to lighting data may be stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  It is only necessary that the display data can be converted into lighting data by using different lighting data generation tables according to the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters corresponding to each light emitter block. Each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 emits light at the same gradation in accordance with the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters depending on the size of the region in which the plurality of light emitters are arranged and arranged, the front-rear relationship of each light emitter unit, and the like. In some cases, the player may have a different impression. Therefore, regardless of the arrangement of each of the plurality of light emitters corresponding to each light emitter block, the lighting data is converted from the display data so that the light emission amount can give an impression as uniform as possible corresponding to the same display color. Setting information for conversion to is stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  Thus, not only the display color levels (RGB values) indicated by the display data, but also the respective light emitters according to the light emission characteristics of each of the plurality of light emitting elements constituting the light emitter, the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters, and the like. Gradation data indicating a gradation control amount corresponding to is generated. Thus, even when light emitters including a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors are aligned in a predetermined region of the light emitter units 71 to 74, the color reproducibility is enhanced and the effect of the production is enhanced. To improve.

  Note that not all lighting data is generated by referring to the lighting data generation table, and at least a part of the lighting data is generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 executing a predetermined data processing program. May be. For example, for each of the R (red), G (green), and B (blue) display colors indicated in the display data, it is determined whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount, and any light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount. In such a case, a process of generating lighting data with luminance (gradation) of “0” may be executed so that the light emitter is not turned on.

  As an example, in the lighting data generation process executed by the lighting data generation circuit 152, display data for one dot is acquired, and it is determined whether all the RGB values indicated by the display data are “10” or less. . If all the values are “10” or less, the RGB values in the lighting data are all set to “0”. On the other hand, if at least one of the RGB values indicated by the display data is not “10” or less, the lighting data generation table corresponding to the light emitter block and the light emission color is selected. Subsequently, lighting data corresponding to the display data is generated using the selected lighting data generation table. Then, it is determined whether or not the generation of lighting data corresponding to all dots has been completed. If the generation of lighting data has not yet been completed, display data corresponding to the next one dot is acquired, and the same processing is performed. You only need to repeat it. On the other hand, when the generation of lighting data corresponding to all dots is completed, the lighting data generation process may be terminated.

  The lighting data generation process is not limited to the generation of lighting data by referring to the lighting data generation table, and the lighting data may be generated by executing a predetermined arithmetic processing program. For example, in display data that enables gradation control in 256 steps for each display color, the luminance (gradation) of each display color is represented by 8 bits when binary display is used. On the other hand, in the lighting data that enables gradation control in 64 steps for each display color, the brightness (gradation) of each display color is represented by 6 bits when binary display is used. Therefore, when at least one of the RGB values indicated in the display data is not “10” or less, numerical processing is performed to round down the lower 2 bits of the 8-bit data indicating the luminance (gradation) of each display color in the display data. By performing the above, lighting data may be generated. Alternatively, lighting data corresponding to the display data may be generated according to a preset arithmetic expression. A plurality of types of arithmetic processing programs that can be used for conversion from display data to lighting data are prepared in advance, and the lighting data generation circuit 152 can select either one according to the display color or arrangement (light emitter block, etc.) of the light emitting elements. Display data may be converted into lighting data by selecting and executing the arithmetic processing program.

  The display data is acquired for each dot and is not limited to the setting and generation of lighting data. For example, the setting and generation of lighting data may be performed collectively by using predetermined mask data. In this case, with respect to the display data for one frame temporarily stored in the buffer memory 151, the dots whose RGB values are all “10” or less are detected, and the RGB in the lighting data corresponding to the detected dots are detected. Mask data for setting all values to “0” may be prepared in advance.

  In addition, when all the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are “10” or less, the present invention is not limited to the one that sets all the RGB values in the lighting data to “0”. If any of the RGB values indicated by the display data is “10” or less, only the lighting data corresponding to the display color may be set to “0”. As an example, the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the display data is “100”, the luminance (gradation) of G (green) is “8”, and the luminance (gradation) of B (blue) is In the case of “2”, the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the lighting data is “25”, while the luminance (gradation) of G (green) and B (blue) is “ The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured to be “0”, or the lighting data generation circuit 152 may execute a predetermined arithmetic processing program. In this manner, for each light emitting element of each display color in the light emitter, a restriction may be provided so as not to perform lighting control of the light emitter that causes the light emission amount to be less than a predetermined amount according to the RGB value of the display data. However, if there is a display color with an RGB value of “10” or less among the display data for one dot, the color of the emission color is set when the RGB value in the lighting data for only that display color is set to “0”. May change. Therefore, when the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are all “10” or less, it is desirable that the RGB values in the lighting data are all set to “0”.

  Alternatively, when the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are added and the total value is less than a predetermined value, the RGB values in the lighting data may all be set to “0”. As an example, when the total value obtained by adding the luminance (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data is “30” or less, the lighting data indicates The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured such that the brightness (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is all “0”, or the lighting data generation circuit 152 may execute a predetermined arithmetic processing program. In this case, even if the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the display data is “11”, the luminance (gradation) of G (green) and B (blue) is “0”. If so, the luminance (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the lighting data is all “0”. In this way, by limiting the lighting of the light emitters so that the total (total amount) of the light emission amounts of the plurality of light emitting elements constituting one light emitter is less than a predetermined amount, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the production without giving a sense of discomfort to the display production.

