JP2017136101A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a characteristic in sound output means.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a plurality of performance means including sound output means and display means. The performance means can execute a first performance and a third performance. The display means displays a first performance display as the first performance and a third performance display as the third performance. The sound output means outputs first music as the first performance and the third music as the third performance. In a period (hereinafter referred to as a "first period") from the end of the first music to the start of the third music, the sound output means may output the second music.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball ball game machine (pachinko machine), a revolving game machine (slot machine), a sealed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  A conventional game table includes sound output means (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in sound output means.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game stand having a feature in sound output means.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with production means, wherein the production means is a means composed of a plurality of production means, and one production means among the plurality of production means is: Sound output means, one effect means among the plurality of effect means is display means, the effect means is means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of effects, One effect is a first effect, one effect of the plurality of effects is a third effect, and the display means displays a first effect display as the first effect. The display means is means for displaying a third effect display as the third effect, and the sound output means is means for outputting the first music as the first effect. The sound output means outputs the third music as the third effect. In the period from the end of the first music to the start of the third music (hereinafter referred to as “first period”), the sound output means outputs the second music. It is a gaming machine characterized by the fact that it may output.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand characterized by the sound output means can be provided.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 2 is shown. (C) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (D) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a figure explaining the process of a 1st sub control part, (a) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) The flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part command reception interruption process. (C) is a flowchart showing a flow of first sub-control unit timer interrupt processing, and (d) is a flowchart showing a flow of image control processing of the first sub-control unit. It is a figure explaining the process of a 2nd sub control part, (a) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part main process, (b) The flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd sub control part command reception interruption process. (C) is a flowchart showing a flow of second sub-control unit timer interrupt processing. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus in one game in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus in one game in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the display in the decoration symbol display apparatus in one game in time series. (A) It is an example of the table of box data provided in RAM of the 1st sub control part, (b) It is an example of the table of parts data provided in RAM of the 1st sub control part. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the command transmission in the presentation control of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the command transmission in the presentation control of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the command transmission in the presentation control of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the timing of command transmission in the presentation control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect of the decoration symbol display apparatus corresponding to each timing of FIG. 17 in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect of the decoration symbol display apparatus corresponding to each timing of FIG. 17 in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect of the decoration symbol display apparatus corresponding to each timing of FIG. 17 in time series. It is a figure which shows another example of the effect of this embodiment in time series. 4 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of a sound control circuit 431 and a lamp control circuit 420 of the first sub control unit 400 in the present embodiment. FIG. (A) It is the block diagram which extracted and showed the various circuits (sound control related circuit) used for sound control among the circuits which comprise the above-mentioned 1st sub-control part 400. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the connection of the reset signal line of a sound control related circuit. It is the block which showed the modification of the connection of a reset signal line. (A) It is a block diagram which shows the sound control circuit 431 schematically. (B) It is a block diagram which shows roughly the various processes in the reproduction sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. (A) An example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431 is shown. (B) It is the figure which showed the corresponding relationship of a channel 1 * control RAM-channel 32 * control RAM, and a channel. (C) It is the figure which showed the correspondence of the use of a channel and a sound. (D) It is an example of a sound list. (A) It is an example of a table of box data provided in the RAM of the first sub-control unit in this embodiment. (B) A table of parts data table provided in the RAM of the first sub-control unit in this embodiment. It is an example. It is an example of the sound device data contained in a sound layer in this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the sound list memorize | stored previously in ROM of the 1st sub control part 400 in this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the channel control RAM with which the sound control circuit in this embodiment is equipped, (a) Channel 1 * control RAM-channel 32 * control RAM in the 1st system of this embodiment, It is the figure which showed the correspondence, (b) It is the figure which showed the correspondence of the use of the layer in the 2nd system of this embodiment, and (c) The layer in the 2nd system of this embodiment, It is the figure which showed the correspondence of the use of sound. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of sound update processing executed in sound control processing in the main processing of the first sub-control unit 400 in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound data update process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the channel acquisition process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an in-use channel acquisition process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an unused channel acquisition process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the channel release process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a sound setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the layer number acquisition process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the data setting process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the data setting process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an available free layer acquisition process in this embodiment. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an identification information existence layer number acquisition process in this embodiment, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the unused free layer search process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound data matching determination process in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a sound control process in this embodiment, (a) It is a timing chart of the sound data reproduced | regenerated with progress of a game, (b) The display in a decoration symbol display apparatus, and sound data It is the figure which showed an example of the setting of chronologically. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a sound control process in this embodiment, (a) It is a timing chart of the sound data reproduced | regenerated with progress of a game, (b) The display in a decoration symbol display apparatus, and sound data It is the figure which showed an example of the setting of chronologically. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a sound control process in this embodiment, (a) It is a timing chart of the sound data reproduced | regenerated with progress of a game, (b) The display in a decoration symbol display apparatus, and sound data It is the figure which showed an example of the setting of chronologically. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a sound control process in this embodiment, (a) It is a timing chart of the sound data reproduced | regenerated with progress of a game, (b) The display in a decoration symbol display apparatus, and sound data It is the figure which showed an example of the setting of chronologically. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a sound control process in this embodiment, and is the figure which showed the example in the time series of the display in a decoration symbol display apparatus, and the setting of sound data. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the output of sound device data in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration design display apparatus, and a speaker in a binding embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series. It is an example of the timing chart of a special figure display apparatus, the change display of a decoration symbol, the symbol demo BGM, and the animation demo BGM in the case of outputting the symbol demo BGM and the animation demo BGM while the symbol is stopped in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series. It is an example of the timing chart of a special figure display apparatus, the change display of a decoration symbol, the symbol demo BGM, and the animation demo BGM in the case of outputting the symbol demo BGM and the animation demo BGM while the symbol is stopped in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game where the success / failure determination result is a big hit, the special figure display device, the accessory continuous operation device, the condition device, and the special electric accessory when the BGM is output between the SP reach effect and the promotion effect. It is an example of the timing chart of the fluctuation | variation display of a decoration symbol, and the fluctuation fluctuation | variation BGM. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data output from the display of a decoration symbol display apparatus and a speaker in this embodiment in time series.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  Although details will be described later, an ornamental symbol display device 208 and an effect device 206 having an effect movable body 224 that imitates a human arm are arranged in the approximate center of the game area 124. In the lower right of the game area 124, the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the normal symbol hold lamp 216, and the first special symbol hold lamp 218 are displayed. In addition, a second special symbol holding lamp 220 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be configured to display various effects and various game information. For example, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an organic EL ( Other display devices including an electroluminescence display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 includes a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. The left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. The positions and sizes of the display areas 208a to 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  The general figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later), and in this embodiment, the general figure variable game is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, four). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  Further, in a lower area of the game area 124, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general winning opening 226, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a first variable winning opening 234, A second variable winning opening 235 is provided, and a normal start opening 228 is provided in the right area of the game area 124.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map start port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one is provided at the lower right of the game board 200. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 are called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, one is arranged below the center part of the game board 200 and one at the lower right. The first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 have the same structure, and include door members 234a and 235a that can be freely opened and closed, and balls cannot be entered while the door members 234a and 235a are closed. When the special figure display device wins the special figure display game and the special symbol display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door members 234a and 235a have a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds). Opening and closing at the number of times (for example, 15 times).

  In this embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable game is won, the door member 234a of the first variable prize opening 234 is opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and when the special figure 2 variable game is won. Opens and closes the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first variable winning port 234 or the second variable winning port 235, the payout device 152 is driven to win a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls). It is discharged as a sphere into the upper plate 126. The balls that have entered the first variable prize opening 234 and the second variable prize opening 235 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out-port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any winning opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and launches The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the spear 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the traveling direction by the batting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc. 2 variable prize winning opening 235) or starting opening (first special figure starting opening 230, second special drawing starting opening 232), without winning any winning opening or starting opening, or ordinary opening The outlet 240 is reached only by passing through 228.

  <Directing device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in an arc in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the payout of game balls, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, each starting port, winning port, variable winning port A (first variable winning port 234 and / or second variable winning port 235). Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor for detecting a passing game ball, a magnetic sensor, a front frame door open sensor 109, an inner frame open sensor, and a lower pan full sensor, and compares the result with an amplification result or a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the result to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device such as the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 A drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the display device 214, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the universal diagram display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, Lamp 216, special figure 1 holding lamp 218, special figure 2 holding lamp 220, high-accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) and a driving circuit 330 for controlling the display, and a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade of special figure 2 starting port 232 A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the member 232a and the door member 234a of the attacker A is connected.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) via the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 has a voltage value of the power source. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. In addition, the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 is a two-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the payout control unit 600. Also, a signal such as a command can be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 can play the pachinko machine 100 game in the information input circuit 350 provided in an external device (for example, a hall computer (not shown) or a data display) via the information output circuit 336 and the external terminal board 349. An external terminal board signal (details will be described later) indicating information and the like is output. The “external terminal board” denoted by reference numeral 349 may be referred to as an “external concentrated terminal board” in the slot machine, and is not limited to the name “external terminal board”.

  The payout controller 600 also outputs an external terminal board signal to the information input circuit 350 via the external terminal board 349.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, and detection of the shielding device sensor 430 and the chance button A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the unit 724 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effects data, and a liquid crystal control means (liquid crystal control unit) 700 are connected. The liquid crystal controller 700 includes, for example, a VRAM 436, a VDP 434 (video display processor), and the like. The VRAM 436 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 406 based on a signal from the CPU 404, and a work area of the VRAM 436. Is used to generate a display image and display the image on the decorative symbol display device 208. The first sub control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit 700 may be provided on different substrates, or may be controlled by one CPU 404 (provided on the same substrate). It may be configured. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  Further, the basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224, a drive circuit 517 for performing drive control of the chance button drive unit 708, and the current position of the effect movable body 224. A movable body sensor 424 to be detected, a sensor circuit 518 for outputting a detection signal from the movable body sensor 424 to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table A game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 for controlling the frame lamp 542, and serial communication control for performing lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game table frame lamp drive circuit 540 The circuit 520 is connected.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606. Also, the payout control unit 600 receives the detection result of the front frame door opening sensor 109 that detects the opening of the front frame door 106, and outputs the received result to the main control unit 300.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on a control signal instructing the firing intensity according to the amount, control of a launch motor (not shown) that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and a ball feeding device that supplies a ball from the upper plate 126 to the launcher 110 Control (not shown) is performed.

  The power supply control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the dispensing device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  <Type of design>

  Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5D, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  In FIG. 5 (a), five types from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure E” are shown as the stop pattern modes of Special Figure 1 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 5 (b), There are four types of special symbols “stop” from “special drawing a” to “special drawing d” as special symbols 2 of special symbol 2 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Among the stop symbol patterns of Special Figure 1, “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state.

  Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  The stop symbol mode of the other special figure 1 will be described. "Special figure C" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. The “special drawing E” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  Further, the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2 will be described. “Special figure a” is a 16R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure b” is an 8R special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure c” is an 8R jackpot symbol. , “Special Figure d” is an outlier symbol.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” and the 8R jackpot of “Special Figure c” are notified, a combination of symbols in which the same three decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1—Decoration”). 1-decoration 1 "and" decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2 ") are stopped and displayed. In addition, when notifying the 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure A", the 16R special jackpot of "Special Figure a", and the 8R special jackpot of "Special Figure b", a combination of symbols in which three odd odd decorative symbols are arranged (For example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”) is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when notifying the small hit of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and 2R jackpot called “special drawing C” suddenly changes is notified. Then, “decoration 1—decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol E or the special symbol d, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5C is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary diagrams: “general diagram A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general diagram B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in this figure (d), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black painting part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the fourth symbol display means for special figure 1 for suggesting that the special figure 1 variable game (during special figure 1 fluctuation) is in progress, and special figure 2 fluctuation. A fourth symbol display means for special figure 1 for indicating that the game is in progress (during the fluctuation of special figure 2) is provided. The 4th symbol display means for special figure 1 and the 4th symbol display means for special figure 1 are LEDs, respectively, and the indication is performed by turning on and off the LEDs. In this example, the 4th symbol for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol for special figure 2 have the same notification mode, and the LED is repeatedly turned on and off during the variable game. In case of detachment, it goes out.

  <Main control unit main processing>

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not the state before the power interruption (before power interruption) is restored, and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the power-off state. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  <Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

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

  <Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the first variable winning port 234, the second variable winning port 235, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232 It is determined that there has been a ball entry or a normal start port 228 has passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 234, 235 and these starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read and 1 is added to set in the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, the first variable winning port 234, and the second variable winning port 235. To do. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235, a ball enters the first variable winning opening 234 and the second variable winning opening 235 in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening. Stores information indicating that this has occurred.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 5D) or the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5D). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure reservation number storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the special figure a shown in FIG. ~ Special figure d (In the special figure 1 state update process, the special figure A to the special figure E shown in FIG. 5A is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 is detected until a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, the maximum count number) is detected in the second variable prize opening 235 (see FIG. 1 is the first variable prize opening 234). A signal for holding the door member 235a (the door member 234a in FIG. 1) in an open state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening / closing driving of the door member 234a of the first variable prize winning opening 234. The information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) The door member 235a (the special figure 1 is the door member 234a) is provided to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 235a of the second variable prize opening 235 (the special figure 1 is the door member 234a of the first variable prize opening 234). A signal for holding the closed state is output, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times, the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended for a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds). In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability change flag is set to ON, the number of hours (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the RAM 308 is provided at the same time as the end of the jackpot game. Turn on the short time flag. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The time saving here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high-probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during the jackpot game, the second number of game balls before the predetermined number of game balls enter the first variable winning port 234 or the second variable winning port 235 during the jackpot game. To solve this, there is a problem that many game balls enter the special figure starting port 232 and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. It is.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, the device information in the command data, the presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, the first variable winning port 234 (or Including the presence or absence of winning in the second variable winning opening 235).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

  <Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed. Further, an effect lottery process is performed based on a command from the main control unit 300, and a liquid crystal command and a process (described later) for setting part data at a predetermined position are performed. If there is part data in the position after receiving the return command (described later), the part data to be transmitted to the speaker 120, various lamps 418, game board lamp 532, effect movable body 246, 224, etc. is set.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In this step, for example, a channel for outputting sound data is acquired or data set for the channel is updated. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

  Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S713, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  <Example of display during game>

  10 to 12 are diagrams showing an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 during one game in time series.

  Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the decorative symbol display device 208 of the present embodiment has a special display area below the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c. A special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 and a variable icon display area 800 that suggest the number of holds in FIG. 1 are provided. In the present embodiment, four hold icons that are the maximum number of hold of the special figure 1 variable game can be displayed in one special figure 1 hold icon display area (hold icon display area) 900, and the display area 900 is displayed. The area is roughly divided into four areas: a first area 900a, a second area 900b, a third area 900c, and a fourth area 900d. The first area 900a to the fourth area 900d correspond to the first to fourth hold orders of the special figure 1 variable game, respectively. That is, a hold icon corresponding to the earliest hold (stored in the past) can be displayed in the first area 900a. Similarly, in the second to fourth areas 900b to 900d, 2 to 4 hold icons can be displayed. Each hold icon corresponding to the eye hold can be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a special figure 2 hold icon display area 902 that suggests the number of reservations of special figure 2 is provided in the display area on the right side of the right symbol display area 208c. As in the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, the special figure 2 hold icon display area 902 can display four hold icons that are the maximum number of hold of the special figure 2 variable game. The special figure 2 holding icon display area 902 is not displayed when the number of holdings of the special figure 2 is 0, and is displayed when the holding of the special figure 2 increases. In the following description of the present embodiment, an example of a change in the state of each component (for example, an example of a change in the display of the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900) accompanying the increase or decrease of the special figure 1 hold will be described. When there is an increase / decrease in the holding of the special figure 2, it can be displayed in the same manner. For convenience of explanation, the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 may be simply referred to as a hold icon display area 900 in some cases.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth graphic for special figure 1 for suggesting that the display area above the special figure 2 holding icon display area 902 is during special figure 1 variable game (during special figure 1 fluctuation). A display area 208e, a special symbol 2 4th symbol display area 208f for suggesting that the game is in the special figure 2 variable game (during the special figure 2 change), ), And a general-purpose fourth symbol display area 208g. The special symbol 1 4th symbol display area 208e turns off (or flashes) the image of ○ during the special game 1 variable game, and lights up the image of ○ when the special game 1 variable game is stopped. Similarly, the 4th symbol display area 208f for special figure 2 displays an image of △, and the 4th symbol display area 208g for general graphic displays an image of ◇, and is turned off (or blinked) during each variable game. Lights up when is stopped.

  Also, below the decorative symbol display device 208, a special figure 1 display device 212, a special figure 2 display device 214, and a general figure display device 210 are provided. Above these display devices, a special figure 1 holding lamp 218, a special figure 2 holding lamp 220, and a general figure holding lamp 216 are provided.

  These configurations are the same as those in the tenth embodiment unless otherwise specified.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 10A, the symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 212 is finished, and the stop symbol is displayed. Further, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 lights two LEDs to notify that there are two holdings in the special figure 1. Both the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 and the ordinary figure holding lamp 216 are turned on, and it is informed that both the special figure 2 and the ordinary figure holdings are 0.

  The 4th symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 (and the 4th symbol display area 208f for the special figure 2 and the 4th symbol display area 208g for the special figure) is lit up to notify that the variable game has stopped. Yes. In the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208, “decoration 4 -decoration 1 -decoration 7”, which is a combination of disparate decorative symbols, is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the hold icon display area 900 (the first area 900a and the second area 900b), the hold icons PI1 and PI2 of FIG. 1 are shown, respectively.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 5A, a circular (sphere) hold icon PI1 is displayed in the first area 900a of the hold icon display area 900. In addition, a circular hold icon PI2 is displayed in the second area 900b.

  Next, in the timing shown in FIG. 5B, one special figure hold is consumed, the special figure variable game hold is reduced from 2 to 1, and the first special figure display device 212 displays the symbol fluctuation display. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 turns off one of the two LEDs, turns on one LED, and the fourth graphic display area 208e for the special figure 1 is in the special figure 1 variable game. Indicates that the image of ○ is off (or flashing).

  In the hold icon display area 900, the timing shown in FIG. 6C is the movement animation between the hold and change icons in which the hold icon PI1 of the first area 900a corresponding to the digested hold moves to the change icon display area 800 ( Alternatively, the hold icon deletion animation) and the hold icon movement animation in which the hold icon PI2 in the second area 900b moves to the first area 900a are shown. Specifically, an animation in which the hold icons PI1 and PI2 move to the right side is executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6D shows a state in which the movement animation between the hold / variation icons and the movement animation of the hold icons are continuously executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5E shows a state where the movement animation between the hold / change icons and the movement animation of the hold icon are completed. That is, the fluctuation icon CI is displayed in the fluctuation icon display area 800, the hold icon PI1 is displayed in the first area 900a of the hold icon display area 900, and the hold icon PI2 in the second area 900b is deleted.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (f) is a state in which the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 1 is started in the left symbol display area 208a, middle symbol display area 208b, and right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. Is shown. As shown in (b) to (f) in the figure, in the present embodiment, when the hold is digested, first, the first special figure display device 212 starts the symbol variation display, and the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is displayed. After the light is turned off, the fourth symbol display area 208e for special figure 1 turns off the image of ○ (or blinks). Thereafter, the hold icon PI executes animations of movement, change, and deletion, and thereafter, the symbol variation display of the decorative symbols is started in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. Any of these state changes may be executed first in a sequential manner, and may be executed in any order (the order may be changed). Moreover, at least some may be performed simultaneously.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5G shows a state in which the acceptance period for the operation of the chance button 136 has started, and the first operation means image BG1 (in this example, the chance button is displayed) corresponding to the operation of the chance button 136. Image).

  In addition, the first elapsed time notification image TG1 for notifying the elapsed time of the reception period of the operation of the chance button 136 is displayed at the same timing as the display of the first operation means image BG1 in the first color (this In the example, blue is displayed below the first operation means image BG1. This timing is the start of the acceptance period of the operation of the chance button 136, and all of the first elapsed time notification image TG1 (from the left end to the right end) is filled with the first color. In addition, an image of the character (donor) is also displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11H shows a state in which time (for example, a time shorter than 6 seconds as the reception period) has elapsed since the start of the reception period of the operation of the chance button 136, and the first elapsed time notification image. The TG1 displays an image in which the scale of the meter gradually decreases in accordance with the elapsed time of the operation period for accepting the operation of the chance button 136 (execution of a decrease display of the first elapsed time notification image TG1 is executed).

  The timing shown in FIG. 6I is in the state before the time further elapses from the start timing of the operation reception period of the chance button 136 (for example, before the reception period of 6 seconds elapses) (FIG. ) Shows a state in which the chance button 136 has been operated. At this timing, based on the operation of the chance button 136 being performed, after deleting the first operation means image BG1 and the first elapsed time notification image TG1, an image 730 corresponding to the notice effect (in this example, A character display “Chance!” And a character image (dono) are displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. This notice effect may be displayed when a predetermined time (6 seconds) has elapsed from the start timing of the operation acceptance period without the operation of the chance button 136 being performed. Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where a notice effect is displayed as an example, another effect display may be sufficient.

  The timings shown in FIGS. 6 (j) and (k) are in a state in which an effect corresponding to the result of determination of success / failure, the variation time and the winning notice effect is started, triggered by the operation of the chance button 136. In the same figure, (j) and (k) show an example of reach display in the variation display of the decorative symbols.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6L is the start state of super reach production, the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is changed to white (white background), and the variation display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, a small display (decreasing display of decorative symbols) is displayed in the lower right of the display area. Further, the hold icon display area 900, the change icon display area 800, the hold icon PI, and the change icon CI are hidden (erased). Note that the hold icon display area 900, the change icon display area 800, the hold icon PI, the change icon CI erase timing, the white back timing, and the decorative symbol reduction display timing are the first to be executed sequentially. It may be executed in any order (the order may be changed). Moreover, at least some may be performed simultaneously. In addition, the hold icon display area 900, the change icon display area 800, the hold icon PI, and the change icon CI may be displayed during the super reach production, or some of them may be hidden.

  The timings shown in FIG. 11 (m), FIG. 11 (n), and FIG. 11 (o) to FIG. 11 (q) start execution of a swordsman reach production that confronts a swordsman character with a sword, for example. It is in a state. Here, as an example, the swordsman character and the character “VS swordsman” are displayed (FIG. 10 (m)), and then the confrontation scenes of the character (dono) and the swordsman character are displayed (FIG. 10 (n) to FIG. 11 (). q)).

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (q) displays a scene in which the character (dono) has won the swordsman character. In FIG. 11 (r), a symbol combination (probable big hit) is displayed in a reduced display of the decorative symbol (for example, “Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7”) is displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (s) changes the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 to white, and the timing shown in FIG. 4 (t) hits the symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 ( After the symbol combination (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) is displayed in a swinging manner, the ornamental symbols are stopped and displayed at the timing shown in FIG. Furthermore, at the timing shown in FIG. 5 (v), the stop display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is erased, and the “probability big hit” character for notifying the start of the big hit is displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (t) ′ to FIG. 11 (v) ′ is continued from FIG. 11 (s) when the big hit reach effect (the reach effect of the decoration 6) is started in FIG. 10 (k). It is timing. This timing is displayed after the jackpot symbol combination (for example, “decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6”) is shaken and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208 ((t) ′ in the figure). A decorative symbol stop display is performed ((u) 'in the same figure), the decorative symbol stop display in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is erased, and a "big hit" character for notifying the start of the big hit is displayed (same as above) FIG. (V) ′).

  FIG. 12 shows a display example when the swordsman reach production results in a shift.

  The timing shown in FIG. 12 (a) is the timing following FIG. 11 (p), and displays a scene in which the character (donor) loses to the swordsman character. Further, in FIG. 12B, in the reduced display of the decorative symbols, the fluctuation variation display of the shifted symbol combination (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7”) is performed, and the timing shown in FIG. The entire display area of the symbol display device 208 is changed to white.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 6D, the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed with a swinging variation display of a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7”) and a hold icon display. The hold icon PI1 is displayed again in the area 900, and the change icon CI is displayed again in the change icon display area 800. Moreover, in the same figure (e), the stop display of a decoration symbol is performed in the symbol display area 208a-208c, and the image of (circle) is light-displayed in the 4th symbol display area 208e for special figures.

  The timings shown in FIGS. 5 (f) and (g) indicate that, in the change icon display area 800, the change icon deletion animation executed when the special icon change game ends and the change icon CI is deleted. The executed state is shown, and the timing shown in FIG. 11H shows a state in which the deletion animation of the variation icon is completed.

