JP4834576B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  In game machines such as pachinko machines, the game area of the game board is equipped with a start opening for winning game balls and a symbol display unit that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner. A game state that is advantageous to the player, such as opening the variable prize-winning means for a predetermined time when the design of the display unit is changed for a predetermined time and the changed design is in a specific mode that is a combination of predetermined specific symbols. Is generated.

  Some game machines of this type have game characteristics such that a big hit state occurs as a game state advantageous to the player when the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display section are in a special mode among the specific modes. In addition, an effect is produced by a predetermined production device according to a change in the game situation using the game ball, and the player's interest is aroused.

Such a control board for controlling the game progress of the game table can improve the fun of the game by accurately controlling the effect device, and therefore, a main control function for performing control related to the game board and A game machine has been proposed in which a separate control board is provided with a voice control function for controlling sound effects to be generated by the voice generation means, so that the circuit configuration of the control means on each control board can be simplified. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-262670 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the circuit configuration can be simplified by making the effect control means independent from the game control board. However, the game can be controlled by controlling the effect device more variously according to the game situation. There is a demand to make it interesting.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can promote diversification of presentation operations by the presentation device.

  According to the present invention, an effect control circuit including a CPU that operates for effect control for producing a game, an operation storage unit for storing a calculation result by the CPU, an effect device for producing a game, and the operation storage unit are constant. A buffer area having a size capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information in the format, and information indicating an operation to be performed by the rendering device based on a predetermined condition is selected from a plurality of pieces of predetermined information. An operation information selection process to be selected as an effect information storage process for storing, in the buffer area, information having the predetermined format corresponding to the operation information selected by the operation information selection process as effect information, and the buffer area Based on the effect information extraction process for extracting the effect information from the effect information extracted by the effect information extraction process, the operation designation information to be output to the effect device is generated. Characterized in that it comprises the operation specifying information generating process, into the effect control circuit, a gaming table.

  Further, the present invention provides an effect control circuit including a CPU that operates for effect control for producing a game, an operation storage unit for storing a calculation result by the CPU, an effect device for producing a game, and the operation storage unit. A buffer area having a size capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information in a certain format, and information indicating an operation to be executed by the rendering device based on a predetermined condition is selected from a plurality of pieces of predetermined information. An operation information selection process that is selected as operation information, an effect information storage process that stores the information in the fixed format corresponding to the operation information selected by the operation information selection process in the buffer area as effect information, and Based on the effect information extraction process for extracting the effect information from the buffer area and the effect information extracted by the effect information extraction process, operation designation information to be output to the effect device is provided. Operation designation information generation processing to be performed is included in the production control circuit, and the operation designation information generation processing includes specific production information included in the plurality of production information extracted from the buffer area by the production information extraction processing. The operation designation information is generated based on the specific effect information regardless of the order stored in the buffer area.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, diversification of the rendering operation of the rendering device can be easily promoted.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a schematic front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 can be visually recognized on the back side of the glass frame 151 that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state that covers the game area 104 and an open state that opens the game area 104 to the other. The game board (board surface) 102 is provided. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 for guiding a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a ball) to a game area 104 located in the center of the game board 102. Yes.

  A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed slightly above the center of the game area 104, and a normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, and a normal symbol are displayed at the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 110. A holding lamp 116, a special symbol holding lamp 118, and a high-probability medium lamp 120 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a normal symbol and the special symbol may be referred to as a special symbol.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 2B), and is configured by a liquid crystal display device in this embodiment. The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into three display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, and a right symbol display region 110c, and displays different decorative symbols in the respective display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c. It is possible to do.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map (see FIG. 2C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 2A), and is constituted by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to two start of common figure variable games. It is said. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. It is said. The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state.

  Further, around these display devices and lamps, a general prize opening 122, a general figure starting opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130 are arranged. Has been established.

  In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). In the case of winning, a payout device 154 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to a storage tray 144 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a winning ball, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a rental ball. Call.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 104, and in this embodiment, one on each side. It is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device 154, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls are described later as prize balls. And the special figure display game 114 starts the special figure variation game. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. This second special figure starting port 128 is provided with wings that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wings are closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device 154 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is described later as a prize ball. While discharging to the storage tray 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game area 104. This variable winning opening 130 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 154 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls 144, which will be described later, are used as prize balls. To discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  Below the game board 102, a launcher 138 that is rotated by a launcher motor 452 to be described later, a launcher 140 that is attached to the tip of the launcher 138 and launches a ball toward the game area 104, and this launcher The launch rail 142 for guiding the ball launched by 140 to the outer rail 106, the storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 142 in sequence, and by the player A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like when the pressing operation is possible and the operation is detected at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 104 is disposed. Below the 144, a lower plate 150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  Although not shown in the drawings, as a decorative lamp, a plurality of types of board lamps are arranged at predetermined locations on the game board 102 (for example, locations along the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 108). A plurality of types of frame lamps are disposed on the upper outside and the storage tray 144.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, drives the launch motor 452 with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 148, The launcher 138 and the launcher 140 are passed through the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 to launch into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing its advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 122, variable winning port 130) or starting port. (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

  <Type of design>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2C, the first and second special figure display devices 114a and 114b, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the common figure display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of ordinary maps will be described.