  In addition, according to the RGB value of the display data, the light emission amount is not limited to the one that does not perform the lighting control of the light emitter that is less than the predetermined amount. For example, the influence due to the nonlinear characteristic of the light emitting element is considered. Arbitrary restrictions may be provided. As an example, if the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data is “0” to “8”, lighting data indicating the luminance (gradation) “0” is generated, and “9” or The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured so that lighting data having a luminance (gradation) of “1” if “10” is generated, or the lighting data generation circuit 152 performs a predetermined calculation. A processing program may be executed. As described above, when the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data is less than a predetermined amount, the lighting control is limited to be performed with a correspondence relationship different from the proportional relationship when the display color is greater than the predetermined amount. May be provided. Further, the threshold value of whether or not the light emission amount of the light emitter is less than the predetermined amount is not limited to the RGB value in the display data being “10”, and considering the influence of the non-linear characteristics of the light emitting element, etc. Any value may be set. Depending on the light emission color (display color) of the light emitting element, the threshold for determining whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount may be set differently.

  The image data stored in the effect data memories 123A and 123B is not limited to those used for both display control and lighting control, and dedicated image data is prepared in order to create lighting data. 123A and 123B may be stored. In this case, the image data is set in advance so that when the lighting data is generated in a proportional relationship with the display data, the illuminant whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount is not lit without lighting control. You may make it do. Lighting data may be created using the light emission data stored in the effect data memory 123C. Also in this case, the light emission data may be set in advance so that the light emitter whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount is not lit without the lighting control.

  The lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data including gradation data to which address information assigned to the light emitter driver above or below the digit is added, and the serial output circuit 153 sends the lighting data to the light emitter driving unit 154. Is output. Further, the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 152 includes drive control data for performing dynamic lighting control of a plurality of light emitters for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. The lighting data generation circuit 152 generates lighting data including drive control data to which address information assigned to the strobe-side light emitter driver is added, and causes the serial output circuit 153 to output the light data to the light emitter drive unit 154.

  The serial output circuit 153 outputs a common clock signal to the plurality of serial output systems K01 to K21 as the serial clock SC shown in FIG. The serial clock SC output from the serial output circuit 153 is supplied to each of a plurality of light emitter drivers included in the light emitter driver 154 via a serial signal wiring. Each light emitter driver receives serial data SD transmitted in synchronization with the serial clock SC.

  On the other hand, the serial output circuit 153 may output a control signal including drive control data and gradation data at different timings as serial data SD depending on each of the serial output systems K01 to K21. When a control signal is output to each of the serial output systems K01 to K21 at the same timing, lighting control of a large number of light emitters at the same timing is performed by a large number of light emitter drivers included in the light emitter driver 154. May be started. In this case, a large amount of drive current flows as an inrush current in a short period of time, which may cause radio interference due to noise radio waves. In addition, the manufacturing cost may increase as a power supply circuit for generating a large amount of drive current is required. On the other hand, by generating a control signal as serial data SD at different timings according to each of the plurality of serial output systems K01 to K21, generation of inrush current is suppressed, generation of noise radio waves, and production An increase in cost can be prevented.

  In the luminous body drive unit 154, each luminous body driver confirms whether the luminous body driver address indicated by the address information included in the received serial data SD matches the luminous body driver address assigned to itself. To do. At this time, if they match, serial data SD as drive control data and gradation data is taken in and converted into parallel data, and lighting control of the light emitter is performed based on this. For example, the strobe-side light emitter driver drives and controls a plurality of light emitters connected to the strobe signal line by outputting a strobe signal based on the drive control data. In addition, the light emitter driver on the upper side or the lower side of the digit outputs a digit signal based on the gradation data, thereby controlling gradation of a plurality of light emitters connected to the digit signal line. Thus, the dynamic lighting control of the plurality of light emitters is performed for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42, and the light emitter units 71 to 74 included in the movable members 51 to 54 included in the effect movable mechanism 50 are aligned. The display effect by the lighting mode of the several light-emitting body arrange | positioned is performed.

  As an example of a specific display effect by the effect moving mechanism 50, in the retracted state (first state) in which the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect moving mechanism 50 are separated and the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is visible. The display effect using the plurality of light emitters arranged on the movable members 51 to 54 that can be visually recognized by the player is executed in conjunction with the display effect by the main image display device 5MA. In the retracted state, the movable members 51 and 52 are located above and the movable members 53 and 54 are located below. Thus, when the movable members 51 to 54 are in the retracted state where they are not rotating (when stopped), only the light emitters that are visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 among the plurality of light emitters. Control the lighting. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced. As the display effect by the lighting control of the light emitter, for example, characters and symbols are displayed, or blinking and light emission colors in a plurality of light emitters are moved in a predetermined order, so that the display can be adjusted according to the variable display by the main image display device 5MA. A display effect or the like may be executed. Further, when the reach effect is executed, at least one of the movable members 51 to 54 can be moved (vibrated, advanced, etc.), or a character or symbol such as “reach” can be displayed using a plurality of light emitters. Good.

  On the other hand, when the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are close to each other and the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is difficult to view or cannot be viewed (second state), it is disposed on the movable members 51 to 54. The display effect using all the plurality of light emitters is executed in conjunction with the display effect by the main image display device 5MA or independently of the display effect by the main image display device 5MA. In the advanced state, the movable members 51 and 52 rotate as the decorative member 57 moves downward in the upper mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50, and the movable members 53 and 54 of the lower mechanism are positioned above. . When the movable members 51 to 54 are in the advanced state in which the movable members 51 to 54 are rotating as described above (when the movable members 51 to 54 are operating), the lighting of all the plurality of light emitters is controlled.

  The integrated display effect in the movable members 51 to 54 may be started before or while the upper mechanism and the lower mechanism of the effect movable mechanism 50 are changed from the retracted state to the advanced state. As described above, when the movable members 51 to 54 are rotating, regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is visible from the front, all the plurality of light emitters may be turned on to execute the display effect. Thereby, the effect of the rotation operation of the movable members 51 to 54 can be increased. In addition, by lighting all of the plurality of light emitters regardless of whether or not they can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a player can visually recognize a light emitter that has not been subjected to lighting control by simple control. Can be suppressed.

