JP2018023580A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of operating electronic components provided for the game machine more stably.SOLUTION: A game machine executing a game includes: control means of controlling a plurality of electronic components; and output means of outputting driving signals for driving the electronic components on the basis of control signals outputted by the control means. The output means includes stop means of stopping output of the driving signals in a prescribed period after input of control signals is received. The control means outputs the control signals before the prescribed period passes after the control signals are outputted in outputting the control signals and continuing to drive the electronic components beyond the prescribed period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a motor provided in a gaming machine, there is a motor that uses a stepping motor having a plurality of exciting coils to which voltage pulses are individually supplied. For example, in Patent Document 1, a voltage pulse signal is individually supplied to each excitation coil of a stepping motor in accordance with a control signal for controlling the operation of the stepping motor. Then, a voltage pulse signal is input in parallel with each exciting coil, and an abnormal operation of the stepping motor is determined based on a feedback signal that is a single signal corresponding to the input state of each voltage pulse signal input in parallel.

JP 2011-104147 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when a control signal for controlling the operation of an electronic component such as a stepping motor is unintentionally interrupted, the operation of the electronic component may become unstable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 202, a third lamp unit 203, a fourth lamp unit 204, a fifth lamp unit 205, etc.) For example, production control CPU 120, VDP 123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B) that outputs a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means receives a control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 13), and stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 13) has elapsed (FIG. 13: timeout) Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses.

  According to the above configuration, the malfunction of the electronic component can be avoided, so that the electronic component can be controlled more stably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The output means includes conversion means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B) that converts a serial signal control signal output from the control means into a parallel signal drive signal.

According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.
(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further comprises setting means for setting the stop means to be valid or invalid (a predetermined terminal for setting the time-out function of each conversion IC to be valid or invalid, an effect control board 12 or the like).

  According to the above configuration, the function of the stopping unit can be set to be valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing parts.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A first substrate (for example, an effect control substrate 12) provided with the control means;
A second substrate (for example, the first lamp substrate 210) provided with the output means,
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the said structure, since it has arrange | positioned on another board | substrate, it can suppress that the control abnormality which may generate | occur | produce by the malfunction (disconnection, short circuit, etc.) of wiring generate | occur | produces.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The output means controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is light emission by PWM control) The gradation is controlled according to the period.)

According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be increased by PWM control.
(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state having a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means, the second output state is set (for example, connected in the substrate like the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B). The conversion IC 92B is set to output a low slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, the emission of noise to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state having a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on another board connected via the wiring member to the board on which the output means is provided, the first output state is set (for example, serial (If the parallel conversion IC 94B and the serial / parallel conversion IC 95B are connected outside the substrate, the conversion IC 94B is set to output a normal slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting to another board connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, it is possible to suppress the influence of external noise on the control signal.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
It further includes a movable member that performs an operation (for example, the rendering unit 300).
The output means outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication system from specific signal output units grouped into a plurality of different groups (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 18),
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is different for each group (for example, the periods of the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 18 are shifted by 1 MHz).
The driving means for operating the movable member (for example, the motor of the driving mechanism 201) is the specific signal output unit (for example, terminals of the group belonging to the same period (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) in the same group of the output means). ) Is driven on the basis of a specific signal output from).

  According to the above configuration, noise emission to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output period of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. (A) is a front view which shows the state which has a movable part in a tilting position, and (B) shows the state which has a movable part in a standing position. It is a figure which shows the flow of drive control and light emission control. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the other example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is an image figure of the output waveform of a control signal. It is a figure which shows the modification of the connection of conversion IC. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a 2nd lamp drive part and a 2nd lamp part. It is a figure for demonstrating the phase separation of the drive signal which serial-parallel conversion outputs. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of an accessory drive part and a drive mechanism. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination rate of the display mode of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows an on-hold selection time production pattern table. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a display mode change effect and the presence or absence of the display mode change execution in the said display mode change effect. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. It is a figure which shows a change production pattern table. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display when a character icon is displayed as a hold display in an effect display device. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display of the active display after displaying a character icon as a hold display in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an icon production setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect which selects the execution timing of the display mode change effect during hold display from several timings. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a battle reach effect is performed. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a story reach effect is performed. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of the effect production and movable body production in a specific super reach production.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2, an effect display device 5 as a display means is provided. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, a hold that displays the hold memory number (the number of the special figure hold memory) as the number of the variable storage hold memory information corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Memory display is performed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  A first hold display area 5D and a second hold display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right in the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold display area 5D, the first special figure hold memory number that can specify the number of the first hold memory information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of sphere (circular) hold images H. Is done. In the second hold display area 5U, the second special figure hold memory number that can specify the number of second hold memory information generated based on the second start winning is displayed based on the number of sphere (circular) hold images H. Is done.

  In the first hold display area 5D, the hold image H is displayed in such a manner that the hold image increases on the left side every time the first hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. Every time, the hold image H at the right end corresponding to the first hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images H are shifted rightward one by one. In the second hold display area 5U, the hold image is displayed in such a manner that the hold image H increases on the right side whenever the second hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. Each time, the hold image H at the left end corresponding to the second hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images are shifted leftward one by one.

  The variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display is shown during the execution of the variation display corresponding to the suspended display that has been erased (moved or shifted) from each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) AH is formed in the central portion of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 5D or the second hold display area 5U has been displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in such a manner that it can be identified that it corresponds to the reserved image. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 5.

  With respect to the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, the hold display mode in which the hold display mode is changed before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. A change effect may be executed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

  For example, the color of the reserved image H can be changed to blue, green, and red. When it is determined that the hold display mode change effect is executed at a predetermined ratio, and the variable display result based on the hold storage information to be the effect is a jackpot display result, the change after the change is performed at a ratio of blue <green <red. When the color of the reserved image H is selected and determined (blue is the lowest selection ratio), on the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is an outlier display result, the color of the reserved image H after the change is in a ratio of red <green <blue. Is selected (red is the lowest selection ratio). Thereby, the expectation degree to the big hit based on the color of the hold image H after the change when the hold display mode change effect is executed is set to have a ratio of blue <green <red. Therefore, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot based on the color of the hold image after the change.

  Also, for the active image AH, similarly to the reserved image H, the display mode change effect is executed, and the display mode such as the color or shape of the reserved image H is changed. The display mode change effect of such active display is also determined in a mode in which the degree of expectation for jackpot can be specified at the same selection ratio as the hold display mode change effect, and the display mode such as the color or shape after the change is determined. The Note that the display mode change effect need not be executed for the active display.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitting body such as the effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability”, “hit reliability”, “expectation”, or “hit expectation”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a predetermined normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol pattern of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  When a predetermined probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a first lamp board 210, and a second lamp board 220 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and a relay board 19 for relaying signals from the effect control board 12. Etc. are also installed. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components such as the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 202, the third lamp unit 203, the fourth lamp unit 204, the fifth lamp unit 205, and the drive mechanism 201. Is installed. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs a display operation in the effect display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 202, the third lamp unit 203, and the fourth lamp unit 204. The fifth lamp unit 205 has a function of performing a lighting / extinguishing operation and an operation of the drive mechanism 201, that is, a function of controlling a production electric part to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first lamp driving unit 14. The first lamp drive unit 14 is configured to supply a drive signal to each LED of the first lamp unit 9 based on a control signal from the effect control board 12 and to turn on or turn off each LED separately. The first lamp driving unit 14 and the first lamp unit 9 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a second lamp driving unit 92, a third lamp driving unit 93, a fourth lamp driving unit 94, and a fifth lamp driving unit 95. The second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94 are mounted on the first lamp substrate 210. The fifth lamp driver 95 is mounted on the second lamp substrate 220.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 supplies a drive signal to each LED 202A (see FIG. 17) of the second lamp unit 202 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19, and each LED 202A is supplied. It is configured to be turned on or off separately. The third lamp driving unit 93 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the third lamp unit 203 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the third lamp driving unit 93, and The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately. The 4th lamp drive part 94 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the 4th lamp part 204 based on the control signal supplied via the relay board | substrate 19 from the production | presentation control board 12, and turns on or off each LED separately. It is configured to let you. The fifth lamp drive unit 95 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fifth lamp unit 205 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 and the fourth lamp drive unit 94, and The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an accessory driving unit 91. The accessory driving unit 91 is configured to operate the driving mechanism 201 by supplying a driving signal to a stepping motor or the like of the driving mechanism 201 based on a control signal from the effect control board 12. The accessory driving unit 91 and the stepping motor in the driving mechanism 201 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 19), or may be mounted on separate substrates.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, Data constituting a table as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. It is prepared. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special figure game (special game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. For example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided in the RAM 102 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like is stored as reserved data (first special figure reservation information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like is stored as reservation data (second special figure reservation information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit 300 is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and an effect control board 12 includes a drive mechanism 201 (various motors), a solenoid, A plurality of electronic components such as a sensor, a second lamp unit 202, a third lamp unit 203, and a fourth lamp unit 204 are connected. In FIG. 2, illustrations of these electronic components other than the drive mechanism 201 and the fifth lamp unit 205 are omitted.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the effect display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 123A (see FIG. 11), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 123B (see FIG. 11), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5. Become.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the effect display device 5, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and the first lamp driving unit 14 are transmitted. Control signal, the second lamp driving unit 92 (or the third lamp driving unit 93), the fourth lamp driving unit 94 (or the fifth lamp driving unit 95), and the accessory driving unit 91 via the relay board 19. The control signal transmitted to each is output. The control signal is supplied as a serial signal.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first hold display area 5D as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. . Instead of a plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second hold display area 5U as one of a plurality of types. Yes. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second hold display is assigned to each display mode of the second hold display. . Instead of a plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not to execute a hold effect (also referred to as an action effect or a hold change effect). Specifically, in the hold effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold effect is executed is determined for each of whether the hold effect is not executed and is executed. Assigned. In the present embodiment, the hold effect is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 5D to the notice mode, and the hold displayed in the second hold display area 5U. This is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display form of the display to the notice form. There are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is a hold change gaze effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute an active display change effect (success effect) that changes a special image including an active display. Specifically, the active display change execution presence / absence determination table is compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the active display change effect is executed, with or without execution of the active display change effect. A numerical value (decision value) is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect (main notice effect) for changing a special image into a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information corresponding to the active display (for example, characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame, etc.) are used as the notice mode. It is an effect to change (main notice effect). In the active display change effect, as described above, the common effect, the successful effect (also referred to as the active display change effect) executed when the special image is changed after the common effect is executed, and the common effect are executed. A failure effect (also referred to as an active display change gas effect) that is executed when the special image is not changed later is included. The successful effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the special image by acting on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 5. On the other hand, the failure effect does not act on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 5, or does not change the display mode of the special image, or acts on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 5, but This is an effect that does not change the display mode.

  In addition, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect that changes the mode of the special image into one of a plurality of modes and a change of the special image in the second system. And the 2nd system | strain change effect changed to either of several aspects is included. The first system change effect includes a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. There are common production, success production, and failure production. In the present embodiment, the first system change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is in the special image. The display mode of the active display frame (active display frame displayed as a special image) is changed.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores the first system change referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the first system change effect that is one of the active display change effects. An effect execution timing determination table is stored. This first system change effect differs in the proportion of execution of the successful effect related to the first system change effect depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. Also, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first system change effect effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the types of execution timings that can be determined in the first system change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In the execution timing determination table for the first system change effect, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Yes. In addition, instead of a plurality of first system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all first system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. You may remember.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores the second system change referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the second system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (timing at which timing of the change is executed). An effect execution timing determination table is stored. This second system change effect differs in the proportion of execution of the successful effect related to the second system change effect depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. The ROM 121 also stores a plurality of second system change effect effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the second system change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In the execution timing determination table for the second system change effect, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Yes. Also, instead of a plurality of second system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large second system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all second system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. You may remember.