In the above example, the variation icon CI is erased after the special symbol variation is stopped. However, the variation icon CI is erased at other timing (for example, after the decorative symbol is stopped displayed or during the variation of the decorative symbol). ). Further, the change icon CI may be deleted in one frame instead of the change icon deletion animation.
<Production data>

  FIG. 13 is an example of a table provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 13A is an example of a box data table, and FIG. 13B is an example of a part data table. .

  The first sub-control unit 400 stores the box data shown in FIG. 5A in the box of the RAM 408 at the timing of each effect execution, such as when the change starts, when the change is held, when the notice effect is generated, when the reach effect is generated, or when the button effect is generated. Set in the data setting area. The box data is part data (parts A to H as an example here) composed of information such as a liquid crystal command and sound, light emission, and an accessory (movable body) executed in response to an effect based on the liquid crystal command. Etc. The liquid crystal command is a command for causing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an effect display corresponding to each at the start of fluctuation, change on hold, notice effect, reach effect, button effect, etc. 101, 102, 201-203, etc.).

  Also, the liquid crystal command controls the operation of the corresponding accessory M (production movable body 246, 224) at the time of start of fluctuation, change of hold, notice effect, reach effect, button effect, etc. (For example, a box data command such as No. 255).

  Specifically, in this example, no. The box data of 1 includes a liquid crystal command for starting a special figure change, a part A (data for storing a bumpy accessory), and a part B (data for storing a shutter). No. The box data 101 includes a liquid crystal command for displaying a saloon background and part C (effect data corresponding to the display of the saloon background). The box data 201 includes a liquid crystal command for executing the conversation notice 01 and part E (effect data corresponding to the conversation notice 01 (display of characters (殿) and “?”)). The box data 202 includes a liquid crystal command for executing the conversation notice 02, and parts E and F (effect data corresponding to the conversation notice 02 (character (princess) and character display of “How are you?”)). , No. The box data 203 includes a liquid crystal command for executing the conversation notice 03, and parts E and G (production data corresponding to the conversation notice 03 (character (princess) and character display!)!) No. The box data of 255 includes a liquid crystal command for moving up and down the forceful combination and a part H (data for up and down movement of the forceful combination).

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the part data includes the movable mode of the actors (production movable bodies 246, 224, etc.) executed corresponding to each production, the output sound (sound) from the speaker 120, and the lamp L. It is information on the light emission mode of (various lamps 418, game board lamps 532, game stand frame lamps 542, etc.).

  That is, each part data is composed of a sound layer having sound device data, a lamp layer having lamp device data, and an accessory action layer having shutter device data and accessory (movable body) device data. Here, a plurality of (two) sound layers, ramp layers, and accessory action layers are provided, and the higher the number of each layer, the higher the priority. Each part data may have one layer number and may have one device data number (or type).

  More specifically, in this example, the part A (data for storing the bicep feature is returned) to the initial position of the feature (effect movable body 224) that is bounced on the feature action layer 1 (bumpy action layer). Contains device data. Part B (data for storing the shutter) includes device data for returning the shutter accessory (production movable body (shielding means) 246) to the initial position in the accessory operation layer 2 (shutter accessory operation layer). Yes.

  Part C (production data corresponding to the display of the salon background) includes sound device data which is BGM for the salon background in the sound layer 1 and lamp device data of the light emission pattern for the salon background in the lamp layer 1. Yes.

  In addition, the part E (the production data corresponding to the conversation notice 01) includes the sound device data of the speech (such as “n?”) Generated by the character (dono) corresponding to the notice in the sound layer 2, and the lamp layer 2 It contains the lamp device data of the light emission pattern corresponding to the notice.

  In addition, the part F (the production data corresponding to the conversation notice 02) includes the sound device data of the line ("Genki?") From the character (princess) corresponding to the notice in the sound layer 2 and the notice in the lamp layer 2. The lamp device data of the light emission pattern corresponding to is included.

  In addition, the part G (the production data corresponding to the conversation notice 03) is stored in the sound layer 2 in the sound device data of the line ("Gekiatsu!") Uttered by the character (princess) corresponding to the notice, and in the lamp layer 2. The lamp device data of the light emission pattern corresponding to the notice is included.

  Part H (data for up and down movement of the bicep feature) includes lamp device data of a light emission pattern corresponding to the up and down movement of the bicep on the lamp layer 2 and a combination action layer 1 (bicep feature movement layer). ) Includes device data for moving up and down the accessory (production movable body 224).

  Although not shown here, the storage position (position) of each part data is set in each box data. The position is arranged in a predetermined area of the RAM 408. In the box data 201, the start address (for example, address 1001) of the position 0001 is set as the storage position of the part E. For example, for example, No. In the box data 203, the start address (eg, address 1001) of position 0001 is set as the storage position of part E, and the start address (eg, address 1002) of position 0002 is set as the storage position of part G. ing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 sets the box data described above (for each effect) at the timing of each effect execution, and transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700. Each box data is set together when the first sub control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700. At this time, the RAM 408 stores parts data at addresses (part data setting areas) corresponding to a plurality of positions. Note that parts data may not be stored in all of the plurality of positions.

In addition, the liquid crystal control unit 700 executes control for effect display in the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the liquid crystal command, and returns a command to the first sub control unit 400. The return command includes position information, and the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command sets the corresponding position in the RAM 408 when there is a position (part data) setting corresponding to the box data. If the part data is stored, the sound of the sound layer of the part data, the light emission mode of the lamp layer, and the movable mode of the accessory operation layer are set to the transmission command and transmitted to each device. An effect corresponding to the effect display is performed.
<Command transmission example>

  FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of command transmission in effect control according to the present embodiment, and is an example in which an image is displayed on the liquid crystal control unit 700 based on a liquid crystal command.

  The first sub-control unit 400 performs the effect lottery process in the effect control process (step S309) of the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 8, and causes the liquid crystal control unit 700 to perform each effect according to the result. Send a control command.

  For example, when performing the presentation of the conversation notice 01, the first sub-control unit 400 gives the liquid crystal control unit 700 the No. 1 shown in FIG. A liquid crystal command of box data 201 is transmitted (1). In this example, the liquid crystal command includes a command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an image of the character (donor) and the character (“?”).

  Further, when the first sub-control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700, the No. Based on the position set in the box data 201, the part data is stored at the corresponding address in the RAM 408. That is, in this example, no. Based on the position 0001 set in the box data 201, the part E is stored in the area of the RAM 408 having, for example, the address 1001 as the head address (1). As a result, in the area starting at address 1001 of the RAM 408, sound device data of a speech (for example, “n?” Etc.) emitted by the character (donor) corresponding to the conversation notice 01 and the light emission pattern corresponding to the notice Are stored.

  From the first sub-control unit 400, No. Upon receiving the liquid crystal command 201, the liquid crystal control unit 700 causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the effect of the conversation notice 01 (character (dono) image and the character (“?”) Character display (conversation notice 01 display). The liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits a return command to the first sub-control unit 400 (2). The return command also includes position information, and the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command corresponds to the part data when there is a position (part data) setting corresponding to the box data. Command transmission setting is performed (3). In this example, since the return command includes information on position 0001, various device data (sound, lamp) corresponding to part E stored in position 0001 (area starting from address 1001) of RAM 408 are stored. L (light emission mode) data is set as a transmission command and transmitted to the speaker 120 and the lamp L, respectively, and an effect is executed (4). In addition, the presentation by the speaker 120 and the lamp L is actually after receiving a command from the main control unit 300, so a time lag occurs.

  FIG. 15 shows another example of displaying an image on the liquid crystal control unit 700 based on the liquid crystal command.

  For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 performs an effect of the conversation notice 03, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the No. shown in FIG. A liquid crystal command of box data 203 is transmitted (1). In this example, the liquid crystal command includes a command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a character (dono) image, a character (“?”) Character, and a character (princess) image, A command for instructing the display of the characters of the dialogue (“Gekiatsu!”) Is included.

  Further, when the first sub-control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700, the No. Based on the position set in the box data 203, the part data is stored at the corresponding address in the RAM 408. That is, in this example, no. Based on the position 0001 set in the box data 203, the part E is stored in the area of the RAM 408 starting at address 1001, for example, No. Based on the position 0002 set in the box data 203, the part G is stored in the area of the RAM 408 having, for example, the address 1002 as the head address (1). As a result, the sound device data of the line (for example, “n?” Etc.) emitted by the character (dono) and the lamp device data of the corresponding light emission pattern are stored in the area starting at address 1001 of the RAM 408. In the area starting at address 1002 in the RAM 408, sound device data of a line ("Gekiatsu!") From a character (princess) and lamp device data of a corresponding light emission pattern are stored.

  From the first sub-control unit 400, No. Upon receiving the liquid crystal command 203, the liquid crystal control unit 700 displays the effect of the conversation notice 03 (the character (dono) image and the text of the line (“?”) On the decorative symbol display device 208 (display of the conversation notice 03a). ) And display the image of the character (princess) and the characters of the dialogue (“Gekiatsu!”) (Display control of display of the conversation notice 03b)). Thereafter, the liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits a return command corresponding to the display of the conversation notice 03a to the first sub-control unit 400 (2), and transmits a return command corresponding to the display of the conversation notice 03b (3). In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command corresponding to the display of the conversation notice 03a includes the position 0001 information in the return command. Therefore, the first sub-control unit 400 starts position 0001 (address 1001 at the head of the RAM 408). Various device data (sound, light emission mode of the lamp L) corresponding to the part E stored in the area (address area) is set as a transmission command and transmitted to the speaker 120 and the lamp L, respectively, and an effect is executed. (4). In addition, in this example, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command corresponding to the display of the conversation notice 03b includes the position 0002 information in the return command, so the position 0002 (address 1002 address) of the RAM 408 is included. The data of various device data (sound, the light emission mode of the lamp L) corresponding to the part G stored in the head address area) is set in the transmission command and transmitted to the speaker 120 and the lamp L, respectively. Execute (5).

  In this way, when one liquid crystal command is a command for instructing execution of a plurality of effect displays (display of conversation notice 03a and conversation notice 03b), and part data (parts E and G) are respectively set, The first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command corresponding to the display control for performing each display from the liquid crystal command, and uses the speaker 120 and the lamp L based on the part data (parts E and G) corresponding to each return command. Perform the production.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of command transmission when the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command that is not used in the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. The liquid crystal commands that are not used in the liquid crystal control unit 700 do not include, for example, commands for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display characters or images (for example, only instructions for controlling the operation of the accessory M). Command).

  FIG. 16A is an example in which the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700 and immediately executes the operation control of the accessory M.

  For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 performs the effect of the up-and-down action of the buffing accessory, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the No. shown in FIG. A liquid crystal command of 255 box data is transmitted (1). In this example, the liquid crystal command does not include a command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an image of a character, a character, or the like, but includes an instruction (only) for an up-and-down action of a powerful object.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700, No. Based on the position set in the box data 203, the part data (part H) is not stored in the corresponding address of the RAM 408, and various device data corresponding to the part H (the operation mode of the bicep character, the voice output mode, The data of the light emission mode) of the lamp L is set as a transmission command and transmitted to the effect movable body 224, the speaker 120, and the lamp L to execute the effect (1).

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal control unit 700 that has received the liquid crystal command discards the liquid crystal command without executing display control corresponding to the liquid crystal command (2).

  Conventionally, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700 including a command for executing display control and a command for executing operation control of an accessory. The display on the device 208 is not performed, and in the case of the effect only of the action of the accessory (or the action of the accessory includes voice output and light emission), and the action of the accessory (sound output and light emission) together with the display on the decorative symbol display device 208 It is necessary to prepare box data of different formats for each of the effects), and the data structure and effect control processing are complicated.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the display data and the accessory controlled by the liquid crystal control unit 700 are controlled by one command (liquid crystal command) transmitted from the first sub control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. Since the data is not mixed, the decoration symbol display device 208 does not display, and the effect is only the action of the accessory (or the action of the accessory includes voice output and light emission), and the accessory on the decoration symbol display device 208. Even when the operation (including voice output and light emission) is performed, the structure of the effect data transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700 is the same as shown in FIG. Structure), the data structure can be simplified, the command transmission process can be simplified, and stable control can be performed.

  In this example, the effect display on the decorative symbol display device 208 by the liquid crystal control unit 700 is not executed, and the first sub-control unit 400 operates the effect movable body 224 without waiting for a return command from the liquid crystal control unit 700. Therefore, the effect of the effect movable body 224 can be executed earlier than the case where it is executed after receiving the return command, and the variation of the effect can be increased.

  Even in this case, as described above, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits the liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700 in the case of No. Based on the position set in the box data 203, the part data (part H) may be stored at a corresponding address in the RAM 408.

  FIG. 16B is another example in which the first sub control unit 400 transmits an unused liquid crystal command in the liquid crystal control unit 700. In this example, when the first sub control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700 and receives a return command other than the transmitted liquid crystal command from the liquid crystal command, the operation control of the accessory M is executed.

  For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 performs the effect of the up-and-down action of the buffing accessory, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the No. shown in FIG. A liquid crystal command of 255 box data is transmitted (1). In this example, the liquid crystal command does not include a command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display an image of a character, a character, or the like, but includes an instruction (only) for an up-and-down action of a powerful object.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700, No. Based on the position set in the box data of 255, the part data (part H) is stored in the corresponding address of the RAM 408. That is, in this example, no. Based on the position (for example, position 0005) set in the box data of 255, the part H is stored in the RAM 408, for example, in an area starting at address 800 (1). As a result, in the area of the RAM 408 starting at the 800th address, the sound device data for the up and down operation and the lamp device data of the corresponding light emission pattern are stored.

  On the other hand, no. The liquid crystal control unit 700 that has received the liquid crystal command of 255 discards the liquid crystal command without executing display control corresponding to the liquid crystal command (2).

  And No. Display control (display of a super reach effect) based on a liquid crystal command for instructing display control other than the box data of 255 (for example, a liquid crystal command such as a super reach effect with a display on the decorative symbol display device 208). Then, the return command (return command for starting the super reach production) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 (4).

  The first sub that has received a return command for other liquid crystal commands (return command for starting a super reach effect) other than an unused liquid crystal command (a liquid crystal command for instructing an upward and downward movement of No. 255) in the liquid crystal control unit 700 In this example, the control unit 400 includes information on the position 0005 in the return command. Therefore, the control unit 400 corresponds to various parts H corresponding to the part H stored in the position 0005 of the RAM 408 (the area having the address 800 as the start address). Data of device data (an operation mode of a bicep character, an audio output mode, a light emission mode of the lamp L) is set as a transmission command, and is transmitted to the effect movable body 224, the speaker 120, and the lamp L, respectively, to execute an effect (5 ).

As described above, the accessory M may be operated based on a return command of another liquid crystal command other than the unused liquid crystal command in the liquid crystal control unit 700.
<Example of command transmission and production>

  With reference to FIGS. 17 to 20, an example of command transmission and effects in effect control of the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of command transmission timing in effect control according to the present embodiment. In the same figure, it shows about an example of each command transmitted with time progress shown by the arrow which goes from the left side to the right side. 18 to 20 are diagrams showing an example of effects of the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponding to each timing of FIG. 17 in time series, and FIGS. 18 (2) to 20 (12) are FIG. This corresponds to each timing shown in (2) to (12). The right diagrams of FIGS. 18 to 20 show the contents of each part data set in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 when the effects shown in the left diagram are executed. Also, in the left diagrams of FIGS. 18 to 20, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit (sub) 400 and the liquid crystal control unit (liquid crystal) 700 from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the execution of the conversation notice, the super-reaching effect, the super-reaching effect, and the variation stop. The command transmission timing during each and examples of each effect are shown.

  The first sub-control unit 400 performs the effect lottery process in the effect control process (step S309) of the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 8, and causes the liquid crystal control unit 700 to perform each effect according to the result. Send LCD command.

  The timing shown in FIG. 18A is a state in which “decoration 1-decoration 8-decoration 7”, which is a combination of out-of-decoration ornament symbols, is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208. . At this timing, the hold icon display area 900 shows the hold icons PI1 and PI2 of FIG. 1, respectively, and the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 lights two LEDs and the number of holds in FIG. 1 is 2. We are informing you. Also, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data by the first sub-control unit 400, the background music BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 (sound 1), and the lamp layer 1 (light emission) In the pattern 1), data on the light emission pattern for the hall background (for example, the part C shown in FIG. 13B) is set. The first sub-control unit 400 may execute various controls (e.g., light emission, sound output, accessory operation, etc.) related to the effect (for example, stop display of decorative symbols) based on the part data. Specifically, when there is a position (part data) setting corresponding to the box data, a command transmission setting corresponding to the part data is set, and various device data corresponding to the part stored in the position of the RAM 408 are set. The data of the sound output mode, the light emission mode of the lamp L, and the movable mode of the movable object M are set in the transmission command and transmitted to the speaker 120, the lamp L, and the movable object M, respectively. For example, at this timing (timing during decorative display stop display), an effect that the BGM for the salon background is output from the speaker 120 is executed together with the effect display of FIG. In 532), the effect of the light emission mode of the light emission pattern for the hall background is executed.

  Note that when data is set in both the sound layer 1 and the sound layer 2, the data of the sound layer 2 having a larger number is preferentially executed. In addition, as an example, the lamp layer 1 is data for causing the game board lamp 532 to emit light, and the lamp layer 2 is a lamp around the decorative symbol display device 208 (for example, various lamps 418, game table frame lamp 542). ). In this example, when data is set in both the lamp layer 1 and the lamp layer 2, the data of the lamp layer 2 having a larger number is preferentially executed. That is, the data of the lamp layer 1 is overwritten with the data of the lamp layer 2, and the effect based on the data of the lamp layer 1 is not executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 18B is a state in which a subcommand (variation start command) is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first subcontrol unit 400. Further, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicates a state in which one LED is turned off and the next variable game is started. At this timing, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command for starting display of decorative symbols to the liquid crystal control unit 700. In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 performs the decorative display variation display effect, the first sub-control unit 400 instructs the liquid crystal control unit 700 to display the liquid crystal command for all effects performed during the decorative symbol variation display at the start of the variation. Is transmitted ((2) in FIG. 17). In this example, for example, a background image, a timer (notice timer + reach timer = fluctuation time), a change in the number of holdings of special figure 1 and special figure 2 (the number of holdings of the fluctuation), a holding icon of special figure 1 and special figure 2 Position and color, notice contents (for example, conversation notices 01 to 03, etc.), reach contents (for example, super reach, etc.), temporary stop symbols (reach, etc.), final stop symbols (designs to be displayed when the symbol is stopped), etc. It is a liquid crystal command related to the production. The first sub-control unit 400 sets box data and part data shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to each liquid crystal command.

  At this timing, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408, the background music data for the salon background is set in the sound layer 1 and the data for the light emitting pattern for the salon background is set in the lamp layer 1, and the speaker 120 and the lamp In L, the production from FIG. 18 (1) continues.

  The timing shown in FIG. 18 (3) is a state in which the liquid crystal control unit 700 that has received the liquid crystal command has started control for performing decorative display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, the control for displaying the salon background as the background image is executed (continuously), and the control for performing the variable display of the decorative symbols in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c in front of it is performed. This is executed ((3) in FIG. 17). The liquid crystal control unit 700 may transmit a return command to the first sub control unit 700 when executing the control for displaying the effect (image) (when displaying the image). Here, when the decorative symbol variation display is started (displaying the background of the salon), the liquid crystal control unit 700 returns a command to the first sub-control unit 700 ((3) in FIG. 17). In response to the return command, the first sub-control unit 400 executes various controls (e.g., light emission, sound output, and accessory operation) related to the effect (for example, variation display of decorative symbols) based on the part data. There is. In this example, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408, the background music BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 and the lighting pattern data in the hall background is set in the lamp layer 1, and the speaker 120 and the lamp In L, the production from FIG. 18 (1) continues.

  18 (4), the liquid crystal control unit 700 causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to use a conversation notice effect (for example, a liquid crystal command (conversation notice 03) of box data No. 203 in FIG. 13A). This is a state in which execution of display control of the corresponding effect) has started. In this example, an image of the character (dono) and the line “?” Are displayed in front of the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208. At this timing, the liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits a return command to the first sub control unit 400 ((4) in FIG. 17).

  When the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command (at the timing (2) in FIG. 17), the conversation sub notice (conversation notice 03) is set in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the box data position. The part data of each production corresponding to is set (when the box data is expanded, a liquid crystal command is transmitted and the part data is set in the position). In this example, a part C and a part E shown in FIG. 13B are set. That is, the BGM data for the salon background is set in the sound layer 1 (sound 1), and the sound data of the character (dono) dialogue (for example, “N?”) Is set in the sound layer 2 (sound 2). The lamp layer 1 (light emission pattern 1) is set with the data of the light emitting pattern for the salon background, and the lamp layer 2 (light emission pattern 2) is set with the data of the light emission pattern corresponding to the character ("?"). Has been. Note that the sound layer 2 includes data for reducing the volume of the sound layer 1. Moreover, although the data of the light emission pattern for the salon background is set in the lamp layer 1, since it is overwritten by the lamp layer 2, the lamp L executes the effect of the light emission mode of the light emission pattern for the salon background of the lamp layer 1. It is not possible.

  The first sub-control unit 400 produces an effect (conversation notice 03) based on the set part data in response to a return command from the liquid crystal control unit 700 (return command at the timing when display control of the conversation notice 03 is started). There are cases where various controls related to the system are executed. The return command includes position information, and the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command sets the corresponding position in the RAM 408 when there is a position (part data) setting corresponding to the box data. If the part data is stored, the sound of the sound layer of the part data, the light emission mode of the lamp layer, and the movable mode of the accessory operation layer are set to the transmission command and transmitted to each device. An effect corresponding to the effect display is performed. In this example, the volume of the background background BGM is reduced and output from the speaker 120, and the sound data of the sound layer 2 character (dono) speech (for example, “?”) Is output in addition thereto. Is done. Also, the light emission effect of the hall background light emission pattern by the game board lamp 532 is finished, and the character (dono) dialogue (for example, “?”) Is displayed by the various lamps 418, the game stand frame lamp 542, and the like. The production of the corresponding light emission mode is executed.

  18 (5), the liquid crystal controller 700 continues the conversation notice effect (for example, the liquid crystal command of the box data No. 203 in FIG. 13A (conversation notice 03) in the decorative symbol display device 208. This is a state in which display control of an effect corresponding to is executed. In this example, on the decorative symbol display device 208, the character (princess) and the character “Gekiatsu!” Are displayed in front of the character “?”. At this timing, the liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits a return command to the first sub-control unit 400 ((5) in FIG. 17).

  In the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, for example, a part C and a part G shown in FIG. 13B are set corresponding to the conversation notice (conversation notice 03). That is, the background music BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 (sound 1), and the voice data of the character (princess) is set in the sound layer 2 (sound 2). The lamp layer 1 (light emission pattern 1) is set with the data of the light emission pattern for the salon background, and the lamp layer 2 (light emission pattern 2) has the light emission pattern corresponding to the character (princess) line ("Gekiatsu!"). Data is set. Also in this case, the sound layer 2 includes data for reducing the volume of the sound layer 1.

  The first sub-control unit 400 performs various controls (return command at the timing when the display control of the character (princess) of the conversation notice 03 is started) from the liquid crystal control unit based on the set part data ( Light emission, sound output, accessory operation, etc.). In this example, the volume of the background background BGM is reduced and output from the speaker 120, and the sound data of the character (princess) of the sound layer 2 (the line "Gekiatsu!") Is output on top of it. Then, the light emission effect of the hall background light emission pattern by the game board lamp 532 is finished, and the character (princess) is displayed by the various lamps 418 and the game stand frame lamp 542 and the like. The production of the corresponding light emission mode is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, the liquid crystal control unit 700 stops display (temporary stop display) the decorative symbol in the left symbol display area 208 a of the decorative symbol display device 208. When the display control is executed, the liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits the return command to the first sub control unit 400 ((a) of FIG. 17).