  The ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C mounted on the effect control board 12 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided with a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the stored contents. For example, the ROM 121 has a program management area R01 as a first storage area in which a program for effect control and various management data are stored, and a voice data first storage area as a second storage area in which voice data is stored. R11 is provided. The effect data memory 123A is provided with an audio data second storage area R12 as a storage area for storing audio data and an image data first storage area R21 as a storage area for storing image data. The effect data memory 123B is provided with a second image data storage area R22 as a storage area for storing image data. Audio data used for controlling audio output by the speakers 8R and 8L is stored in the audio data first storage area R11 and the audio data second storage area R12. In the first image data storage area R21 and the second image data storage area R22, together with the image data used for controlling the display of the effect image in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, the light emitter units 71-71. Image data used for lighting control in a plurality of light emitters arranged in line 74 may be stored.

  FIG. 23A shows a configuration example of audio data stored in the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. . In the example shown in FIG. 23 (A), the start address and the end address in the audio data first storage area R11 and the audio data second storage area R12 in which each audio data is stored correspond to a plurality of music pieces. Is set. For example, the audio data corresponding to the music piece A-1 is used to play a normal BGM in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, and is stored in a section from the start address MA02 to the end address MA03. Yes. The audio data corresponding to the music piece A-2 is used for reproducing the effect sound at the time of the super reach production in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed, and is stored in the section from the start address MA03 + 1 to the end address MA05. . The audio data corresponding to the music A-1 and the music A-2 may be stored in the audio data first storage area R11.

  The audio data corresponding to the music piece B-1 in FIG. 23A is used to reproduce the BGM that is in the probability changing state in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state, and from the start address MA19 + 1 to the end address MA21. It is stored in the section. Here, the start address MA09 + 1 of the music B-1 is an address value smaller than the address MA10 that is the final address of the ROM 121, and is included in the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 that provides the first area. Yes. On the other hand, the end address MA1a of the music B-1 is an address value larger than the address MA10 that is the final address of the ROM 121, and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A that provides the second area. Included. As described above, the audio data corresponding to the music B-1 spans both the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. It is memorized. The audio data corresponding to the music B-2 is used to play back the short-time BGM when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time state, and is stored in the section from the start address MA1a + 1 to the end address MA1c. . The audio data corresponding to the music piece X is used for reproducing the production sound during the big hit when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state, and is stored in the section from the start address MA1g + 1 to the end address MA11. . All of the audio data corresponding to the music B-2 and the music X may be stored in the audio data second storage area R12.

  The audio data corresponding to the music piece B-1 shown in FIG. 23A includes both the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. In addition, it is stored across. Even in this case, since the audio data first storage area R11 and the audio data second storage area R12 are provided in the ROM 121 and the effect data memory 123A provided with consecutive addresses, the music B-1 is reproduced. Sometimes, as in the case of playing other music, the start address and end address of the audio data are designated, the read address is updated sequentially from the start address, and the audio data is read out, so that it corresponds to the music B-1. Audio data to be read can be appropriately read.

  FIG. 23 (B1) to (B4) are timing charts showing an operation example of playing music in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Among these, FIG. 23 (B1) shows a period of “execution” in which variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is being executed and “stop” in which it is stopped. FIG. 23 (B2) shows a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 23 (B3) shows a music to be reproduced among a plurality of music that can be reproduced using the audio data as shown in FIG. 23 (A). FIG. 23 (B4) shows a storage area from which audio data is read out of the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. Show.

  The variable display shown in FIG. 23 (B1) is executed before the timing T01. At this time, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 23 (B2) is a normal state. If the reach effect in the super reach is not executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in such a normal state, the start address MA02 is set so that the music A-1 as the normal BGM shown in FIG. To the end address MA03, audio data corresponding to the music piece A-1 is read out. The section from the start address MA02 to the end address MA03 is included in the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121. Therefore, until the timing T01, the loop playback of the music A-1 to be played back is performed as shown in FIG. 23 (B3), and the audio data first storage area R11 is played as shown in FIG. 23 (B4). Is an area for reading audio data.

  Thereafter, at timing T01, reach production in super reach is started. At this time, by determining that it is the super reach production start timing in the process of step S452 shown in FIG. 21, the BGM off setting is performed by the process of step S453. And the music ON setting for a super reach production is performed by the process of step S454. Thus, in the period when the reach effect in the super reach is executed, from the section from the start address MA03 + 1 to the end address MA05 so that the music A-2 for super reach effect shown in FIG. The audio data corresponding to the music piece A-2 is read out. A section from the start address MA03 + 1 to the end address MA05 is included in the voice data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121. Therefore, from the time when the super reach production start timing is reached at timing T01 to the time when the super reach production end timing is reached at timing T02, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23 (B4), the audio data first storage area R11 is an audio data read target area.

  At timing T02, it is determined that it is the super reach production end timing in the process of step S455 shown in FIG. At this time, the music off setting for the super reach effect is performed by the process of step S456, and the BGM on setting is performed by the process of step S457. Thereafter, at timing T03, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 23 (B2), the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, for example, a dedicated music for notifying that the variable display result becomes “big hit” may be played during the period from timing T02 to timing T03. . Even when the variable display result is “losing”, a dedicated music corresponding to the execution of the reach effect in the super reach may be played. Alternatively, the music A-2 for super reach production may be continuously played until the timing T03. Or, in order to clearly notify the variable display result, the reproduction of the music may be paused.