  The effect display device 5 includes a display panel made up of a liquid crystal panel and the like, and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the effect display device 5 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the effect display device 5.

  The display control unit 123 controls the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 202 under the control of the effect control CPU 120 in addition to the control of the effect display device 5. Details of the flow of drive control for the drive mechanism 201 and light emission control for the first lamp unit 9 and the second lamp unit 202 will be described later.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the effect display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command for the first lamp driving unit 14, wiring for transmitting an information signal indicating a command for the relay board 19, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

[Structure of production unit]
Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described based on FIG. 9 and FIG. 9A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 9B is a rear view. 10A is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the tilted position, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the standing position.

  As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is fixedly installed at a predetermined location. A base portion 301, a movable portion 302 provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 301, a tilting position for tilting the movable portion 302 in a horizontal direction (see FIG. 10A), and a standing position for standing in a vertical direction ( 10 (B)), and a first effect motor 303 that rotates between the two.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first effect motor 303 that rotates the movable portion 302 is fixed on the back surface, and the drive projecting forward through the base portion 301. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown). The first effect motor 303 is a part of the drive mechanism 201.

  A shaft member 313 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is provided on the opposite side of the periphery of the turntable 312 to the shaft member 313, and the detection piece 315 is detected by a position detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable 312. The production control CPU 120 can specify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 320. 321 and a rack gear 322 that moves integrally. The movable member 321 can be reciprocated between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 320 and a second position farther from the rotating shaft 325 than the first position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position. ing. The movable member 321 is at least partially retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first position, and at least partially overlaps the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second position. (See FIG. 1).

  The rotating member 320 is formed of a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and is provided on the right side of the front surface so as to project from the rotating shaft 325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 325 by being inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side. The first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side, and the second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 325 and inserted from the rear side into the guide groove 311 are protruded. Yes.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted through the guide groove 311 and protrudes to the front side of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotation member 320 are connected via the link member 314. A coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 325 to urge the rotation member 320 toward the standing position at all times.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove that guides the movable member 321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixed above the slide groove on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and the drive shaft that protrudes rearward through the base portion 301 is fixed. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second effect motor 330. The second effect motor 330 is a part of the drive mechanism 201.

  On the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 320, a hook that projects the left end of the tension spring 323 for biasing the rack gear 322 is provided so as to protrude rearward. In addition, a position detection sensor 333 that detects a detection piece formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided on the right rear surface, and the detection piece is detected by the position detection sensor 333, so that the CPU 120 for effect control is provided. Can specify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 321 has a disk-shaped light emitting part 321A and an attachment part 321B extending to the right side from the light emitting part 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a fifth lamp unit 205 (not shown) inside, and can emit light forward. In addition, two bosses are provided on the back surface of the mounting portion 321B, and the bosses are inserted into the slide grooves of the rotating member 320 and fixed to the rack gear 322, whereby the movable member 321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 320 and A rack gear 322 disposed on the rear side of the rotating member 320 is integrated.

  The integrated movable member 321 and rack gear 322 are guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 320 by inserting two bosses into the slide groove. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 is protruded rearward so that the right end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed toward the second position. Energize.

  The movable portion 302 of the effect unit 300 configured as described above is located at the tilt position as shown in FIG. 10A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise by the first effect motor 303 by the front view, the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the front view about the rotation shaft 325 is obtained. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first effect motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the standing position to the tilt position.

[Details of light emission control and drive control]
Here, referring to FIG. 13, drive control for the drive mechanism 201 and light emission to the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 202, the third lamp unit 203, the fourth lamp unit 204, the fifth lamp unit 205, and the like. The flow of control will be described.

  The first lamp drive unit 14 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 9 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 14B). ). A plurality of conversion ICs 14B may be provided according to the number of LEDs to be driven. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 14B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC 93B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 14B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 14B via the I / O 125. Each LED of the first lamp unit 9 driven by the first lamp driving unit 14 is, for example, each structure in the game area 10 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) ) Function as a decorative LED provided around. The effect control board 12 and the board on which the first lamp driving unit 14 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 uses a control signal supplied as a serial signal from the effect control board 12 via the relay board 19 to drive each LED 202A (see FIG. 17) of the second lamp unit 202 individually. Serial / parallel conversion IC92B (hereinafter also referred to as conversion IC92B). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 92B. The address may be set by the same method (details will be described later) as the serial / parallel conversion IC 93B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 92B via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19. The effect control board 12 and the relay board 19, and the relay board 19 and the first lamp board 210 are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The third lamp driving unit 93 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the third lamp unit 203 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 93B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 93B (details will be described later).

  The control signal includes a part for designating an address. The conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are connected to each other, and the conversion IC 92B specifies that the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 93B). In this case, the control signal is supplied to the conversion IC 93B as it is. In this way, the conversion IC 93B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 92B that is the conversion IC located in the preceding stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is accurately supplied to the conversion IC having an address designated by the control signal. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B is supplied from the effect control CPU 120 to the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92 via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19.

  The fourth lamp driving unit 94 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the fourth lamp unit 204 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 94B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 94B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 94B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 94B via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19. Each LED of the second lamp unit 202, the third lamp unit 203, and the fourth lamp unit 204 driven by the second lamp driving unit 92, the third lamp driving unit 93, and the fourth lamp driving unit 94, respectively, It functions as a part of the production LED 9 provided in the periphery of 10. Therefore, the first lamp substrate 210 is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area 10.

  The fifth lamp drive unit 95 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the fifth lamp unit 205 (hereinafter also referred to as a conversion IC 95B). ). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 95B. The address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC 93B. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 95B is supplied from the VDP 123A to the conversion IC 94B via the I / O 125 and the relay board 19. Each LED of the fifth lamp unit 205 driven by the fifth lamp driving unit 95 is provided in the light emitting unit 321A shown in FIG. The second lamp substrate 220 itself is also provided in the light emitting unit 321A, and a control signal from the fourth lamp driving unit 94 is supplied via the wiring 361 shown in FIG.

  What control signals are output to the conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B by the VDP 123A depends on lighting data stored in the CGROM 123B (data indicating an LED lighting pattern, which LED is to be lit, etc.) It is specified. The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  Under the control of the effect control CPU 120, the VDP 123A supplies a control signal according to the lighting data to the conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B (supplying a control signal specifying the address of the supply destination IC). . The conversion IC 14B, the conversion IC 92B, and the conversion IC 94B include a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals that specify their own addresses, data signals other than the portions that specify the addresses (here, high or low for each bit) 24 bit data signal) is converted into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal. Each of the LED) is simultaneously supplied with the converted parallel drive signals. By sequentially repeating such an operation, the first lamp unit 9, the second lamp unit 202, the third lamp unit 203, the fourth lamp unit 204, the second lamp unit 204 in a mode (light emission color, light emission period) according to the lighting data. Five lamps 205 emit light.

  Note that the LED 202A (and the LED 202B) of the second lamp unit includes RGB LEDs as described later. The same applies to the LEDs of other lamp units. Further, the drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED is turned on (emits light) by the Low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output every time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal becomes longer when the Low signal is output continuously. If the Low signal supply period (the number of times the Low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED also becomes long, and the LED appears to emit light brightly. In this way, the drive signal that is repeatedly output is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED (the light emission luminance of each color) is gradation controlled by the light emission period (that is, the Low signal period) by PWM control. Is done. For this reason, each LED 202A can individually emit color light according to a repeatedly supplied control signal (various colors can be expressed by adjusting the luminance (light emission period) of each RGB LED. )

  The accessory drive unit 91 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually a plurality) included in the drive mechanism 201 to a serial / parallel conversion IC 91B (hereinafter referred to as a conversion IC 91B). And a drive driver 91C that supplies a drive current corresponding to the drive signal to the drive mechanism 201. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 91B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC 93B described later. The drive mechanism 201 is the first effect motor 303 or the second effect motor 330 shown in FIG. The accessory drive unit 91 itself is provided in the game board 2, and a motor control signal from the drive driver 91 </ b> C of the accessory drive unit 91 is sent to the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 via the wiring. Supplied. The effect control board 12 and the board on which the accessory driving unit 91 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  What control signal is output by the CPU 120 for effect control depends on drive data (such as how to move the motor of the drive mechanism 201 and what motor to move) included in the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121. Etc.). The lighting data and driving data are stored in the ROM 121 without being compressed. This is because the performance control CPU 120 is designed to use uncompressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently.

  The effect control CPU 120 supplies a control signal according to the drive data to the conversion IC 91 </ b> B via the relay board 19. The conversion IC 91B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals for specifying its own address, a data signal other than the part for specifying the address (here, 24-bit data indicating High or Low for each bit) Signal) is separated into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal and converted into a drive target (each stepping motor). The parallel drive signals are supplied simultaneously. By sequentially repeating such operations, the drive mechanism 201 operates in a manner according to the drive data, and drives the movable member 321.

  In addition, although the audio | voice output via the audio | voice control board | substrate 13 is performed by CPU120 for presentation control, you may perform it by the display control part 123. FIG. Further, under the control of the effect control CPU 120, the VDP 123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 123B, supplies it to the effect display device 5, and displays the effect image. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 123B. This is because the VDP 123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the second lamp driving unit 92 through the relay board 19 and supplies power to the second lamp unit 202 through the second lamp driving unit 92. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92, outputs VCL1 for the LED 202A of the second lamp unit 202, and outputs VCL2 for the LED 202B. These are supplied to the conversion IC 92B and the LEDs 202A and 202B on separate lines (that is, power is supplied on separate supply lines). The effect control board 12 supplies power to the first lamp driving unit 14 via the relay board 19 and supplies power to the first lamp part 9 via the first lamp driving unit 14. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 14 </ b> B of the first lamp driving unit 14 and outputs VCL <b> 1 for the LED of the first lamp unit 9. These are supplied to the conversion IC 14B and the LED by separate lines. The effect control board 12 supplies power to the third lamp driving unit 93, the fourth lamp driving unit 94, and the fifth lamp driving unit 95 in the same manner as the second lamp driving unit 92.

  In addition, each VCC and each VCL1 (or each VCL2) supplied to each conversion IC or each LED may be generated independently from each other and supplied by separate supply lines, or at least a part of the common voltage You may make it.

  The effect control board 12 supplies power to the accessory driving unit 91 via the relay board 19. The accessory drive unit 91 supplies power to the drive mechanism 201 based on the power from the effect control board 12 to operate the drive mechanism 201 (power may be supplied in the form of a drive signal). For example, the effect control board 12 outputs VDD as a voltage necessary for driving the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 201, and the VDD is finally supplied to the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 201.

  Further, the effect control board 12 outputs 5V (VCC) as a voltage necessary for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 91B of the accessory driving unit 91. For example, the effect control board 12 outputs 5 V (VCC) as the voltage necessary for driving the drive mechanism 201 to the conversion IC 91B.

  Note that a detection signal from a rotational position sensor provided in the drive mechanism 201 (a signal that detects the initial position of the motor that moves the movable member 321) is fed back to the effect control CPU 120.