  FIG. 2A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: special figure 1 which is a jackpot symbol, special figure 2 which is a special jackpot symbol, and special figure 3 which is a missed symbol. When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the special figure display device 114 Performs a variable display of a special figure that repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Then, when the time of change determined before the start of the special figure change has elapsed, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variable game (special jackpot game) When notifying the winning of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the special figure variable game, the special figure 3 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 2B shows an example of a decorative design. There are eight types of decoration patterns, decoration 1 to decoration 8, in this embodiment. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 Decoration symbols that switch display in the order of decoration 1 → decoration 2 → decoration 3 →... Decoration 7 → decoration 8 → decoration 1 →... In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c. Display fluctuation. When notifying the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same number (for example, decoration) 2-decoration 2-decoration 2)) is stopped and a special figure variation game (special jackpot game) is notified of winning, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the same odd number number) The combination of decorative symbols (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1)) is stopped and displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. . In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 2C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. There are two types of stop display modes of the usual figure of the present embodiment: the usual figure 1 which is a winning symbol and the ordinary figure 2 which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. , The usual fluctuation display that repeats lighting of one central segment is performed. Then, when notifying the winning of the general variable game, the general figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the normal variable game, the general figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

  <Control part>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a command) transmitted by the main control unit 300. An effect control unit 350 that performs control, a payout control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, a firing control unit 450 that performs control of game ball discharge, The power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 is configured by a power management unit 500 that generates predetermined power for transmitting power to the electrical components mounted on the pachinko machine 100.

  <Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters), a glass frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the glass frame 151, a front frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the front frame, and the lower plate 150 filled with balls. It receives signals output from various sensors 318, including a ball full sensor for detecting the bottom plate, each starting port, the entrance to the winning port, and a ball detecting sensor provided inside the variable winning port, and the result of amplification and reference voltage Sensor circuit 320 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, and display control of the first and second special-figure display devices 114a and 114b A display circuit 322 for performing display, a display circuit 324 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 112, and various status display units 326 (a general-purpose hold lamp 116, first and second special-plot hold lamps 118a, 118b, etc. ) And a solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second special start port 1280, the variable winning port 130, and the like.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 550 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit (not shown) for monitoring the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit 338. Then, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 350 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 400, respectively. An input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300 is provided, and the payout control unit 400 is provided with an input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300. With this configuration, communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400. However, the production control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  <Direction control unit>

  Next, the production control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a basic circuit 352 that controls the entire effect control unit 350 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 352 includes a CPU 354, a control program, ROM 356 for storing various data, RAM 358 for temporarily storing data, I / O 360 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 362 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 364 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 352 includes a sound source IC 368 for controlling the speaker 366 (and amplifier), a display circuit 372 for controlling various lamps 370 such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp, and a decorative symbol display device ( A liquid crystal control circuit 374 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 110 is connected to a chance button detection circuit 364 that outputs a detection signal to the basic circuit 352 when the operation of the chance button 146 is detected.

  In addition, the effect control unit 350 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 354 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit. Production control is started.

  <Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>

  Next, the payout control unit 400, the launch control unit 450, and the power management unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 400 controls the payout device 402 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 404. And the communication with a card unit 552 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 406.

  The firing control unit 450 controls the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output by the control signal instructing launching permission or stop output from the payout control unit 400 and the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding firing strength, the firing motor 452 that drives the launching rod 138 and the launching rod 140 is controlled, and the ball feeding device 454 that feeds the ball from the storage tray 144 to the firing rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 500 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each unit such as the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400 and each device such as the payout device 154. To supply. Further, the power management unit 500 is a power storage device (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor) and electric power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the entire basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) is smaller than that of the power storage device, and is supplied to static electricity noise, human error, and a game table. The battery further includes a power storage device (for example, a capacitor) for supplementing a certain amount of power when the power fluctuates and decreases due to a decrease in power. With this power storage device, even if the power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the main control unit 300) becomes unstable at the time of power interruption, power recovery, etc., the predetermined component can operate stably to some extent. It is composed. In addition, the power supply board constituting the power management unit 500 is provided with an operation unit (RAM clear switch) that can be operated by an amusement shop clerk and the operation unit is detected when the power is turned on. In this case, a RAM clear signal for instructing initialization of the RAMs 308, 358, and 408 is output to the basic circuits 302, 352, and 402 of each control unit.