  When the jackpot gaming state is reached at timing T03, the sound corresponding to the song X from the section from the start address MA1g + 1 to the end address MA11 is reproduced so that the song X for the big hit middle effect shown in FIG. Data is read out. The section from the start address MA1g + 1 to the end address MA11 is included in the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. Therefore, from the time when the jackpot gaming state is reached at timing T03 to the end of the jackpot gaming state at timing T04, the music X is to be played as shown in FIG. 23 (B3), and FIG. As shown, the audio data second storage area R12 is an audio data read target area.

  At timing T04, the big hit gaming state is ended, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability changing state. At this time, it is determined that it is the BGM change timing in step S151 shown in FIG. Then, by the processing in steps S152 and S153, the music B-1 is started from the section from the start address MA09 + 1 to the end address MA1a so that the music B-1 as the probability changing BGM shown in FIG. Is read out. The section from the start address MA09 + 1 to the end address MA1a is included in both the audio data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 provided in the effect data memory 123A. Therefore, when the music B-1 is loop-reproduced in the probability variation state, the audio data read target area becomes the audio data first storage area R11 of the ROM 121 and the audio data second storage area R12 of the effect data memory 123A. There is a period. For example, during a period from timing T04 to timing T08, loop playback of the music B-1 to be played is performed as shown in FIG. 23 (B3). In this period, in the period from timing T04 to timing T05 and in the period from timing T06 to timing T07, as shown in FIG. 23 (B4), the audio data first storage area R11 is an audio data read target area. . On the other hand, in the period from the timing T05 to the timing T06 and the period from the timing T07 to the timing T08, as shown in FIG. 23 (B4), the audio data second storage area R12 is an audio data read target area. Even during the period after timing T08, the music B-1 as the BGM during the probability variation may be played back in a loop until the probability variation state ends or until the reach effect in the super reach is executed. Good.

  As described above, when the music B-1 that is the BGM being changed in the probability change state is played back in a loop, the audio data read target area is provided in the voice data first storage area R11 provided in the ROM 121 and the effect data memory 123A. The audio data is switched to the second storage area R12. The audio data second storage area R12 in the effect data memory 121 corresponds to a specific address range continuous from the final address of the audio data first storage area R11 in the ROM 121. Therefore, if the start address MA09 + 1 and the end address MA1a of the music B-1 are designated, the CPU 130 can read the audio data while updating (incrementing) the address as in the case of reproducing other music, and the music B- The audio data corresponding to 1 can be smoothly read out from both the audio data first storage area R11 and the audio data second storage area R12, and the music B-1 can be reproduced.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13, by performing the effect data transfer process in the initial setting process in step S56, at least a part of the effect data among the effect data used for the execution of effects by various effect devices. However, the data may be transferred from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122 or the work memory 131, or may be transferred from the effect data memories 123A to 123C to the VRAM 141 or the like. In this case, for example, control for transferring the image data read from the effect data memories 123A and 123B to the VRAM 141 is started, and an initial operation by the movable members 51 to 54 may be executed in parallel with this transfer. . As described above, by performing the initial operation of the movable member in parallel with the transfer of the predetermined production data, the production data can be efficiently transferred and the occurrence of delay can be suppressed.

  Alternatively, for example, the first effect data used for executing the effect by the display device such as the main image display device 5MA is the effect by the display device such as the operation of the movable members 51 to 54 and the sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be transferred with priority over the second effect data used for the execution of effects different from. In this case, in parallel with the transfer of the second effect data, the initial signal is supplied to the main image display device 5MA or the like using the already transferred first effect data. As a result, the presentation data is efficiently transferred, and the initial display by the display device such as the main image display device 5MA can be started within a short time after the power supply is started. Stable display can be suppressed.

  In the effect data transfer process, the transfer of the initial data for operation used for the initial display of the display device may be started after the transfer of the initial data for operation used for the initial operation of the movable member is started. Further, in the effect data transfer process, transfer of normal data for operation used for normal operation of the movable member may be started, and then transfer of normal data for display used for normal display of the display device may be started. Thus, for example, the effect data used to execute the effect by the second effect device, such as the movable members 51 to 54, is the effect data used to execute the effect by the first effect device such as the main image display device 5MA. Is also given priority. Thereby, production data can be efficiently transferred, and for example, the initial operation by the movable members 51 to 54 can be started within a short time after the power supply is started, thereby suppressing the occurrence of delay.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13, in the initial setting process in step S <b> 56, control for executing an initial operation by the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 may be performed. As such an initial operation, the movable members 51 to 54 overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA from the retracted state as the second state that does not overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA. You may change to the advance state as a 1st state. Thus, for example, by making the display area of the main image display device 5MA where unstable display is performed difficult or impossible to visually recognize, the occurrence of delay can be suppressed while appropriately performing the initial operation.

  Alternatively, as an initial operation based on the control in the initial setting process, an effect device such as the movable members 51 to 54 may be operated with an initial operation pattern obtained by mixing a plurality of operation patterns. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 can be operated in a plurality of operation patterns in the notice effect or the reach effect.

  FIG. 24 shows a retracted state as an initial state in the upper mechanism 50T including the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 in the effect movable mechanism 50, and a plurality of operation patterns by the upper mechanism 50T. The movable members 51 and 52 included in the upper mechanism 50T are pivotally supported by the decoration member 57, and the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 have different rotation ranges. That is, the movable member 52 can be rotated between the retracted position and the advanced position with respect to the movable member 51. The movable member 51 has a configuration in which a base body is disposed behind a front surface portion provided with a plurality of light emitters, and holds the movable member 52 between the front surface portion and the base body.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the upper mechanism 50T is in the retracted state as the initial state, the longitudinal direction of the movable member 51 is positioned on the upper side in a state along the substantially horizontal direction. In the operation pattern T1 shown in FIG. 24B, the movable member 52 can be rotated without moving the decorative member 57 and the movable member 51 by the driving force of the operation motor 60B shown in FIG. In the operation pattern T2 shown in FIG. 24C, the movable members 51 and 52 are rotated in an overlapped state with the downward movement of the decorative member 57 by the driving force of the operation motor 60A shown in FIG. it can. In the operation pattern T3 shown in FIG. 24D, the movable member 51 is rotated by the driving force of the operating motor 60A and the movable member 51 is rotated by the driving force of the operating motor 60B. Can be rotated with respect to the movable member 51, and the movable member 52 can be advanced below the movable member 51.