  A plurality of serial / parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 14B, 91B to 95B) may be provided in accordance with the number of drive targets (control targets) (stepping motors, LEDs, etc.) and the number of terminals (for example, an accessory) In addition to the conversion IC 91B in the drive unit 91, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (the same type of conversion ICs) are connected in series, and a unique address is individually set. The effect control CPU 120 and the VDP 123A output a control signal designating the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the conversion ICs connected in series first receives the control signal. When the control signal specifies the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal. When the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (when the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC directly transfers the control signal to the conversion IC connected second. Output. When the control signal from the first conversion IC designates its own address, the conversion IC connected secondly converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If the address is not specified, the control signal is supplied to the next connected conversion IC as described above. In this way, a control signal can be transmitted to a desired conversion IC. When there are a plurality of conversion ICs 92B, the control signal for designating the address of the conversion IC 93B passes through each of the plurality of conversion ICs 92B and is supplied to the conversion IC 93B.

  With the configuration as described above, the production control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or the first control via the display control unit 123 or the first lamp driving unit 14. The lamp unit 9 is turned on / off, the second lamp unit 202 is turned on / off via the display control unit 123 and the second lamp driving unit 92, and the display control unit 123 and the third lamp driving unit 93 are used. The third lamp unit 203 is turned on / off, the fourth lamp unit 204 is turned on / off via the display control unit 123 and the fourth lamp drive unit 94, and the display control unit 123 and the fifth lamp drive unit 95 are turned on. The fifth lamp unit 205 is turned on / off via the driving mechanism 201 is operated via the accessory driving unit 91 to move the movable member 321, and the effect display device 5 is operated via the display control unit 123. And or to display an effect image to the display region, to perform the various effects of.

  Next, the output method (timing) of the control signal output from the effect control board 12 will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 91 </ b> B to 95 </ b> B output drive signals for driving the electronic components to be driven (such as the drive mechanism 201 and the LEDs) based on the control signal output from the effect control board 12. As a method for continuously driving an electronic component, for example, when the conversion IC receives a control signal (ON signal) for outputting a drive signal, the output of the drive signal is stopped. Until the control signal (OFF signal) is input, a method of continuously outputting the drive signal is conceivable.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 12, when a control signal (ON signal) is output at time t1 and the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal, the conversion IC continues to output the LED drive signal. In this case, the LED maintains the lighting state. As described above, the LED drive signal is output as a PWM signal, but is simplified for the sake of explanation in FIG.

  However, according to the above configuration, for example, in a state in which each conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) and drives an electronic component, the wiring for connecting the effect control board 12 and each conversion IC is thereafter. When a part is disconnected or short-circuited, each conversion IC cannot receive an input of a control signal (OFF signal), so that the electronic component is continuously driven unintentionally. For this reason, the electronic component may be damaged (for example, the motor of the drive mechanism 201 may be damaged).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as the conversion ICs 91B to 95B, conversion ICs having a function (time-out function) capable of stopping the output of the drive signal after the elapse of a predetermined period after receiving the input of the control signal are used. Here, a method for continuously driving an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating another example of a timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 13, at time t <b> 1, when a control signal (ON signal) is output from presentation control board 12 and the conversion IC receives the control signal, conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Next, the conversion IC stops outputting the drive signal after a predetermined period T (for example, 1 second) has elapsed (time t2) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1). Note that the timing at which the control signal is output from the effect control board 12 and the timing at which the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal are so small that they can be ignored. For this reason, the LED is turned on from time t1 to time t2, but the LED is turned off until the conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (time t3).

  Next, when a control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 12 at time t3 and the conversion IC receives an input of the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Then, in order to continuously turn on the LED (that is, to continuously drive the electronic component beyond the predetermined period T), the effect control board 12 is predetermined from the time t3 when the control signal is output. The control signal is output again at time t4 before the period T elapses. Since the conversion IC receives the control signal at time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses from time t3 when the control signal is input, the conversion IC continues to output without stopping the output of the drive signal. Similarly, the effect control board 12 outputs the next control signal at time t6 (time t7, time t8) before the predetermined period T has elapsed from time t5 (time t6, time t7) at which the previous control signal was output. Therefore, the LED can be kept on after the time t3.

  In the example of FIG. 13, each time interval (for example, time t3 to time t4, time t4 to time t5, etc.) from when the effect control board 12 outputs the control signal to when the next control signal is output. Although the structure which is the same was demonstrated, it is not restricted to the said structure. Specifically, when continuously driving the LED, the effect control board 12 satisfies the condition that the control signal is output again after the predetermined period T elapses after the control signal is output. If this is the case, the time intervals may not be the same.

  As described above, in order to continuously drive an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function, it is important to prevent the output of a control signal (ON signal) to the conversion IC from being interrupted. Become. Therefore, the production control board 12 outputs the control signal in a complementary manner in preparation for the case where the production control CPU 120 that outputs the control signal or the VDP 123A cannot output the control signal due to hang-up or the like. A circuit (or software program) may be provided. For example, this output circuit has a function of continuously outputting a control signal stored in the output buffer of the RAM 122.

  Note that this timeout function may be configured to be enabled or disabled. Specifically, when a predetermined terminal of each conversion IC is grounded, the time-out function is set valid, and when the predetermined terminal is grounded via a resistor, the function is set invalid. . Note that the configuration is not limited to hardware and set in this way. For example, a command from the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120, VDP 123A) (time-out function valid / invalid setting command, for example, Each conversion IC may be configured to enable or disable the function according to whether the input of the terminal is H level or L level.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating still another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 14, from time t1 to time t4, since the control signal (ON signal) is output from VDP 123A at regular intervals, the LED is kept in the lighting state during this period. Here, it is assumed that after the VDP 123A outputs the control signal at time t4, it hangs up and cannot output the control signal. In this case, the output circuit continues to output the control signal (ON signal) remaining in the output buffer as a buffer signal after time t5. Specifically, the output circuit outputs the buffer signal again after a predetermined period T elapses after the buffer signal is output. Thereby, even if it is a case where VDP123A which mainly outputs a control signal hangs up, the lighting state of LED can be maintained. Note that the output circuit has a function of detecting that the VDP 123A has hung up.

  Next, a method of setting the output waveform shape of a signal when a control signal and a clock signal are supplied (output) from one conversion IC to another conversion IC will be described. As described above, the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 95B that are not directly connected to the relay board 19 receive the control signal and the clock signal via the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 94B, respectively.

  Here, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 210), but the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are different from each other (first lamp substrate 210 and second lamp substrate 220). Is provided. That is, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B are electrically connected within the same substrate, and the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are electrically connected outside the substrate. Specifically, the first lamp substrate 210 and the second lamp substrate 220 are connected by a wiring member such as a cable. When the conversion ICs are connected within the substrate, the attenuation rate of the waveform is smaller and the external noise resistance is higher than when the conversion ICs are connected outside the substrate (via a cable or the like). Therefore, in order to reduce unnecessary radiation noise, the waveform shape is changed between the in-board connection and the off-board connection as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is an image diagram of a signal output waveform. Referring to FIG. 15, each conversion IC outputs an output waveform when a control signal and a clock signal received are output to another conversion IC, as a normal slew rate (FIG. 15 (a)) or a low slew rate ( The setting can be made as shown in FIG. Each conversion IC is provided with a setting terminal SE (see FIGS. 17 and 19) for setting the slew rate of the through output of the clock signal to be output and the through output of the control signal to be output. When the setting terminal SE is set to L (low) (see FIG. 17), the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to the normal slew rate output, and the setting terminal SE is set to H (high) (see FIG. 19). Then, the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to a low slew rate output.

  The normal slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a manner of change equal to or greater than that of the received signals (control signal and clock signal). Specifically, when the normal slew rate is set, the slope (the amount of voltage change per unit time) of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion IC is equal to the rising portion of the received signal. More than the slope. Further, the low slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a mode of change more gradual than the normal slew rate output waveform. Specifically, when the low slew rate is set, the slope of the rising portion of the signal output to another conversion IC is less than the slope of the rising portion of the received signal.

  The output waveform of the high slew rate is abruptly switched from the OFF signal to the ON signal, and from the ON signal to the OFF signal, and a spike-like current flows through the conversion IC or the like at this moment. Such a rapid change in current causes an induced voltage to generate noise according to a parasitic inductance of a circuit such as a conversion IC. On the other hand, the low slew rate output waveform has a slower switching from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal than the high slew rate output waveform, and the current flowing through the conversion IC or the like can be reduced at this moment. . For this reason, the low slew rate output waveform can suppress the generation of noise compared to the high slew rate output waveform. can do. However, when the signal is affected by noise from the outside, the ON signal may not be recognized by the conversion IC or the like in the low slew rate output waveform due to the influence of the noise. However, in the case of a high slew rate output waveform, it is more likely that the ON signal can be recognized by a conversion IC or the like even if it is affected by noise, as compared to a low slew rate output waveform. That is, the low slew rate output waveform has a feature that it is difficult to radiate noise to the outside, but is weak to noise from the outside. On the other hand, the high slew rate output waveform tends to radiate noise to the outside, but has a feature that it is resistant to noise from the outside.

  Therefore, when the circuit is connected like the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B and the waveform attenuation is small and the external noise resistance is high, the conversion IC 92B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 93B outputs a low slew rate waveform. By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of high frequency noise generated due to the rise of the signal. On the other hand, when the conversion IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are connected outside the substrate and the waveform is greatly attenuated and easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 94B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 95B outputs a normal slew rate waveform. By setting so as to increase noise resistance from the outside.

  Here, each conversion IC may have a function of compensating the output waveform for the input control signal, clock signal, and data input from the DATA / I terminal. That is, in general, the clock signal and the control signal output from the production control board 12 or the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but transmission loss due to wiring until reaching each conversion IC is large. In some cases, a clock signal or a control signal having a waveform that is corrupted from the original rectangular wave may be input. Therefore, the conversion IC does not simply output the input clock signal or control signal as it is, but instead converts the input clock signal or control signal in the state of the original rectangular wave to the original rectangular wave. It is also possible to provide a function of compensating for and outputting a waveform close to. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform having a large rising or falling slope, so that the output is in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. A signal can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, since the voltage change amount increases momentarily when the rising or falling slope is large, there is a risk that radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate will increase.

  On the other hand, if the output of the low slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the waveform is compensated and output to a waveform having a smaller rising and falling slope, so when compared with a normal slew rate output, Although it is weak against the influence of external noise, the instantaneous voltage change amount can be reduced, and radio wave radiation outside the substrate can be suppressed from increasing.

  In addition, it may be configured to enable or disable the function for compensating the output waveform, and all the functions for compensating the output waveform may be disabled. Further, the function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the conversion IC by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the conversion IC.

  Furthermore, in the above normal slew rate output setting, the output waveform was compensated so that the rising and falling slopes were larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform. As an output setting, the input waveform may be output as it is without compensating the output waveform (that is, the output waveform having a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform as a predetermined mode). In this case, in the low slew rate output setting, it is only necessary to output a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform.

  Even when the conversion ICs are connected to each other in the board, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the control signal is transmitted from the conversion IC that receives the control signal via the relay board 19 to another circuit. When the output is branched to a plurality of conversion ICs, the conversion IC receiving the control signal is set to output a normal slew rate waveform. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of connection between conversion ICs.

  Referring to FIG. 16A, conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 210) as conversion IC 93B and conversion IC 94B. However, unlike the example of FIG. 11, the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B in the substrate. More specifically, the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. For this reason, the waveform of the control signal output from the conversion IC 92B is likely to be attenuated due to the branch loss, so that it is easily affected by external noise. Therefore, in such a case, the noise resistance from the outside is increased by setting the conversion IC 92B to output a waveform of a normal slew rate.

  Referring to FIG. 16B, conversion IC 92B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate) as conversion IC 93B, and conversion IC 94B is provided on third lamp substrate 230. Here, the conversion IC 92B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 93B inside the substrate, but is electrically connected to the conversion IC 94B outside the substrate. More specifically, as in the case of FIG. 16A, the conversion IC 92B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B. Therefore, in this case as well, by setting the conversion IC 92B to output a normal slew rate waveform, the tolerance of external noise is increased.