  The timing shown in FIG. 19 (6) is a display control in which the liquid crystal control unit 700 stops and displays the decorative design in the right symbol display area 208c based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. This is a state in which the command is executed and the return command is transmitted ((6) in FIG. 17). At this timing, “decoration 7” is temporarily displayed in both the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and a reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the data for reach effect BGM is set for the sound layer 1 corresponding to the reach effect, and the reach effect for the lamp layer 1 is set for the reach effect. The light emission pattern data is set.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command of the (provisional) stop display of the right decorative design from the liquid crystal control unit, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a reach effect BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, a reach by the game board lamp 532 A light emission effect of an effect light emission pattern is executed.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 19 (7), the liquid crystal control unit 700 executes display control for starting a super reach production effect that develops into super reach based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400, and returns This is a state in which a command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. At this timing, the background display (salon background) is changed (erased), and “decoration 7” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol at the upper right of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the middle decorative symbol changes. In a state where the display is continued, a super-reaching effect is executed in which these are displayed in a small size.

  In addition, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the box data position, BGM data for super reach production is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the super reach production production. Is set with light emission pattern data for super reach production.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command for starting a super reach production from the liquid crystal control unit, the first sub control unit 400 outputs a BGM for producing a super reach production from the speaker 120 and, for example, a super reach production using the game board lamp 532. A light emission effect of an effect light emission pattern is executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 19 (8) is based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the liquid crystal control unit 700 executes display control for starting the super reach effect, and the return command is sent to the first sub-control. In this state, the data is transmitted to the unit 400 ((8) in FIG. 17). At this timing, the super-reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Also, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the data of the super reach effect BGM is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the super reach effect, and the ramp layer 1 is super. Light emission pattern data for reach production is set.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the return command for starting the super reach effect from the liquid crystal control unit, the first sub control unit 400 outputs the super reach effect BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, for the super reach effect by the game board lamp 532. The light emission effect of the light emission pattern is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the liquid crystal control unit 700 starts the button effect display control for prompting the player to operate the chance button 136 during the execution of the super reach effect (FIG. 17B). This is a state in which the return command transmitted from the control unit 700 to the first sub control unit 400 is transmitted. At this timing, in the decorative symbol display device 208, an image imitating the chance button 136 (operation means image BG), an elapsed time notification image TG for notifying the elapsed time of the reception period of the operation of the chance button 136, "!" Is displayed and button production is executed.

  Also, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the data of the super reach effect BGM is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the button effect, and the super reach in the lamp layer 1 is set. Data of the light emission pattern for production is set. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command for the button effect start from the liquid crystal control unit continues to output the super reach effect BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, for the super reach effect by the game board lamp 532. The light emission effect of the light emission pattern is executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 19 (9) is a state in which a return command for starting the display control of the button effect is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ((9) in FIG. 17). This return command is a command indicating that a period for receiving the operation of the chance button 136 (operation reception period or operation valid period) is started, and the first sub-control unit 700 receives the chance command based on the reception of this return command. Control is performed so that the operation of the button 136 can be accepted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the chance button 136 is operated by the player during the acceptance period of the chance button 136 operation, the first sub-control unit 400 sends a liquid crystal command ( “Chance button press” command) is transmitted ((c) of FIG. 17). Accordingly, the operation period of the chance button 136 is ended by the operation of the chance button 136, and the liquid crystal control unit 700 ends the display control of the button effect. If there is no operation of the chance button 136 until the operation reception period ends, the chance button 136 is based on the first sub-control unit 400 receiving a return command indicating that the operation reception period ends. Control to end the operation of.

  The timing shown in FIG. 19 (10) is based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the liquid crystal control unit 700 starts the display control of the effect that displays the operation result of the chance button 136, and returns The command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ((10) in FIG. 17). At this timing, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, which is a combination of ornamental symbols indicating that the winning of the super reach has been won, is displayed in the decorative symbol display device 208 with a small swaying change in the upper right, "I did it!" Is displayed, and the chance button 136 is operated to notify that Super Reach has been won.

  In addition, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, BGM data for super reach is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the effect of displaying the operation result, and the lamp layer 1 Is set with light emission pattern data for each super reach. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command from the liquid crystal control unit outputs the BGM for super-reach from the speaker 120 and, for example, emits a light emission pattern for super-reach by the game board lamp 532. Execute.

  The timing shown in FIG. 20 (11) indicates that the liquid crystal control unit 700 has won the super reach in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. This is a state in which the display control to display the fluctuating decorative symbol is executed, and the return command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ((11) in FIG. 17). At this timing, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, which is a combination of the ornament symbols indicating that the super-reach is won, is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornament symbol display device 208 in a swinging manner.

  In addition, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the fluctuation layer display BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the effect of the fluctuation variation display of the decorative design, and the lamp layer In 1, data of a light emission pattern for displaying a fluctuation variation of a decorative pattern is set. In other words, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command from the liquid crystal control unit outputs the decorative symbol fluctuation display BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, displays the decorative symbol fluctuation variation by the game board lamp 532. The light emission effect of the light emission pattern is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700 when the decoration symbol variation is stopped ((d) of FIG. 17).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 20 (12), the liquid crystal control unit 700 that has received the liquid crystal command for stopping the decoration symbol variation executes display control for the decoration symbol variation stop and transmits a return command to the first sub-control unit 400. It is in a state ((12) in FIG. 17). At this timing, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, which is a combination of the ornament symbols indicating that the super reach is won, is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornament symbol display device 208.

  In addition, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the symbol confirmation BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the effect of the stop display of the decorative symbol, and the lamp layer 1 Is set with light emission pattern data for symbol determination. In other words, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the return command from the liquid crystal control unit outputs the symbol confirmation BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, executes the light emission effect of the symbol determination light emission pattern by the game board lamp 532. To do.

  Thereafter, when there is a suspended variable game, the process returns to FIG. In this case, since the salon background BGM is not set in the part data setting area at the timing shown in FIG. 20 (12), the salon background BGM starts outputting from the beginning of the data in FIG. 18 (1). Is done. Also, for example, the background BGM data is set in the sound layer 1 after the timing shown in FIG. 19 (6), the corresponding production BGM (eg, reach BGM, etc.) is set in the sound layer 2, and the sound layer By setting the data to decrease the volume of 1, the BGM for the background of the salon is not output (reproduced) from the beginning of the data every time an effect of displaying the background of the salon after the decoration pattern is stopped is started. The salon background BGM can be output (reproduced).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another example of the effects of the present embodiment in time series, and the first sub-control unit 400 plays a role in response to a return command from the liquid crystal control unit 700 shown in FIG. It is an example of the effect | action which operates M (here effect movable body 224), Comprising: From the start of the super reach production effect of Drawing 19 (7)-(8) to the start of the super reach effect is shown in time series. Moreover, the right figure of the same figure is the content of each part data set to the part data setting area of RAM408 when performing the production of the left figure.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 21 (1), the liquid crystal control unit 700 changes the background display based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 (the liquid crystal command for starting the super reach production that develops into super reach). (Erase) and display control (corresponding to display control at timing (3) in FIG. 16B) for starting the super reach production effect is executed, and the return command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 It is. At this timing, “decoration 7” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a left decorative symbol and a right decorative symbol at the upper right of the decorative symbol display device 208, and these are displayed in a small size while the variation display of the middle decorative symbol is continued. A super-reaching production is being carried out.

  In addition, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the box data position, BGM data for super reach production is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the super reach production production. Is set with light emission pattern data for super reach production.

  Here, the first sub-control unit 400, apart from the liquid crystal command for display control that starts the super reach production effect, the liquid crystal command for the vertical movement (effect movable body 224) (for example, FIG. 13A). No. 225 box data liquid crystal command) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 sets a liquid crystal command to be transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit 700, the No. Based on the position set in the box data of 255, part data (for example, part H) is stored in the corresponding address of the RAM 408.

  On the other hand, no. Upon receiving the liquid crystal command of 255, the liquid crystal control unit 700 discards the liquid crystal command (without executing display control corresponding to the liquid crystal command). And No. Based on the liquid crystal command (display control liquid crystal command for starting the super reach production effect) other than 255 liquid crystal commands, the display control (display of the super reach production effect) is executed as described above, and the return command (super reach production effect) is executed. A start return command) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the return command for starting the super reach production from the liquid crystal control unit 700, the first sub control unit 400 outputs the super reach production effect BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, the game board lamp 532, Execute the light emission effect of the light emission pattern for super reach production that emits the forceful action.

  The timing shown in FIG. 2B is based on the fact that the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command for starting the super reach production from the liquid crystal control unit 700, and the up-and-down motion of the buffing object (production movable body 224). This is a state in which execution of the production has been started.

  In the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the data of the super reach production effect BGM is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the super reach production effect, and the ramp layer 1 is super. Light emission pattern data for reach production effects is set. Corresponding to the effect of the up and down action of the bicep character, the data of the up and down action sound of the bouncer is set in the sound layer 2, and the light pattern data for the up and down movement of the bicep character is set in the ramp layer 2. Yes. It should be noted that the data of the up-and-down motion sound of the bumpy accessory of the sound layer 2 may include data for reducing (or silencing) the volume of the sound layer 1.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the return command for starting the super reach production from the liquid crystal control unit, the first sub control unit 400 outputs the up / down motion sound of the super reach production effect BGM and the forceful action from the speaker 120. In addition, the bicep character (production movable body 224) is caused to emit light with a light emission pattern for the bicep character action up / down operation, and the effect of moving the bicep character combination (production movable body 224) up and down is executed. Also, the liquid crystal control unit 700 is No. New display control based on the liquid crystal command of 255 (corresponding to the liquid crystal command of No. 255) is not executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 3 (3) is a state in which the first sub-control unit 400 continues to execute the effect of the up-and-down action of the powerful accessory.

  In the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the same data as the timing shown in FIG. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the up / down motion sound of the super reach-reaching production BGM and the bicep feature from the speaker 120, and the light emission pattern for the up / down motion of the bicep feature (production movable body 224). While the light is emitted, the effect of moving up and down the forceful accessory (the effect movable body 224) is continued. In this example, when the bicep feature (production movable body 224) returns to the original position (initial position) from the position shown in FIG. 224) is performed by turning off the light emission and returning. As an example of the light emission pattern for the up and down movement of the bicep character, light is emitted in 10 seconds of operation time (up and down movement), and the light is turned off in 3 seconds of storage time. Note that if the light emission pattern data has only an operation time of 10 seconds, the light may be emitted for 10 seconds, and the light emission pattern for super reach production may be emitted after 10 seconds.

  The timing shown in FIG. 21 (4) is based on the liquid crystal command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400, and the liquid crystal control unit 700 executes display control for starting the super reach effect, and the return command is sent to the first sub control. In this state, the data is transmitted to the unit 400. At this timing, the super-reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Also, in the part data setting area of the RAM 408 specified by the position of the box data, the data of the super reach effect BGM is set in the sound layer 1 corresponding to the super reach effect, and the ramp layer 1 is super. Light emission pattern data for reach production is set.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the return command for starting the super reach effect from the liquid crystal control unit, the first sub control unit 400 outputs the super reach effect BGM from the speaker 120 and, for example, for the super reach effect by the game board lamp 532. The light emission effect of the light emission pattern is executed. At this timing, the effect of the ups and downs of the bundling accessory is finished.

  In the above-described embodiment, the command discarded by the liquid crystal control unit 700 is, for example, a liquid crystal command of a biceps accessory up / down operation, and the presentation data corresponding to the liquid crystal command is, for example, a buzzing actor up / down motion sound or bicep Although the case where the light emission pattern is an accessory has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the command discarded by the liquid crystal control unit 700 is, for example, a liquid crystal command of a shutter accessory opening / closing operation, and the effect data corresponding thereto is It may be a sound output or light emission pattern corresponding to another character such as an accessory opening / closing operation sound or a shutter character light emission pattern.

  <Sound control circuit, peripheral circuit of lamp driving circuit>

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of the sound control circuit 431 and the lamp control circuit 420 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402, a sound control circuit 431, a sound ROM 431a, an amplification circuit 442, a lighting control unit 450, and a lamp driving circuit 420. Note that the sound control circuit 431 may include a sound ROM 431a and an amplification circuit 442, or a storage means (for example, SDRAM) for temporarily storing information may be externally attached.

  The sound control circuit 431 includes a CPU I / F connected to the CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402, a control register for temporarily storing commands from the CPU 404, and a sound for storing sound information such as sound effects and BGM, which will be described later, and volume information. The ROM 431a includes a reproduction control unit that performs audio reproduction control in accordance with commands in the control register, and a D / A conversion unit that converts a digital audio signal into an analog audio signal. The amplification circuit 442 includes a volume amplification unit that amplifies the analog audio signal input from the sound control circuit 431, and an output unit that outputs the analog audio signal input from the volume amplification unit to the speaker 120.

  Based on the command from the basic circuit 402, the lighting control unit 450 is a lamp 440 (for example, each segment of the setting operation unit lamp, remaining prize ball number display unit, each lamp of the information notification lamp group, payout display lamp, error display) The lamp is controlled to be turned on without going through the lamp driving circuit 420, and various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138, the frame lamp, and the effect lamp) are controlled through the lamp driving circuit 420.

  The lamp drive circuit 420 includes a CPU I / F 420a connected to the lighting control unit 450, a control register 420b that temporarily stores commands from the lighting control unit 450, and brightness control of the lamp 418 according to the commands in the control register 420b (for example, And a luminance control unit 420c for controlling a duty ratio (a ratio of a time during which a current flows). The lamp driving circuit 420 is provided for each substrate on which a plurality of lamps 418 are provided.

  In this example, the luminance of the lamp 418 can be changed by the control of the lamp driving circuit 420, whereas the luminance of the lamp 440 cannot be changed because the lamp 440 is controlled without going through the lamp driving circuit (only turning on / off can be controlled). It is.

  FIG. 23A is a block diagram showing various circuits (sound control related circuits) used for sound control extracted from the circuits constituting the first sub-control unit 400 described above.

Input terminals P1 to P4 of the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 are connected to output terminals b0 to b3 of the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b0 of the first output setting switch 190 outputs information of bit 0 (least significant bit) of the detection signal (in this example, a hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. Output terminal b1
Is a terminal for outputting the information of bit 1 of the detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b2 is a terminal for outputting bit 2 information of the detection signal (0 to F hexadecimal) detected by the first output setting switch 190, and the output terminal b3 is the first output setting. This is a terminal for outputting information of bit 3 (most significant bit) of a detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the switch 190.

  In other words, the CPU 404 converts the numerical value (in this example, one of the hexadecimal values 0 to F) indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 through the input terminals P1 to P4 into the binary number 4. It can be detected as a bit detection signal.

  The serial terminals TxD, RxD, SCK, the interrupt input terminal IRQ, and the input / output terminals P5, P6 of the first sub control unit 400 are connected to corresponding terminals of the sound control circuit 431. The sound control circuit 431 is connected to a 1ch amplifier 433a (amplifier circuit 442) to which one speaker 120 is connected and a 2ch amplifier 433b (amplifier circuit 442) to which two speakers 120 are connected. ing. The sound control circuit 431 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 120 via the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b.

  In this example, the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b are separate bodies (separate boards). However, they may be configured as a single board, or some or all of these may be built in the sound control circuit 431. Also good. Although not shown, in addition to (or instead of) the ROM 406 and the RAM 408, a ROM and RAM dedicated to the sound control circuit 431 may be built in or externally attached to the sound control circuit 431.

  <Reset signal for sound control related circuits>

  FIG. 23B is a block diagram showing an example of connection of reset signal lines of the sound control related circuit. In this example, the reset input terminal RESET of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset output terminal of the reset circuit 403. Therefore, the CPU 404 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403.

  The output terminal P7 of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset input terminal RESET of the sound control circuit 431, the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 2ch amplifier 433b. Therefore, the sound control circuit 431, the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the 2ch amplifier 433b are in a reset state or a reset release state according to the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404.

  FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a modified example of the connection of the reset signal line. In this modification, in addition to the CPU 404, the reset output terminal RESET of the reset circuit 403 is connected to the sound control circuit 431, the 2ch amplifier 433b, and the reset input terminal RESET of the ROM 406, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a. Is connected to the output terminal of the 2ch amplifier 433b.

Therefore, the sound control circuit 431 and the 2ch amplifier 433b are either in the reset state or the reset release state depending on the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404 or the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403. It becomes such a state. Further, the ROM 406 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403, and the 1ch amplifier 433a is the voltage of the reset signal output from the 2ch amplifier 433b. Depending on the level, either the reset state or the reset release state is entered.

  <Sound control circuit>

  Next, the sound control circuit 431 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2A is a block diagram schematically showing the sound control circuit 431, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram schematically showing various processes in the playback sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. FIG. is there.

  In this example, the sound control circuit 431 is configured as a so-called DSP (Digital Signal Processor) having a variety of modules, which will be described later, in one package. As shown in FIG. 6A, the sound control circuit 431 includes a control unit 1 that controls reproduction sound output setting, and a CPU 404 that is an external host CPU via an I / F 2 and an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). It is connected.

  The control unit 1 is connected to an encode data input unit 3, and the encode data input unit 3 is connected to an external sound ROM 431a via an EMIF (External Memory Interface). The encode data input unit 3 is connected to various processing units 4 that perform various processes such as a decoding process, a mixing process, a stereophonic process, a sequencer process, and a filter process. The various processing units 4 are connected to a PCM output unit 5, and the PCM output unit 5 is connected to an external speaker 120 via an McASP as an interface. The control unit 1 is connected to the I / F 2, the encoded data input unit 3, the various processing units 4, and the PCM output unit 5 described above via a bus, and controls processing in each.

  Here, the reproduction sound output setting performed by the control unit 1 in the sound control circuit 431 will be described in more detail. First, the control unit 1 inputs sound source data acquired from the sound ROM 431a to the encode data input unit 3 via the EMIF based on the control of the CPU 404, and then takes it into the various processing units 4. The various processing units 4 perform the various processes described above on the input sound source data.

  Specifically, the various processes will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 5B, channel processing is performed in the channel module 41 on the sound source data captured via the EMIF. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has a total of 32 channels from 1 to 32, and can simultaneously manage a plurality of sound source data by assigning a channel to each of a plurality of data called from the sound ROM 431a. It has become.

  Here, in the channel processing, first, decoding (reproduction) processing is performed on input sound source data (phrase data). The phrase data is a file compressed in the Muzip format, and includes sound source data of a type such as a stereo sound source, a monaural sound source, and a binaural sound source (a stereo sound source to which 3D sound processing is applied).

  Then, the phrase or slot volume adjustment is executed for the decoded phrase data. Here, the slot is data including a phrase number, a movement information code number that is data describing movement information of monaural 1ch, reproduction range designation information, and the like, and the phrase number and movement information code number are designated. It is used to play a 3D sound source as a slot and to designate a playback range. This 3D sound source becomes a binaural sound source by performing 3D sound processing in the sound control circuit 431.

Next, phrase or slot pan adjustment is performed on the volume-adjusted phrase data. At this time, the pan adjustment is applied only when the monaural sound source is reproduced, and is not applied to the stereo sound source and the 3D sound source. Then, fade processing such as playback, stop, pause, and pause release is added to the phrase data after pan adjustment, and then loop processing that can specify 1 to 65,535 loops or an infinite loop. After the phrase being played back is completed, another phrase is automatically played back, and after performing phrase chain playback that allows multiple phrases to be played continuously without gaps, a stereo sound source / monaural Output as a sound source. When executing phrase chain reproduction, a desired phrase number and the number of loops can be set in advance.

  At this time, the control unit 1 monitors the compressor operation (whether the compressor function is operating) in parallel with the channel processing, and performs the compressor operation monitoring process described below. That is, in the compressor operation monitoring process, the control unit 1 first determines whether or not the input level of input phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). At this time, if a negative result is obtained in which the input level of the input phrase data does not exceed the predetermined threshold value, this routine is repeated, and the process waits until phrase data having an input level exceeding the threshold value is input.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 1 obtains an affirmative result in which the input level of the input phrase data exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control unit 1 proceeds to the next step and exceeds the threshold (that is, compression processing as a compressor function). The phrase number in the phrase data being decoded (played) is written (enqueued) into the address port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and the reproduced sound information related to the phrase data for which the compressor function is activated ( Status information) is created as a DRC status information queue (hereinafter referred to as a DRC status queue).

  Next, the control unit 1 writes (enqueues) various information related to the phrase data exceeding the threshold value to the data port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and completes the DRC status queue. Then, the control unit 1 outputs the created DRC status queue to the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 as reproduced sound information regarding phrase data (sound source data) for which the compressor function is activated.

  The control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the decoding process in the channel module 41 to the mixer module 43, and the mixer module 43 multiplies the input phrase data (sound source data) by the master volume. After the volume adjustment, the stereo sound source and the monaural sound source after pan adjustment are mixed, while the 3D sound source is multiplied by the 3D gain and the mixing process for adjusting the gain of the 3D sound source stored in the monaural buffer is performed.

  On the other hand, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the mixing process in the mixer module 43 to the effect module 44 for performing the monaural mixing process, and the stereo sound source (stereo) after the mixing process by the mixer module 43 Signal) in mono. At this time, the monaural mix processing is executed by (Lch data + Rch data) / 2.

  Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process to the LPF 45 and inputs the phrase data after the mixing process to the HPF 46. Here, the LPF 45 is a low-pass filter (LPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band higher than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of LPF control information. . The HPF 46 is a high-pass filter (HPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band lower than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of HPF control information.

  The LPF 45 and the HPF 46 function as a band division filter. Thereby, the phrase data obtained by dividing the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process and the phrase data after the mixing process into desired frequency bands can be generated.

  Thereafter, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the filter processing divided by the LPF 45 and the HPF 46 to the corresponding volume adjusting units 47a and 47b, and multiplies the output channel volume. Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after volume adjustment to the corresponding DRC modules 48a and 48b.

  The control unit 1 uses the DRC modules 48a and 48b to perform compression processing as a compressor function on phrase data whose input level exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level) among the phrase data after volume adjustment, Data is output to the corresponding speaker 120 via the McASP.

  Here, the compressor function (compression processing) is the output of reproduced sound based on phrase data when the input level (input volume) of phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). The difference between the maximum and minimum output volume (dynamic range) of the playback sound is compressed by the process of controlling the volume change by the set ratio (ratio, ratio, compression ratio) and releasing (release) it at the set time. It is processing to do.

  The control unit 1 inputs the sequence code fetched from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to the sequencer module 42. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has eight system sequencer modules 42, and assigns a plurality of sequence codes input from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to each sequencer module 42. .

  The sequence code is information including a parameter for the sequencer to perform reproduction. The sequencer module 42 is based on the sequence code and other modules (for example, the channel module 41 and the mixer module 43). , Volume adjusting units 47a, 47b, etc.) for executing playback / stop / pause / pause / fade out / volume adjustment.

  Here, reproduction means reproduction of the sequence code, and stop means that the sequence code is stopped. By the stop, the sequencer module 42 stops the channel module 41 in use. The pause is to pause the sequence code, and the sequencer module 42 executes the following processing on the channel module 41 in use by the pause. That is, the sequencer module 42 first stops the channel module 41 that is in a fade-out stop state by the temporary stop. Next, the channel module 41 that is adjusting the fade volume during playback, fade-in, fade-out pause, or pause is paused.

Also, the release of the pause is to resume the playback of the paused sequence code. By releasing the pause, the sequencer module 42 performs the following processing on the channel module 41 being used. Is supposed to run. That is, the sequencer module 42 first cancels the pause of the channel module 41 that was playing, faded in, or adjusted the fade volume when the sequencer module 42 was paused. (At this time, the fade is not added when the pause is canceled). Next, the channel module 41 that has been paused when the sequencer module 42 is paused or has been paused for fade-out is left suspended without being released as it is.

  The fade-out is to stop the sequence code by stopping the fade-out of the channel module 41 being used by the sequencer module 42. Further, the volume adjustment is to adjust the volume (volume) in the channel module 41 being played back by the sequencer module 42.

  As described above, the sound control circuit 431 controls the various modules by the control unit 1, and thus the phrase data (sound source data) after performing the various processes in the various processing units 3 as described above to the PCM output unit 5. input. The PCM output unit 5 outputs the phrase data after pulse code modulation (PCM) processing to the external speaker 120 via the McASP.

  <Control RAM>

  FIG. 26A shows an example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431. FIG. The address shown in FIG. 6A is an offset value from the start address of the control RAM. Note that the control RAM may be read as a known register.

  The sound control circuit 431 has a built-in control RAM (not shown), and the CPU 404 writes data to and reads data from various control RAMs (mapped) assigned to the control RAM. Thus, the sound control circuit 431 can be controlled.

  For example, a master control RAM allocated to a 4-byte area (0x0000 0000 to 0x0000 0003) from the start address of the control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to the master volume. The CPU 404 can read out the current master volume and set the master volume via the master control RAM.

  The output channel control RAM is a control RAM used for control relating to a monaural output volume or a stereo output volume. The CPU 404 can set a monaural output volume and a stereo output volume via the output channel control RAM.