  <Data table of main control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A is a data table in which the types of special drawing lottery states stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this jackpot determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or not (miss), that is, jackpot determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and high information for determining that the special figure variable game is selected with a higher probability than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data in the jackpot determination table determines the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. In addition, information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the storage area for the jackpot flag is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the jackpot flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the large numerical range). Therefore, the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 ( = 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high probability state is 20001 to 211871 (the size of the numerical range is 1871), so the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to 128 is about 1 / 35.0 (= 1871/65536), and the winning probability of the special figure variable game is higher in the higher probability state than in the low probability state. Is set to be high.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 4B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 11 to 74, the probability change (probability fluctuation) flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is stored in the storage area of the special figure fluctuation game. Information indicating that the special jackpot game is started is set (here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as turning on the probability change flag). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is other than the numerical values of 11 to 74, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where the probability variation flag is stored). Setting the jackpot game start information in the area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off). In the present embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the special figure random number value is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), and the range of random numbers for determining the migration of the lottery data is 11 to 74 (the size of the numerical range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 4 (c) is a timer that shows the above-mentioned jackpot flag, lottery data, and a variable time from when the special figure display device 114 starts displaying the special figure to the stop display. It is the data table which matched and memorize | stored the number.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 determines the timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag), and a special-purpose timer random number value described later (the random number value will be described later). Select. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is a numerical value from 0 to 60235, the timer number is selected as the timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds), the jackpot flag is turned on and acquired. When the special figure timer random number is a numerical value of 0 to 15535, timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In this embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536). If the above-mentioned jackpot determination result is incorrect, the timer 1 timer random number range 0 to 60235 (the numerical range has a size of 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 800/65536, and timer 3 (variation time 40 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 250/65536. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is winning, the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical value range is 15536), so the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) as the timer number Is 15535/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 9000/65536, the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is 38000/65536, and timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 3000/65536.

  <Data table of production control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 356 of the effect control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a TC (Time Chart) table. This TC table is a data table in which a TC number of TC information (liquid crystal information), effect time information, and layer numbers of various layer tables are stored in association with each other. In addition, the name of the TC information is described in the right column of the TC table for reference. For example, among the plurality of TC information stored in the TC table, the TC information having the TC numbers 10 to 32 is a notice to be described later. More specifically, TC information of TC number 10 is common notice TC information, TC information of TC number 11 is character notice TC information, TC information of TC number 16 is background notice TC information, and TC number 31 is TC information 31. Symbol stoppage (front) notice TC information, TC number 32 is the symbol stoppage (rear) notice TC information. Further, the TC information of the TC number 40 is the slip TC information described later.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 acquires TC data (effect time information, layer numbers of various layer tables) based on the TC table and the TC number of the TC information. For example, when the TC number of the TC information is 31, TC data corresponding to the TC number 31, that is, production time information information 2800 (ms), sound layer number-1, sound 2 layer number 35, frame lamp Layer number 10, panel lamp layer number 11, and panel lamp 2 layer number -1.

  6A is an example of a layer table for sound control, FIG. 6B is an example of a layer table for frame lamp control, and FIG. 6C is an example of a layer table for panel lamp control. It is shown. These layer tables are data tables in which layer numbers, switching time information, device numbers, liquid crystal information, and processing classification information are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 includes the layer table, the layer numbers of the various layer tables acquired using the above-described TC table, and the type of the target layer in the RAM 358 (sound layer, sound 2 layer, Based on the head position information and offset information stored in each layer management area provided separately for each of the frame ramp layer, panel ramp layer, and panel 2 ramp layer, layer data (switching time information, device number, Liquid crystal information, processing category information). For example, if the layer number of sound 2 acquired using the TC table is 35, the start position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the start address of the layer table (sound), and the offset information is 0 The layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound), that is, the switching time information 0 (ms), the device number 26, the liquid crystal information-1, and the processing classification information 0 are acquired. Also, when the frame lamp layer number acquired using the TC table is 5, the start position information stored in the frame lamp layer management area is the start address of the layer table (frame lamp), and the offset information is 0. Acquires layer data corresponding to layer number 5 in the fifth row of the layer table (frame lamp), that is, switching time information 433 (ms), device number 17, liquid crystal information 11, and processing classification information 0.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of the track information table. This track information table is a data table that stores channel information and track information in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 acquires track information based on the track information table and channel information acquired using a sound list described later. For example, when the channel information acquired using the sound list is 2, 0 is acquired as the track information.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of a sound table. This sound table is a table that stores device numbers and addresses of sound lists in association with each other.