  In FIG. 16A, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the conversion IC 92B is connected to the conversion IC 93B and the conversion IC 94B is connected to the conversion IC 93B (a configuration in which each conversion IC is connected in series), control is performed. Since the signal waveform is hardly attenuated and is not easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B may be set to output a low slew rate waveform.

  Next, specific circuit configuration examples of the second lamp driving unit 92 and the second lamp unit 202 will be described. As described above, the second lamp driving unit 92 includes the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. An example of the circuit configuration is shown in FIG.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 includes a connector 17A and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A includes 8 terminals. The first terminal and the fourth terminal are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronization signal supplied from the effect control board 12) in the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B of the second lamp driving unit 92. The 5th and 6th terminals are connected to an external power supply line (a line via the relay board 19 or a line from the effect control board 12), and a voltage of VDD (12V) is applied. The That is, two terminals (four terminals in total because a terminal to be grounded is also necessary) are used for power supply. Usually, the current value of the current that can be passed through the connection terminal is determined (for example, up to 1A), but the current value of the current that drives the LED 202A of the second lamp unit 202 is large (for example, 1.5A). ) The current value of the current for driving the LED 202A by securing two terminals is secured. The seventh terminal is connected to an external power supply line to which VCC (voltage for driving the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B and the like) is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to LED 202A and a power supply line for supplying power to serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are separated). . Therefore, even if a large current flows through the LED 202A, the VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the light emission luminance of the LED 202A can be increased. Of course, VCL and VCC may be shared without being supplied by separate systems.

  The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to the power supply line L1. In the power supply line L1, VDD (12V) supplied via the 5th and 6th terminals is stepped down to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C to be VCL1 in the second lamp driving unit 92 (such as a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B). And the output supplied to the LED 202A and the output supplied to the LED 202B as VCL2 without being stepped down by the power supply IC 541C. In other words, LEDs (LED 202A and LED 202B) that are driven at different voltages by separating the output supplied from the power supply IC 541C can be provided in the second lamp unit 202.

  Here, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 17 uses a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B in which an LED 202A driven by VCL1 (5V) and an LED 202B driven by VCL2 (12V) are used in combination. Therefore, the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to a high driving voltage VCL2 (12V) to an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection terminal SCR. Thus, in the circuit configuration, a voltage of 12 V or more can be passed through the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B to the ESD protection terminal SCR, so that circuit damage due to high voltage due to electrostatic discharge can be avoided.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C is connected to one end of the capacitor C1, and the other end of the capacitor C1 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL1 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of the VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. In the middle of the output of the VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C, it is connected to one end of the capacitor C2, and the other end of the capacitor C2 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, stabilization of the potential of VCL2 is achieved.

  A noise filter may be provided at the VCC output to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCC, one end of the capacitor C3 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C3 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCC is stabilized.

  The second lamp driving unit 92 includes a serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are connected to the second terminal and the third terminal of the connector 17A by the data line L4 and the clock line L5, respectively. As a result, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the connector 17A to the DATA terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B via the data line L4, and the clock signal is serially transmitted from the third terminal of the connector 17A via the clock line L5. • Input to the CLK terminal of the parallel conversion IC 92B. In the middle of each of the data line L4 and the clock line L5, amplifiers A1 and A2 are respectively connected, and pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are respectively connected. Accordingly, the high signal or the low signal as the control signal and the clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. A protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit that protects the second lamp driving unit 92 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCL2 (12V) is also applied to the protective element S1. The protection circuit HK also includes a capacitor C5 connected between the VCL2 and ground and connected to the protection element S1.

  Terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B are terminals for setting an address of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. Here, since all of the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are grounded, “00000” is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, a portion corresponding to the terminal is set to “1”. In this way, an address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to an LDO terminal or the like, the address is “10000”).

  A drive signal obtained by converting the control signal is output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. The terminals Q0 to Q20 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 202A. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 202A are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light. The terminals Q21 to Q23 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 202B. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 202B are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL2 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light.

  The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B output a predetermined voltage. The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD are grounded via capacitors C5 and C6. The terminal R_Iref is grounded through the resistor R1 and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the serial-parallel conversion IC 92B used in this embodiment, the current flowing through the LED when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23 (when a plurality of LEDs emit light, a plurality of The total current flowing through each of the LEDs) flows from the terminal R_Iref to the ground via the resistor R1. The current value of the current (current flowing through each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor R1. Conventionally, the terminal R_Iref has been directly grounded. However, when the terminal R_Iref is directly grounded, the LED is driven at a constant current using the internal resistance of the serial-parallel conversion IC 92B as a reference resistance. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the variation of the internal resistance causes about 30% There was a possibility that an error of the current value of about a degree occurred and the light emission of the LED was sparse. Therefore, as in this embodiment, the resistor R1 is connected to the terminal R_Iref and the LED is driven with a constant current using the resistor R1 as a reference resistor. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the resistance value of the resistor R1 Can be suppressed to an error of about 3%, and the light emission of the LED can be stabilized.

  Each terminal VDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is connected to the output of the seventh terminal of the connector 17A, and VCC1 is applied thereto. The terminal VREF is grounded via the capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (this stabilizes the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (for example, the serial / parallel conversion IC 93B of the third lamp driving unit 93 shown in FIG. 11) connected in series along the control signal supply route. A signal (when the address does not specify the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B) is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and a clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. Other terminals are grounded.

  The serial / parallel conversion IC 92B operates in accordance with the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK, and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA designates its own address, the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B latches the 24-bit information (High signal or Low signal) indicated by the control signal bit by bit, Information latched from Q0 to Q23 is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since a drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by PWM control). Note that the LED is turned off when the High signal is supplied. The light emission color and light emission luminance of each LED 202A are adjusted according to the light emission luminance of RGB and the presence or absence of light emission. By adjusting a predetermined control signal, each LED 202A can be made to emit light with a desired emission color and emission luminance, or can be turned off. The current that flows through the LED 202A during light emission (the sum of the current that flows through each LED) flows to the ground via the resistor R1. Since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 202A depends on the resistor R1, the current value decreases as the resistor R1 increases, and the light emission luminance of the LED 202A decreases. In this embodiment, since the power supply lines of VCL1 and VCL2 are shared, the potential of VCL2 may not be stable when a large current flows through LED 202A (particularly, it may decrease). For this reason, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is set large (here, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is 6 kΩ, but other resistance values may be used), and the light emission luminance of the LED 202A (by one drive signal) Instead of lowering the light emission luminance when light is emitted), the current flowing through the LED 202A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of VCL1 (this makes it possible to stabilize the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor C1 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL1, and the capacitor C2 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL2. Thus, the potentials of VCL1 and VCL2 can be stabilized (in particular, the potential of VCL1 can be stabilized and the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B can be stabilized).

  Further, in the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B according to the present embodiment, the change timing of the drive signal output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 is dispersed using the built-in CR oscillation circuit. Specifically, FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the phase separation of the drive signal output by the serial-parallel conversion. Since the built-in CR oscillation circuit shown in FIG. 18 transmits a 6 MHz clock signal, the drive signal is separated into 6 layers as a 1 MHz PWM clock signal, and output from 24 channels (terminals Q0 to Q23) of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B. Dividing into 6 groups of terminals, 1 group and 4ch, the change timing of the drive signal is distributed.

  Group 1 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q0 to Q3, Group 2 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q4 to Q7, and Group 3 is the PWM of the drive signal output from terminals Q8 to Q11. The group 4 outputs the clock signal from the terminals Q12 to Q15, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q16 to Q19. Each corresponds to the PWM clock signal of the drive signal. The PWM clock signals of each group are shifted in period by 1 MHz. When the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B converts the serial signal to the parallel signal, the output period of the parallel signal is shifted in units of groups, and radio wave emission (noise generation) from the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B to the outside can be suppressed. IC with built-in functions.

  However, when driving a motor or the like, if the cycle is shifted during motor rotation, the control accuracy is lowered. Therefore, it is necessary to connect only to terminals (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) belonging to the same cycle. On the other hand, a device such as an LED that does not involve an operation is less affected by a period shift compared to drive control of a motor or the like, and can be used freely without limiting the terminals of the group to be used. Further, if the output terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 92B is not 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q23) but 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q11), one group may be divided into 3 groups with 4ch.

  Next, an example of a circuit configuration of the accessory driving unit 91 is shown in FIG. The accessory driving unit 91 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. The circuit configuration of FIG. 19 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. The same serial / parallel conversion IC 92B and serial / parallel conversion IC 91B can be used, and a drive driver 91C and a drive mechanism (for example, a motor) 201 are used instead of the LED 202A. In FIG. 17 and FIG. 19, the connectors connected to the outside are the same. That is, the accessory driving unit 91 includes the connector 17A and is connected to the outside by the connector 17A. The connector 17A includes 8 terminals. The fifth and sixth terminals are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the drive driver 91C and the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is connected to VCC (serial / parallel conversion IC 91B and the like). Voltage) is connected to an external power supply line, and the eighth terminal is grounded. In FIG. 19, VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to the drive driver 91C and a power supply line for supplying power to the serial / parallel conversion IC 91B). Are separate). Therefore, even if a large current flows through the drive driver 91C, the VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the amount of current supplied to the drive driver 91C can be increased.

  The accessory drive unit 91 converts the control signal supplied as a serial signal by the serial / parallel conversion IC 91B into each drive signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually a plurality) of the drive mechanism 201, and the drive signal The drive driver 91C supplies the output voltage for driving the drive mechanism 201 to the drive mechanism 201 based on the above.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 20 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101).

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S72; No), the process of S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S72 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing is executed (S74). In the command analysis process executed in S74, for example, various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in S74, the effect control process process is executed (S75). In the effect control process of S75, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the first lamp unit 9, and a drive operation in the effect model, for example. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of S75, an effect random number update process is executed (S76), and the random numbers for effect counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are shown as various random values used for effect control. Numeric data is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to S72. The various random number values updated in S76 and used for effect control include various random number values such as MR6 to MR12, in addition to a random number for determining a fixed symbol, which will be described later.

  In S74 of FIG. 22, the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 23 is executed as the command analysis process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S75 of FIG. 22 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (S150).

  First, the determination process for determining the display mode of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first hold display area 5D will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 25A shows the hold display mode selected when the variation category is “PA1 (abbreviation / non-reach loss)” or the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL1) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by a determination table. FIG. 25 (B) shows an example of setting the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types ( H-TBL2). FIG. 25C shows setting of the display mode determination ratio of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))” among the above seven types. This is an example (H-TBL3).

  FIG. 25D is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA5 (super reach β (losing)) among the above seven types. 25E shows the display of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category “PB3 (normal reach (big hit))” is selected from the above seven types. 25 is a setting example (H-TBL5) of the mode determination ratio, and Fig. 25 (F) shows a hold selected when the variation category "PB4 (super reach α (big hit))" is selected from the above seven types. 25 is a setting example (H-TBL6) of the display mode determination ratio of the hold display based on the display mode determination table, and FIG. It is a setting example (H-TBL7) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when

  According to FIG. 25, the display mode of the hold display is determined by each of the tables (A) to (G). The types of display modes to be determined are the normal display mode, the first specific display mode, It is roughly divided into three types, the second specific display mode. The normal display mode is “sphere”. The first specific display mode is a display mode (also referred to as a character icon) of an icon shape using “character”. The second specific display mode is a display mode of an icon shape (also referred to as a character icon) using a “character” composed of “human character”. An example of a “sphere” is shown in FIG. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. 29 and 32. Icon-like hold displays such as “character icons” and “character icons” are used for production as hold displays of a specific display form of a type different from the normal display form of a general “sphere”.