  The mute control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to mute (silence). The CPU 404 can individually mute the channels 1 to 32 and cancel the mute of the channels 1 to 32 through the mute control RAM.

  The channel control RAM is a control RAM used for playback control of a phrase (compressed monaural sound source or stereo sound source). Channel 1 control RAM to channel 32 control corresponding to channels 1 to 32. 32 channel control RAMs of RAM are allocated. The CPU 404 designates a phrase to be played back in each of the channels 1 to 32, sets the volume of each of the channels 1 to 32, and controls playback of each of the channels 1 to 32 via the channel control RAM. Can be done.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels 1 and control RAM to channel 32 and control RAM, and the channel, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels and uses of sound. It is.

  In this example, 20 channels of channels 1 to 20 are used as channels for reproducing stereo sound sources (stereo 01 to stereo 20), and 12 channels of channels 21 to 32 are channels for reproducing monaural sound sources ( They are used as monaural 01 to monaural 12). For example, stereo 01 and stereo 02 are mainly used as channels for reproducing stereo sound source BGM, monaural 01 is mainly used as a channel for reproducing mono sound source lines, and monaural 02 is mainly used. The monaural sound source is used as a channel for reproducing the sound effect, and the monaural 12 is used as a channel for reproducing the monaural sound source error sound.

  FIG. 6D is a diagram showing an example of a sound list stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this sound list in the sound control process described later, acquires various control information (volume information, pan information, etc.) corresponding to the sound source to be controlled, and then acquires the acquired control information. To the corresponding control RAM.

  <Sound control processing>

  Next, the sound control processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The sound control process is a process executed in step S315 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG.

  Conventionally, when sound (music, sound) data is set in channels (channels, hereinafter the same) 1 to 32 as shown in FIG. 26, the sound data is assigned to a specific channel number corresponding to each sound data. It was configured to be fixed. That is, it is determined in which channel the sound data is reproduced when setting the sound data, and the BGM associated with channel A is reproduced only in channel A.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described conventional configuration, when sound (music (BGM, etc.), voice) data is set for channels (channels, the same applies hereinafter) 1 to 32 as shown in FIG. In addition to a configuration in which a fixed specific channel number is fixedly set, it is possible to assign to a free channel. Even if sound data is already set in the free channel, the sound data can be overwritten.

  Thereby, the variation of the output of sound data (for example, BGM etc.) may be able to be increased. This embodiment will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 27 is an example of a table provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 27A is an example of a box data table in the present embodiment, and FIG. 27B is a part data table. It is an example. The outline of the box data and part data is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the box data in this example includes No. 1 in addition to the box data shown in FIG. LCD command for displaying the castle town background as 103 box data, part I (effect data corresponding to display of the castle town background) and part J (for stopping shot BGM (for stopping BGM for every change) ) Data).

  In addition, a liquid crystal command for displaying a symbol demo and part J (data for stopping shot BGM) are included as box data (not shown).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the part data in this example includes the part data shown in FIG. 13 as part I (effect data corresponding to the display of the castle town background) in the sound layer 1. The sound device data which is BGM for the castle town background and the lamp device data of the light emission pattern for the castle town background are included in the lamp layer 1.

  As part J (data for stopping shot BGM), sound layer 1 includes sound device data which is a BGM for design demonstration.

  FIG. 28 is an example of sound device data included in the sound layers (sound layers 1 and 2) of FIG. Each sound device data is distributed to a plurality of channels (a fixed channel and a free channel described later) and output from the speaker 120.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a sound list stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this sound list in the sound control process described later, and acquires various control information (volume information, pan information, etc.) corresponding to the sound source (sound source data, sound data) to be controlled. Later, the acquired control information is set in the corresponding control RAM.

  In this sound list, type (monaural / stereo), playback time (f: frame), volume (volume) information (VOL), left and right speaker pan information (LPan, RPAN) are set for each sound source data. Yes.

  This sound source data includes data constituting the sound device data shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. The sound device data of the saloon background of 052 is No. 5 shown in FIG. 104 salon background intro BGM, 105 salon background loops BGM are included. In addition, as shown in FIG. The sound device data of the family crest character operation No. 101 is No. 101 shown in FIG. No. 301 family crest character operation sound, 302 family crest character operation end sound (success), No. 303 family crest character operation end sound (failure) is included.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the channel control RAM (see FIG. 26) provided in the sound control circuit 431 of this embodiment. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing the correspondence relationship between channels 1 and control RAM to channel 32 and control RAM and channels in the first system of the present embodiment, and FIGS. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing the correspondence between layers and uses of sound in the second method of the present embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels and layers, and FIG. ) Is a diagram showing the correspondence between layers and uses of sound.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, in the first method of this example, four channels 1 to 4 are used as channels (stereo 01 to stereo 02) for reproducing a stereo sound source, and channels 5 to 5 are used. 7 channels of 10 and 31 are used as channels (monaural 01 to monaural 07) for reproducing a monaural sound source. The channels 1 to 10 and the channel 31 are fixed channels in which the set sound data and the channels are linked one to one, and the sound data corresponding to the channel number is set. That is, stereo 01 is, for example, sound data designed as stereo sound source data set in fixed channel 01 and fixed channel 02, and sound data designed as stereo 01 is set in channel 1 and channel 2. The monaural 01 is sound data designed as monaural sound source data set in the fixed channel 05, for example, and the sound data is set in the channel 5 even if there is another free channel.

  Also, 20 channels 11 to 30 are used as free channels (free 01 to free 20). The free channel is a channel in which the set sound data and the channel are not linked one-on-one, and can be set as a free channel (unused channel). For example, sound data designed as free 01 is set in channel 11 in the figure, but other sound data is already set in channel 11 and channel 12 is empty (there is an unused channel). ) Is set to channel 12. The free channel numbers (free 01, 02, etc.) are given for the convenience of control and are not distinguished as free channels.

  The channel 32 is used as a system channel (system) in which a system sound (for example, a notification sound related to an error (error sound)) is set.

  In the case of a stereo sound source, two channels are used for reproducing data, and in the case of a monaural sound source, one channel is used for reproducing data. Since the channel 32 is a system channel, the channel 31 is used as a channel for reproducing a monaural sound source, and a stereo sound source cannot be reproduced.

  Also, referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, in the second method of this example, sound data is managed and controlled by layer. Unlike the channel, the layer is a management name used for managing data, and performs phrase playback frame management, volume / pan frame management, and the like. In addition, in the layer management, stereo sound sources and monaural sound sources can be mixed.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the layers are classified into a fixed layer, a free layer, and a system layer. In addition, there may be a free whole stop layer and a free whole volume layer as other layers.

  The fixed layer is provided more than the actual number of channels (32 channels) (for example, 64 channels). By having a layer (fixed layer) in which more sound data can be set than the actual number of channels (32 channels), the designer can design sound data (sound source data) more freely. In FIG. 5C, seven layers of the fixed layer 01 to the fixed layer 07 are shown as (a part of) the fixed layer. The fixed layer 01 to the fixed layer 07 are layers in which sound data and layers to be set are associated one-to-one, and sound data corresponding to a fixed layer number is set.

  In this example, the fixed layer 01 is used as a stereo sound source (stereo 01), the fixed layer 02 is used as a stereo sound source (stereo 02), the fixed layer 03 is used as a monaural sound source (monaural 01), and the fixed layer is used. 04 is used as a monaural sound source (monaural 02), the fixed layer 05 is used as a monaural sound source (monaural 03), the fixed layer 06 is used as a monaural sound source (monaural 04), and the fixed layer 07 is used as a monaural sound source (monaural 05). Use as

  The free layer is a layer in which the set sound data and the layer are not linked one-on-one, and can be set to an empty layer (unused layer). For example, sound data designed as free 01 is set to free layer 01 in the figure, but other sound data has already been set to free layer 01, and free layer 02 is empty (not yet). In the case of the used layer), the free layer 02 is set. Alternatively, even if other sound data is already set in the free layer 01, the sound data is overwritten and set in the free layer 01. The free layer numbers (free 01, 02, etc.) are assigned for the convenience of control, and are not distinguished as free layers.

  Thus, in the second method, sound data corresponding to the number is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01 to fixed layer 07) (the sound data set in the fixed layer is determined) In the free layer (free layer 01 to free layer 30), sound data is set in an empty layer.

  The system layer is a layer in which a system sound (such as an error sound) is set as in the system channel of FIG. Also in the second method, the sound data of the system layer is set to a predetermined channel (channel 32) in order to prevent overwriting of the system sound (error sound). The system sound is output as a monaural sound source, but may be a stereo sound source.

  As functions that affect the entire free layer, there are a free layer overall stop function and a free layer overall volume setting function. The free layer overall stop function is a functional layer that stops all the layers being played in the free layer 1 to the free layer 31 and sets the entire volume to the default. The free layer overall volume setting function is the free layer 1 to free layer This is a function for changing the volume of all layers being reproduced in the layer 31 and holding it until the entire volume is set to the default. Note that the free layer overall stop function may be managed as a layer different from the above layer (free overall stop layer), or the free layer overall volume setting function may be different from the above layer (free overall stop layer). Volume layer).

  Each layer shown in FIG. 6C is assigned to channel 1 to channel 32 according to the correspondence shown in FIG. In the second method, 31 channels of channel 1 to channel 31 are used as channels in which a fixed layer or a free layer is set. That is, in the channels 1 to 31, the set sound data and the channels are not linked one to one, and both the fixed layer and the free layer shown in FIG. Channel).

  Even if other sound data has already been set for channel 01 to channel 31, the sound data of fixed layer 01 to fixed layer 07 and free layer 01 to free layer 30 can be set by overwriting the sound data. . Specifically, when a fixed layer having the same number (for example, fixed layer 01) is set for a channel that is already in use, the fixed layer is set for the currently used channel (for example, the fixed layer). 01) data can be set (overwritten). In the case of the free layer, the free layer data to be set this time can be set (overwritten) for a specific channel in use by identification information described later.

  Moreover, the free layer 0 to the free layer 30 can control the sound data set in the free layer as a whole (in a lump) of a plurality of (in this case, 31) free layers. That is, by using the free layer overall stop function and the free layer overall volume setting function, the sound data being played set as the free layer 0 to the free layer 30 is stopped for all free layers, or the volume for all free layers is set. Can be changed or set to an initial value.

  By the way, for the fixed channel of the first method, since the sound data to be set is linked one-to-one, the sound data set to a certain fixed channel is not used, for example, when it is no longer necessary to reproduce the sound data. When erasing or overwriting (updating) with another sound data, the first sub-control unit 400 can specify the fixed channel. Also in the case of the fixed layer of the second scheme, the first sub-control unit 400 can search and specify a channel in which a fixed layer with the same number is set for the channel in use. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 cannot specify which channel the sound data to be overwritten is set for the free channel of the first method and the free layer of the second method.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, identification information for specifying an area (free channel or free layer) in which the sound data is set is associated with the sound data, and based on the identification information (for example, the same identification information may be used). B) Overwriting of sound data is enabled. This makes it possible to identify the area (free layer, free channel) in which the unnecessary sound data (first sound data set in the empty first setting area) is set. Data (first sound data) can be overwritten with other sound data (second sound data). The identification information is set simultaneously when the sound data is set in the free layer.
<Sound update processing>
31 to 36, the sound update process (mainly the sound update process when the second method is adopted) executed in the sound control process of step S315 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400. An example will be described.

  When an arbitrary device number is set from the outside, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to sound device data (sound device data) shown in FIG. 28 and sets execution data. In the sound device data, the start address of sound layer data (sound layer data) is registered. The sound layer data (layer data) is one or a plurality of data arrays provided corresponding to each of the sound device data, and the layer number (for example, fixed layer 01, free layer 02, etc.) for setting the data, overwriting Overwrite prohibition level and overwrite prohibition release level for determining admissibility, same command discard permission flag to be discarded when the same sound device data is received, start address of sound data (sound source data, sound data), volume / pan data It contains management information such as the start address. For example, as shown in FIG. The sound device data of the background of the salon 52 is No. 5 in FIG. 104 salon background intro BGM and No. 104 105 salon background loop BGM, and sound layer data for the salon background intro BGM and sound layer data for the salon background loop BGM are associated as management information of the sound device data of the salon background.

  When an arbitrary device number is set, the address information of the sound device data of that number is acquired, and the sound data is expanded until the end data is searched with the address information as the head.

  First, the sound update process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sound update processing.

  In step S1001, the layer number to be updated is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not all layers have been updated. If completed, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1003, the volume data is updated for all free layers, and the process ends.

  In step S1005 following step S1002, the parameter of sound data (sound data) corresponding to the sound device data is set, and the process proceeds to step S1007. As sound data management information (parameters), for example, a running flag indicating that the set sound data is being executed, a sound device data number, a start address of sound data, an overwrite prohibition release level, and the same command discard permission It includes a flag, a phrase loop counter indicating the number of times the sound data is repeated, a sound data number being output, an executing frame counter, a halfway playback time indicating a resumed frame of sound data that has been paused, and the like. This parameter is set for each sound layer data.

  In step S1007, a sound data execution flag is determined. If the execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1009. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1009, sound data update processing is performed. The sound data update process will be described later. In step S1011, volume / pan data management information (parameters) includes a running flag indicating that the set volume / pan data is being executed, a playback volume value, a pan value, an effect start time, and the like. Set, and proceed to step S1013.

  In step S1011, a volume / pan data execution flag is determined. If the execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1015; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1015, volume / pan data update processing is performed, and the flow advances to step S1017.

  In step S1017, it is determined whether both the sound data and volume / pan data settings are on standby. If both are on standby, the process proceeds to step S1019; otherwise, the process returns to step S1001. In step S1019, various information set in the free layer is initialized, and the process returns to step S1001.

  Since sound data and volume / pan data are managed separately, if either information of sound data or volume / pan data is set in the free layer (remains), the free layer Initialization (opening) is not performed. That is, in the determination in step S1017, the free layer is initialized (released) only when both the sound data and the volume / pan data are on standby (no data is set). Note that the fixed layer and the system layer are not initialized (released) in this step.

<Sound data update processing>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound data update process (step S1009) in the sound update process shown in FIG.

  In step S1101, the sound data of the update target layer (layer number) is set, and the process proceeds to step S1103. In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the start frame of the next effect has been reached. If reached, the process proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1131.

  Here, the next “production” refers to a set of data set for each preset frame. More specifically, for example, the effect is No. as the sound source data number shown in FIG. 105 (Ballroom background loop BGM), the number of repetitions is set to 1 (that is, no repetition), the stop data number (symbol, constant) is set as the sound source data number at the 300th frame, and the number of repetitions is set to 1. This is a group of sound data in which end data (symbol, constant) indicating the end of the frame is set in the sound source data number and the number of repetitions of each frame. For this effect, a start frame is set in advance in the data array constituting the sound data. When this effect is executed, the saloon background loop BGM is output without repeating it once until the 0th to 299th frames, the output of the salon background loop BGM is stopped at the 300th frame, and the end data is updated at the next update. Set.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not a start frame preset for this effect has been reached.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the production start time is the head (0th frame). If it is not the head, the process proceeds to step S1107, and if it is the head, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1107, in order to perform halfway playback, some of the parameters of the sound data (phrase loop counter, executing frame counter, halfway playback time) are set, and the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, the writing position is moved to the next data (for example, in the case of the production described above, the data string of the 300th frame), and the sound data is developed. In this step, the data address set at the next presentation start time is set, and the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not a stop data number (stop phrase number) is set in the sound data (sound source data) number. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1113. The process proceeds to S1119.

  In step S1113, a channel acquisition process is executed, and the flow advances to step S1115. The channel acquisition process will be described later. In step S1115, it is determined whether or not the update target layer is assigned to the channel. If assigned, the process proceeds to step S1117, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1117, reproduction of the sound data set for the assigned channel is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1119, it is determined whether or not a stop data number is set as the sound data number. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1131, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1121, it is determined whether or not sound data reproduction is to be started from the head. If not (if not started from the head), the process proceeds to step S1123, and if it is started from the head, the process proceeds to step S1125.

  In step S1123, an intermediate playback time is set, and the process proceeds to step S1125. In step S1125, a channel (channel) acquisition process (described later) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1127.

  In step S1127, sound data is set in the sound control circuit 431 in order to reproduce the sound data. In step S1129, the sound data number being output is acquired and stored. If another sound data (for example, system sound data such as an error sound) is output by interruption while sound data is being output, and the original sound data is restored again, the previous sound (sound source) data must be stored. Thus, the volume data (sound output volume data) originally set in the sound data being output can be restored. The output volume data is calculated from the setting value of the volume knob provided on the back side of the board, the volume value set in the sound data, and the volume value set by the user.

  In step S1131 following step S1129, the executing frame counter is incremented (+1), and the process proceeds to step S1133.

  In step S1133, it is determined whether or not the sound data has ended (whether an end code has been set). If the sound data has ended, the process proceeds to step S1135; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1139.

  In step S1135, the in-execution flag of the sound data parameter is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1137. In step S1137, the in-execution frame counter which is a parameter of the sound data is set to “end data”, and the process proceeds to step S1139. In step S1139, channel (channel) release processing is executed. The channel release process will be described later.

<Channel acquisition processing>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of the channel acquisition process (step S1125) in the sound data update process shown in FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the layer number is out of range or the setting is for the entire free layer (whether the number corresponds to the entire free layer stop function or the free layer volume setting function). If NO, the process advances to step S1203. If the layer number outside the range is not set, or if the setting is not for the entire free layer, the process advances to step S1205. In step S1201, when a layer number that cannot be processed is specified, or the sound playback is stopped as a whole free layer (sound playback is stopped for all channels being played as a free layer). If the number corresponds to the (Free layer whole stop function), or the sound volume of the entire free layer is changed (the sound volume is changed for all the channels being played as the free layer) (free layer It is determined whether a number corresponding to the (total volume setting function) is set. The free layer overall stop function and the free layer overall volume setting function are set when data is created.

  In step S1203, a channel number indicating that the channel (channel) has not been acquired is set, and the process ends.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not it is the system layer. If it is the system layer, the process proceeds to step S1207. Otherwise (not the system layer), the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1207, the system layer channel number (channel 32) is set, and the process ends.

  In step S1209, in-use channel acquisition processing (described later) is executed, and the flow advances to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether or not a channel having the same layer number as the layer number of the setting target layer (fixed layer) is detected. If not detected, the process proceeds to step S1213; If completed, the process is terminated.

  In step S1213, unused channel acquisition processing is executed. The unused channel acquisition process will be described later.

  In the fixed layer, if there is a channel that is used with the same layer number, that channel is used as it is. If there is no channel that is used with the same layer number, an empty (unused) channel is used. To do. However, even if there are channels used with the same layer number, when the sound source type is a stereo sound source (when it is necessary to secure two consecutive channels), unused channels may be used. is there. In the case of the free layer, unused channels are used.

<In-use channel acquisition process>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the flow of the in-use channel acquisition process (step S1209) in the channel acquisition process shown in FIG.

  In order to set sound device data (sound data) device data for a channel, management information including the layer number of the layer for which sound data is set this time and the sound source type is used.

In step S1301, a channel number indicating that a channel has not been acquired (a channel not acquired for setting sound data) is set, and the process proceeds to step S1302. In step S1302, the channel number to be confirmed is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1303.
In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the confirmation of all channels is completed. If completed, the process ends. If not (if not completed), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the layer number set for the target channel matches the layer number set this time. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S1303. If they match, the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In this way, when the layer numbers match (if there is a channel used with the same layer number), the channel is used as it is. In other words, in the fixed layer, if there is a channel that is used with the same layer number, that channel is used as it is. If there is no channel that is used with the same layer number, an empty (unused) channel Is used.

  Also in the case of a free layer, it is determined in this step that the layer numbers match. In other words, even if it is a free layer, if there is a channel that is used with the same layer number, that channel is used as it is, and if there is no channel that is used with the same layer number, it is free (unused ) Channel may be used. For this reason, when the free layer area is small, there is a possibility that the already set free layer sound data is overwritten. For example, when sound data is set and output in free 01, if sound data is newly set in free 01, the sound data of free 01 may be overwritten. Further, in this case, only the coincidence of the free layer numbers (for example, free 01, free 02...) Set in control is determined, and the content of the sound data is not determined. That is, arbitrary sound data designed as a free layer is set in the free 01, and may be overwritten when the layer numbers match regardless of the contents of the free 01.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, by providing a large number of free layers, overwriting of the free layers is prevented. On the other hand, in order to enable overwriting of specific sound data arbitrarily set in the free layer, the sound data can be specified using identification information.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a number of free layers are provided to prevent overwriting between the free layers. However, when the free layer numbers match, overwriting is performed regardless of the contents of the sound data. You may comprise. The layer number matching may be determined only for the fixed layer, and the layer number matching may not be determined for the free layer.

  In step S1307, the sound data being reproduced is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S1309. In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the sound source type is a monaural sound source. If so, the process proceeds to step S1311. If not (if it is not a monaural sound source), the process proceeds to step S1317.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether or not the sound source type of the sound data currently being reproduced (the sound data acquired in step S1129 of the sound data update process shown in FIG. 32) is a stereo sound source. If so, step S1313 is performed. If not (if it is not a stereo sound source), the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1313, the sound source type of the sound data to be reproduced is updated to a monaural sound source, and the process proceeds to step S1315. In step S1315, the odd-numbered channel is set as an unused channel (empty channel), and the process advances to step S1303.

  In step S1317, which proceeds when it is determined in step S1309 that the sound source type is not a monaural sound source, it is determined whether or not the sound source type of the sound data currently being reproduced is a monaural sound source. If so, the process proceeds to step S1319. If not (if it is not a monaural sound source), the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1319, it is determined whether or not the channel currently in use is an odd-numbered channel. If the channel is an even-numbered channel, the process proceeds to step S1321, and if the channel is an odd-numbered channel, the process proceeds to step S1325.

  In step S1321, it is determined whether or not the channel number currently in use is channel 31. If it is not channel 30, the process proceeds to step S1323, and if it is channel 31, the process proceeds to step S1325.

  When the sound source type is a stereo sound source, an odd channel and the next channel (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) are set. Here, if the sound source data of the stereo sound source is put into the channel 31, the channel 32 set as the system channel is also overwritten. Therefore, in step S1321, it is determined whether or not the channel number currently in use is the channel 31.

  In this embodiment, the configuration in which the stereo sound source is set to the odd-numbered channel N-1 and the even-numbered channel N is described as an example. However, the even-numbered channel N and the odd-numbered channel N + 1 may be used. It may be set as long as two channels are continuous regardless of odd number or even number, and may be set with two discontinuous empty channels. The number of occupied channels in the case of a stereo sound source is not limited to two, and may be two or more.

  In step S1321, it may be determined whether the channel number currently in use is channel 32 or not.

  In step S1323, it is determined whether or not the channel having the number next to the currently used channel is in use. If it is in use, the process proceeds to step S1325. If it is not in use, the process proceeds to step S1329.

  In step S1325, the currently used channel is set as an unused channel (empty channel), and the process proceeds to step S1327. In step S1327, a channel number indicating that the channel has not been acquired is set, and the flow advances to step S1303. Even if the channel next to the currently used channel is in use, the currently used channel may not be set as an unused channel. In such a case, a process for restarting the reproduction of the sound data that has been stopped in S1307 (for example, reproduction from the point of stop, reproduction during the period during which it was stopped, reproduction during the period, reproduction from a predetermined intermediate reproduction timing) Etc.) may be performed.

  In step S1329, when it is determined in step S1323 that the channel of the number next to the channel currently in use is not in use, the sound source type is updated to a stereo sound source, and the process proceeds to step S1331. In step S1331, since a continuous channel is used in the case of a stereo sound source, the sound source type of the channel of the number next to the target channel is updated to a stereo sound source, and the process proceeds to step S1333.

  In step S 1333, the layer number of the channel next to the target channel is set to the same layer number as the current target channel, and the process proceeds to step S 1303.

<Unused channel acquisition processing>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a flow of unused channel acquisition processing (step S1213) in the channel acquisition processing shown in FIG.

  In step S1401, a channel number indicating that the channel is unused is set, and the process proceeds to step S1402. In step S1402, the channel number to be confirmed is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1403. In step S1403, it is determined whether or not all channels have been confirmed. If completed, the process ends. If not (if not completed), the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether the target channel has a (fixed layer) layer number setting. If there is a setting, the process proceeds to step S1403, and if there is no setting, the process proceeds to step S1407.