  FIG. 25 shows a retracted state as an initial state in the lower mechanism 50B including the movable members 53 and 54 in the effect movable mechanism 50, and a plurality of operation patterns by the lower mechanism 50B. The movable members 53 and 54 provided in the lower mechanism 50B are connected to the frame of the lower support unit via a predetermined link mechanism, and can move within a predetermined range by the power of the operation motor 60C shown in FIG. The link mechanism includes, for example, link members 642a and 642b and link members 645a and 645b shown in FIG. One end of each of the link members 645a and 645b is pivotally supported by the frame, and the other end is pivotally supported near the lower end of the movable member 54 to guide the movement of the movable member 54.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, when the lower mechanism 50B is in the retracted state as the initial state, each of the movable members 53 and 54 is located below, and the movable member 53 is located behind the movable member 54. Thus, the player can hardly visually recognize the movable member 53. In the operation pattern B1 shown in FIG. 25B, the movable member 53 moves upward with a slight rotation from the back side of the movable member 54 by the driving force of the operation motor 50C. In the operation pattern B2 shown in FIG. 25C, the movable member 54 can be moved upward in accordance with the movement of the movable member 53 by the further driving force of the operation motor 50C.

  The initial operation pattern enables execution of an initial operation in which the upper mechanism 50T is continuously operated in the operation patterns T1 to T3 and an initial operation in which the lower mechanism 50B is continuously operated in the operation patterns B1 and B2. The initial operation for operating the upper mechanism 50T and the initial operation for operating the lower mechanism 50B may be set such that the respective initial operations are executed in order and their execution periods do not overlap each other, or at least partially. It may be set such that each initial operation can be executed in parallel by overlapping the execution periods. Even when each initial operation is executed in order, the initial operation executed before the initial operation time elapses is an initial operation pattern obtained by mixing a plurality of operation patterns, and the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member. 57 is operated. In addition, when the initial operations are executed in parallel, the movable members 51 to 54 and the decoration are used in an initial operation pattern obtained by mixing a plurality of operation patterns in a period in which the initial operation is executed in parallel. The member 57 is operated.

  In this way, the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 are operated with an initial operation pattern formed by mixing a plurality of operation patterns. Thereby, when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the effect device can be operated with a plurality of operation patterns corresponding to the effect accompanying the execution of the game, and the operation can be appropriately confirmed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in step S57 shown in FIG. 13 that the relay unconnected flag is ON, the origin abnormality notification in step S60 is not performed. That is, when the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are connected, the abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed, while the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are not connected. In some cases, control is performed so as not to notify abnormality of the movable member. At the same time, when it is determined in step S54 shown in FIG. 13 that there is no connection with the main board 11, and it is determined in step S205 shown in FIG. 16A that the relay unconnected flag is on, step S206 is performed. It is controlled to display the checksum calculation contents and the like by the update display. That is, when both the effect control relay board 16A and the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are not connected, the checksum calculation result and the like can be displayed, while the effect control relay board 16A and the main board 11A are displayed. When either one of the substrates 11 and the effect control substrate 12 are not connected, control is performed such that the checksum calculation result is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least of the control whether or not the abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed and the control whether or not the calculation result of the checksum can be displayed, etc. Any configuration may be used as long as either one is realized.

  Below, the modification regarding abnormality notification of a movable member is demonstrated first. In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S57 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13 that the relay unconnected flag is on, the processes of steps S58 and S59 are not executed together with the process of step S60. In the above description, the control is performed so that not only the abnormality notification of the movable member but also the confirmation of the origin position is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the relay unconnected flag is on, both steps S58 and S59 or only step S58 may be executed. That is, when the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are not connected, the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 can be confirmed based on the position detection signal from the movable member position sensor 61, While determining whether or not the origin is abnormal, control may be performed so that the abnormality notification of the movable member is not performed when the origin abnormality occurs.

  Alternatively, even when the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are in the unconnected state, the abnormality notification of the movable member can be performed, while the notification mode of the abnormality notification is the effect control board 12 and the effect control. Compared to the notification mode of abnormality notification when the relay board 16A is connected, the notification mode may be difficult to recognize. For example, when the abnormality notification of the movable member is performed by image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, the image display size is reduced, the image transparency is increased, and the image display is performed. What is necessary is just to be able to set it as the alerting | reporting aspect which cannot recognize abnormality alerting of a movable member by shortening a period, reducing the frequency | count of displaying an image, or the combination of these part or all. When a notification operation is performed using a plurality of effect devices, a notification mode in which it is difficult to recognize an abnormality notification of the movable member by reducing the number of effect devices used for the notification operation may be adopted. Thus, the range of the connection state of whether or not the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are connected is determined, and the limit of the abnormality notification that the abnormality notification of the movable member is not executed is determined, or What is necessary is just to set a limit to the abnormality notification of the movable member according to the connection state by determining the limit of the abnormality notification to be executed in a notification mode that is difficult to recognize.