  The hold display of “sphere” is displayed as “red sphere”, “yellow sphere”, “blue sphere”, “white sphere” in each table of FIG. In the hold display of “sphere”, for example, in the case of reach, red and yellow are more easily determined than in the case of non-reach, and blue and white (initial color) are less likely to be determined. In addition, in the case of reaching, it is easier to determine red and yellow, and it is difficult to determine blue and white compared to when reaching hot (for example, super reach) and not reach (for example, normal reach). ing. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 5 and 25, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red and yellow are more easily determined than when the special figure display result is “lost”, and blue and white are determined. It is hard to be done. In other words, the red and yellow display modes have a higher expectation level for a hot performance and a big hit than the blue and white display modes. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white, the degree of expectation that a hot performance is executed and the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit are high.

  The display mode of the character icon hold display is “character” in each table of FIG. When it is determined as “character”, the newly added hold display is set as the display mode of the character icon (normal display mode), and the hold as described above corresponding to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the variation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  The display mode of the character icon hold display is “character character” in each table of FIG. When it is determined as “character”, the newly added hold display appears as the character icon display mode (normal display mode), and the above-described hold display corresponds to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  According to the table of FIG. 25, as understood with reference to the determination ratio of the random number value MR6, the higher the expectation level of jackpot, the higher the variation display, the character icon hold display or the character icon hold display is selected. The ratio is high. In this example, the higher the degree of expectation that is a big hit, the higher the percentage of the reserved display by the character icon selected than the reserved display by the character icon.

  After the winning effect determination process of S150 shown in FIG. 24 is executed, any of the processes of S170 to 177 as described below, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process of S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the effect display device 5 Active to shift the first hold display or the second hold display, to determine the fixed decorative pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. Processing for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects and effects of various effects (for example, active display as a main notice effect) It includes a process for determining a change effect and an effect mode of the active display change effect. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The effect process during variable display in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of decorative symbols during variable display of decorative symbols) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the effect display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various types of effect control are executed, such as control for outputting effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the first lamp unit 9 by outputting an electrical decoration signal to the first lamp driving unit 14.

  After performing such effect control, for example, corresponding to the fact that an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the effect control pattern, or that a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the fixed decorative design is displayed in a completely stopped state in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and changes in S172. Similarly to the effect processing during display, various effect control in the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, a sound effect signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and the variable of S172 Similar to the effect processing during display, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in S172. Similar to the effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set content, and the variable display effect in S172 Similar to the processing, various kinds of effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S171 of FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is changed. This is a non-reach variation pattern (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not (S523).

  When it is determined in S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S523; Yes), a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S524). As an example, in the process of S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” effect symbol display area 5L in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the determined ornament symbols.

  Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. Note that, in the process of S524, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the change symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (S525). As an example, in the process of S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., the symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether it is a “small hit” or other cases (S526). When it is determined to be “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (S526; Yes), for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit”, such as an opening chance. Is determined (S527). In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. And the like, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined.

  When it is determined in S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “surprise accuracy” or “small hit” (S526; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. (S528). As an example, in the process of S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and then a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the effect display device 5 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table The decorative design with the same number is determined. At this time, a determination may be made that a different decorative symbol is a final decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit.

  When it is specified that the time is not short in the processing of S513 in the command analysis processing of FIG. 23 (S155: NO), after executing any of the processing of S524, S525, S527, or S528, the pending digest processing is executed. (S531). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the variation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the variation is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first hold display area 5D An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first hold display area 5D is displayed). . More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 uses an effect control pattern in which the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first hold display area 5D is moved to the active display area AHA to display the active display. The right end of the first hold display area 5D is set as a pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. In the active display area AHA, an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed in is displayed. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same mode as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In the process of S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first hold display area 5D, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display in the first hold display area. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second hold display area 5U, the other hold display is shifted in the second hold display area 5U.

  After executing the process of S531, an effect execution setting process is executed (S532). The effect execution setting process (S532) includes a process for determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to the change when the hold display is determined to be “sphere”. The process of determining the type of active display change effect, the process of determining the effect mode of the active display change effect when executed, the process of determining the execution timing of the active display change effect when executed, and the results of these processes A process for setting (or resetting) the production control pattern based on this is included.

  Further, in the effect execution setting process (S532), when the newly appearing hold display is determined to be a display form of an icon shape such as a character icon or a character icon, a display form change effect execution timing selection process, It further includes a display mode change effect type selection process, an icon effect setting process for executing the change mode selection process, a process for setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on the processing results, and the like.

  The display mode change effect execution timing selection processing is the execution timing of the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) corresponding to the hold storage in which the character icon or the icon shape of the character icon is held on hold. This is a process of selecting and determining. As shown in FIGS. 27B, 27C, etc., the execution timing of such hold display is, for example, during hold display after the first hold display shift after the hold display corresponding to the hold storage appears. And the timing during active display corresponding to the reserved storage are selected and determined.

  The display mode change effect type selection processing selects and determines the type of display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the “character” or “character” icon shape display or active display. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 27D and 27E, the type of display mode change effect is selected and determined as one of the first change effect to the fourth change effect.

  In the change mode selection process, the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the display of the “character” or “character” icon shape display is selected and determined. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 27 (F) to (M) and the like, the character icon display mode change effect (holding display mode change effect or fluctuation-corresponding display mode change effect) is displayed as “no change” and “opportunity”. And “Intense heat” are selected and determined. The display mode change effect of the character icon (the hold display mode change effect or the variation-corresponding display mode change effect) is selected and determined from among “no change”, “two people” display, and “three people” display. The

  After executing the processing of S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (S533). As an example, in the processing of S533, execution setting of “single notification effect” that immediately notifies (definitely notifies) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be performed. . Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp or the like. Moreover, in the process of S533, you may set so that the production | presentation of a predetermined aspect may be performed, for example for liveliness, regardless of whether a variable display result turns into "big hit". For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which the 1st lamp | ramp part 9 light-emits is performed.

  After executing the processing of S533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S534). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for performing setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the effect display device 5 is executed (S535). For example, the effect display device includes transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process of S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound output from the speaker 8 is output by transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13 or the like for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen 5. For starting the light emission in the first lamp unit 9 by transmitting to the first lamp driving unit 14 the setting for starting or transmitting the illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the production control pattern. Set up.

  After executing the processing of S535, the command stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning prize reception command buffer 194B is digested (S536). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the smallest of the commands associated with the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. The command (first set entry prize designation command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is deleted while deleting the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number. The command associated with is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the received command buffer at the second start winning prize. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number is deleted and deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the command, shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  In the processing of S536, deletion or shift of information stored in the first prefetching preview buffer 194C or the second prefetching preview buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S537), and the variable display start setting processing ends.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (S532) will be described in detail. First, a process for determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to the change, and a process for determining the type of the active display change effect when it is determined to execute the active display change effect (which active The process of determining whether to execute the display change effect will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an on-hold selection effect pattern table. In particular, FIG. 27A shows a setting example of the determination ratio by the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table. FIGS. 27B to 27M show a display mode change effect execution timing selection process and a display mode change effect type selection when the hold display is determined to be an icon-shaped display mode such as a character icon or a character icon. It is various data tables used for the icon effect setting process which performs a process and a change mode selection process.

  Specifically, in the setting example of FIG. 27A, whether or not the active display change effect is executed when the display mode of the hold display is determined to be “sphere”, and the type of active display change effect (which It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the production | generation aspect of an active display change effect when performing an active display change effect). In the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect are “executed” and “not executed”. Are assigned at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the “execution present” in the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR7 (not shown) for determination is “first system change effect” and “ Each of the “second system change effect” and the “first system change effect and the second system change effect” is assigned at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, the first system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. The second system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. Specifically, the first system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display, and the second system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display frame, The target which acts by the 2nd system change production differs.

  “Execution present” and “first system change effect” indicate that the first system change effect is performed as an active display change effect, and “execution present” and “second system change effect” indicate the second system change effect. “Execution” and “first system change effect and second system change effect” indicate that both the first system change effect and the second system change effect are active display changes. Indicates that it is performed as a production. “No execution” indicates that no active display change effect is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern 1-X represents the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 shown in FIG. 5, and the fluctuation pattern PA2-X represents one of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-3 shown in FIG. , The fluctuation pattern PA3-X represents one of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 shown in FIG. 5, and the fluctuation pattern PA4 is a fluctuation pattern PA4-1, PA4-2, PA4-3, shown in FIG. Represents any of PA4-4. The same applies to the fluctuation patterns PA5-X, PB4-X, and PB5-X.

  Here, returning to FIG. 26 again, the variable display start setting process will be further described. In the effect execution setting process (S532), the effect control CPU 120 has a character display or a character icon hold display selected according to the hold display mode determination table of FIG. Sometimes, for example, as described with reference to FIGS. 27B to 27M, a process for realizing a display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is executed. For example, when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display according to FIG. 27 (B) or FIG. 27 (C), after the hold display is shifted in accordance with the hold on the variable display to be started, As described above, a setting process for executing the display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is performed.

  On the other hand, in the effect execution setting process (S532), when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being in active display according to FIG. 27B or FIG. Until the time is executed, the data specifying the content of the effect selected and determined as described above is associated with the data of the buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the reserved storage to be effected. The display mode change data provided in the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122, while storing the change effect designation data during active display designating that the display mode change effect is to be executed. Store in the effect storage area. Then, in step S532 of the effect execution setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started is a variable display corresponding to the pending storage of the effect target designated by the active display change effect designation data. Display mode change during active display based on the data specifying the content of the effect stored in the display mode change effect storage area when it is determined that the display is variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the effect target The production is executed.

  By executing the processing as described above, in the performance execution setting process (S532), when the display mode of the hold display is selected by the character icon or the character icon and the display mode change effect is executed, the display mode Effect execution setting process (S532) during the first on-hold display after the appearance of the on-hold display to be changed, or during the active display when the variable display based on the on-hold storage corresponding to the on-hold display is executed. The display mode change effect is executed based on the effect setting.

  In the effect execution setting process (S532), the effect control CPU 120 determines the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number MR7 for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect for the hold display displayed as “sphere”. And whether or not to execute the active display change effect according to the change pattern (variable display pattern) of the change (the variable display) specified by the change pattern specification command, Which active display change effect is to be executed among the plurality of active display change effect effects is determined.

  The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when it is determined as “executed”, the “first system change effect”, the “second system change effect”, or the “first system change effect”. And “second system change effect” may be determined.

  FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the display mode change effect and the presence or absence of display mode change execution in the display mode change effect. FIG. 28A shows an example in which the display mode change is executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display. FIG. 28B shows an example in which the display mode change is not executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. FIG. 29A shows a character icon selection table, and FIG. 29B shows a character selection table.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 29A, the character icon made up of the characters “Caution” in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears, and the effect selections of FIGS. 27F to 27I The second change at the time of display mode change effect by the character icon which consists of the character of the “opportunity” which can be selected as the first change display at the time of display mode change effect by the table and the effect selection table of FIGS. A character icon made up of characters of “hot” that can be selected as a display is set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot of these character icons has a relationship of “attention” <“opportunity” <“extreme heat”.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 29 (B), the “one person” character icon in the normal display mode selected as the display at the time of appearance of the hold display and the effect selection tables of FIGS. 27 (J) to (M). It can be selected as the second change display at the display mode change effect by the “two” character icons that can be selected as the first change display at the display mode change effect and the effect selection table of FIGS. The “three” character icons are set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot for these character icons has a relationship of “1 person” <“2 people” <“3 people”.