  In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the sound source type is a monaural sound source. If so, the process proceeds to step S1409, and if not (if it is not a monaural sound source), the process proceeds to step S1413.

  In step S1409, a channel number is set, and in step S1411, the layer number and sound source type of the channel to be confirmed are updated, and the process proceeds to step S1403.

  If it is determined in step S1407 that the sound source type is not a monaural sound source, in step S1413, it is determined whether or not the channel to be confirmed is an even-numbered channel. If it is an even-numbered channel, the process proceeds to step S1415. If it is an odd-numbered channel, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1415, it is determined whether or not the channel number to be confirmed is channel 31. If it is channel 30, the process proceeds to step S1417. If it is channel 31, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1417, it is determined whether or not the channel having the number next to the currently used channel is in use. If not, the process proceeds to step S1419. If the channel is in use, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1419, the layer number and sound source type of the channel to be confirmed are updated, and the process proceeds to step S1421. In step S1421, the layer number and sound source type of the channel next to the confirmation target channel are updated, and the process proceeds to step S1403.

  If the layer set this time is a fixed layer, if there is a channel used with the same layer number, that channel is used as is, and if there is no channel used with the same layer number, an empty channel (unused channel) Is used.

  Here, when an unused channel is used, when the sound source type is a monaural sound source, one unused channel (channel number can be an even number or an odd number) is acquired. On the other hand, when the sound source type is a stereo sound source, since it is necessary to secure two consecutive channels, there are cases where even if there are channels used with the same layer number, the channels cannot be used as they are.

  That is, when unused channels are used, in the case of a stereo sound source, two consecutive unused channels whose channel numbers start with an even number are acquired. Specifically, if the channel number of an unused channel is an odd number, another unused channel having an even channel number is acquired. When the next channel of the unused channel is in use, the next unused channel is acquired.

  Also, when using a currently used channel, if the currently reproduced sound source type is a stereo sound source and the sound source type set this time is also a stereo sound source, that channel is used as it is. Further, when the sound source type being reproduced is a stereo sound source and the sound source type to be set this time is a monaural sound source, the channel is used as it is, and the odd channel side is set to be unused. If the currently played sound source type is a monaural sound source and the sound source type to be set this time is a stereo sound source, the next unused channel is used, but the next unused channel has an odd first layer number. In the case of (2), or when the next consecutive channel is in use, the in-use channel is not used, and a channel (unused channel) in which the first layer number is even and two are continuously available is acquired. If the next consecutive channel is in use, the channel in use is further set unused (sound stopped).

  When the unused channel is channel 31, a monaural sound source can be used, but a stereo sound source cannot be used because channel 32 is a system channel. Further, when the channel currently in use is the channel 31, in the case of a stereo sound source, after the channel 31 is not used (sound is stopped), another free channel is acquired.

<Channel release processing>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow of channel release processing (step S1139) in the sound data update processing shown in FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the layer number is out of the range or the setting is for the entire free layer. If so, the process is terminated, and the layer number outside the range is not set, or If the setting is not for the entire free layer, the process advances to step S1503. In step S1501, if a layer number that cannot be processed is specified, or if the number is a function for stopping sound playback as a whole free layer (free layer overall stop function), or as a whole free layer It is determined whether the number of the function for changing the sound volume (free layer overall volume setting function) is set.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether the layer is a system layer. If the layer is a system layer, the process ends. If not (the system layer is not), the process proceeds to step S1504.

  In step S1504, the channel number to be confirmed is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1505, it is determined whether or not all channels have been confirmed. If completed, the process ends. If not completed, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the layer number matches the layer number of the channel to be confirmed. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S1505, and if they match, the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1509, it is determined whether or not the confirmation target channel is an even-numbered channel. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1511. If not (the odd-numbered channel), the process proceeds to step S1513.

  In step S1511, the layer number and the sound source type of the channel next to the confirmation target channel are updated, and the process proceeds to step S1513. Here, the layer number of the channel next to the confirmation target channel is a layer number indicating that the channel is not used (the same as the layer number indicating that channel is not acquired). The sound source type is set (updated) to a monaural sound source, but it is not updated to a monaural sound source, and the same sound source as before the sound source type is set (if the sound source type is a monaural sound source, the monaural sound source If the sound source type is a stereo sound source, the sound source type may be set to a mono sound source or empty data, or the sound source type may be empty data. In step S1513, the layer number and sound source type of the channel to be confirmed are updated, and the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In the above embodiment, an example of the sound update process when the second method is mainly used has been described. However, the sound update process described above is similarly performed even in the first method. be able to. In that case, the part described as “layer” in each process shown in FIG. 31 to FIG. 36 is replaced with “channel”, and the fixed channel being used is changed after step S1209 of the channel acquisition process in FIG. The channel number to be acquired is set to the acquired fixed channel in use, and the process is changed to end without executing the unused channel acquisition process in step S1213.

<Sound setting process>
Next, an example of the sound setting process executed in the effect control process in step S309 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound setting process. The sound setting process is one of processes called when the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command from the liquid crystal control unit.

  In step S1601, a data table corresponding to the sound type to be output is set. The sound type refers to, for example, the type of system sound data such as an error sound and sound data for production (BGM, voice, etc.).

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the sound type is a system sound. If so, the process proceeds to step S1605, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, a system sound flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S1607. In step S1607, a layer number acquisition process for distributing the fixed layer and the free layer is performed, and the process ends. The layer number acquisition process will be described later.

<Layer number acquisition processing>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of the layer number acquisition process (step S1607) in the sound setting process shown in FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the free layer overall stop function is set. If so, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1705. The free layer overall stop function is set when data is created.

  In step S1703, processing for stopping sound reproduction (all free layer stop processing) is performed for all channels being reproduced as a free layer, and the processing ends. In the all free layer stop processing, data set in all free layers is stopped (interrupted), and the free layer and the channel are released. The volume value of each free layer is also returned to the default. Note that “all free layers” in the case of “all free layer stop processing” means “to be set for all free layers”, and does not mean the existence of another layer.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether the free layer overall volume setting function is set. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1707, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1709. The free layer overall volume setting function is set when data is created.

  In step S1707, a process of setting (changing) the sound volume for all the channels being reproduced as a free layer (all free layer volume data setting process) is performed, and the process ends. In the all free layer volume data setting process, the volume of data set for each of the free layers is changed. Note that “all free layers” in the case of “all free layer volume data setting processing” means “to be set for all free layers”, and does not mean the existence of another layer.

  In step S1709, it is determined whether or not it is the system layer. If it is the system layer, the process proceeds to step S1711. If not, the process proceeds to step S1715. In step S1711, the system layer number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S1713. In step S1713, a data setting process is performed, and the process ends. The data setting process is a process of setting the sound data shown in FIG. 29, and details will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S1709 that it is not the system layer, the process proceeds to step S1715. In step S1715, it is determined whether it is a free layer. If it is a free layer, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1717, an available free layer acquisition process (described later) is executed, and the process proceeds to a data setting process (described later) in step S1719.

  If it is determined in step S1715 that the target layer is not a free layer, the target layer is a fixed layer. Therefore, in step S1721, a fixed layer number is acquired, and the process proceeds to a data setting process (described later) in step S1723.

  In the case of a fixed layer, as the layer number for setting sound data, the number of the fixed layer (fixed layer number) is acquired as it is (step S1721). On the other hand, in the case of a free layer, since the number is arbitrary, the free layer has identification information (attribute) for specifying a free layer in which sound data is set and a busy flag as management information. The identification information is information associated with the sound data that is set at the same time that the sound data is set in the free layer.

  And if the free layer that sets the sound data has the same identification information (the same number is set as the identification information), the free layer is used and the identification information matches If not, use an unused free layer. Also, when “none” is set as the identification information (instead of overwriting the free layer with the identification information “none”), the unused free layer is used.

  That is, in the available free layer acquisition process (step S1717), a layer with the same identification information is searched, and if there is a layer used with the same identification information, the layer number is used as the free layer number, and the same identification information If the layer used in is not searched, an unused free layer number is used.

<Data setting process>
39 and 40 are flowcharts showing the flow of the data setting process (steps S1713, S1719, S1723) in the layer number acquisition process shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 39, in step S1801, management information (start address) of the sound data and volume / pan data of the layer to be set is acquired, and the flow proceeds to step S1803.

  In step S1803, the same data discarding permission flag (of the layer data set in the target layer) of the layer to be set is determined. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S1805, and if it is off, step S1811 is performed. Proceed to Here, the same data discard permission flag is a flag for permitting the discard when a request for reproducing the same phrase is received during the reproduction of the phrase of the sound data (at least a part of the sound data). That is, when the same data discard permission flag is on, if the sound device data (or its contents) scheduled to be set later is the same, the sound device data scheduled to be set later is discarded. The

  In step S1805, sound data match determination processing (described later) is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S1807. In step S1807, it is determined whether or not the sound data match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S1809; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1811. In step S1809, the sound data scheduled to be set next to the sound data of the target layer is discarded, and the process proceeds to step S1811.

  That is, when the same data discard permission flag is ON, the currently set sound device data (sound data) is compared with the sound device data (sound data) of the layer scheduled to be set this time, and the device data numbers match. In this case, the data to be set is discarded if the sound data matches, or the contents of the sound data (the number of production start frames, the phrase number, and the number of phrase repetitions) match completely.

  In step S1811, the overwrite prohibition level of the currently set sound device data is compared with the overwrite prohibition release level of the layer to be set this time (layer data set in this time). If so, the process ends without setting data, and if the overwrite prohibition level is smaller than the overwrite prohibition release level, the process advances to step S1813.

  Here, the overwrite prohibition level is a level for prohibiting overwriting of management information (layer data) of the layer being executed, and the range is 0-2. Use the overwrite protection level to set overwrite protection. Specifically, when the overwrite prohibition level is 0, overwriting is possible, and when the overwrite prohibition level is 1 and 2, overwriting can be performed conditionally. Note that when layer data ends (for example, phrase playback ends), the overwrite prohibition state is maintained.

  The overwrite prohibition release level indicates a level at which the overwrite prohibition is canceled, and the range is 0-2. When the overwrite protection release level is equal to or higher than the overwrite protection release level to be compared, the overwrite protection is released. That is, in order to cancel overwriting prohibition with new data, layer data at a level higher than the currently set overwriting prohibition level is set.

  For example, if the overwrite prohibition level of the current layer data is “2” and the overwrite prohibition release level of the layer data scheduled to be set this time is “1”, the overwrite prohibition release level of the layer data scheduled to be set this time is the current Since the layer data is smaller than the overwrite prohibition level, the overwrite prohibition cannot be canceled (data cannot be overwritten).

  Also, for example, when the current layer data overwrite prohibition level is “2”, the layer data overwrite overwrite level scheduled to be set this time is “3”, and the overwrite prohibition release level is “2”, the current setting is scheduled Since the overwrite prohibition release level of the layer data is equal to the overwrite prohibition level of the current layer data, the overwrite prohibition can be canceled (data can be overwritten). In this case, the overwrite prohibition level is updated to “3”.

  Also, for example, if the current layer data overwrite prohibition level is “2”, the layer data overwrite protection level currently set is “1”, and the overwrite prohibition release level is “3”, the current setting is scheduled Since the overwriting prohibition release level of the layer data is higher than the overwriting prohibition level of the current layer data, the overwriting prohibition can be canceled (data can be overwritten). In this case, the overwrite prohibition level is updated to “1”.

  In step S1813, the overwrite prohibition level and overwrite prohibition release level of the target layer data scheduled to be set this time are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S1815.

  In step S1815, it is determined whether sound data is set in the target layer. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1817, and if not set, the process proceeds to step S1825. If the target layer is a fixed layer, sound data may not be set, and the determination is made in step S1815.

  In step S1817, various parameters of sound data are set, and the flow advances to step S1819. In step S1819, it is determined whether or not the sound data is end data (end code is set in the sound data). If it is end data, the process proceeds to step S1821. If not, the process proceeds to step S1825. . In step S1821, the sound data executing flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1823.

  In step S1823, channel release processing is performed. Conventionally, there is a case where the channel is occupied even if the sound data ends (even if it is the end data), but in this embodiment, when the sound data ends, the channel is released by this step, Other data can be set. Details of the channel release processing will be described later. After step S1823, the process proceeds to step S1825.

  In step S1825, it is determined whether or not volume / pan data is set for the target layer. If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1833, and if it is set, the process proceeds to step S1827.

  In step S1827, various parameters of volume / pan data are set, and the flow advances to step S1829. In step S1829, it is determined whether or not the volume / pan data is an end frame. If it is the end frame, the process proceeds to step S1831, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1833. In step S1831, the volume / pan data execution flag is set to OFF, and the flow advances to step S1833.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing following the flowchart of FIG. 39. In step S1833, it is determined whether or not the reproduction start position of the sound data is the head. If it is the head, the process proceeds to step S1841. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1835.

  In step S1835, the midway reproduction start position of the sound data is searched, and the process proceeds to step S1837. In step S1837, it is determined whether or not data related to halfway reproduction is an error value. If the data is an error value, the process proceeds to step S1839. If not, the process proceeds to step S1841. For example, if the sound data is composed of 100 frames and the midway playback start position is set to 120 frames or the like, it is determined that the data related to midway playback is an error value.

  In step S1839, channel release processing is performed. The channel release process will be described later. In step S1841, various parameters corresponding to the reproduction start position of the sound data are reset, and the process proceeds to step S1843. For example, when the sound data is composed of a song A of 0 to 100 frames and a song B of 101 to 200 frames, and when playback is started from 120 frames, 20 frames of song B are used in this step. Reset the sound data parameters to start with the eyes. Thereafter, in step S1843, the overwrite prohibition level acquired in S1813 in FIG. 39 is set in the target layer, and the process ends.

<Available free layer acquisition processing>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the flow of the available free layer acquisition process (step S1717) in the layer number acquisition process shown in FIG. In the available free layer acquisition process, a layer in which layer data with the same identification information is set is searched, and if there is a layer used with the same identification information, the layer number is used as the free layer number and the same identification is made. When the layer used in the information cannot be searched, an unused free layer number is used.

  First, in step S1901, a layer number search process with identification information for searching for a layer number (layer number with identification information) for which identification information is set is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1903. The identification information layer number search process will be described later.

  In step S1903, it is determined whether or not there is a layer number for which identification information is set. If there is no layer number with identification information, the process proceeds to step S1905. If there is, the process proceeds to step S1909.

  In step S1905, an unused free layer search process is performed, and the process advances to step S1907. The unused free layer search process will be described later.

  In step S1907, it is determined whether or not all free layers are in use. If the free layer is in use, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S1911. In step S1909, an available free layer number is acquired, and the process ends.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the flow of the identification information presence layer number search process (step S1901) and the unused free layer search process (step S1905) in the available free layer acquisition process shown in FIG.

<Layer number search process with identification information>
As shown in FIG. 6A, in step S2001 of the identification information-included layer number search process, a layer number indicating that there is no identification information (not set) in the data set in the free layer is acquired. The process proceeds to step S2003. In step S2003, it is determined whether or not identification information is set for the free layer to be acquired this time. If it is not set, the process ends. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S2004.

  In step S2004, the free layer to be confirmed is updated, and the process proceeds to step S2005. In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the presence / absence of identification information has been searched for all of the free layers. If all of the free layers have been searched, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S2007.

  In step S2007, it is determined whether or not the identification information of the free layer to be acquired this time and the free layer to be confirmed match, and if they match, the process proceeds to step S2009, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2005. In step S2009, the layer number of the free layer to be confirmed is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S2005.

<Unused free layer search processing>
As shown in FIG. 42B, in step S2101 of the unused free layer search process, a layer number indicating that all free layers are in use is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S2102. In step S2102, the free layer to be confirmed is updated, and the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In step S2103, it is determined whether or not the in-use flag has been searched for all of the free layers. If all the free layers have been searched, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2105, it is determined whether or not the free layer to be confirmed is an unused free layer. If the free layer is an unused free layer, the process proceeds to step S2107. If not, the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In this way, when setting sound device data in the free layer, search for a free layer with the same identification information, and if there is one, set the new sound device data using the free layer number, If no corresponding one is found, new sound device data is set using an unused free layer number. However, when the identification information is “None”, the free (unused) free layer is set.

  The sound device data (sound data) set to the free layer is set to an unused channel and output from the speaker 120.

  Note that step S1909 is also executed when there is an identification information layer number in the determination process in step S1903 of the available free layer acquisition process shown in FIG. When there is a vacant free layer (unused free layer) and a layer having (matching) identification information, sound data is set to overwrite the layer having (matching) identification information.

<Sound data match determination processing>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound data matching determination process (step S1806) in the data setting process shown in FIG.

  In step S2201, the return value is set to “mismatch”, and the process proceeds to step S2203. In step S2203, it is determined whether or not the numbers of the sound device data shown in FIG. 28 match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S2205. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S2207.

  In step S2205, the return value is set to “match”, and the process ends. In step S2207, it is determined whether or not the numbers of the sound data (for example, the numbers in FIG. 29) match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S2209, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step S2211. In step S2209, the return value is set to “match”, and the process ends.

  In step S2211, it is determined whether or not the production start times match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S2213. If they do not match, the process ends.

  In step S2213, it is determined whether or not it is the end of data. If it is the end, the process proceeds to step S2215. If it is not the end, the process proceeds to step S2217. In step S2215, the return value is set to “match”, and the process ends.

  In step S2217, it is determined whether both the phrase number and the number of repetitions do not match, or whether the phrase number or the number of repetitions does not match. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S2211, and if they do not match, The process proceeds to step S2219. In step S2219, the return value is set to “match”, and the process ends. Note that the processing after the determination in step S2211 may be omitted.

  In the sound data match determination process, even if the numbers of the sound device data shown in FIG. 28 do not match, if the contents (for example, the numbers of one or more included sound data) all match, The sound device data of is discarded. Even if the sound device data numbers do not match and the sound data numbers match, the contents of the sound data (for example, at least one of the production start time, the phrase number, and the number of repetitions) are different. The sound device data scheduled to be set next time is not discarded, but is discarded when the production start time, phrase number, and number of repetitions all match.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a specific example of sound control processing according to the second method of the present embodiment. FIG. 44A shows sound data reproduced as the game progresses (sound data shown in FIG. 29). (B) is a diagram showing an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 and setting of sound data in time series.

  In the following embodiments (FIGS. 44 to 47, FIGS. 50 to 59 and the corresponding embodiments), if “layer” is replaced with “channel”, the first method can be applied.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in this example, the saloon background loop BGM is reproduced from the timing (0). The saloon background loop BGM is designed as sound data set in a fixed layer (fixed layer 01), for example. Moreover, since it is a fixed layer, it does not have identification information. In the following figures, the identification information is displayed as “attribute”. In addition, “−” is displayed when identification information is not set for the fixed layer.

  The timing shown in (b) of FIG. 7B (timing (1) of FIG. 6A) displays the salon background in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol variation display stops (stop display). ), And the saloon background loop BGM is continuously reproduced.

  The timing shown in (2) of FIG. 7B (timing t1 in FIG. 2A) is the state in which the next decorative symbol variation display is started, and the salon background loop BGM is continuously reproduced.

  At the timing shown in (3) of FIG. 5B (timing t2 in FIG. 4A), the left decorative design (for example, “decoration 6”) is temporarily stopped in the left display area 208a of the decorative design display device 208. It is in the displayed state. The temporary stop display is a shaking fluctuation display in this example. At this timing, a symbol stop sound is reproduced corresponding to the left decorative symbol in the left display area 208a. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “none” is set in the identification information (attribute). When the identification information (attribute) is “none”, the sound data of the symbol stop sound is set to an unused free layer (free 01).

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120 over the salon background loop BGM (from the middle).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 4B (4) (timing t3 in FIG. 4A), the right decorative design (for example, “decoration 3”) is temporarily stopped in the right display area 208c of the decorative design display device 208. It is in a state of being displayed (swing fluctuation display). At this timing, a symbol stop sound is newly reproduced corresponding to the right decorative symbol in the right display area 208c. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “none” is set in the identification information (attribute). Since the identification information (attribute) is “none”, the new symbol stop sound data is set to an unused free layer (free 02). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the same command discard permission flag is set to OFF (not discarded even if layer data (sound device data) to be newly set is the same) (the following) The same applies to the examples). In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound set to free 02 is reproduced from the top and output via the speaker 120, superimposed on the salon background loop BGM and the symbol stop sound set to free 01 (from the middle). Has been.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 5B (5) (timing t4 in FIG. 5A), the middle decorative pattern (for example, “decoration 5”) fluctuates in the middle display area 208b of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is in the displayed state. At this timing, a new symbol stop sound is reproduced corresponding to the middle decorative symbol of the middle display area 208b. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “none” is set in the identification information (attribute). Since the identification information (attribute) is “none”, the new symbol stop sound data is set to an unused free layer (free 03).

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound set to free 03 is added to the hall background loop BGM, the symbol stop sound set to free 01, and the symbol stop sound set to free 02 (from the middle). And output via the speaker 120. In this example, after the timing t4, the three symbol stop sounds may overlap, and the volume may increase more than necessary.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing another specific example of sound control processing according to the second method of the present embodiment. FIG. 45 (a) shows sound data reproduced as the game progresses (shown in FIG. 29). (Sound data) is a timing chart, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 and setting of sound data in time series.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in this example, the saloon background loop BGM is reproduced from the timing (0). The saloon background loop BGM is designed as sound data set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), for example, and does not have identification information ("-").

  In the timing (1) of FIG. 2B (the timing (1) of FIG. 1A), the salon background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol variation display is stopped (stop). Display) state, and the saloon background loop BGM is continuously reproduced.

  The timing shown in (2) of FIG. 7B (timing t1 in FIG. 2A) is the state in which the next decorative symbol variation display is started, and the salon background loop BGM is continuously reproduced.

  At the timing (3) in FIG. 5B (timing t2 in FIG. 4A), the left decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 6”) fluctuates in the left display area 208a of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is in the displayed state. At this timing, a symbol stop sound is reproduced corresponding to the left decorative symbol in the left display area 208a. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “4”. At this timing, since there is no free layer in which the same identification information is set, the sound data of the symbol stop sound is set to an unused free layer (free 01).

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120 over the salon background loop BGM (from the middle).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 4B (4) (timing t3 in FIG. 4A), the right decorative design (for example, “decoration 3”) fluctuates in the right display area 208c of the decorative design display device 208. It is in the displayed state. At this timing, a symbol stop sound is newly reproduced corresponding to the right decorative symbol in the right display area 208c. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “4”. At this timing, since the same identification information “4” is set for free 01, the sound data of the symbol stop sound acquired this time is set to free 01 (overwritten on the sound data of the previous symbol stop sound). In this embodiment, it is assumed that overwriting is permitted. In other words, it is assumed that the overwriting prohibition release level of the symbol stop sound newly reproduced at timing t3 is equal to or higher than the overwriting prohibition level of the symbol stop sound previously reproduced at timing t2 (also in the following embodiments). The same).

  That is, at this timing t3, the symbol stop sound previously set to free 01 (the symbol stop sound reproduced from timing t2) stops halfway and is set to free 01 this time over the hall background loop BGM. The symbol stop sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 5B (5) (timing t4 in FIG. 5A), the middle decorative pattern (for example, “decoration 5”) fluctuates in the middle display area 208b of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is in the displayed state. At this timing, a new symbol stop sound is reproduced corresponding to the middle decorative symbol of the middle display area 208b. The symbol stop sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “4”. At this timing, since the same identification information “4” is set for free 01, the sound data of the symbol stop sound acquired this time is set to free 01 (overwritten on the sound data of the previous symbol stop sound).

  That is, at this timing t4, the symbol stop sound set in the previous free 01 (the symbol stop sound reproduced from the timing t3) stops halfway and is set to the free 01 this time over the hall background loop BGM. The symbol stop sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 44, the three symbol stop sounds are played back with different timings, so it may sound noisy to the player, but in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 45, it was played first. Since the symbol fixed sound is stopped and a new symbol stop sound is reproduced, the sound may be easy to hear.

  In addition, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 45, the same command discard permission flag can be similarly set even when the symbol stop sound is set to the fixed layer when the same command discard permission flag is set to OFF.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing another specific example of the sound control processing according to the second method of the present embodiment. FIG. 46A shows sound data reproduced as the game progresses (shown in FIG. 29). (Sound data) is a timing chart, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 and setting of sound data in time series.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in this example, the swordsman reach BGM is reproduced from the timing (0). The swordsman reach BGM is designed as sound data set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), for example (identification information “−”).