  In the embodiment described above, in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13, the initial operation of the movable member can be executed in the initial setting process in step S56 even when the relay unconnected flag is on. On the other hand, when the relay unconnected flag is on, it may be controlled not to execute the initial operation of the movable member. That is, when the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are connected, the initial operation of the movable member can be performed, while the production control board 12 and the production control relay board 16A are not connected. In such a case, it may be controlled not to perform the initial operation of the movable member.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 12 and the board that is directly connected to the effect control board 12 via the harness HN1 (not via other boards), such as the effect control relay board 16A, are not connected to the effect control board 12. It has been described that the control is performed so as not to notify the abnormality of the movable member in the connected state. In contrast, for example, a board that is indirectly connected to the effect control board 12 via another board, such as the effect control relay board 16A, such as the drive control board 16B, is not connected to the effect control board 12. In such a case, control may be performed so as not to notify abnormality of the movable member.

  In the above embodiment, the operation motors 60A to 60C that provide the driving force for moving the movable members 51 to 54 and the movable member position sensor 61 that detects the operation state of the movable members 51 to 54, etc. It has been described that it is connected to the drive control board 16B. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which provided separately the board | substrate with which operation motor 60A-60C is connected, and the board | substrate with which the movable member position sensor 61 is connected. For example, the operation motors 60A to 60C may be connected to the drive control board 16B, while the movable member position sensor 61 may be connected to a sensor board different from the drive control board 16B. In this case, different control may be performed on a plurality of boards that can be directly or indirectly connected to the effect control board 12 according to their connection states. As an example, when the production control board 12 and the drive control board 16A are connected directly or indirectly, but the production control board 12 and the sensor board are not connected, the initial operation of the movable member is performed. On the other hand, control may be performed so as not to notify abnormality of the movable member. In addition, when the effect control board 12 and the drive control board 16A are not connected, but the effect control board 12 and the sensor board are directly or indirectly connected, the initial operation of the movable member is performed. On the other hand, it may be controlled so as to notify the abnormality of the movable member while not executing.

  In the above embodiment, as a configuration for detecting the state of the movable members such as the movable members 51 to 54, the position of the movable members 51 to 54 can be detected using the movable member position sensor 61. On the other hand, any state can be used as long as it can detect an arbitrary state in the movable member and can perform abnormality notification of the movable member based on the detection result. For example, a sensor that can directly or indirectly detect the speed, acceleration, movement amount, rotation amount, operation time, shape, temperature, or a part or all of the movable members 51 to 54 at a predetermined position. What is necessary is just to set and enable the abnormality notification of the movable member based on the detection result. Further, in a drive mechanism that supplies a driving force for changing (moving) the movable members such as the operation motors 60A to 60C together with the state of the movable members such as the movable members 51 to 54 or instead of the state of the movable members. An arbitrary state can be detected and abnormality notification can be executed based on the detection result. Instead of the operating motors 60A to 60C, the movable member may be changed (moved) by an arbitrary driving mechanism that supplies a driving force such as a solenoid. As described above, it may be possible to detect an arbitrary state in an arbitrary drive mechanism and perform abnormality notification based on the detection result.

  In the above embodiment, the origin positions of the movable members 51 to 54 and the like are confirmed in step S58 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13, and if it is determined in step S59 that the origin is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S60. It has been described as a notification that an origin abnormality has occurred. In addition to the abnormality notification in the initial setting of the movable member, or in place of the abnormality notification in the initial setting of the movable member, for example, the state of the movable members 51 to 54 is detected by the effect control process in step S65 shown in FIG. Based on the result, the abnormality notification of the movable member may be executable. With respect to the abnormality notification during the normal operation of the movable member, the abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed when the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are connected, while the effect control board 12 and the effect control. When the relay board 16A is not connected to the relay board 16A, it may be controlled not to notify the abnormality of the movable member.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as what can perform abnormality alert | report about the movable member for effects like the movable members 51-54. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the abnormality notification may be executed for any movable member that can be operated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the wiring for driving the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 28 for the special prize door shown in FIG. 4 may be connected to the main board 11 via the solenoid relay board. In addition, detection by a sensor for detecting the operating state of the movable wing piece provided in the normal variable winning ball device 6B and a sensor for detecting the operating state of the big winning door provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 A wiring for transmitting a signal may be connected to the main board 11 via a solenoid relay board or a sensor relay board. In such a configuration, when the main board 11 and the solenoid relay board or the sensor relay board are connected, it is possible to perform abnormality notification of the movable wing piece or the big prize door, while the main board 11 and the solenoid relay board. Alternatively, when the sensor relay board is not connected, control may be performed so as not to notify abnormality of the movable blade piece or the big prize door. Alternatively, when the payout control board and the launch control board are connected, an abnormality notification of the launch motor can be executed, while when the payout control board and the launch control board are not connected, the launch motor is abnormal. You may control not to alert | report.

  Furthermore, the movable member is not limited to one that can perform abnormality notification, and may be one that can perform abnormality notification for any circuit, device, or other element. It is not limited to abnormality notification, and any output may be possible.

  In the embodiment described above, the presence / absence of abnormality notification is changed according to the connection state between a plurality of substrates such as the connection state between the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of abnormality notification is made different depending on the connection state in an arbitrary circuit, device or other element provided inside or outside a single substrate. Also good. That is, in the configuration in which the first connection part and the second connection part that can be connected to each other are provided, when the first connection part and the second connection part are connected, any abnormality notification can be performed. If the first connection unit and the second connection unit are in an unconnected state, any control may be performed so that abnormality notification is not performed. It is not limited to abnormality notification, and any output is possible when the first connection part and the second connection part are connected in the configuration in which the first connection part and the second connection part that can be connected to each other are provided. On the other hand, when the first connection unit and the second connection unit are not connected, control may be performed so that no output is performed. Further, the unconnected state between the substrates and the unconnected state between the connection portions may include a state in which at least a part of wiring is connected and another part of the wiring is not connected. .