  Next, a change effect pattern table in which data for selecting the effect patterns of the first change effect to the fourth change effect described above is set will be described. The change effect pattern table is stored in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a change effect pattern table. In the change effect pattern table, for each type of the first change effect to the fourth change effect, the effect pattern when the change effect is selected during the hold display and the change effect during the active display are selected. The effect pattern at the time is shown. Each of the selection for performing the change effect during the on-hold display and the selection for performing the change effect during the active display is performed using the data tables of FIGS.

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as a hold display will be described. FIG. 31 is a display screen diagram showing an effect display example when the character icon 61 is displayed as the hold display in the effect display device 5.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and a hold display mode based on a character icon is determined using a hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 25, first, as shown in FIG. A display that causes the on-hold display by the character icon 61 of “caution” display that is a normal display mode to appear in the first on-hold display area 5D is displayed.

  The change effect timing is selected and determined as “pending display” from the change effect timing selection table during character hold display of FIG. 27B, and the change effect type is selected according to the character hold change effect type selection table of FIG. Is selected and determined as the “first change effect”, during the hold display after the first hold shift after the hold display by the character icon 61 with the “caution” display appears, as shown in FIG. As shown, a first change effect is performed as a display mode change effect, in which the blue arrow acts downward with respect to the hold display by the character icon 61 of “caution” display.

  When the display after the first change effect is selected and determined to be “Intense heat” display by the change selection table during the first change effect hold display of FIG. 27 (F), as shown in FIG. After execution of the display mode change effect by the change effect, the hold display by the character icon 61 is changed from the “caution” display to the “hot” display in the first hold display area 5D. Thus, when the hold display by the character icon 61 changes, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot for the hold display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as the active display after the hold display will be described. FIG. 32 is a display screen diagram showing an effect display example of active display after the character icon 62 is displayed as the hold display in the effect display device 5.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and the hold display mode based on the character icon is determined using the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 25, first, as shown in FIG. A display for causing the hold display by the character icon 62 of “one person” display, which is a normal display mode, to appear in the first hold display area 5D is displayed. In the state of FIG. 32A, after the on-hold display with the character icon 62 of “one person” appears and is displayed, the previous on-hold display is digested and the next on-screen display for variable display is “1”. A state in which the character icon 62 of “person” is displayed on hold is shown.

  Then, the change effect timing is selected and determined as “active display” by the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. 27C, and the character hold change effect type selection table of FIG. 27E changes. When the effect type is selected and determined as “fourth change effect”, the active display corresponding to the hold display by the character icon 62 displayed as “one person” as shown in FIG. 32B is displayed in the active display area. In AHA, a character icon 62 of “one person” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 32B, a red arrow is displayed next to the active display by the character icon 62 of “one person” as a display mode change effect. A fourth change effect acting from the direction is executed.

  Then, when the display after the third change effect is selected and determined to be “three people” display by the fourth change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27 (M), as shown in FIG. 32 (C). After execution of the change effect by the fourth change effect, the hold display by the character icon 62 is changed from the “one person” display to the “three person” display in the active display area AHA. As described above, when the active display by the character icon 62 is changed, the player's expectation for the big hit of the current variation display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an icon effect is included in the effect execution setting process (S532), and an icon effect for setting an effect when a character icon and a character icon are put on hold using the various data tables of FIGS. The setting process will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing icon effect setting processing. About the process for setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display by the character icon and the character icon using the various data tables of FIGS. 27B to 27M, the above-described effect execution setting process (S532). In FIG. 33, in order to clarify the flow of setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display using the character icon and the character icon, a specific icon effect setting process is described in FIG. Processing contents will be described.

  In the table of FIG. 25, the icon effect setting process is executed when the character icon or the character icon hold display mode is selected and determined. In the icon effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the following process. First, the random value MR10 is extracted, and the change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 27B or 27C is used according to the character icon selected in the table of FIG. Then, either “pending display” or “active display” is selected and determined as the execution timing of the display mode change effect (S700).

  Next, the random number value MR11 is extracted, and the change shown in FIG. 27D or FIG. Using the effect type selection table, “first change effect” or “second change effect” is selected and determined for “pending display”, and “third change effect” or “ The “fourth change effect” is selected and determined (S701).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “first change effect” has been selected and determined in S701 (S702). If it is determined in S702 that the “first change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S703). When it is determined in S703 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the first change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the first change effect hold in FIG. The display change mode after the first change effect is selected from “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the display change selection table. Is selected and determined (S704), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S703 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the first change effect during active display. 27G, and using the first change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27G, “no change”, “opportunity” display, “extreme heat” display according to the display result (big hit, miss) One of them is selected and determined as the display change mode after the first change effect (S705), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S701 that the “first change effect” is not selected and determined in S701, it is determined whether or not the “second change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S706). If it is determined in S706 that the “second change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S707).

  When it is determined in S707 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the second change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted and the second change effect hold in FIG. The display change mode after the second change effect is selected from “No change”, “Opportunity” display, and “Intense fever” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the display change selection table. Is selected and determined (S708), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S707 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the second change effect during active display. And using the second change effect active display change selection table in FIG. 27 (I), “no change”, “opportunity” display, “extreme heat” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) One of them is selected and determined as the display change mode after the second change effect (S709), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S706 that the “second change effect” is not selected and determined, it is determined whether or not the “third change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S710). When it is determined in S710 that the “third change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S711). When it is determined in S711 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the third change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the third change effect hold in FIG. Using the display change selection table, the display change after the third change effect is selected from “No change”, “2 people” display, and “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) The mode is selected and determined (S712), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S711 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number MR12 is used to execute the third change effect during active display. And using the third change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27 (K), “no change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the third change effect (S713), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S701 that the “third change effect” is not selected and determined in S701, it is determined whether or not the “fourth change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S714). If it is determined in S714 that the “fourth change effect” is selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S715). When it is determined in S715 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the fourth change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the fourth change effect hold in FIG. Using the display change selection table, the display change after the fourth change effect is selected from “No change”, “2 people” display, and “3 people” display depending on the display result (big hit, loss) The mode is selected and determined (S716), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S715 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the fourth change effect during active display. , And using the fourth change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27 (M), “no change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the fourth change effect (S717), and the process ends.

  By the icon effect setting process described above, an effect using a character icon or a character icon is set, and the variable display effect process (S172) is executed based on the setting in the process, for example, FIG. Such a hold display mode change effect and a variation corresponding display mode change effect as shown in FIG. 32 are executed.

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Next, various modified examples of the effect of active display as described above will be described.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 (B) to (M), FIG. 31, and FIG. 32, a total of 2 times of one timing during hold display and one timing during active display. The example which enabled the display mode change effect which changes the display mode of a character icon display or a character icon display at any one timing among the two timings was shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. 34, the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display may be selectable from a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an effect example in which the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display is selected from a plurality of timings. FIG. 34A shows a first hold display area 5D and an active display area AHA for explaining the timing of the display mode change effect. FIG. 34 (B) shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 27 (B). FIG. 34 (C) shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 27 (C).

  Referring to FIG. 34 (A), in this modification, character icon display is performed at any one of a total of three timings, ie, two timings during hold display and one timing during active display. Alternatively, it is possible to execute a display mode change effect that changes the display mode of the character icon display. For example, in the first hold display area 5D, the two display mode change effect execution timings during hold display are numbered “2” in the hold display areas numbered “1” to “4”. When the hold display is made in the display area where the hold display corresponding to the second old hold memory is displayed (during the first hold display), the first old hold memory numbered “1” is displayed. There are two cases when the hold display is made in the display area where the corresponding hold display is made (during the second hold display).

  In this modification, as described above, the display mode change effect is executed at one timing selected from the three timings during the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. In this modification, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 34 (B), as in the table of FIG. 27 (B), the ratio at which the display mode change of the character icon is selected during the active display is set lower than during the hold display. On the other hand, in this modified example, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 34 (C), as in the table of FIG. 27 (C), the ratio at which the character icon display mode change is selected during the hold display is set lower than during the active display. With this setting, in this modification, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, if it does in this way, the production will be more varied, and the fun of the production can be further improved.

  Further, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the closer to the hold display area where the hold display appears, the higher the selected ratio is set. Thereby, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, when the display mode change effect is executed at the timing during the first hold display, and when the display mode change is executed at the timing during the second hold display. The selection ratio of “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display may be different (for example, the higher the selection ratio, the lower the selection ratio of “extreme heat” display).

  In this modification, for example, a part (two) of four hold display areas is targeted, and the display mode change effect can be executed during the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executed during the hold display for all the hold display areas. For active display, the period during which active display is continued is divided into a plurality of periods, and each of the plurality of periods is set as a period during which the display mode change effect can be executed, and any of the periods is changed in the display mode. It is good also as selection as a period which performs production. If it does in this way, the production will be more varied and the fun of the production can be further improved.

  The timing of executing the display mode change effect includes those described as the embodiment and the modification described above, and among the plurality of timings during the holding display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target holding storage. Any timing may be set as long as it is executed at any timing.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 and the like, when the hold display is a character icon, an example in which the display mode of the character icon changes due to the display mode change effect is shown. When it is an icon, the example in which the display mode of the character icon is changed by the display mode change effect is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification example of the change pattern of the display mode change effect, for example, when the hold display is a character icon, the character icon is changed to a character icon or the like by a display mode change effect at a predetermined rate. You may produce the effect which changes to another icon. Further, when the hold display is a character icon, the character icon may be changed to another icon such as a character icon by a display mode change effect at a predetermined rate. If such an effect is given, the player can be noticed that a change in the display mode of the specific display (display mode of the icon) or a change in the type of specific display (the type of icon) occurs. Interest can be further improved.

  In this modification, for example, an icon display that can be displayed at the appearance of the hold display, such as a character icon and a character icon, may be used as the icon after the change. A specific icon display may be used.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been shown in which the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. 28 to 34 can be executed during either the hold display or the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executable at both the hold display time and the active display timing.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the display mode change effects as shown in FIGS. 28 to 34 can be executed at any one timing during the hold display period and the active display period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executed stepwise at a plurality of times during the hold display period and the active display period. In this case, for example, the icon display change mode may be selected in a plurality of stages, and the icon display may be selected and set so that the icon display can be changed in stages at a plurality of times.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display or the active display that is the target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display or active display that is the target of the display mode change effect may be any display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, “sphere”), and is not limited to the icon shape. . Therefore, the hold display or the active display hold display that is the target of the display form change effect is a display form (for example, different in size, color, etc.) that is different from the display form such as the shape and color that the normal display acquires even if it is a sphere Are different).

  (F) When there are a plurality of types of hold display or active display (for example, types of icon display selected at the time of hold appearance display) that are the targets of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. Among a plurality of timings during the display period and the active display period, there may be a type in which no display mode change effect is executed during the hold display period, and no display mode change effect is executed during the active display period. It may include types that are not.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when the start display (on hold storage), the hold display that is the target of execution of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. Although an example in which only the display mode at the time of appearance display is selected and determined has been shown, during such a start winning (at the time of hold storage), during hold display or active display as shown in FIGS. 27 (F) to (M) The final display mode (no change, “opportunity”, “extreme heat”, “2 people”, “3 people”, etc.) after the on-hold display mode change effect may be selected and determined.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the display mode of the hold display that is the execution target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. The character icon is determined, but the color of the character icon and the color of the character icon may be selected and determined as in the “sphere” described above. That is, the display mode of the hold display, which is the execution target of the display mode change effect, may be capable of selecting and determining a combination of the icon shape and the icon color. The same icon may be set so that the degree of expectation for the big hit differs depending on the selected color.