  At the timing shown in (b) (1) of the figure (timing (1) of the figure (a)), a swordsman reach effect is executed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the player hits the operation button (chance button 136) repeatedly. In this example, the continuous hit display indicates that the operation means image BG imitating the chance button 136, the letters “continuous hit”, and the continuous hit operation (operation of the chance button 136) are accepted. It includes an elapsed time notification image TG for displaying an image in which the scale of the meter gradually decreases in accordance with the elapsed time of the period.

  At this timing, the guide sound before the start of repeated hitting is reproduced corresponding to the start of repeated hitting display. The guide sound before the start of repeated hitting is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “none” is set in the identification information (attribute). Thereby, the sound data of the continuous hitting start guide sound is set to an unused free layer (free 01).

  In other words, at this timing, the guide sound before the start of continuous hitting is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120, superimposed on the swordsman reach BGM (from the middle).

  The timing shown in (2) of (b) of the figure (timing (2) of (a) of the same figure) is a state in which an effective period for accepting repeated hitting operations has started.

  At this timing, a continuous hitting start sound is reproduced corresponding to the start of the effective period. The continuous hitting start sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “none” is set in the identification information (attribute). Also, at this timing, the guide sound before repeated hits reproduced from the timing (1) ends at the timing t1, and the free 01 is released (unused). Data is set in an unused free layer (free 01).

  In other words, at this timing, the repeated hitting sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120 over the swordsman reach BGM (from the middle).

  The timing shown in FIG. 3B (3) (timing (3) in FIG. 1A) is a state in which the player has repeatedly operated.

  At this timing, the button hitting sound is reproduced corresponding to the hitting operation. The button hitting sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “1”. In addition, at this timing, the repeated hitting sound reproduced from the timing (2) continues and the free 01 is not released (in use), so the sound data of the button hitting sound is not used. To the free layer (free 02).

  That is, at this timing (3), the repeated hitting start sound is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120, superimposed on the swordsman reach BGM and the repeated hitting start sound (from the middle).

  The timing shown in FIG. 4B (4) (timing (4) in FIG. 4A) is a state in which the player has performed repeated hitting operations again.

  At this timing, the button hitting sound is reproduced corresponding to the hitting operation at the timing (4). The button hitting sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “1”. At this timing, since the same identification information “1” is set to the free 02, the sound data of the button hit sound acquired this time is set to free 02 (overwritten on the previous button hit sound).

  That is, at this timing (4), the button hitting sound set to free 02 this time is reproduced from the head and output through the speaker 120, overlaid on the swordsman reach BGM (from the middle). The previous button hitting sound started from timing (3) is stopped halfway.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5B (5) (timing (5) in FIG. 5A) is a state in which the player has performed repeated hitting operations again.

  At this timing, the button hitting sound is reproduced in response to the hitting operation at the timing (5). The button hitting sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and identification information (attribute) is set to “1”. At this timing, since the same identification information “1” is set to the free 02, the sound data of the button hit sound acquired this time is set to free 02 (overwritten on the previous button hit sound).

  That is, at this timing (5), the button hitting sound set to free 02 this time is reproduced from the head and output via the speaker 120, superimposed on the swordsman reach BGM (from the middle). The previous button hitting sound started from timing (4) is stopped halfway.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6B (6) is before the timing t2 shown in FIG.

  At this timing, the button hitting sound started at the timing (5) is continuously reproduced.

  Conventionally, the data set in the free layer is sequentially assigned to the unused free layer. Therefore, if the repeated hitting operation is repeated, all of the free layer is used, and new data may not be set. However, according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to overwrite the free layer of the same identification information, the number of free layers that can be set can be increased compared to the conventional case.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing another specific example of the sound control processing according to the second method of the present embodiment. FIG. 47A shows sound data reproduced as the game progresses (shown in FIG. 29). (B) is a diagram showing an example of display and effects on the decorative symbol display device 208 and setting of sound data in time series.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in this example, the hall background loop BGM and the symbol stop sound are reproduced from the timing (0). The salon background loop BGM is designed as sound data set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), for example (identification information “-”), and the symbol stop sound is set as sound data set in the free layer (free 01), for example. Designed. The identification information of the symbol stop sound is “4”.

  The timing shown in (b) (1) of the figure (timing (1) in the figure (a)) indicates that the salon background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the result of the determination is incorrect. The suggested combination of decorative symbols (“decoration 7-decoration 1-decoration 1”) is displayed in a swinging manner and the chance eye stop effect is started.At this timing, the reproduction of the symbol stop sound ends. .

  The timing shown in (2) of (b) of the figure (timing (2) of (a) of the same figure) is a state in which the crest action effect of the crest character starts to be executed by the chance eye stop effect. In this example, the family crest actor (movable body) starts to descend from above the decorative symbol display device 208, and the family crest actor descends to a predetermined position (operation completion position). It is a production that reverberates the expectation that it will be done. At this timing, on the basis of a return command corresponding to the start of the movement (down) of the family crest character, the reproduction of the family crest character operation sound (output from the speaker 120) and the descent of the family crest character are started.

  In this example, the family crest actor movement sound is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “7” is set in the identification information (attribute). At this timing, the symbol stop sound reproduced from timing 0 ends at timing (1), and free 01 is released (unused). The unused free layer (free 01) is set.

  In other words, at this timing, the family crest character operating sound is reproduced from the head and output through the speaker 120, overlaid on the salon background loop BGM (from the middle).

  The timing shown in (3) of FIG. 6B is the effect of the decorative pattern display device 208, which starts the vibration while the family crest character is descending and is behind the family crest character as a cresting action effect of the family crest character. The effect image is displayed above the display area.

  At this timing, the crest character operating sound and the reproduction of the hall background loop BGM (output from the speaker 120) continue.

  In the timing shown in (4) of FIG. 5B (timing (4) of FIG. 4A), the effect image is deleted, and the family crest character is placed at the initial position based on the return command for deleting the effect image. It is in the state where the operation to return to is started. The family crest character starts moving up to a predetermined position (operation completion position) expected by the player without going down and returning to the initial position.

  At this timing, in response to the movement of the family crest character to the initial position, a crest character operation end sound (failure) indicating that the crest character operation has failed is reproduced. The crest actor action end sound (failure) is designed as sound data set in the free layer, and “7” is set in the identification information (attribute). At this timing, since the same identification information “7” is set in Free 01, the sound data of the crest character action end sound (failure) acquired this time is set to Free 01 (the previous crest character action sound Overwritten).

  In other words, at this timing (4), the crest character operation end sound (failure) set to free 01 this time is reproduced from the top and output via the speaker 120, overlaid on the salon background loop BGM (from the middle). ing. The crest act sound started from timing (2) is stopped halfway.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 5B (5) (timing (5) in FIG. 5A), the family crest character moves to the initial position, and the crest character operation end sound (failure) is reproduced (speaker 120). Is the state in which the output from) ends.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6B (6) is in the other state after the crest action effect of the family crest character is finished. At this timing, the reproduction of the crest actor operation end sound (failure) is finished, the free 01 is released, and the saloon background loop BGM is continuously reproduced.

  In the present embodiment, the reproduction time (length) on the data of the family crest act sound that has started reproduction at timing (2) is designed to be, for example, the length from timing (2) to timing (6). . However, since the reproduction of the crest character operation end sound (failure) is started at the timing (4), the reproduction of the crest character operation sound is stopped halfway. Then, the timing (timing (5)) at which the reproduction of the crest character operation end sound (failure) ends is before the timing (timing (6)) at which the reproduction of the original crest character operation sound data ends. Even if it exists (even if there is remaining time in the reproduction time (length) on the data of the crest character operation sound), the crest character operation sound is not reproduced again.

  It should be noted that the display start timing of the effect image that has been displayed in (3) of FIG. 7B may be, for example, the timing between (1) and (2) of FIG. It may be the timing of (2) in the same figure (b), or before or after the family crest character starts to vibrate in (3) of the same figure (b). It may be simultaneously with the start of vibration. Moreover, the timing (or earlier) of (4) in FIG.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing another specific example of the sound control processing of the present embodiment. FIG. 48A shows an example of display on the decorative symbol display device 208 according to the first method and setting of sound data. It is the figure shown to the time series, The figure (b) is the figure which showed the example in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 by a 2nd system, and an example of the setting of sound data in time series.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is filled with one color (for example, black), and the other display is not visible to the player (for example, a dark color such as black). Can be executed.

  During such a darkening advance notice, other effects (for example, a reserved prize effect, a decorative symbol variation display, a stop display, etc.) may be executed, and the display of these other effects on the decorative symbol display device 208 may be performed. However, in the past, it was possible to output from the speaker 120 an effect sound of another effect (a reserved winning sound accompanying a reserved winning effect or a design stop sound accompanying a stop display of a decorative symbol). .

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, even when another effect (for example, a reserved prize effect, a decorative symbol change display, a stop display, etc.) may be executed during the darkness notice, another effect sound (for example, The volume of the reserved winning sound accompanying the reserved winning effect or the symbol stop sound accompanying the stop display of the decorative symbol can be reduced (to 0).

  Specifically, the timing in the left diagram of FIG. 6A is a state in which the darkening notice effect is being executed, the darkening notice display is executed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the darkening notice is displayed from the speaker 120. In this state, the BGM is being played back. In the first method shown in FIG. 5A, the dark-spot notice BGM is designed as sound data set in a fixed channel (for example, the fixed channel 01).

  The timing shown in the right diagram of FIG. 5A is a state in which other effects such as a reserved winning effect, a decorative symbol change display, and a stop display are being executed while the darkening notice effect is being executed. . On the decorative symbol display device 208, display of the darkening notice is executed, and other effects are not visible to the player. Also, the darkening notice BGM is reproduced from the speaker 120, but the reserved winning sound corresponding to the reserved winning effect and the symbol stop sound corresponding to the stop display of the decorative symbol are reproduced, but the volume is very small. Or “0”, so that the player cannot hear it. More specifically, at this timing, the dark turn notice BGM is set to the fixed channel 01, the reserved winning sound is set to the fixed channel 02, the symbol stop sound is set to the fixed channel 03, and the dark turn notice BGM is the default sound. Volume (volume that can be heard by the player) is set, and volume 0 is set for the reserved winning sound and the symbol stop sound. As a result, even if a reserved winning effect or a decorative symbol stop display effect is executed during the dark notice effect, the reserved winning sound and the symbol stop sound are not output (not heard by the player). Can do.

  FIG. 5B shows an embodiment according to the second method. The timing in the left diagram of FIG. 5B is a state in which a darkening notice effect is being executed, the darkening notice is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the darkening notice BGM is reproduced from the speaker 120. It is in a state. In the second method shown in FIG. 5B, the dark-spot notice BGM is designed as sound data set in a fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01).

  The timing shown in the right diagram of FIG. 5B is a state in which other effects, for example, a prize-winning effect, a decorative symbol change display, and a stop display are being executed while the darkening notice effect is being executed. . At this timing, the dark turn notice BGM is set to the fixed layer 01, the reserved winning sound is set to the free layer 01, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer 02, and the dark turn notice BGM is set to the default volume (to the player). The volume that can be heard is set, and the volume of the reserved winning sound and the symbol stop sound is set to 0. As a result, even if a reserved winning effect or a decorative symbol stop display effect is executed during the dark notice effect, the reserved winning sound and the symbol stop sound are not output (not heard by the player). Can do.

  According to such a configuration, the sound of the first effect (for example, the reserved winning sound or the symbol stop sound) is not output when the second effect (for example, darkening notice) is being performed, There may be a case where the effect of the effect (for example, a reserved prize effect or a decorative symbol stop display) can be enhanced.

  In the first method of FIG. 5A, the designer always needs to recognize the channel for setting the sound data, but in the second method of FIG. 5B, the free layer is used. This eliminates the need to always recognize the channel for setting sound data. In particular, the volume can be reduced to 0 by using the free layer overall volume setting function. In addition, for example, by using the free layer overall stop function, the free layer can be released in a lump, and it is possible to avoid a situation in which the channel is occupied even though no sound is heard by the player. it can. Also, for example, if the reserved winning sound is set to the fixed layer 02 and the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer, the reserved paying sound is output even when the dark notice is made by using the free layer overall volume setting function. The volume of the symbol stop sound set in the free layer can be set to zero. In addition, even if there is sound data set to the free layer (afterwards), the volume of the entire free layer is set to 0, so that it cannot be heard by the player.

In this way, there are a plurality of sound data that may be output during the dark notice, and if you want to output only some of them, set the sound data you want to disable (the sound you want to erase) to the free layer. As a result, the free layer state can be collectively set by the free layer whole stop function and the free layer whole volume setting function, and sound control design becomes easy.
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  Next, another example of the sound control process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 49 is a timing chart showing an example of output of the sound device data shown in FIG. Specifically, in a symbol variation game where the result of determining whether or not the result is right, between the stop display (effect) of the N-th decorative symbol and the variation display (effect) of the N + 1-th decorative symbol (while the symbol is stopped) 7 is an example of a timing chart of a special symbol display device, a decorative symbol variation display, and a symbol demo BGM when BGM is output to the BGM.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6A, at the timing a, a special figure change game at the Nth rotation by the special figure display device (the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, the same applies hereinafter) is performed. At the timing b, the decorative symbol display device 208 starts displaying the N-th rotation decorative symbols in a variable manner.

  Then, at the timing c after the predetermined time has elapsed, the special figure changing game by the special figure display device is finished, and the special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, the same applies hereinafter) is stopped and displayed at the timing d. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed by the device 208. At timing d, the symbol demonstration BGM is output. That is, the symbol demonstration BGM is output simultaneously with the stop display of the decorative symbol.

  The timing e is the timing when the special symbol variation game of the (N + 1) th rotation is started, and the timing f is the timing when the variation display of the decorative symbol of the (N + 1) th rotation is started and the symbol demo BGM is stopped.

  A period T1 in FIG. 6A is a time lag period associated with command transmission from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 and command transmission from the first sub control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. is there. More specifically, in command transmission from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, processing for setting a subcommand in the timer interrupt processing (4 ms, 1 interrupt) and subcommand transmission processing (undefined) In the command transmission from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700, a time lag corresponding to the processing time occurs when both controls are integrated.

  Further, a period T2 in FIG. 9A is a special figure fixed display period (in the main control unit 300) (a time determined in advance for each symbol). This special figure fixed display period is set for all symbols (regardless of big hit, small hit, or off). Further, a period T3 in FIG. 6A is a period in which the processing time and command transmission time of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 (liquid crystal control unit 700) are added to the special figure confirmation display period. Is

  (B1) and (b2) in the figure are reproduction examples of the symbol demo BGM shown in (a) of the figure from timing d to f (period T3).

  As shown in FIG. 2B1, the symbol demo BGM is, for example, sound data having a length of 1000 frames as a whole, and a continuous (a group of) music (sound) from 0 frames to 1000 frames is reproduced. Data (data whose entire period is the music output period).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2B2, the symbol demo BGM is sound data having a length from 0 frame to 1000 frames, but there is no sound from the 0 frame to a predetermined frame (60 frames as an example here). It is a period, and data in which 61 to 1000 frames are continuously played back (sound) (song output period) may be used. In the case of data (symbol demo BGM) having a silent period shown in FIG. 8B, the symbol demo BGM is reproduced from timing d in FIG. 9A, but from timing d to 60 frames (for example, 1 second). ), Silence is reproduced (the player cannot hear the sound), and thereafter (after 1 second), the sound data of the symbol demo BGM is reproduced (the player begins to hear BGM).

  Here, the “silent period” in the present embodiment refers to a period in which a predetermined continuous period (for example, 60 frames) is intentionally designed so that no sound is heard by the player. That is, it does not mean a period in which there is no sound as a part of continuous (collective) music (sound), such as pauses in music or punctuation of words in sound.

  Moreover, a period without sound may be included in the silent period as a part of continuous (collective) music (sound) such as pauses in music or punctuation of words in sound.

  This silent period may be longer, the same or shorter than the period T3 (however, the shortest period) in FIG.

  50 and 51 are diagrams showing, in time series, an example of an effect produced by display of the decorative symbol display device 208 and sound data output from the speaker 120 during the period corresponding to the timing chart shown in FIG.

  The timing shown in (1) in FIG. 49 is a state before timing a in FIG. 49 (a), the castle town background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol is stopped. State. That is, in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 4 -decoration 1 -decoration 7”) indicating that the determination result is out of place is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h at the lower right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the same decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7”) as the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is stopped and displayed. ing.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120. As shown in FIG. 49 (b1), the symbol demo BGM may be data configured to output sound during the whole period (without a silent period). FIG. 49 (b2) As shown, it may be data including a silent period in a part of the period.

  The timing shown in (2) of FIG. 49 is the state of timing a in FIG. 49 (a), and the main control unit 300 transmits the N-th rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. The N-th special figure variation game using the special figure display device (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212) is started. In addition, in the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 208, one of the fourth symbol display means 2081 and 2082 (in this example, the special symbol 1 variation) suggesting that the special symbol variable game is being performed (the special symbol is being varied). The 4th symbol display means 2081 for special figure 1 indicating that the game is in progress (during the fluctuation of special figure 1) has started blinking the LED). In the decorative symbol display device 208 and the reduced display area 208h, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 3C is the state immediately before the timing b in FIG. 49A, and is the state in which the first sub-control unit 400 has transmitted a liquid crystal command for starting symbol variation to the liquid crystal control unit 700. At this timing, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the reduced display area 208h continue to display the decorative symbol stop. At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 4 (4) is the state of timing b in FIG. 49 (a), and a return command for starting symbol variation is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the reduced decorative symbol display area is displayed. At 208h, the variation display of the decorative symbol for the Nth rotation is started.

  Also, at this timing, with the start of the decorative symbol variation display, the castle town BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the castle town BGM is output from the speaker 120. In this case, for example, the symbol demo BGM set in (3) of the figure is stopped on the way, and the castle town BGM is output from the head.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5 (5) is a state after timing b in FIG. 49 (a), and the decorative display of the Nth rotation is started also in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. ing. In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the castle town BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the castle town BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (6) is a state after timing b in FIG. 49 (a), and a return command of the left symbol temporary stop is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the left symbol display. In the area 208a, a left decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 6”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display). In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, with the temporary stop display of the left decorative symbol, the symbol stop sound is set as the identification information “4” in the free layer (free 01), and the symbol stop sound is superimposed on the castle town BGM from the speaker 120. Is output.

  The timing shown in FIG. 7 (7) is also the state after timing b in FIG. 49 (a), and the right symbol temporary stop return command is transmitted from the liquid crystal controller 700 to the first sub controller 400, and the right symbol display is performed. In the region 208a, the right decorative design (for example, “decoration 3”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display). In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “4” along with the temporary stop display of the right decorative symbol. As an example, the symbol stop sound in the free layer (free 01) is sound device data (sound data) newly set to be reproduced at this timing, and identification information “4” is set. For this reason, the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the left symbol set in FIG. 6 (6) is overwritten and newly set to free 01 (see FIG. 45).

  That is, at this timing, the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the left symbol set in FIG. 6 (6) stops halfway, and the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the right symbol is superimposed from the speaker 120 on the castle town BGM. Output from the beginning.

  The timing shown in FIG. 8 (8) is also the state after timing b in FIG. 49 (a), and a return command for intermediate symbol temporary stop is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the intermediate symbol display is performed. In the area 208b, a medium decoration symbol (for example, “decoration 5”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display). In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “4” along with the temporary stop display of the medium decorative symbol. As an example, the symbol stop sound in the free layer (free 01) is sound device data (sound data) newly set to be reproduced at this timing, and identification information “4” is set. For this reason, it is overwritten with the symbol stop sound for the right symbol temporary stop set in (7) of the same figure, and is newly set to free 01 (see FIG. 45).

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the right symbol set in FIG. 7 (7) stops halfway, and the symbol 120 for temporary stop of the middle symbol is superimposed from the speaker 120 on the castle town BGM. Output from the beginning.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (9) is the state of timing c in FIG. 49 (a). A symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and a special symbol display by the main control unit 300 is displayed. The special figure variable game using the device (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212) is stopped and displayed. Further, on the lower right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, the fourth symbol display means (for example, the fourth symbol display means 2081 for special figure 1) turns off the LED. Further, the temporary stop display (swing fluctuation display) of the decorative symbols is continuously performed in the symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display region 208h. .

  In addition, at this timing, with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol, the symbol stop sound ends in the free layer (free 01), and the free layer (free 01) is released.

  That is, at this timing, only the castle town BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 51 (10) is a state in which a symbol stop liquid crystal command is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 400 after timing c in FIG. 49 (a). In the symbol display area 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the temporary stop display (swing fluctuation display) of the decorative symbol is continuously performed, and the decorative symbol variation display is continuously performed in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h.

  At this timing, only the castle town BGM is continuously output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (11) is the state of timing d in FIG. 49 (a). A symbol stop return command is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the decorative symbol display device 208 In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, a symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 6-decoration 5—decoration 3”) that suggests that the result of the determination is wrong is stopped and displayed. Also, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbol combination (for example, “decoration 6-decoration 5-decoration 3”) suggesting the same deviation as the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is stopped.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01) with the stop display of the decorative symbol, and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120 instead of the castle town BGM.

  The timing shown in FIG. 12 (12) is the state of the decorative symbol stop period after timing d in FIG. 49 (a). In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the reduced symbol display area 208h of the decorative symbol display device 208, a decorative symbol stop display (for example, “decoration 6—decoration 5—decoration 3”) is displayed.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 13 (13) is the state of timing e in FIG. 49 (a), and the main control unit 300 transmits the (N + 1) th rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. N + 1 rotation special figure variation game by has started. Further, on the lower right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, the fourth symbol display means (in this example, the fourth symbol display means 2081 for special figure 1 has started blinking the LED). Further, in the decorative symbol display device 208 and the reduced display area 280h, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 14 (14) is a state immediately before the timing f in FIG. 49 (a), and is a state in which a liquid crystal command for starting symbol variation is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. At this timing, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the reduced display area 280h continue to display the decorative symbol stop.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  In this way, after the first effect (for example, the N-th rotation decoration symbol variation display) is finished, the next third effect (N + 1-th rotation decoration pattern variation display) is started. By outputting a song (for example, BGM for symbol demonstration) that is different from the song corresponding to the effect display (for example, during the period when the decorative symbol fluctuation is stopped), the next second after the first effect is finished. There may be a case where it is possible to have a predetermined period until the third performance is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol demo BGM output during the decorative symbol fluctuation stop period is sound data having the silent period shown in FIG. 49 (b2), the symbol demo BGM is output. The period of (3) in FIG. 5 and the period of FIG. 51 (11) to (14) in FIG. 51 may all be silent periods, or after a silent period of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second). (Voice) may be output.

  FIG. 52 shows, in time series, an example of an effect based on the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 and sound data output from the speaker 120 in the case of the effect example shown in FIGS. FIG.

  The timing shown in FIG. 7A corresponds to the timing shown in FIG. At this timing, a return command of the right symbol temporary stop is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the left decorative symbol (for example, fluctuation fluctuation display) that has already been temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display) in the left symbol display area 208a. In addition to “decoration 2”), the right ornament display (for example, “decoration 2”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display) in the right symbol display area 208a. In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “4” along with the temporary stop display of the right decorative symbol. As an example, the symbol stop sound in the free layer (free 01) is sound device data (sound data) newly set to be reproduced at this timing, and identification information “4” is set. Yes. That is, it is overwritten with the symbol stop sound for the temporary stop of the left symbol set before that (assuming that the identification information “4” is set in the free 01) and newly set to the free 01 (FIG. 45). reference).

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound for the temporary stop of the left symbol set before that stops halfway, and the symbol stop sound for the temporary stop of the right symbol is output from the head over the castle town BGM from the speaker 120. Has been.

  The timing shown in FIG. 8 (a) is a state corresponding to the timing shown in FIG. 50 (8). At this timing, a return command for starting the reach effect is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the reach effect is started in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  At this timing, the reach start sound “reach” is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “none” in accordance with the start of execution of the reach effect. As an example, the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the right symbol set in FIG. 7 (7a) ends before this timing, and the free layer (free 01) is released. Therefore, the reach start sound “reach” is newly set to free 01.

  In other words, at this timing, the symbol stop sound for the right symbol temporary stop set in FIG. 7A is finished, and the reach start sound “reach” is output from the head over the castle town BGM from the speaker 120. Has been.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (9a) is a symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2-” indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornament symbol display device 208. The decoration 2 ") is displayed in a swinging manner, and the jackpot Yoshimune SP reach production is started.