  Next, a modified example in the case of displaying the checksum calculation result and the like will be described. In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S54 shown in FIG. 13 that there is no connection with the main board 11, a memory inspection process is executed in step S55, and in step S205 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the relay unconnected flag is off, the process of step S206 is not executed, and control is performed so as not to display the checksum calculation result or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is determined in step S54 shown in FIG. 13 that there is no connection with the main board 11, if the relay unconnected flag is off, the memory check in step S55 is performed. Processing may not be executed. That is, even when the effect control board 12 and the main board 11 are not connected, when the effect control board 12 and the effect control relay board 16A are connected, the effect control board 12 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C are stored. It may be controlled so that the checksum calculation itself using the effect data is not executed, and the calculation result is not displayed accordingly. Further, in step S54 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the relay unconnected flag is turned on. If it is determined that the flag is turned on, the memory inspection process in step S55 may be executed. In this case, it is determined whether or not there is a connection to the main board 11 in step S205 shown in FIG. 16A. If it is determined that there is no connection, the checksum calculation result and the like are determined in step S206. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a connection, the process of step S206 may not be executed so that the checksum calculation result or the like is not displayed. As described above, when one of the main board 11 and the effect control relay board 16A and the effect control board 12 are not connected, the checksum calculation result is not executed by not executing the process of calculating the checksum itself. May be controlled so as not to be displayed, or the processing for calculating the checksum may be executed but the checksum calculation result may not be displayed.

  Alternatively, the checksum calculation result and the like can be displayed even when one of the main board 11 and the effect control relay board 16A and the effect control board 12 are not connected, while the display mode is The display mode may be less recognizable than the display mode when both the main board 11 and the effect control relay board 16A and the effect control board 12 are in the unconnected state. For example, when displaying the checksum calculation result by displaying the image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, the display size of the image is reduced, the transparency of the image is increased, It suffices if the display period can be displayed in a display mode that makes it difficult to recognize the checksum calculation result by reducing the display period, reducing the number of times the image is displayed, or by combining some or all of them. In this way, both the main board 11 and the effect control relay board 16A and the effect control board 12 are not connected, or either the main board 11 or the effect control relay board 16A and the effect control board 12 are connected. By defining the connection status range of whether it is in an unconnected state, by defining the limit of display that does not display the checksum calculation result, or by defining the display limit of displaying in a display mode that is difficult to recognize, What is necessary is just to provide a display restriction according to the connection state.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 is indirectly connected to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, while the effect control relay board 16A is directly connected via the harness HN1 (via other boards). It was described as being connected to the production control board 12. On the other hand, for example, a plurality of boards indirectly connected to the presentation control board 12 through another board such as the presentation control relay board 16A, such as the drive control board 16B, and the presentation control board 12 The checksum calculation result and the like can be displayed when and are not connected, and the checksum calculation result and the like are not displayed when a part of them and the effect control board 12 are not connected. You may control to. Alternatively, for a plurality of boards that can be directly connected to the effect control board 12, when all of them and the effect control board 12 are not connected, the checksum calculation result can be displayed, and one of them can be displayed. Control may be performed so that the checksum calculation result or the like is not displayed when the unit and the effect control board 12 are not connected.

  In the above embodiment, as the determination process for determining whether or not the effect data stored in the ROM 121 or the effect data memories 123A to 123C is normal, step S204 in the memory inspection process as shown in FIG. In the above description, the checksum is calculated and the calculation result can be displayed. On the other hand, the data determination method is not limited to the checksum calculation, and any determination method may be employed. The checksum calculation is not limited to calculating an exclusive OR for each address data, but may be an exclusive OR calculation using data at a plurality of addresses as an operation unit.

  In the embodiment described above, the check sum of the stored data is calculated for all of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and the calculation result can be displayed. On the other hand, the checksum of the stored data may be calculated for a part of the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C, and the calculation result may be displayed. Whether or not the checksum is to be calculated may be varied depending on the contents stored in the ROM 121 or the effect data memories 123A to 123C. For example, with respect to the production control program and various management data stored in the first storage area of the ROM 121 and the image data stored in the production data memories 123A and 123B, the calculation results and the like are used as the checksum calculation targets. On the other hand, the audio data stored in the second storage area of the ROM 121, the audio data other than the image data stored in the effect data memory 123A, the motor data and the light emission data stored in the effect data memory 123C are displayed. The checksum may not be calculated, and the calculation result may not be displayed. Depending on the condition of establishment of predetermined calculation conditions, the setting of which stored data is used to calculate the checksum may be varied. For example, when the power is turned on while the push button 31B is pressed, the checksum is calculated using the data stored in the ROM 121, and the calculation result can be displayed, while the effect data memories 123A to 123C are displayed. The checksum calculation using the stored data may not be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the storage data is normal for storage devices such as the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123 </ b> A to 123 </ b> C that are capable of storing the effect data mounted on the effect control board 12 and used to execute the effect. In the above description, it is possible to display the determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for a storage device capable of storing control data used for arbitrary control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to display a determination result as to whether or not the stored data is normal. It may be a thing. For example, whether or not the stored data is normal for the ROM 101 that is mounted on the main board 11 and can store control data (including binary codes constituting a program module) used for controlling the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Such a determination result may be displayed. In this case, for example, a plurality of substrates that can be connected to the main substrate 11 such as a payout control substrate and an information terminal substrate may be set in advance as the second substrate and the third substrate. Then, when both the second substrate and the second substrate are not connected to the main substrate 11, the determination result of the stored data such as the checksum calculation result using the stored data of the ROM 101 is displayed as the main image display device 5MA. Display is possible with a display device such as, and when either the second substrate or the third substrate and the main substrate 11 are not connected, control is performed so that the determination result of the stored data is not displayed. Also good. Further, the present invention is not limited to determining whether the storage data of the non-volatile recording medium such as the ROM 121 and the effect data memories 123A to 123C is normal. For example, the volatile recording medium such as the RAM 122 or the work memory 131 may be used. It may be determined whether the stored data is normal and the determination result can be displayed.