  Based on this sound table and the device number of the sound layer (sound layer, sound 2 layer) acquired using the above-mentioned TC table, the basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 stores an address storing a sound list to be described later. get. For example, when the device number of the sound layer acquired using the TC table is 28, the address of the sound list 14 (storing destination address of the sound list 14) is acquired as the address of the sound list.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C show an example of a sound list, FIG. 8A shows an example of a sound list 00, FIG. 8B shows an example of a sound list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the sound list 14. This sound list is a table in which start time information, channel information, phrase information, volume information, and pan information are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 includes the sound list and each management provided in the RAM 358 for each type of control object (sound, sound 2, frame lamp, board lamp, board lamp 2 in this embodiment). Sound data (start time information, channel information, phrase information, volume information, pan information) is acquired based on the head position information and offset information stored in the area. For example, when the head position information stored in the sound management area is the address of the sound list 00 and the offset information stored in the sound management area is 0, it corresponds to the first line of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. Sound data, that is, start time information 0 ms, channel information 2, phrase information 274, volume information 100, and pan information 64 are acquired. If the head position information stored in the sound management area is the address of the sound list 14 and the offset information stored in the sound management area is 0, the first line of the sound list 14 shown in FIG. Sound data, that is, start time information 0 ms, channel information 1, phrase information 90, volume information 100, and pan information 64 are acquired.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B show an example of the port definition table. FIG. 9A shows an example of the frame definition control port definition table, and FIG. 9B shows the panel lamp control. Shows an example of the port definition table. This port definition table is a table that stores port information, segment numbers, and port numbers in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 acquires a segment number and a port number based on this port definition table and port information described later. For example, when the port information of the frame lamp is 0, the segment number 0 and the port number 0 corresponding to the port information 0 of the port definition table (frame) are acquired. If the panel lamp port information is 4, the segment number 5 and the port number 0 corresponding to the port information 4 in the port definition table (panel) are acquired.

  FIG. 9C shows an example of a lamp table. This lamp table is a table in which device numbers, lamp list addresses, and duty lists are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 uses the lamp table and a later-described lamp based on the device number of the lamp layer (frame lamp layer, panel lamp layer, panel 2 lamp layer) acquired using the TC table described above. Get the address that stored the list. For example, when the device number of the lamp layer acquired using the TC table is 38, the address of the lamp list 18 is acquired as the address of the lamp list, and the address of the duty list 23 is acquired as the address of the duty list. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10D show an example of the lamp list, FIG. 10A shows an example of the lamp list 00, FIG. 10B shows an example of the lamp list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the lamp list 18, and FIG. 8 (d) shows an example of the lamp list 19. This lamp list is a table that stores port information, start time information, and lighting information in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 is based on the lamp list, lighting head position information and lighting offset information, and port information stored in the frame lamp management area, panel lamp management area, or panel lamp 2 management area described above. To obtain lighting data (start time information, lighting information). For example, when the lighting head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the address of the lamp list 00, the lighting offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port number is 0, the information shown in FIG. The lighting data corresponding to the first line of the lamp list 00 shown, that is, the start time information 0 ms and the lighting information 0 (lights off) are acquired. Further, when the lighting head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the address of the lamp list 18, the lighting offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port information is 1, FIG. The lighting data corresponding to the third line of the lamp list 18 shown, that is, the start time information 0 ms and the lighting information 1 (lighting) are acquired.

  11A to 11D show examples of the duty list, FIG. 11A shows an example of the duty list 00, FIG. 11B shows an example of the duty list 01, and FIG. c) shows an example of the duty list 23, and FIG. 8D shows an example of the duty list 24. This duty list is a table that stores port information, start time information, and duty information in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 is based on the duty list, duty start position information and duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area, panel lamp management area, or panel lamp 2 management area, and port information. To obtain duty data (start time information, duty information). For example, when the duty head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the address of the duty list 00, the duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port number is 0, the information shown in FIG. Duty data corresponding to the first line of the duty list 00 shown, that is, start time information-1 and duty information-1 are acquired. Further, when the duty head position information stored in the frame lamp management area is the address of the duty list 24, the duty offset information stored in the frame lamp management area is 0, and the port information is 1, FIG. Duty data corresponding to the second row of the duty list 24 shown, that is, start time information 0 ms, duty 254 (all lighting) is acquired.

  <Main control unit reset interrupt processing>

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit that outputs the start signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306. First, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, processing for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, in a regular period, in the counter / timer 312 are performed. .

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RAM 308 stores return data (data storing information for returning the control state at the time when the power was previously turned off). If the return data is stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S103. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the return data is used to return to the state before the power is shut off.

  In step S104, the software random number counter is updated. Here, in order to generate two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the common figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, and the common figure timer random number value and the special figure timer random number value, respectively. 2 random number counters are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S104 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

  <Main controller timer interrupt processing>

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter / timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and triggers the main control unit timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle. Start with.

  In step S <b> 201, the value of the input port of the I / O 310 is acquired and the state of the various sensors 318 is detected. For example, a signal from a sphere detection sensor that outputs an ON signal when it is detected that a sphere has entered the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 is input. Signals from the corresponding ball detection sensors are also inputted to other winning prize openings, starting openings, and the like. The result input in step S201 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 308.