  At this timing, along with the start of the Yoshimune SP reach production, sound device data (sound data) for Yoshimune SP reach (for big hits) is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01).

  That is, at this timing, only the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for big hit) is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 51 (10a) is a state in which a white background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the decorative symbol variation display is continuously performed in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h.

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (11a) is a state in which a return command for ending Yoshimune SP reach production is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. In the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the device 208, the fluctuation variation display of the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2 -decoration 2 -decoration 2”) suggesting that the determination result is a big hit is redisplayed. ing.

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 12A, a symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and a special figure display device (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212) by the main control unit 300 is used. The special figure variation game that has been stopped is displayed. Further, on the lower right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, the fourth symbol display means (for example, the fourth symbol display means 2081 for special figure 1) turns off the LED. Further, the temporary stop display (swing fluctuation display) of the decorative symbols is continuously performed in the symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display region 208h. .

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 14A is a state in which a symbol stop liquid crystal command is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 400. In the symbol display area 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the temporary stop display (swing fluctuation display) of the decorative symbol is continuously performed, and the decorative symbol variation display is continuously performed in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h.

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 15 (a), a liquid crystal control unit 700 transmits a symbol stop return command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. This is a state in which a symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”) suggesting that it is a big hit is stopped and displayed. Also, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbol combination that suggests the same big hit as the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”) is stopped and displayed.

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 16A, a return command for starting a big hit start effect is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub control unit 400, and the big hit start effect is executed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is in a state.

  At this timing, both the fixed layer and the free layer are opened, and output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  Thus, the period from the end of the reach production to the start of the jackpot start production (the period of FIG. 10 (a) to FIG. 16 (a)), for example, does not output the symbol demo BGM, All output from the speaker 120 may be stopped. Also, during the period from the end of the reach effect until the start of the jackpot start effect (the period of FIG. 10A to FIG. 16A), for example, the symbol demo BGM may be output. Good.

  FIG. 53 and FIG. 54 are diagrams showing an example of an effect for executing a symbol demo and an animation demo. FIG. 53 shows a special-figure display device when the symbol demo BGM and the anime demo BGM are output while the symbol is stopped. FIG. 54 is an example of a timing chart of decorative symbol variation display, symbol demo BGM, and animation demo BGM. FIG. 54 is a display corresponding to the timing diagram shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the sound data which is chronologically.

  First, as shown in FIG. 53, at the timing c, the special figure variable game by the special figure display device is finished, and the special figure (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, the same applies hereinafter) is stopped and displayed (from the main control unit 300). From the liquid crystal controller 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbol stop display at the timing d. A command to stop changing the symbol is sent). Also, the symbol demo BGM is output at timing f, the symbol demo BGM is stopped and the animation demo BGM is output at timing h. At timing i, the animation demo BGM is stopped and the symbol demo BGM is output. At timing k, the symbol demo BGM is stopped and the animation demo BGM is output.

  In addition, the period T2 from the timing c to the timing e in the same figure is a special figure fixed display period (time predetermined for every symbol). This special figure fixed display period is set for all symbols (regardless of big hit, small hit, or off). Further, in a period T3 from timing d to timing f in the figure, the processing time and command transmission time of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 (liquid crystal control unit 700), etc. in the special figure confirmation display period Is a period that takes into account

  The timing shown in FIG. 54 (1) is the state of timing f in FIG. 53, the castle town background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol is stopped. That is, in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 4 -decoration 1 -decoration 7”) indicating that the determination result is out of place is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h at the lower right of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the same decorative symbol (for example, “decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7”) as the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is stopped and displayed. ing.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the symbol demo BGM is output from the speaker 120. This symbol demo BGM is data including a silent period in a part of the period as shown in FIG. 49 (b2), for example. Specifically, the symbol demo BGM of this embodiment is sound data (for example, 1000 frames) from timing f to timing h (timing i to timing k) as shown in FIG. A predetermined period (for example, 0 frame to 60 frames) from timing g (timing i to timing j) is a silent period, and from tying g to timing h (timing j to timing k) (for example, 61 frames to 1000 frames). Is a period with sound.

  In other words, at the timing shown in FIG. 1 (1), the symbol demo BGM is output, but there is a silent period, and the player cannot hear the symbol demo BGM.

  The timing shown in FIG. 54 (2) is the state immediately before the timing g in FIG. 53, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the symbol display regions 208a to 208a are displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display region 208h. The same decorative design as 208c is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the display area on the right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, a guidance display (adjustment display) G that guides how to set (adjust) the volume and brightness has started to be displayed.

  Also, at this timing, the symbol demo BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01). However, the symbol demo BGM is not heard by the player during the silent period.

  The timing shown in FIG. 54 (3) is a state immediately after the timing g in FIG. 53, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the symbol display regions 208a to 208a are displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display region 208h. The same decorative design as 208c is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the display area on the right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, the guidance display G that guides the setting method of the volume and the brightness is continuously displayed.

  Also at this timing, the symbol demo BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01). In the symbol demo BGM, the silent period ends at the timing g, and after the timing g, there is a sound. Therefore, at this timing, the symbol demo BGM is output in a state that it can be heard by the player via the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 54 (4) is a state immediately after the timing h in FIG. 53, and an animation demo is being executed on the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  At this timing, the symbol demo BGM set for the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01) is finished, and the animation demo BGM is newly set for the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01). The anime demo BGM is, for example, data with sound over the entire period, and at this timing, the anime demo is output in a state where it can be heard by the player via the speaker 120.

  Here, in the example shown in FIGS. 49 to 52, the symbol demo BGM output from the speaker 120 while the decorative symbol fluctuation is stopped also serves as the symbol demo effect BGM of the present example. In this way, the output is performed between the first effect (variation display of the decorative symbol for the Nth rotation) and the third effect (variation display of the decorative symbol for the (N + 1) th rotation) (that is, while the variation of the decoration symbol is stopped). As the sound data, sound data for other second effects (symbol demonstration) may be used. As a result, it is not necessary to store new sound data separately as sound data to be output while the decoration symbol variation is stopped, and limited storage means can be used effectively.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol demo BGM may be data configured to output sound during the entire period (not including the silent period) as shown in FIG. 49 (b1). The animation demo BGM may be data having a silent period as shown in FIG. 49 (b2).

  FIG. 55 is a diagram showing another example of the effect of executing the symbol demo and the anime demo, and the special symbol display device when the symbol demo BGM (with silence period) and the anime demo BGM are output while the symbol is stopped, It is an example of the timing chart of the change display of a decoration symbol, the symbol demo BGM, and the animation demo BGM. Note that the timing c to timing f in FIG. 55 are the same as the timing c to timing f in FIG.

  In this example, the symbol demonstration BGM is output at the timing f, and at the timing α during the silence period of the symbol demonstration BGM, the guidance display G (for volume adjustment) shown in FIG. Specifically, a display start return command of the guidance display G is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub control unit 400). In this case, the symbol demo BGM reproduced from the timing f may be stopped, and the symbol demo BGM may be newly reproduced from the beginning from the timing α. The symbol demo BGM reproduced from the timing α has a predetermined period (0 frame to 60 frames, for example, 1 second) from the timing α to the timing g ′, and a sound is output from the timing g ′ at the timing h ′ ( Playback reaches the end of 1000 frames. That is, the timing g at which the silence period of the symbol demo BGM ends and the sound starts to be output and the timing h at which the reproduction of the symbol demo BGM ends are in a delayed state (slow timing). Accordingly, the start timing h ′ of the animation demo BGM that starts playback after the end of the symbol demo BGM, the next timing i ′ of the start of the demo demo BGM, the end timing j ′ of the silence period, and the end timing k ′ of the symbol demo BGM are: The timings are later than the original timings h, i, j, and k (see FIG. 53).

  In this example, when the guidance display G (for volume adjustment) does not start display at the timing α (the display start return command for the guidance display G is not transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400). FIG. 53 is a timing chart similar to FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. 53, for example, the first sub-control unit 400 does not trigger the first sub-control unit 400 next time when the first sub-control unit 400 has received a return command to stop changing the decorative symbol at timing d. It may be determined that the change of the symbol is not started, and thereby the symbol demonstration production (output of the symbol demonstration BGM) may be started.
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  Next, another example of the sound control process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 56 is a timing chart showing an example of output of the sound device data shown in FIG. Specifically, a special figure display device, an accessory continuous action device, and a condition device when a BGM (swing fluctuation BGM) is output between the SP reach effect and the promotion effect in the symbol variation game where the determination result is a big hit It is an example of a timing chart of a special electric accessory, a change display of a decoration design, and a shake change BGM.

  At timing a, a special figure changing game is started by a special figure display device (for example, the first special figure display device 212), and at timing b, a decorative symbol change display by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started.

  Then, at timing c after a predetermined time has elapsed, the special figure changing game by the special figure display device is terminated and the special figure (for example, special figure 1) is stopped and displayed, and at timing d, the decorative figure by the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. Is stopped.

  Further, at the timing g, the accessory continuous operation device and / or the condition device is changed from the inoperative state to the activated state, and at the timing h, the special electric accessory is changed from the unactuated state to the activated state. Here, the operation of the accessory continuous action device, the operation of the condition device, and the operation of the special electric accessory are in a state as seen from the game rules, indicating that the game is in a big hit.

  More specifically, the accessory continuous operation device refers to a special device that can continuously operate a special electric accessory (one round in this embodiment), and the condition device refers to its operation. Is a device that is a condition necessary for the operation of the continuous action device, a combination of specific symbols is displayed, or a game ball (the entrance opens or expands when the continuous action device is operating) In the present embodiment, both the continuous action device and the condition device are activated and finished in this embodiment. Since the timings coincide, they are shown in the same timing chart.

  The start timing of the big hit game may be the timing when the condition device is activated, may be the timing when the accessory continuous activation device is activated, or the special electric accessory is activated first. May be the timing when the attacker starts the first opening, or the timing when the attacker solenoid signal is first turned on.

  On the other hand, the end timing of the jackpot game may be a timing when the condition device is deactivated, a timing when the accessory continuous activation device is deactivated, or the condition device and / or the combination. In the case where the continuous object actuating device is in operation, it may be the timing when the special electric accessory is finally deactivated, or in the case where the condition device and / or the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, It may be the timing when the attacker has changed from “open” to “closed”, or when the conditioner and / or the continuous object actuating device is activated, it is the timing when the attacker solenoid is finally deactivated. Alternatively, it may be a timing at which the variable waiting time has elapsed since the condition device and / or the continuous object actuating device is deactivated.

  In this example, the shaking fluctuation BGM is output from timing C to timing d during the decorative symbol fluctuation display.

  The period T1 in the figure is a time lag period associated with command transmission from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 and command transmission from the first sub control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. More specifically, in command transmission from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, processing for setting a subcommand in the timer interrupt processing (4 ms, 1 interrupt) and subcommand transmission processing (undefined) In the command transmission from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700, a time lag corresponding to the processing time occurs when both controls are integrated.

Further, a period T2 in the figure is a special figure confirmation display period (in the main control unit 300) (a time predetermined for each symbol). This special figure fixed display period is set for all symbols (regardless of big hit, small hit, or off). Further, a period T3 in the figure is a period in which the processing time and command transmission time of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 (liquid crystal control unit 700) are added to the special figure confirmation display period. .

  The period T4 in the figure is a period from the start of the big hit game in the main control unit 300 to the first round (interval period before the big hit start), and the period T5 in the figure is the first sub-control part in the period T4. 400, the processing time of the second sub control unit 500 (liquid crystal control unit 700), the command transmission time, and the like.

  FIG. 57 to FIG. 58 are diagrams showing another example of the presentation by the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the sound data output from the speaker 120 in a time series in the period corresponding to the timing chart shown in FIG.

  The timing shown in (1) of FIG. 56 is the state of timing b in FIG. 56, and the N-th special figure variation game using the special figure display device (for example, special figure 1 display device 212) by the control unit 300 is performed. The castle town background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the Nth rotation decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the Nth rotation decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the castle town BGM is set in the fixed layer (for example, the fixed layer 01), and the castle town BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 2B is the state after timing b in FIG. 56, and a return command for the left symbol temporary stop is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and in the left symbol display area 208a. A left decorative pattern (for example, “decoration 2”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display). In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “4” in accordance with the temporary stop display of the left decorative symbol. That is, a symbol stop sound is output from the top of the speaker 120 over the castle town BGM (from the middle).

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (3) is also the state after the timing b in FIG. 56, and the right symbol temporary stop return command is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the right symbol display area 208a This is a state in which a decorative pattern (for example, “decoration 2”) is temporarily stopped (swing fluctuation display). In the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  At this timing, the symbol stop sound is set to the free layer (free 01) with the identification information “4” along with the temporary stop display of the right decorative symbol. As an example, the symbol stop sound in the free layer (free 01) is sound device data (sound data) newly set to be reproduced at this timing, and identification information “4” is set. Yes. That is, it is overwritten with the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the left symbol set at the timing shown in FIG. 2 (2), and is newly set to free 01 (see FIG. 45).

  Therefore, at this timing, the symbol stop sound for temporary stop of the left symbol set at the timing shown in FIG. 2 (2) stops halfway, and the speaker 120 overlaps the castle town BGM and the symbol for temporary stop of the right symbol. A stop sound is output from the beginning.

  The timing shown in FIG. 4 (4) is the state of timing A in FIG. 56, and a return command for starting a reach effect (a reach effect before SP reach) is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. Reach effect (reach effect before SP reach) has started to be executed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  At this timing, the reach effect start BGM is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 02) with the start of the reach effect, and the fixed layer 01 is released by the end of the castle town BGM (the castle town BGM has no loop). This is data that ends with a predetermined length (for example, 1000 frames). If the sound data of the fixed layer 01 is looped or the sound data has a length that does not end at this timing, the volume may be set to zero.

  In addition, the reach start sound “reach” is set with the identification information “none” in the free layer (free 01). As an example, the symbol stop sound for the right symbol temporary stop set in FIG. 3 (3) ends before this timing, and the free layer (free 01) is released. Therefore, the reach start sound “reach” is newly set to free 01.

  That is, at this timing, the reach production start BGM is output from the head from the speaker 120, and the reach start sound “reach” is output from the head in addition to this.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5 (5) is the timing after timing A in FIG. 56, in which a return command of SP reach development is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the decorative symbol display device The white background is displayed on the entire display area 208, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in the reduced decorative pattern display area 208h.

  At this timing, the reach start sound “reach” of the free layer (free 01) is finished, and free 01 is released.

  That is, at this timing, only the reach effect start BGM continues to be output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (6) is the state of timing B in FIG. 56, and a return command to start Yoshimune SP reach production is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. , Yoshimune SP reach production has started.

  At this timing, along with the start of the Yoshimune SP reach production, the sound device data (sound data) of the Yoshimune SP reach is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and the Yoshimune SP start is set in the free layer (free 01). SE is set with identification information “none”.

  That is, at this timing, the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach is output from the head from the speaker 120, and the Yoshimune SP start SE is output from the head in addition to this.

  The timing shown in FIG. 7 (7) is after timing B in FIG. 56. The decorative symbol display device 208 continues to perform the Yoshimune SP reach production, and the character (Tono, Yoshimune) wins the character (swordsman). The image has been displayed.

  At this timing, the output of the Yoshimune SP reach set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01) and the output of the Yoshimune SP start SE set in the free layer (free 01) are finished, and each layer is released. With the start of the production of the character (Ten, Yoshimune) winning the character (swordsman), the sound device data (sound data) of Yoshimune SP reach (for jackpot) is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and the free layer In (Free 01), the sound device data of Yoshimune “Yataze!” Is set with the identification information “None”.

  That is, at this timing, the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for jackpot) is output from the head from the speaker 120, and the sound data (voice data) of “Yoshimune“ Yataze! ”Is superimposed from this. It is output.

  The timing shown in FIG. 8 (8) is after timing B in FIG. 56, and in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the symbol combination of the ornamental symbols suggesting that the result of the determination is a big hit. (For example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) is a state in which the shaking fluctuation display is started.

  Also, at this timing, the output of “Yoshimune“ Yataze! ”Set in the free layer (free 01) at the timing shown in FIG. 7 (7) is completed, free 01 is released, and new free In 01, the sound device data of the SE with the symbols is set with the identification information “none”.

  That is, at this timing, the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for big hits) is continuously output from the speaker 120, and the sound data of SE with the same pattern is output from the head in addition to this.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (9) is also after timing B in FIG. 56, the white background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbols are continuously displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h. It has been broken.

  At this timing, the symbol set SE set to free 01 has finished outputting, and only the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for big hit) set to fixed layer 01 is continuously output.

  The timing shown in FIG. 57 (10) is the state of timing C in FIG. 56, and is a state in which a return command for ending Yoshimune SP reach production is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. At this timing, the display of the white background is finished, the castle town background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and it is suggested that the determination result is a big hit in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c ( This is a state in which the fluctuation variation display of the symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) is displayed again.

  Further, at this timing, the output of the Yoshimune SP reach (for big hit) of the fixed layer 01 is stopped, the fixed layer 01 is released, and the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is newly set in the fixed layer 01.

  That is, at this timing, the shaking fluctuation BGM is output from the head from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (11) is the state of timing D in FIG. 56, and is a state in which a return command for starting the promotion lottery effect is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. In the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, a promotion lottery effect is executed.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and the promotion lottery BGM is newly set in another fixed layer (fixed layer 02).

  That is, at this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120, and the promoted lottery BGM is output from the head in addition thereto.

  The timing shown in FIG. 12 (12) is a state after timing D in FIG. 56, and the promotion lottery effect is continuously executed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the front symbol display areas 208a to 208c, A fluctuation variation display of a symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) indicating that the determination result is a big hit is displayed.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and the promotion lottery BGM is set in the fixed layer 02.

  That is, at this timing, the swing fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120, and the promoted lottery BGM is output in addition thereto.

  The timing shown in FIG. 13 (13) is also the state after timing D in FIG. At this timing, a white background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a decorative symbol variation display is displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and the promotion lottery BGM is set in the fixed layer 02.

  That is, at this timing, the swing fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120, and the promoted lottery BGM is output in addition thereto.

  The timing shown in FIG. 14 (14) is the state of timing E in FIG. 56, and is a state in which a return command to end the promotion lottery effect is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub control unit 400. At this timing, the castle town background is displayed instead of the white background of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit in the front symbol display areas 208a to 208c. A shaking fluctuation display of a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) is displayed.

  Further, at this timing, the promotion lottery BGM set in the fixed layer 02 finishes outputting, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and only the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120. .

  The timing shown in FIG. 15 is after timing E in FIG. 56, and a symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and a special figure display device (special figure 1 display device 210) is sent. ) Is a state where the special figure variation game is stopped (variation stop). The background of the castle town continues to be displayed in the decorative symbol display device 208 display area, and in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c in front of the decorative symbol display device 208, a combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 7− The swing variation display of decoration 7-decoration 7 ") is displayed.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and only the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 16 is after timing E in FIG. 56, and is a state in which a symbol stop liquid crystal command is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. On the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) that suggests that the background of the castle town and the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit is stopped and displayed.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and only the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 17 (17) is the state of timing d in FIG. 56, and is a state in which a symbol stop return command is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. The decorative symbol display device 208 continues to display the castle town background, and the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7- The decoration 7 ") is stopped and displayed. Also, in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208, the same symbol combination as the symbol display areas 208a to 208c suggests that the result of the determination is a big hit (for example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”). Is displayed.

  In addition, at this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM of the fixed layer 01 ends outputting, both the fixed layer and the free layer are released, and the output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  Referring to FIG. 56 again, a period T6 in FIG. 56 is a period from the start of the decorative symbol change to the right symbol temporary stop, and corresponds to the period in FIGS. 57 (1) to 57 (4). A period T7 in FIG. 56 corresponds to the periods in FIGS. 57 (4) to 57 (5). Periods T6 and T7 are periods of reach production before SP reach.

  A period T8 in FIG. 56 is a period for SP reach production, and corresponds to the periods in FIGS. 57 (6) to 57 (9). Also, the period T9 in FIG. 56 is a period before the background is displayed and the promotion lottery effect is started, and corresponds to the period in FIG. 57 (10), and the period T10 in FIG. 56 is a period of the promotion lottery effect. Yes, corresponding to the period of FIGS. 57 (11) to 57 (13). A period T11 in FIG. 56 is a period after the promotion effect lottery and corresponds to the periods in FIGS. 57 (14) to 57 (16).

  And in a present Example, after the period from the period T9 to the period T11 (timing C to timing d) shown in FIG. 56, ie, the SP reach production (first production) is finished, the promotion lottery production (third production) In the period until the start of the production, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM (the first music as the first production and the third music as the third production) different from the music as the two productions. Output).

  58 (12) to 58 (16), the fluctuation fluctuation BGM (second music piece) is continuously output. These are BGM of the fluctuation fluctuation display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. This is the output of (second music as the second performance).

  Here, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM may be sound data having a silent period in a part thereof, like the symbol demo BGM shown in FIG. 49 (b2). In this case, for example, the period from FIG. 57 (10) to FIG. 57 (13) can be a silent period, and the period from FIG. 57 (14) can be a period with sound. The silent period may have other lengths. Further, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM may be sound data that does not have a silent period in a part thereof, like the symbol demo BGM shown in FIG. 49 (b1).

  56, the period T6 corresponds to the period of FIGS. 57 (1) to 57 (4), the period T7 corresponds to the period of FIG. 57 (5), and the period T8. May correspond to the period of FIGS. 57 (6) to 57 (9).

  56, the period T6 corresponds to the period of FIGS. 57 (1) to 57 (3), the period T7 corresponds to the period of FIG. 57 (4), and the period T8. May correspond to the period of FIGS. 57 (5) to 57 (9).

  FIG. 59 is a diagram showing, in a time series, an example of an effect when the result of the determination as to whether or not the result is out of place in the effect example shown in FIGS. 57 and 58.

  The timing shown in FIG. 7 (a) is the timing corresponding to FIG. 57 (7). In the decorative symbol display device 208, the Yoshimune SP reach effect is executed, and the character (Tono, Yoshimune) loses to the character (swordsman). The image of the appearance is started.

  At this timing, the output of the Yoshimune SP reach set to the fixed layer (fixed layer 01) and the output of the Yoshimune SP start SE set to the free layer (free 01) are finished, and each layer is released. With the start of the performance that the character (Ten, Yoshimune) lost to the character (swordsman), the sound device data (sound data) of Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and the speaker From 120, only the sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is output from the head.

  The timing shown in FIG. 8 (a) is the timing corresponding to FIG. 57 (8), and the decorative design suggesting that the result of the determination is wrong in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative design display device 208. Is a state in which the shaking variation display of the symbol combination (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 2”) is started.

  At this timing, the sound device data (sound data) for Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is continuously set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and only the sound data for Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is set from the speaker 120. Is output.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (a) is the timing corresponding to FIG. 57 (9), a white background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol variation display in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208h. Is in a state in which

  At this timing, the sound device data (sound data) for Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is continuously set in the fixed layer (fixed layer 01), and only the sound data for Yoshimune SP reach (for detachment) is set from the speaker 120. Is output.

  The timing shown in FIG. 10 (a) is the timing corresponding to FIG. 58 (10), and is a state in which an SP reach effect end return command has been transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. At this timing, the display of the white background is finished, the castle town background is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decoration indicating that the result of the determination is incorrect in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. This is a state in which the fluctuation variation display of the symbol combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 2”) is displayed again.

  Further, at this timing, the output of the Yoshimune SP reach (for big hit) of the fixed layer 01 is stopped, the fixed layer 01 is released, and the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is newly set in the fixed layer 01.

  That is, at this timing, the shaking fluctuation BGM is output from the head from the speaker 120.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 11 (a), a symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, and the special figure variable game by the special figure display device (the special figure 1 display device 210) is stopped ( It is in a state of being suspended. The background of the castle town continues to be displayed in the decorative symbol display device 208 display area, and in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c in front of the decorative symbol display device 208, a symbol combination of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2- The fluctuation display of decoration 1-decoration 2 ") is displayed.

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and only the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 16 (a) is a timing corresponding to FIG. 58 (16), in which a symbol stop liquid crystal command is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the liquid crystal control unit 700. The decorative symbol display device 208 continues to display the fluctuation variation display of the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 2”), which suggests that the castle town background and the result of the determination of success / failure are different. .

  At this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is continuously set in the fixed layer 01, and only the fluctuation fluctuation BGM is output from the speaker 120.