  In the embodiment described above, the checksum calculation result that is the determination result of the stored data according to the connection state between the plurality of boards, such as the connection board between the production control relay board 16A and the main board 11 and the production control board 12. It was explained as something that changes whether or not to display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not to display the determination result of the stored data depending on the connection state in an arbitrary circuit, device, or other element provided within or outside the single substrate. May be different. That is, in the configuration in which the second connection portion and the third connection portion connectable to the first connection portion are provided, both the second connection portion and the third connection portion and the first connection portion are in an unconnected state. The determination result by the determination process using the stored data can be displayed, and the stored data is used when either the second connection unit or the third connection unit and the first connection unit are in an unconnected state. You may control not to display the determination result by determination processing. The second connection unit and the third connection unit are not limited to the display of the determination result by the determination process using the stored data, and the second connection unit and the third connection unit are provided in the configuration in which the second connection unit and the third connection unit connectable to the first connection unit are provided. When both of the first connection unit and the first connection unit are in an unconnected state, any processing result using arbitrary data can be output, and either the second connection unit or the third connection unit and the first connection unit May be controlled so as not to output an arbitrary processing result using arbitrary data.

  In addition, various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the configuration for confirming the connection state uses a voltage at a connection confirmation terminal such as the terminals TM22 and TN22 shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, or determines whether or not a command is received. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a configuration in which a connection state can be confirmed mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically using a switch or a sensor may be used.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S102 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is to be a special gaming state such as the probability changing state, and based on the determination to be the probability changing state. In the above description, it is assumed that the probability variation control condition is satisfied and the control is performed in the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The probability winning attacker's big prize opening (second big prize opening) can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that does not perform variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is changed from the closed state (second state) to the open state ( When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific area (V winning opening) of the plurality of areas, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be. In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not the abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed by performing the effect control main process as shown in FIG. 13 and the memory inspection process as shown in FIG. It may be configured so that at least one of the control of whether or not and the control of whether or not the checksum calculation result can be displayed can be realized.

  The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, a BB winning, an RB winning, etc.) ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment has a feature that hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided. That is, whether or not abnormality notification of the movable member can be executed by executing the effect control main process as shown in FIG. 13 and the memory inspection process as shown in FIG. Of the control and the control of whether or not the checksum calculation result can be displayed, at least one of them may be realized.

  In addition, various effects including device configuration and data configuration of gaming machine, processing shown in flowchart, image display operation in image display device, sound output operation in speaker, and lighting operation in game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S57 shown in FIG. 13 that the relay unconnected flag is on, the origin abnormality notification in step S60 is not performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S57 that the relay unconnected flag is OFF, the origin abnormality notification in step S60 can be performed. Thus, when the first board such as the effect control board 12 and the second board such as the effect control relay board 16A are not connected, control is performed so as not to notify the movable member of the abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the abnormality notification from being frequently executed in the manufacturing stage and the development stage, and to improve the work efficiency.

  The connectors CN01 and CN11 shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B include terminals TM22 and TN22 that are connection confirmation terminals, respectively. In step S52 shown in FIG. 13 and the like, based on the voltage at these connection confirmation terminals. Check the connection status. Thereby, a connection state can be confirmed with a simple configuration.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined that there is no connection with the main board 11 in step S54 shown in FIG. 13, and it is determined that the relay unconnected flag is on in step S205 shown in FIG. In addition, the check sum calculation contents and the like are displayed by the update display in step S206. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S54 that the main board 11 is connected, or if it is determined in step S205 shown in FIG. 16A that the relay unconnected flag is off, step S206 is performed. The update display is not performed, and the control content of the checksum is not displayed. Thus, in the configuration including the first board such as the presentation control board 12 and the second and third boards such as the presentation control relay board 16A and the main board 11, either the second board or the third board. When one side and the first substrate are not connected, the output for inspection can be appropriately suppressed by controlling not to display the determination result by the determination process such as the checksum calculation result. As a result, for example, one of the second board and the third board and the first board are accidentally disconnected (temporarily disconnected from the cable) while being installed in an amusement store, and the power is turned on. In the situation, the display of the determination result by the determination process such as the checksum calculation result is not performed, so that it is possible to suppress the erroneous recognition of the failure at the game shop side.

  Further, for example, audio data used for audio control is stored in the ROM 121 as shown in FIG. 6A, and image data used for display control is stored in the effect data memory 123A as shown in FIG. 6B1. When stored, the audio data is also stored in the storage area corresponding to the specific address range of the effect data memory 123 </ b> A continuous from the final address of the ROM 121. Thus, by storing the first control data such as voice data in the area corresponding to the specific address range of the second area that is continuous from the final address of the first area, the storage area can be effectively used to reduce the manufacturing cost. In addition to the reduction, the control data can be read smoothly and appropriate control can be performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5MA ... Main image display device 5SU ... Sub image display device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 16A ... Production control relay boards 51-54 ... Movable member 61 ... Movable member position sensors 71 to 74 ... Light emitter unit 120 ... Production control microcomputer 121 ... ROM
123A to 123C ... Production data memory 130 ... CPU
140 ... VDP
CN01, CN11 ... Connectors TM01 to TM24, TN01 to TN24 ... Terminals

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A movable member that performs the operation;
A control means provided on the first substrate,
The control means includes
When the first substrate and a second substrate different from the first substrate are connected, an abnormality notification of the movable member is made based on a signal from a detection means capable of detecting the state of the movable member. Is feasible,
When the first substrate and the second substrate are in an unconnected state, control is performed so as not to notify the abnormality of the movable member.
A gaming machine characterized by that.