  In step S202, the software random number counter is updated. Here, two random number counters for generating the special-purpose winning random number value and the special-purpose random number value used in the main control unit 300, and the above-mentioned general-purpose winning random value and the initial value of the special-purpose random number value are respectively shown. Two initial value generation random number counters for generation are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. After these processes, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S106 is updated. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S203, winning detection is performed based on the state of the signals input from the various sensors in step S201 described above. In this winning detection, if there is a winning (winning) at the winning opening or starting opening (general winning opening 122, first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128 and variable winning opening 130), it is provided in the RAM 308. The number of prize balls determined in advance for each prize opening is added to the value of the prize ball number storage area, or there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128, and is held. When the special figure variable game number is less than 4, a value is acquired as a special figure winning random number value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the winning start port. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above, and stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S204, a process related to a special figure variable game (a special figure related process) is performed. In this special figure related process, when the special figure variable game and variable winning a prize opening 130 are not controlled, and the number of special figure variable games held is one or more, the main control unit 300 Of the various lotteries using the above-mentioned various data tables to be stored, the jackpot determination is first performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When the random value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special drawing starting port 126 or the second special drawing starting port 128 is 10100, The jackpot flag is set to ON because the figure winning random number value is in the range of 10001 to 10187, and when the special figure winning random number value is 10300, the special winning prize random number value is outside the range of 10001 to 10187. Set the flag off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the transition determination random number shown in FIG. In the case of the numerical value range, the probability variation flag is set to ON, and in the case where the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, since the special figure random number value is in the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is 80, since the special figure random number value is outside the range of 11 to 74, the probability variation flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. Then, based on the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value, a timer number corresponding to the numerical range of the timer selection random number shown in FIG. 4C is selected, and the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Remember. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, so 1 corresponding to those conditions of the timer number determination table. The timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when 5 seconds is selected as the variation time, a value of 10000 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage region, and this variation time storage region is executed each time a timer update process (step S208) described later is executed. By subtracting 1 from this value, the passage of time can be measured by the number of executions of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the fluctuation time storage area is changed from 1 to 0, the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is off, the special figure 3 is set to be displayed, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “special symbol (special diagram) variable game” in this embodiment is when the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special diagram start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128. The special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value are acquired in the winning detection process in step S203, and the acquired values are respectively stored in the predetermined storage areas of the RAM 308, and in the special figure related process in step S204. The value of the random number counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 is acquired as a special figure timer random number value, and a jackpot is determined based on the special figure winning random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308. Probability variation is determined based on the special figure random number value stored in a predetermined storage area, and special figure fluctuation is based on the jackpot determination result and the acquired special figure timer random value. The special figure is variably displayed over the fluctuation time, and the stop display of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 or the special figure 3 determined based on the above jackpot determination result and the determination of the probability fluctuation. To finish.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big win by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player to do.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are awarded to a predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 130). It sets so that the signal which hold | maintains a door member in an open state may be output to the solenoid 330 for the opening / closing drive of the door member of the variable prize opening 130 until it detects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, the door member is attached to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 130 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds). It is set to output a signal that is held in the closed state.

  In the special figure variation-related processing that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is obtained. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player that it complete | finishes.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends, if the number of special figure fluctuation games that are pending is one or more, the next special figure fluctuation game such as the jackpot determination described above is executed. Start. The number of special figure variable games that are held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure variable games that are held every time a big hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area.

  In step S205, a process related to a general map variable game (a general map related process) is performed. In this general map-related process, when the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special figure start port 128 is not performed, and the number of the general map variable games held is 1 or more, Make a hit judgment.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data in the predetermined determination table. If it is in the numerical range, it is determined that the normal game is won and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the usual winning random number is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is out of play and the winning flag is set to OFF.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, processing for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal timer random number described above is acquired as the normal timer random value. Then, a timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game and the obtained ordinary figure timer random number value, and stored in a timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the above-mentioned variable time storage area for normal maps is changed from 1 to 0, when the hit flag is on, the normal map display device 112 displays the above-mentioned common figure. 1. When the hit flag is off, the setting is made so as to display the above-mentioned FIG. 2, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) variable game” in the present embodiment is performed in the winning detection process in step S203 when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won a prize in the ordinary figure starting port 124. The figure winning random number value is acquired and the acquired value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and the value of the random number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in the routine related processing in step S205 is obtained. It is acquired as a general-purpose timer random number value, a hit determination is made based on a general-purpose winning random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and a normal time fluctuation time based on the determination result and the acquired general-purpose timer random number value The base map is variably displayed over the change time, and the stop display of the base map 1 or base map 2 determined based on the hit determination result described above is performed and the process ends.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the hit flag is on, the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 are opened and closed for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). The drive solenoid 330 is set to output a signal for holding the blades in an open state.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, a signal for holding the blades in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. In addition to the setting, the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving is set to hold the closed state of the blades for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec).

  Also, in the general chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period has passed, when the number of pending general chart variable games is 1 or more, the next common figure variable game such as the above hit determination process is started. To do. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area.