  (I) The display mode change effect of the icon display described above may be executed on condition that the reserved number is three or four or more.

  (J) The icon display during the hold display and the icon display during the active display need not be the same icon display. For example, the icon display during hold display is displayed in a first color such as white, while the icon display during active display is displayed in a second color such as black, The display mode of the icon display during active display may be partially different. In addition, as for the character icons, the characters of the icons that are on hold display are displayed in Mincho style, and the characters of the icons that are currently active display are displayed in block style. . As for the character icons, the number of persons may be the same, but the gender may be different, for example, the icon displayed on hold is displayed as a male character and the icon displayed as active is displayed as a female character.

  (K) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display and the active display are displayed by the same display means (the effect display device 5) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display and the active display are different display means. (For example, the hold display is displayed on the first effect display device and the active display is displayed on the second effect display device).

  (L) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display and the active display are displayed using different display areas is shown. However, the display is not limited to this, and the display may be switched using the same display area. Good (for example, the active display area is not displayed when the hold display is displayed, and the hold display area is not displayed when the active display is displayed).

  (M) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode change effect presentation mode (type) may be different depending on the display mode of the icon display (character icon, character icon). For example, a dedicated display mode change effect corresponding to the display mode (effect mode) of icon display may be provided and the effect may be executed.

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Next, a production example using the movable member 321 will be described. FIG. 35 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 36 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the story reach effect is executed.

  The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are executed by the effect control CPU 120. Battle reach production and story reach production are multiple types of special reach production (supermarkets) that have a higher percentage of selections that result in jackpot display results compared to normal reach production called normal reach. It is a specific super reach production included in the “reach production”. For example, the reach effect executed in the super reach α (big hit) of the variable category “PB4” shown in FIG. 5 is the battle reach effect, and the reach executed in the super reach β (big hit) variable category of the variable category “PB5”. The production is a story reach production. Furthermore, in these super reach productions, the jackpot expectation is set, for example, as a relationship of battle reach production <story reach production. Note that the expectation of jackpot between the battle reach production and the story reach production may be reversed.

  Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 5 and the effect operation of the movable member 321 are combined.

  The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 35 will be described. In the effect symbol variation display, the effect symbol variation display is started simultaneously in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In accordance with a predetermined stop order such as “medium”, the variation display of the effect symbols is sequentially stopped in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C, and finally the effect symbols are stopped in all the effect symbol display areas. Thus, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

  After the effect symbols are displayed all at once, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped, the same symbol is stopped. It becomes a state. The variation display until the timing of reaching the reach state is executed in a normal variation display effect mode that does not differ between normal reach and super reach. The normal reach and the super reach differ in the production mode after reaching the reach state.

  When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced as shown in FIG. In a small symbol display format, it is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 53 indicating “battle reach” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the battle reach effect is executed.

  In the battle reach production, as shown in FIGS. 35C to 35E, a video in which the teammate character 61a (player's teammate side) and the enemy character 62a (player's teammate side) battle (battle). A battle effect that displays an image (effect including the output of the sound effect during the battle and the music sound during the battle) is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, when the variation display result becomes the jackpot display result, a victory effect image display in which the teammate character 61a wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (E), and further in FIGS. 35 (D) and (E). As shown, an image in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the victory effect image is displayed, and the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, and the victory effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed. Is done.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the deviated display result, a defeat effect that displays an image in which the teammate character 61a loses is performed, and the particle effect image 71 as shown in FIGS. And the effect using the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the battle effect, after the display that the teammate character 61a and the enemy character 62a appear as shown in FIG. 35C, the teammate character 61a and the enemy character are displayed as shown in FIG. A moving image in which the player 62a battles (battles) is displayed. For example, FIG. 35D shows a scene in which the teammate character 61a attacks the enemy character 62a. As shown in FIG. 35D, in the battle effect, in the scene where the ally character 61a attacks (scene that suggests victory), the particle effect image as the effect display is displayed in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5. 71 is made to appear and a particle effect effect is displayed in a superimposed manner on the victory effect display. When the teammate character 61a wins, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), a victory effect is displayed in which an image capable of specifying that the teammate character 61a has beaten the enemy character 62a and the teammate character 61a has won is displayed. Is done. In the victory effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the movable member operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 5 is obtained by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. Is done. The appearing movable member 321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 35E, when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the number of appearances of the particle effect image 71 to be superimposed is increased around the movable member 321. Thus, a moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the particle effect image 71 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the particle effect image 71 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 321 and is called an operation effect effect. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 71 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), in the effect design displayed in the small design format, the jackpot display result (same design stop) is derived and displayed, and the message image 55 showing the characters “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the player has won the battle reach effect (having a big hit). Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), the effect symbol for which the big hit display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the display error result, the defeat effect described above is executed, and the display error result is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format. The original size and the original position are restored and displayed.

  Next, the story reach production shown in FIG. 36 will be described. After the variation display of the effect symbols is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), after the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped to reach the reach state, the reach effect is obtained. As shown in FIG. 36B, first, the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are reduced as shown in FIG. In a small symbol display format, it is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 54A showing the characters “first half of the story” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach effect is executed.

  The story reach effect is an effect in which a moving image (story moving image) having a story like a specific story is displayed, for example. In this example, the story reach production has a two-part configuration of a first half and a second half. Story reach production is when the story is not completed and the production ends and the display result is derived and displayed, and when the story continues to the end and the production is completed and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. There is.

  When the variable display result is an outlier display result, the effect that the story reach effect ends in the first half is executed, and when the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result, the story reach effect continues from the first half to the second half. An effect that continues up to may be executed.

  In addition, the story reach production may be set so that the performance is selected so that the person who has performed until the end has a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the case where the production is finished in the first half . Further, the story reach production may be a one-part configuration that is not divided into a first half and a second half.

  After the message image 54A is displayed, a moving image developed in accordance with the story corresponding to the “first half of the story” is displayed. When the “first half of the story” is finished and the “second half of the story” is subsequently executed, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), a message image 54B showing the characters “second half of the story” is displayed in the center of the screen. The Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is continuously executed. In the story reach effect, an image for notifying that it is a story reach effect such as the message images 54A and 54B may not be displayed.

  After the message image 54B is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the “second half of the story” is displayed. In the story reach production, when the variable display result is the jackpot display result, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 36D as an image display that can specify that the story is complete. Then, as shown in FIG. 36E, the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, and the story completion effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is an outlier display result, a story incomplete effect that can specify that the story is not complete is performed, and a black image 72 as shown in FIGS. The effect using the flame effect image 73 and the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is changed to a black image 72, and in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5, An effect of superimposing and displaying the flame effect image 73 as an effect display on the black image 72 is performed. In the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the movable body operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 5 by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. Is done. The appearing movable member 321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (E), when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the flame of the flame effect image 73 displayed in a superimposed manner around the movable member 321 becomes larger. A moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the effect image 73 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the flame effect image 73 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 321, and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 73 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the big hit display result (same design stop) is derived and displayed in the effect design displayed in the small design format, and the message image 55 showing the characters “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is completed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (G), the effect symbol in which the big hit display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

  In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as in the battle reach effect. However, unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is set as a black image, and the effect image is superimposed on the black image. Thus, the effect image can be displayed with further emphasis, and an image display having a higher effect than the battle reach effect can be executed. Thereby, the precious feeling (premiere feeling) of the story reach production in which the expectation degree to the big hit is set higher than the battle reach production can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, in the story reach production, when the fluctuation display result becomes the out-of-order display result, the above-mentioned story incomplete production is executed, and the out-of-order display result is derived and displayed in the production design displayed in the small design format. Will return to the original size and position and be displayed.

  The movable member 321 may be configured such that a disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving means such as a motor that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. In the case where the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 321 is configured to be capable of rotation control, the movable member 321 moves to the standing position as shown in FIG. When it appears in front of the display area of the device 5, or when it appears, it may be controlled to rotate the disk-shaped part. In that case, in accordance with the rotation operation of the movable member 321, an image for operating the effect image such as the particle effect image 71 of FIG. 35E and the flame effect image 73 of FIG. The effect control to be displayed may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the rendering effect obtained by using the movable member 321 and the effect image.

  In addition, the movable member 321 is not limited to a rotating operation, and a part or all of the constituent members perform a deformation operation such as opening and closing or contracting by a driving unit such as a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. In the case of such a configuration, a display on the effect display device 5 is performed in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member located in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 in a specific effect scene. Effect control for displaying an image for operating the effect image to be performed may be executed.

  Next, a control example of effect effects and movable body effects in specific super reach effects such as battle reach effects and story reach effects will be described using timing charts.

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an example of control of effect effects and movable body effects in a specific super reach effect. FIG. 37 (A) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 37 (B) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 37 (A), a control example of an effect effect and a movable object effect in the battle reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 35 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  In the effect display device 5, when a reach state occurs, a message image 53 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 35B and 35C, and a moving image such as a battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect is displayed. Is done. The timing at which the effect display device 5 changes from the image display of the battle effect to the image display of the victory effect as shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and 35 (E) is the milestone of the first change of the video related to the battle reach effect ( This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change regarding such battle reach production, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and (E). This is executed in such a manner that a particle effect effect in which an image on which 71 is superimposed is displayed on the effect display device 5 and a movable body operation effect for operating the movable member 321 are linked.

  The timing at which the movable member 321 moves to the standing position as shown in FIGS. 35E and 35F in the effect display device 5 and changes from the image display of the victory effect to the image display of the reach result effect is the battle reach. This is a time when the second change of the video related to the production (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change relating to such battle reach effect, the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the victory effect image as shown in FIG. Operation effect effects such as images to be displayed are executed in the effect display device 5.

  Then, when the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, the reach result is displayed by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 35 (G) is executed on the effect display device 5, thereby performing a display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol and a variable display. finish.

  As described above, in the battle reach effect, the effect effect display in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the battle reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37 (B), the control example of the effect presentation in the story reach production and the movable body production performed by the production control CPU 120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 36 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  In the effect display device 5, when the reach state occurs, message images 54A and 54B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 36B and 36C, and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect is displayed. An image is displayed. The timing at which the effect display device 5 changes from the image display of the story effect to the image display of the story completion effect as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) and 36 (E) is the milestone of the first change in the video related to the story reach effect. This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change relating to such story reach production, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) and (E). This is executed in a manner in which a flame effect effect in which an image displaying 73 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 and a movable body operation effect for operating the movable member 321 are linked.

  The timing at which the movable member 321 moves to the standing position as shown in FIGS. 36E and 36F in the effect display device 5 and changes from the image display of the story completion effect to the image display of the reach result effect is the story. This is the time when the second change in the video related to the reach production will be a turning point (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change relating to such story reach production, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. Operation effect effects such as images to be performed are executed in the effect display device 5.

  Then, when the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, the reach result is notified by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 36 (G) is executed on the effect display device 5, thereby performing a display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol and a variable display. finish.

  Thus, in the story reach effect, the effect effect display is performed such that the flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 at the timing of the change in the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the story reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Specifically, the battle reach effects shown in FIGS. 35 and 37A and the story reach effects shown in FIGS. 36 and 37B are specifically processed in the effect control CPU 120 as follows. Is realized.