  The timing shown in FIG. 17 (a) is a timing corresponding to FIG. 58 (17), in which a symbol stop return command is transmitted from the liquid crystal control unit 700 to the first sub-control unit 400. The decorative symbol display device 208 continues to display the castle town background, and the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 1- Decoration 2 ") is stopped and displayed. Also in the reduced decorative symbol display area 208, the same symbol combinations as those in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c suggesting that the result of the determination is a big hit (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 2”). Is displayed.

  In addition, at this timing, the fluctuation fluctuation BGM of the fixed layer 01 ends outputting, both the fixed layer and the free layer are released, and the output from the speaker 120 is not performed.

  Note that the fluctuation fluctuation BGM output from (10a) in the figure may not be output (in the case where the result of the determination is wrong).

  As described above, the game machine (for example, pachinko machine 100) according to the embodiment of the present invention is a game machine provided with effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), and the effect control means. Is a means capable of setting a plurality of types of sound data (for example, sound device data shown in FIG. 28), and the effect control means includes a plurality of types of setting areas (for example, a fixed layer, a free layer (free channel), System layer) is a means capable of executing control for setting (for example, free layer (free channel) sound data) in a first type of setting area, and the first type of setting area includes a plurality of setting areas. It is a setting area composed of first setting areas (for example, free layers (free channels) 01 to 30), and the effect control means includes a plurality of the first setting areas. Sound data (hereinafter referred to as “first sound data (for example, sound data (SE, BGM, etc.) set in the free channel (free layer)”). ). The control means is capable of executing control to set the first setting area (for example, free layer 01) in which the first sound data is set. Sound data different from the first sound data (hereinafter referred to as “second sound data (for example, sound stop data, silence data, sound data (SE, BGM), etc. set in the free channel (free layer))) It is a means that may execute a control for overwriting "."

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in the production control means.

  That is, since the developer can consciously overwrite the sound data set in the unset area, it may be possible to prevent a reduction in sound effect due to a design error.

  Further, the effect control means can execute control for searching the unset area (hereinafter referred to as “first search control (for example, unused free layer search processing shown in FIG. 42B)”). It may be a means.

  Note that an unset area may be acquired by performing control for searching for a set area in use.

  Further, the first search control may be control for searching for the unset area by determining the setting status of sound data in each set area for the plurality of first set areas. Good.

  Note that the first search control may not be ended until the search is completed for all the first setting areas.

  Further, when a predetermined number (for example, one first setting area for monaural use and two first setting areas for stereo use) is free, the first search control may be ended.

  Alternatively, the first search control may be terminated when a predetermined number of first setting areas are continuously available (for example, two first setting areas for stereo).

  Further, at least a part of the plurality of types of sound data is data in which identification information is set, and the first sound data is the identification information (hereinafter referred to as “first identification information”). The second sound data is data in which the identification information (hereinafter referred to as “second identification information”) is set, and the effect control means is configured to perform the first identification. Means for executing control to overwrite the second sound data with the first sound data set in the first setting area when the information and the second identification information are the same information; Also good.

  There may be sound data for which identification information is not set. If the identification information is different, overwriting may not be performed. Moreover, even if the identification information is the same, it may not be overwritten. Specifically, for example, in the case of overwriting prohibition data (sound data for which overwriting prohibition is set), even if the identification information is the same, overwriting may not be performed. In addition, when the identification information is the same, the information may be overwritten.

  Further, the effect control means can execute control for searching for the identification information (hereinafter referred to as “second search control (for example, identification information presence layer number acquisition processing shown in FIG. 42A)”). It may be a means.

  For sound data for which no identification information is set, the second search process may not be performed, or the second search process may be performed.

  Further, the second search control refers to the sound data set in each of the plurality of first setting areas among the plurality of types of sound data and the identification information of the sound data and the first search data. Control of searching the first sound data in which the same information as the second identification information is set as the first identification information by comparing two identification information.

  Note that the second search control may not be ended until the search is completed for all the first setting areas.

  In addition, there was sound data (first sound data) in which the same information as the second identification information was set as the first identification information in the first setting area during the search of all the first setting areas. In this case, the second search control may not be ended until the search is completed for all the first setting areas.

  In addition, there was sound data (first sound data) in which the same information as the second identification information was set as the first identification information in the first setting area during the search of all the first setting areas. In this case, the first search area (the number) in which the first found sound data (first sound data) is set may be acquired, and the second search process may be terminated.

  In addition, there was sound data (first sound data) in which the same information as the second identification information was set as the first identification information in the first setting area during the search of all the first setting areas. In this case, the number of the first setting areas in which the same information as the second identification information is set as the first identification information is a predetermined number or until the search of all the first setting areas is completed. The search process may not be terminated.

  The unset area may be an area in which sound data indicating silence is set among the plurality of types of sound data.

  The unset area may be an area in which any one of the plurality of types of sound data is not set in the first set area.

  Further, one type of data among the plurality of types of sound data is third sound data, and the effect control means includes all the sound data set in each of the plurality of first setting areas. It may be a means capable of executing control (for example, a free layer whole stop function and a free layer whole volume setting function) to be overwritten with the third sound data.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when it is desired to erase all sound data, it is not necessary to set the third sound data in each setting area, so the user forgot to overwrite a part of the sound data. In some cases, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect.

  The third sound data may be data for stopping the sound data (stop data) or may be new sound data.

  Further, it is possible to change only a part of the sound data (for example, the volume or pan value) without overwriting all the sound data.

  Further, it may be data that stops all sound data in a controllable manner or changes all sound data in a controllable manner.

  One type of data among the plurality of types of sound data is fourth sound data (for example, BGM data), and one type of region among the plurality of types of setting regions is a second type of data. Type setting area (for example, a fixed layer (fixed channel)), and the effect control means can execute control for setting the fourth sound data in the second type setting area. Also good.

  The second type of setting area is composed of N (for example, two) second setting areas, and the fourth sound data is set over the N second setting areas. It may be data to be processed. For example, stereo data is set over two second setting areas.

  The second type of setting area may be composed of one second setting area. For example, monaural data is set in one second setting area.

  Further, the sound data set in the first setting area may not be set in the second setting area.

  Further, a plurality of fixed layers (fixed channels) may be provided, and specific sound data may be output only on specific channels. For example, BGM for channel A may be output only on channel A and not output on channel B. Further, when the sound data for channel A is set during the output of the sound data for channel A, it may be overwritten, but may not be overwritten.

  For example, when deleting sound data, the sound data set in the first setting area cannot be grasped by the production control means which setting area is set in the first setting area. Then, the corresponding sound data is specified and deleted, or all the sound data set in the first setting area is deleted. However, it is clear where the sound data set in the second setting area is set, and when erasing the sound data, a specific second setting area may be set and can be used properly depending on the application. . As a result, there are cases where variations can be given to the erasure timing of the sound data and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  One type of data among the plurality of types of sound data is fifth sound data (for example, sound data related to an error), and the fifth sound data is sound data related to an error, One type of the plurality of types of setting regions is a third type of setting region (for example, a system layer (system channel)), and the effect control means includes the third type of setting region. It may be a means capable of executing control for setting the fifth sound data.

  Note that the third type of setting area may be an area where only sound data relating to an error can be set. By setting only sound data related to errors in the third type of setting area, it is prevented from being overwritten by sound data other than errors, and error notification by sound to players and store staff is surely performed. There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, a sound control unit (for example, a sound source IC 416) may be provided, and the sound control unit may be a unit provided with a plurality of channels (for example, a fixed channel, a free channel, etc.).

  Further, some of the plurality of channels may be channels (for example, free channels) assigned as the first setting area.

  Further, the effect control means is a means provided with a plurality of first setting areas (for example, free layers), and the effect control means is sound data set in the plurality of first setting areas. May be a means for setting a free channel (for example, a free channel) of the plurality of channels.

  Further, the effect control means may be means for setting sound data set in the plurality of second setting areas (for example, fixed layers) to an empty channel among the plurality of channels.

  The effect control means may be a means capable of executing the third search control for searching for an empty channel.

  In addition, there is a production means, the production means is a means capable of executing a plurality of types of production, the production means is a means constituted by a plurality of production means, one of the plurality of production means The effect means is a sound output means (for example, the speaker 120), and one kind of effect among the plurality of kinds of effects is a first effect (for example, a prize-winning effect, a decorative pattern change display and a stop). One type of the plurality of types of effects is a second effect (for example, a dark notice effect), and the sound output means is a first effect as the first effect. The first sound is a sound corresponding to the first sound data, and the first sound is generated during the execution of the second effect. Even if the production of the first is started, the sound output means The sound may be one that is configured to not output.

  According to such a configuration, there is a case where the sound effect of the first effect is prevented from being output when the second effect is being performed, and the effect of the second effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, the Ath sound (corresponding to the Ath sound data) (for example, the reserved prefetching notice sound corresponding to the increased hold of the prefetch target) is provided as the Ath effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect when the hold is increased). It may be output during the execution of the second effect (for example, darkening notice effect).

  In addition, when the first effect is started during the B-th effect (for example, during the pre-reading notice effect by an effect or the like), the first sound may be output. At this time, the B-th sound (for example, the pre-reading notice sound) may be output, and the B-th sound may not be output.

  Further, the effect control means may be a means constituted by one board (for example, the first sub board 160).

  Further, the effect control means may be a means constituted by a plurality of boards (for example, a first sub-board 160, an effect control board, a liquid crystal control board (a board constituting the liquid crystal control unit 700), etc.).

  The game machine may be a pachinko machine. Further, the gaming table may be a slot machine.

  In addition, a game machine (for example, pachinko machine 100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is a game machine provided with a production means, and the production means is a means composed of a plurality of production means, One of the presentation means is a sound output means (for example, the speaker 120), and one of the plurality of presentation means is a display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). Yes, the effect means is a means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of effects, and one effect among the plurality of effects is a first effect (for example, a variable display effect of an N-th decorative pattern). One of the multiple types of effects is a third effect (for example, a variation display effect of the decoration pattern of the (N + 1) th rotation), and the display means is a first effect as the first effect. Effect display (for example, Nth rotation decoration) The display means is a means for displaying a third effect display (for example, an N + 1 rotation decoration pattern change display) as the third effect, and the sound The output means is means for outputting a first musical piece (for example, an N rotation symbol variation BGM) as the first production, and the sound output means is a third musical piece (as the third production). For example, it is a means for outputting the symbol variation BGM at the (N + 1) th rotation, and is a period from the end of the first music to the start of the third music (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). .), The sound output means may output a second musical piece (for example, a symbol demo BGM) in some cases.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in sound output means.

  That is, there may be a period until the next effect display is started, and the player may be entertained.

  The timing at which “the first effect display ends” is the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 receives a sub-command (design stop command) from the main control unit 300, the timing at which the special figure fluctuation is stopped, The timing at which the sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700, the timing at which video (image) data display starts on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the like. The timing at which “second effect display starts” refers to the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 receives a sub-command (variation start command) from the main control unit 300, the timing at which the special figure variation start, The timing at which the sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 700, the timing at which video (image) data display starts on the decorative symbol display device 208, and the like.

  Alternatively, the timing at which “the first effect display ends” refers to the timing at which the first effect display video on the decorative symbol display device 208 ends, the transmission of the liquid crystal command (first effect display), the first For example, the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command from the liquid crystal control unit 700 indicating that the effect display has ended, the timing at which display of video (image) data on the decorative symbol display device 208 ends, and the like.

  The timing at which “the third effect display starts” is the timing at which the third effect display video starts, the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a liquid crystal command to the liquid crystal control unit 00, and the third timing. For example, the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 receives a return command from the liquid crystal control unit 700 indicating that the effect display has ended, the timing at which display of video (image) data on the decorative symbol display device 208 ends, and the like.

  The second music may be started from the beginning, but may be started from the middle.

  Further, the first effect display may be configured to be displayed in the first period.

  The second music (for example, the symbol demo BGM shown in FIG. 49 (b2)) is a period of silence (hereinafter referred to as “second period”) and a period of music output (hereinafter “ The third period ”may be configured so that the third period starts after the second period ends.

  The first period may be included in the second period of the second music piece.

  The second music (for example, the symbol demo BGM shown in FIG. 49 (b2)) includes a silent period and a music output period, and the music output period starts after the silent period ends. It may be constituted so that.

  In addition, you may be comprised so that there may be a silence period after a music output period. Moreover, you may be comprised so that there may be a silence period between music output periods. For example, the second music may be sound data composed of N seconds of silence and music, or sound data that is output after N seconds in the design of sound device data. Good.

  Moreover, the period from the end of the first effect display to the start of the third effect display may be the silent period of the second music piece.

  Note that if there is a hold at the time of symbol stop, the silence period may end, and if there is no hold at the time of symbol stop, the music output period may be entered. Also, when there is a hold at the time of symbol stop, the time from the end of the current symbol variation display to the start of the next symbol variation display is selected in the normal (special figure low accuracy normal figure low accuracy) state It may be configured so as to be shorter than the shortest fluctuation time of the time (fluctuation time) in which a certain symbol fluctuation display is performed. Further, in the electric support state (general high accuracy) state, it may be configured to be shorter than the shortest variation time among the times (variation time) during which the symbol variation display that may be selected is performed. Here, the electric support state may include both a time-short state and a probability variation state, or may be a state showing only one of the time-short state and the probability variation state.

  The first effect display is a variation display of the N-th decorative pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first decorative symbol variation display”), and the third effect display is N + 1. Rotating decorative symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “third decorative symbol variation display”), and the first music is a song corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation display. The third music is a music corresponding to the third decorative symbol variation display, and the first period is a period during which the decorative symbol is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “decoration”). It may be referred to as “design stop display period”.

  According to such a configuration, there may be a case where there is a gap in the period from when the N-th rotation decorative symbol stops changing until the N + 1-th decorative symbol variable display starts. You may be able to keep your interests away.

  Note that the third music may be the same music as the first music. Moreover, one music may be comprised including the 1st music and the 3rd music. The music output in the first decorative symbol variation display may be the first music, and the music output in the third decorative symbol variation display may be the third music.

  Each of the first, second, and third music pieces may be composed of a plurality of music pieces. For example, the first music is composed of a BGM for the first background image and a BGM for the second background image. In the first decorative symbol variation display, the background display is changed from the first background image to the second background image. When the background change effect that changes to the background image is performed, the BGM for the first background image that was output before the background change (during the display of the first background image) ends with the background change effect as a trigger, The BGM for the second background image may be output after the background change (while the second background image is being displayed).

  Each of the first, second, and third music pieces may be composed of a plurality of sound data (for example, BGM music data and audio data).

  The main control unit (for example, the main control unit 300) and the production control unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) are provided, and the main control unit transmits a plurality of types of commands to the production control unit. The effect control means is a means for controlling the display means, the effect control means is a means for controlling the sound output means, and one kind of the plurality of kinds of commands. Is a symbol stop command, the symbol stop command is a command indicating that the symbol is in a stopped state, and one type of command among the plurality of types of commands is a variation start command. The variation start command is a command indicating that the variation of the symbol has started, and the decorative symbol stop display period is performed by the effect control means by the effect control means. A period beginning with the de is received, the decorative symbol stop display period may be a period ending by the fluctuation start command is received by said presentation control means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the actual gaming state and the production from greatly deviating and to make it easier to grasp that the symbol is stopped by outputting the second music. There is.

  The effect control means may be composed of a plurality of control means (for example, the first sub-board 160, the effect control board, the liquid crystal control board (the board constituting the liquid crystal control unit 700), etc.) The means may be composed of one control means (for example, the first sub-board 160).

  The first effect display is a reach effect display (for example, FIG. 57 (6) to FIG. 57) displayed in the Nth rotation symbol variation (hereinafter referred to as “Nth rotation symbol variation”). (9) SP reach effect display), the first music is a music corresponding to the reach effect display (for example, sound data of Yoshimune SP reach (for jackpot)), The third effect display is a display displayed in the Nth rotation symbol variation, and the third effect display is an effect display different from the reach effect display (for example, FIG. 58 (11 ) To 58 (13), and the second music (for example, fluctuation fluctuation BGM) is a music different from the first music, and the first period is , The period during which the decorative design is displayed , May be called.) That "shaking change display period".

  According to such a configuration, it can be grasped that the decorative symbol is a fluctuation display, and the player's expectation may be continued until the next effect is started.

  The reach effect display described above may be a jackpot reach effect display, or may be a lose reach effect display. In the case of losing reach display, the second music may not be output during the fluctuation display period, but the second music may be output. Also, the music output in the fluctuation display period after the big hit reach effect display and the fluctuation display period after the loss reach may be different.

  Also, examples of conditions other than the above are normal state (special figure low-precision normal figure low accuracy), probability variation state (special figure high-precision normal figure high accuracy), time-short state (special figure low-probability normal figure high) Yes, but it may be different. It may be configured to be different depending on the background mode, the variation pattern table being used, the simultaneous effect, and the RTC effect.

  Further, it includes an effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), the effect control means is a means for controlling the display means, and the effect control means is a means for controlling the sound output means. The fluctuation variation display period is a period that is started when the control for displaying the reach production display by the production control unit is terminated, and the fluctuation fluctuation display period is performed by the production control unit. It may be a period started by starting control for displaying the effect display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a significant shift between the actual performance state and the sound output, and to make it easier to grasp the fluctuation fluctuation display period by outputting the second music piece. There are cases where it is possible.

  The effect control means may be composed of a plurality of control means (for example, the first sub-board 160, the effect control board, the liquid crystal control board (the board constituting the liquid crystal control unit 700), etc.) The means may be composed of one control means (for example, the first sub-board 160).

  Further, the reach effect display is configured not to be displayed on the display means during the shake variation display period, and the third effect display is not displayed on the display means during the shake variation display period. It may be a thing.

  In addition, during the fluctuation variation display period, it is possible not to perform an effect related to the determination result (for example, a notice effect or a pre-reading effect for announcing the result of the determination). .

  In addition, one of the multiple types of effects is a fourth effect (for example, a symbol demo effect), and the display means displays a fourth effect (for example, FIG. 53) as the fourth effect. (1) to 53 (3) may be displayed, and the sound output means may include a fourth piece of music (for example, during the design demonstration production) as the fourth production. Symbol demo BGM, big hit BGM, symbol fluctuating BGM, demo BGM, island simultaneous production BGM, reach BGM, BGM output when the store setting is changed, BGM output when the user changes the setting, etc. ) May be output, and the second music piece may be a music piece that is at least partially the same as the fourth music piece.

  The fourth music piece may be the second music piece. Moreover, a part of 2nd music may be contained in the 4th music.

  The sound output means outputs the first music piece with a first volume according to an operation by the player to set the volume of the sound output means (hereinafter referred to as “volume setting operation”). The sound output means may be a means that may output the second music at the volume of the first value, and the sound output means may be at the volume of the first value. There may be a means for outputting the third music piece.

  When the player has not performed a volume setting operation since the power is turned on, the volume of the first value described above is an “initial value”.

  In addition, when the volume setting operation is performed during a period in which the second music is output, the sound output means plays the second music at a second volume according to the volume setting operation. You may output.

  The display unit may be a unit capable of displaying a volume display, and may be configured such that a display mode of the volume display changes according to the volume setting operation.

  The sound output means may output an error sound when an error occurs. When an error occurs during the output of the second music, the sound output means The second music may not be output, and if an error occurs during the output of the second music, the sound output means may output the error sound. Good.

  The sound output means may be configured to be able to reduce or decrease the volume of the second music being output. Depending on the error, an error sound is output (error monitored by the main control unit or payout control unit (may include a lower pan full error)) and an error sound is not output (lower pan full error ( (Displayed only on the liquid crystal), error due to sub-control monitoring (for example, if an impact sensor is installed on the front frame door side and the front frame door is struck by a player, etc., a warning is displayed on the liquid crystal. There may be impact warnings etc.) performed.

  The game machine may be a pachinko machine. Further, the gaming table may be a slot machine.

  Further, the first sub control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit 700 may be configured as separate substrates, respectively, or the VRAM 436 may be used as a substrate (first sub substrate 160) constituting the first sub control unit 400. Alternatively, a configuration in which a VDP 434 or the like is mounted and the effect control and the liquid crystal control are executed by the CPU 404 of one first sub-control unit 400 may be used.

  Note that the embodiments and various examples (modifications) described so far can be implemented by combining or replacing all or a part of each configuration.

  Further, the game stand according to the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel , A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery, and reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally A determination means for determining whether or not the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, and a payout control unit that performs a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode; It is also suitable, such as a slot machine equipped.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. That is, the pachinko machine may be an enclosed pachinko machine that encloses a sphere and circulates the enclosed sphere in the pachinko machine, and this enclosed pachinko machine uses the enclosed sphere as a launch ball, The ball payout may be executed by credit.

  In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Outer frame 104 Inner frame 120 Speaker 156 Main control board 160 1st sub control board 170 Discharge control board 182 Power supply board 208 Decorative design display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 230 1st Special drawing start port 232 Second special drawing start port 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
600 payout control unit 708 RAM

Claims (16)

A game stand with directing means,
The production means is a means composed of a plurality of production means,
One effect means of the plurality of effect means is a sound output means,
One effect means of the plurality of effect means is a display means,
The effect means is a means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of effects,
One of the multiple types of effects is a first effect,
One effect of the plurality of effects is a third effect,
The display means is means for displaying a first effect display as the first effect,
The display means is means for displaying a third effect display as the third effect,
The sound output means is means for outputting a first music piece as the first performance,
The sound output means is means for outputting a third music as the third performance,
There is a case where the sound output means outputs the second music during a period from the end of the first music to the start of the third music (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). is there,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
In the first period, the first effect display is configured to be displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The second music is composed of a period of silence (hereinafter referred to as “second period”) and a period of outputting music (hereinafter referred to as “third period”).
The third period is configured to start after the second period ends.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 3,
The first period may be included in the second period of the second song.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The first effect display is a variation display of the N-th decorative pattern (hereinafter referred to as “first decorative symbol variation display”).
The third effect display is a variation display of the decoration symbol of the N + 1th rotation (hereinafter referred to as “third decoration symbol variation display”).
The first music is a music corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation display,
The third music is a music corresponding to the third decorative symbol variation display,
The first period is a period during which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbol stopped display period”).
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
Main control means;
Production control means;
With
The main control means is means capable of transmitting a plurality of types of commands to the effect control means,
The production control means is means for controlling the display means,
The production control means is means for controlling the sound output means,
One type of command among the plurality of types of commands is a symbol stop command,
The symbol stop command is a command indicating that the symbol is in a stopped state,
One type of command among the plurality of types of commands is a change start command,
The variation start command is a command indicating that the variation of the symbol has started,
The decorative symbol stop display period is a period that starts when the symbol control command is received by the effect control means,
The decorative symbol stop display period is a period that ends when the effect control means receives the change start command.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 6,
The first effect display is a reach effect display displayed in the variation of the Nth rotation symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the Nth rotation symbol variation”).
The first music is a music corresponding to the reach effect display,
The third effect display is a display displayed in the symbol variation of the Nth rotation,
The third effect display is an effect display different from the reach effect display,
The second music is a music different from the first music,
The first period is a period in which the decorative symbol is displayed with fluctuations in swing (hereinafter referred to as “swing fluctuation display period”).
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 7,
The production control means is means for controlling the display means,
The production control means is means for controlling the sound output means,
The shaking fluctuation display period is a period that is started when the control for displaying the reach effect display by the effect control means is ended,
The shaking fluctuation display period is a period that is started when the control for displaying the third effect display by the effect control means is started.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 7 or 8,
In the shaking variation display period, the reach effect display is not displayed on the display means,
In the shaking fluctuation display period, the display unit is configured not to display the third effect display.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
One of the multiple types of effects is a fourth effect,
The display means is a means that may display a fourth effect display as the fourth effect,
The sound output means is means for outputting a fourth music as the fourth effect,
The second music is a music that is at least partially the same as the fourth music,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10, Comprising:
The sound output means may output the first music piece with a first volume according to an operation by the player to set the volume of the sound output means (hereinafter referred to as “volume setting operation”). A means,
The sound output means is a means that may output the second music at the volume of the first value,
The sound output means is a means that may output the third music at the volume of the first value.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 11,
When the volume setting operation is performed during a period in which the second music is being output, the sound output means outputs the second music with a second volume according to the volume setting operation. ,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 11 or claim 12,
The display means is means capable of displaying a volume display,
In response to the volume setting operation, the display mode of the volume display is configured to change.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The sound output means is means for outputting an error sound when an error occurs,
If an error occurs during the output of the second music, the sound output means is a means that may not output the second music,
If an error occurs during the output of the second music, the sound output means is a means that may output the error sound,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.