  In step S206, a control command (effect command) is transmitted to effect control unit 350. The control command includes a change start command that is transmitted when the jackpot determination is made in step S204, a change stop command that is transmitted when the value of the change time storage area is 1 to 0, and a jackpot. There is a jackpot start command to be transmitted when the jackpot flag is set in the determination, round start information to be transmitted at each start of the predetermined opening period, and the like. Number), probability variation flag on / off information, jackpot flag on / off information, etc., and the round start command includes information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot is started (for example, round Number) and so on. Also, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control unit 400. This payout command includes the number of prize balls based on the value of the prize ball number storage area described above.

  In step S207, the various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130, and the game information stored in the RAM 308 is sent to the pachinko machine via the information output circuit 334. 100 is output to an information input circuit 550 that is separate from 100. In addition, display data to be output to the general-purpose display device 112, the special-purpose display device 114, various status display units 326, and the like via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328 is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S208, the normal symbol display device 112 and the special symbol display device 114 measure the time for changing / stopping the symbols, the predetermined winning effect time, the predetermined opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like. Various timers including timers for updating are updated.

  In step S209, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  <Production control unit reset interrupt processing>

  Next, the effect control unit reset interrupt process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part reset interruption process.

  As described above, the effect control unit 350 is provided with the activation signal output circuit that outputs the activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 356.

  Specifically, in step S301, production control is initialized, such as initialization of various variables used for production control, and in step S302, production start processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer provided in the RAM 358 is equal to or greater than a predetermined switching value (for example, 32 ms), and the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the predetermined switching value. If there is, the process proceeds to step S304, and if the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer is less than the predetermined switching value, the process waits until the value of the effect switching time monitoring timer becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined switching value.

  In step S304, the switching value is subtracted from the value of the effect switching timing monitoring timer.

  In step S305, the value of a global timer described later is stored in the effect control timer provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S306, effect control processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S307, the door open state information stored in the door open state information storage area provided in the RAM 358 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the door (the glass frame 151 in this embodiment) is open. If the door is open, the process proceeds to step S308. If the door is not open, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S308, a frame lamp full lighting process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S309, data output processing is performed. In this data output processing, control data is output to devices such as the sound source IC 368, the display circuit 372, and the liquid crystal display circuit 374.

  In step S310, with reference to the effect start flag provided in RAM358, it is determined whether the effect start flag is ON. If the effect start flag is on, the process proceeds to step S311. If the effect start flag is off, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S311, the fluctuation start flag provided in the RAM 358 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag is on. If the fluctuation start flag is on, the process proceeds to step S312. If the fluctuation start flag is off, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S312, a lottery process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S313, an effect start process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S314, the effect stop flag provided in the RAM 358 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is on. If the production stop flag is on, the process proceeds to step S315. If the production stop flag is off, the process returns to step S303.

  In step S315, after performing an effect stop process (details will be described later), the process ends.

  <Production control unit timer interrupt processing>

  Next, the effect control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part timer interruption process.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 1 ms). With this timer interrupt as a trigger, the effect control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S401, 1 is added to the above-described effect switching timing monitoring timer, and in step S402, 1 is added to the global timer provided in the RAM 358.

  <Main command reception interrupt exception handling>

  Next, the main command reception interrupt exception process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main command reception interrupt exception processing.

  The effect control unit 350 executes main command reception interrupt exception processing when the strobe signal notifying the transmission of the control command is input from the main control unit 300.

  In step S501, the above-described effect start flag, effect stop flag, and variation start flag are all set to off.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control unit 300 is the above-described change start command. If the received command is a change start command, the process proceeds to step S503. If the received command is not a change start command, the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S503, the effect start flag is set on, and in step S504, the fluctuation start flag is set on. In step S505, the timer number received from the main control unit 300 is set in the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 358. In step S506, the timer number received in the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 358 is received from the main control unit 300. Information on ON / OFF of the big hit flag is set, and in step S507, information on ON / OFF of the probability change flag received from the main control unit 300 is set in the probability change flag storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S508, it is determined whether the command received from the main control unit 300 is a change stop command. If the received command is a variable stop command, the process proceeds to step S509, where the effect stop flag is set to ON, and if the received command is not a variable stop command, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, it is determined whether the command received from the main control unit 300 is a basic command. If the received command is a basic command, the process proceeds to step S511. If the received command is not a basic command, the process proceeds to step S513 to perform other command processing.

  In step S511, the above-described door opening state information is set based on the door opening / closing information received from the main control unit 300. In step S512, other state information (for example, error information such as a dish full tank error) is set. Set.

  <Direction start processing>

  Next, the effect start process (steps S302 and S313) in the effect control unit reset interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect start process.

  In step S601, the TC data stored in the TC buffer provided in the RAM 358 is initialized.

  In step S602, a new setting process for TC data is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S603, a liquid crystal command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 that controls the decorative symbol display device 110.

  In step S604, the TC buffer is initialized.

  <TC data new setting process>

  Next, the TC data new setting process (step 602) in the above-described effect start process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of a new setting process for TC data.

  In step S701, the TC information stored in the TC buffer is sorted in ascending order of the TC number.