  When a variation pattern designating command in which a super reach variation pattern for executing a battle reach effect is designated among the super reach variation pattern designating commands as the variation pattern designating command is received at the effect control board 12. In the variable display start setting process (S171), the CPU 120 performs image display control of the effect display device 5 that performs battle reach effects and operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 35 and 37A. The production control data (process data, etc.) is selected from a plurality of types of production control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. The battle reach production partly differs depending on whether the fluctuation display result is a jackpot display result or a disapproval display result. Therefore, a variation pattern designation command or a display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result is received. Sometimes, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received command contents to recognize the change display result and select the effect control data corresponding to the change display result. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and in the effect process during variable display (S172), using the effect control data set to execute the battle reach effect, the movable object effect process and the effect are performed. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 35 and 37A is executed.

  When a variation pattern designating command in which a super reach variation pattern for executing a story reach production is designated as a variation pattern designating command is received by the production control board 12 among the super reach variation pattern designating commands. In the variable display start setting process (S171), the CPU 120 performs image display control of the effect display device 5 that performs a story reach effect and operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37B. The production control data (process data, etc.) is selected from a plurality of types of production control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. The story reach production is partially different depending on whether the fluctuation display result is the jackpot display result or the disapproval display result, so a variation pattern designation command or display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result has been received. Sometimes, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received command contents to recognize the change display result and select the effect control data corresponding to the change display result. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and in the effect process during variable display (S172), the effect control data set for executing the story reach effect is used to perform the movable object effect process and the effect. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37B is executed.

  When a movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect display, such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 37A and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 36 and 37B. Depending on which type of effect display is performed, an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the black image, and an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the effect image Since the effect effect display in a different mode can be displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect that links the operation of the movable body and the effect display of the display means.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 35E and 37A, a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. 35D and 35E, it is possible to perform an effect of superimposing a specific effect effect display such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 35D and 35E on a specific type of effect display such as a display of a victory effect image. Therefore, it becomes possible to link the effect display of the specific type in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5, and the operation of the movable body by the effect display of the specific type And the effect of displaying the effect of the display means can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 36E and 37B, a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. 36D and 36E, a specific effect display effect such as the flame effect image 73 in FIGS. 36D and 36E is changed to a predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since the effect of superimposing display can be executed, it is possible to link the predetermined effect of the predetermined type in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5. Thus, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  It should be noted that effects such as the aforementioned battle reach effect and story reach effect that link the movable body and effect effect display may be performed in reach effects other than super reach, or in effects other than reach effects. May be.

  In addition, the example in which the effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect display as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above is executed at the timing that becomes the turning point of the change of the video related to the effect. Not limited to this, it may be executed at a timing other than the timing that becomes a turning point of the change of the video related to the effect, such as the timing after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the execution of the effect.

  In addition, as the effect effect display in the effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display like the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the particle effect image and the flame effect image have been described as an example. Not limited to this, as the effect display, other types of effect display such as an effect image in the form of light emission may be used.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, different types of effect display can be displayed depending on which effect display is performed among the two types of effect display of battle reach effect and story reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to display different types of effect display according to which of the three or more types of effect display is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, the effect effect display in a different mode is displayed depending on which effect display is performed among a plurality of effect displays such as a battle reach effect and a story reach effect. The example in which the effect effect display mode is changed depending on whether the black image 72 is displayed or not is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of changing the effect effect display mode, any type of effect display displays a black image, but the effect effect display type such as an effect image may be different. In this case, the effect effect display types may be different as long as any of the effect effect display components such as the shape, color, display range, and luminance of the effect effect display image is different.

  Moreover, as an effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the effect effect display images as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 are displayed first. Not only the effect of moving the movable body later, but also the effect of executing the image display of the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing, and the image of the effect effect display after operating the movable body first An effect of displaying may be used.

  Moreover, as an effect using the black image 72 like the above-described story reach effect, an example in which the black image 72 is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control may be performed to display the black image 72 in a part of the display area in the effect display device 5 such as an area for displaying the effect image.

  In addition, as an effect of linking a movable body such as the movable member described above and an effect display such as an effect image, the movable body is operated in each of a plurality of types of effect display with different effects display conditions. When performing an effect, an effect may be executed in which an effect image display as a different type of effect display is displayed in association with the operation of the movable body, depending on the state of the effect display for operating the movable body. Good. For example, different types of effect image display may be executed in the following effects display situation. (A) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body before entering the reach state during the variation display of the effect symbol. (B) When displaying an effect image corresponding to operating the movable body at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous. (C) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating a movable body during execution of normal reach. (D) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the execution of the super reach effect. (E) When an effect image display is displayed in response to operating the movable body at the time of the development of the production during the execution of the super-reach of the development production format in which the production content develops. (F) Corresponding to operating a movable body when a lottery effect (for example, an effect of drawing a lottery whether to be a promising big hit or a non-probable big hit) after notifying that a big hit display result has been obtained To display the effect image display. (G) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the production of the big hit gaming state. (H) When an effect image display is displayed in response to operating a movable body during a customer waiting demonstration display that is executed when no game is being played. It should be noted that at least two of the effect image displays executed in a plurality of types of effect display situations as described above may be different.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The gaming machine according to the above embodiment is
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 202, a third lamp unit 203, a fourth lamp unit 204, a fifth lamp unit 205, etc.) For example, production control CPU 120, VDP 123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B) that outputs a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means receives a control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 13), and stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 13) has elapsed (FIG. 13: timeout) Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses.

  According to the above configuration, the malfunction of the electronic component can be avoided, so that the electronic component can be controlled more stably.

(2) In gaming machines,
The output means includes conversion means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 91B to 95B) that converts a serial signal control signal output from the control means into a parallel signal drive signal.

According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.
(3) In gaming machines,
It further comprises setting means for setting the stop means to be valid or invalid (a predetermined terminal for setting the time-out function of each conversion IC to be valid or invalid, an effect control board 12 or the like).

  According to the above configuration, the function of the stopping unit can be set to be valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing parts.

(4) In gaming machines,
A first substrate (for example, an effect control substrate 12) provided with the control means;
A second substrate (for example, the first lamp substrate 210) provided with the output means,
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the said structure, since it has arrange | positioned on another board | substrate, it can suppress that the control abnormality which may generate | occur | produce by the malfunction (disconnection, short circuit, etc.) of wiring generate | occur | produces.

(5) In gaming machines,
The output means controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is light emission by PWM control) The gradation is controlled according to the period.)

According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be increased by PWM control.
(6) In gaming machines,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state having a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means, the second output state is set (for example, connected in the substrate like the conversion IC 92B and the conversion IC 93B). The conversion IC 92B is set to output a low slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, the emission of noise to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed.

(7) In gaming machines,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state having a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 15B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on another board connected to the board on which the output means is provided via the wiring member, the first output state is set (for example, conversion) When the IC 94B and the conversion IC 95B are connected outside the substrate, the conversion IC 94B is set to output a normal slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting to another board connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, it is possible to suppress the influence of external noise on the control signal.

(8) In gaming machines,
It further includes a movable member that performs an operation (for example, the rendering unit 300).
The output means outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication system from specific signal output units grouped into a plurality of different groups (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 18),
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is different for each group (for example, the periods of the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 18 are shifted by 1 MHz).
The driving means for operating the movable member (for example, the motor of the driving mechanism 201) is the specific signal output unit (for example, terminals of the group belonging to the same period (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) in the same group of the output means). ) Is driven on the basis of a specific signal output from).

  According to the above configuration, noise emission to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output period of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

(9) In gaming machines,
The gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous for the player by performing a variable display.
Reservation storage means for storing the variable display that has not yet been started as a reservation storage (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the first start winning prize received command buffer 194A, the second Receiving command buffer 194B at the time of starting winning prize),
On-hold display means (for example, effect display device 5, RAM 102, first on-hold display area 5D, second on-hold display area 5U, etc.) capable of displaying on-hold storage stored in the on-hold storage means as on-hold display (eg on-hold display). )When,
A variation correspondence display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, S532 in FIG. 26, etc.) capable of performing a variation correspondence display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display,
A hold display mode change (for example, a change during hold display in FIG. 31) that changes the mode of the hold display before the change display of the target hold memory is executed, and a mode of change corresponding display during the execution of the change display A change corresponding display mode change (for example, a change during active display in FIG. 32) that changes at least one display mode change during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage. Display mode changing means (for example, effect control CPU 120, S532 in FIG. 26, icon effect setting processing in FIG. 33, S172 in FIG. 24, etc.) that can be executed at any one of the above timings. Prepared,
The display mode changing means includes a first specific display (for example, character icon display in FIG. 29A) and a second specific display (character in FIG. 29B) whose display type to be changed is different from the normal display. Depending on whether the display mode change is performed or not, the selection ratio of the timing for executing the display mode change is different (as shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C), the character icon display changes during the hold display. The execution rate is high, and the character icon display has a high change effect execution rate during active display, and the rate at which the display mode actually changes when the change effect is executed as shown in FIGS. It is the same between the display and the active display, so depending on whether it is a character icon display or a character icon display, the icons are displayed in the hold display and the active display. Aspects different frequency of changes, the rate of selecting or changing a display form in either an in active display and pending displays different.).

  According to the above configuration, with respect to the hold display mode change and the change correspondence display mode change, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change. Interest can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various configurations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5 are described. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (2) When the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA is a special mode, with respect to any of the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, The hold change effect may be executed, and when there is a hold display displayed in a special manner in one of the hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, the first hold display area A hold change effect or an active display change effect may be executed for either 5D, the hold display displayed in the second hold display area 5U, or the active display.

  (3) Either the first system change effect or the second system change effect may be an effect of changing the color of the active display in the active display mode. In this case, for example, the first reserved display area 5D, the second reserved display area 5U, and the first reserved display area 5D, the first reserved display area 5U, and the second reserved display area 5U 1 A color with a high expectation of jackpot compared to the color of the hold display displayed in the hold display displayed in the hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U (for example, in the case of the hold display displayed in blue) The color in the display mode of the active display may be changed so that the display mode is a color such as yellow or red.

  (4) For example, the ratio of “executed” and “not executed” of the active display change effect of the variation pattern “PA4-X” in the setting example of the determination ratio based on the active display change effect execution determination table in FIG. , 45% (the sum of the first system change effect 15%, the second system change effect 10%, the first system change effect and the second system change effect 20%) vs. 55% as “executed” and “not executed” The ratio of “executed” and “not executed” is 0% vs. 100% as in the variation pattern “PA1-X” in FIG. The ratio according to the embodiment may be set such that one of a plurality is set as 0%.

  (5) In the probability change control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific area is provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the game ball is controlled to be in a probability varying state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area. For example, based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, a game ball enters a specific area in the big prize opening by being assigned to multiple types of big hit types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. It may be a gaming machine that controls to an easy gaming state and controls to a probable change state based on the passing of a game ball through this specific area.

  (6) A game score for use in a game is given and given by using the number which is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a game machine (enclosed game machine) in which a player plays a game by using a game score or a game score given by winning a game to hit a game ball enclosed in the game machine. Can be applied.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, values including 0%, values including 100%, values not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation state control example is shown in which the variation display result is derived and displayed as the probability variation big hit, and then is controlled unconditionally to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 7. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the effect control CPU 120 (and the VDP 123A) outputs the control signal has been described, but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, apart from the effect control CPU 120 (and the VDP 123A), a dedicated IC having a control signal output function as described above may be provided in the effect control board 12 and output by the dedicated IC. .

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 151A 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part, 151B 2nd special figure reservation memory part, 194A 1st start winning reception command buffer, 194B 2nd starting winning reception command buffer, 5 effect display device, 102 RAM 5D 1st hold display area, 5U 2nd hold display area, 120 Production control CPU, AHA active display area.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components;
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means includes stop means for stopping output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed since receiving the input of the control signal,
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control signal is output between the output of the control signal and the elapse of the predetermined period. A game machine to output.