  In step S702, TC information other than the above-described notice TC information is extracted from the TC information sorted in step S701, and the extracted TC information other than the notice TC information is copied to an intermediate TC buffer provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S703, only the notice TC information is extracted from the TC information sorted in step S701, and all the extracted notice TC information is copied to the notice TC buffer in the effect management area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S704, when the notice TC information is extracted in step S703 (when the notice TC information exists), the above-described common notice TC information is stored in the intermediate TC buffer in which TC information other than the notice TC information is stored in step S702. Set.

  In step S705, a TC information order change process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this TC information order changing process, the TC information set in the intermediate TC buffer is rearranged.

  In step S706, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer that has been rearranged in step S705 is set in the TC buffer of the above-described effect management area.

  In step S707, effect time information is calculated based on TC data corresponding to all the TC information set in the TC buffer of the effect management area in step S706.

  In step S708, an initial value is set in the above-described effect management area offset information, and the offset information is initialized.

  In step S709, five types of layer management areas provided in the RAM 358 (in this embodiment, five types of sound layer management area, sound 2 layer management area, frame lamp management area, panel lamp management area, and panel lamp 2 management area). The initial value is set in the offset information of the layer management area), and the offset information of all the layer management areas is initialized.

  In step S710, TC data corresponding to the TC information stored at the head of the TC buffer is acquired from the TC information set in the TC buffer of the effect management area in step S706. For example, in the example of the TC table shown in FIG. 5, when the TC number of the TC information stored at the head of the TC buffer is 31, the TC data corresponding to the TC number 31, that is, the presentation time information information 2800 (ms) , Sound layer number-1, sound 2 layer number 35, frame lamp layer number 10, board lamp layer number 11, and board lamp 2 layer number -1.

  In step S711, the start position information of each layer management area is acquired from the TC data acquired in step S710, and the acquired start position information is set as the start position information of each layer management area.

  <TC information order change processing>

  Next, the TC information order changing process (step 705) in the above-described new TC data setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a TC information order change process.

  In step S801, the TC information stored in the intermediate TC buffer is sorted in ascending order of the TC number.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not the above-described smooth TC information is present in the TC information sorted in step S801. If there is slip TC information in the TC information, the process proceeds to step S803. If there is no slip TC information, the process ends.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop notice TC information is present in the TC information sorted in step S801. If the symbol stop notice TC information is included in the TC information, the process proceeds to step S604. If the symbol stop notice TC information is not present, the process is terminated.

  In step S804, the smooth TC information extracted from the intermediate TC buffer in step S802 is saved in the save storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  In step S805, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer stored after the smooth TC information is moved forward by one TC information. For example, when the smooth TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the symbol TC notice TC information is stored in the address X + 1, the TC information 1 is stored in the address X + 2, and the TC information 2 is stored in the address X + 3. The advance TC information is moved to address X, TC information 1 is moved to address X + 1, and TC information 2 is moved to address X + 2.

  In step S806, all the TC information in the intermediate TC buffer stored behind the symbol stop notice TC information is moved backward by two pieces of TC information. In the previous example, because the symbol STOP notice TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the TC information 1 is stored in the address X + 1, and the TC information 2 is stored in the address X + 2, the TC information 1 is moved to the address X + 3. TC information 2 is moved to address X + 4.

  In step S807, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice TC information is set at the storage position of the symbol stop notice TC information in the intermediate TC buffer. In the previous example, since the symbol stop notice TC information is stored at the address X of the RAM 358, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice TC information is set to the address X.

  In step S808, the slip TC information saved in the save storage area in step S804 is set in the storage position of the symbol stop previous notice (previous) TC information set in step S807 + 1. In the above example, since the symbol TC inactive (previous) notice TC information is stored in the address X of the RAM 358, the smooth TC information is set in the address X + 1.

  In step 809, the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information is set in the storage position of the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information +2 set in step S807. To do. In the previous example, because the symbol STOP (previous) notice TC information is stored at address X in the RAM 358, the symbol suspending notice (rear) TC information corresponding to the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information is stored at address X + 2. Set. Therefore, in the previous example, the symbol TC information that is finally stopped (previous) at the address X of the RAM 358, the smooth TC information at address X + 1, the symbol TC information that is stopped (after) at the address X + 2, and the address X + 3. TC information 1 and TC information 2 at address X + 4, respectively.

  <Production control processing>

  Next, the effect control process (step S306) in the effect control unit reset interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control process.

  In step S901, a mode switching process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this mode switching process, one rendering mode is selected from a plurality of types of rendering modes according to the rendering state, and the rendering mode is switched.

  In step S902, layer control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this layer control process, the effect is controlled based on the information stored in each of the layer management areas described above.

  In step S903, device control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this device control process, control relating to sound effects, frame lamps, and panel lamps is performed.

  In step S904, a TC data control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this TC data control process, the TC data stored in the TC buffer is controlled.

  <Mode switching process>

  Next, the mode switching process (step S901) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of mode switching processing.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether the jackpot round is in progress. If the jackpot round is in progress, the process ends. If the jackpot round is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not it is before the jackpot round starts. If it is not before the jackpot round starts, the process ends. If not, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the special figure is changing. If the special figure is changing, the process ends. If the special figure is not changing, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, an initial value is set in the TC buffer to initialize the TC buffer.

  In step S1005, TC information indicating a new effect state is set in the TC buffer based on the effect state. For example, at the end of the special figure variable game, TC information for stopping the special figure is set in the TC buffer, and at the start of the demonstration production that starts after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after the production ends, the TC for demonstration production Set information in TC buffer.

  In step S1006, after performing the above-described effect start process, the process ends.

  <Layer control processing>

  Next, the layer control process (step S902) in the effect control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of layer control processing.

  In step S1101, the sound layer management area is set as the target layer management area.

  In step S1102, layer presence information setting processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this layer presence information setting process, information on whether or not an unprocessed layer exists in the target layer management area is set.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed layer by referring to layer presence information (details will be described later) set in the layer presence information setting process in step S1102. If an unprocessed layer exists (when information indicating the presence of an unprocessed layer is stored in the layer presence information), the process advances to step S1104. If an unprocessed layer does not exist (unprocessed layer is included in the layer presence information). If information indicating absence is stored), the process advances to step S1119.

  In step S1104, target layer data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target layer management area. For example, in the example of the layer table shown in FIG. 6A, the layer number of the sound 2 acquired using the TC table is 35, and the head position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the head of the layer table (sound). When the offset information is 0 in the address, layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound), that is, switching time information 0 (ms), device number 26, liquid crystal information-1, Process classification information 0 is acquired.

  In step S1105, liquid crystal information is acquired from the target layer data acquired in step S1104. In step S1106, whether or not the acquired liquid crystal information is valid information (in this embodiment, the liquid crystal information is other than a numerical value −1). Or not). If the acquired liquid crystal information is valid information (in this embodiment, the liquid crystal information is other than the numerical value −1), the process proceeds to step S1107. If the acquired liquid crystal information is invalid information (this book In the embodiment, when the liquid crystal information is a numerical value −1), the process proceeds to step S1109. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 6B, the liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is determined to be invalid because the numerical value is −1. The liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 5 in the tenth to tenth rows is determined to be valid because the numerical value is 11 to 13. In the present embodiment, there are three types of liquid crystal information corresponding to the layer number 5 of 11 to 13. The liquid crystal information selected at the start of variation is acquired from the three types of liquid crystal information.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the TC information corresponding to the liquid crystal information acquired in step S1105 exists in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area. If the TC information exists in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area, step S1109 is determined. If it does not exist in the notice TC buffer of the production management area, the process proceeds to step S1108. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 6B, the liquid crystal information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 5 in the fifth row is the numerical value 11, and the TC information corresponding to the liquid crystal number 11 Is the character notice TC information (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether or not the character notice TC information is present in the notice TC buffer in the effect management area.

  In step S1108, after updating the offset information of the target layer management area, the process proceeds to step S1104 to acquire the next target layer data.

  In step S1109, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set in the processed TC time information.

  In step S1110, the switching time information of the target layer data acquired in step S1104 is set in the layer switching time information.

  In step S1111, a value obtained by adding the processed TC time information set in step S1109 and the layer switching time information set in step S1110 to the switching time information.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-described effect control timer is equal to or greater than the value of the switching time information set in step S1111. If the value of the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the value of the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1120.

  In step 1113, the target layer data acquired in step S1104 is sound-related layer data (in this embodiment, layer data of the layer table (sound) managed by the sound layer management area or the sound 2 layer management area). If the target layer data is sound-related layer data, the process proceeds to step S1114. If the target layer data is not sound-related layer data (in this embodiment, the frame lamp layer management area, the board If it is the layer table (frame ramp) or the layer data of the layer table (board layer) managed by the run player management area or the board ramp layer 2 management area, the process proceeds to step S1116.

  In step S1114, a value obtained by adding the processed TC time information set in step S1109 and the layer switching time information set in step S1110 is set in the activation time information. In step S1115, a sound data setting process (details will be described later). )I do.

  In step S1116, the layer switching time information set in step S1110 is set in the activation time information. In step S1117, lamp data setting processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1118, the offset information of the target layer management area is updated, and then the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1119, the next layer management area is set as the target layer management area. In this embodiment, the target layer management area is set in the order of sound layer management area → sound 2 layer management area → frame lamp layer management area → board lamp layer management area → board lamp 2 layer management area.

  In step S1120, it is determined whether or not processing has been completed for all layer management areas. If processing has not been completed for all layer management areas, the process proceeds to step S1102 to perform processing for the next layer management area. Returning, when the processing is finished for all the layer management areas, the layer control processing is finished.

  <Layer presence information setting process>

  Next, the layer presence information setting process (step S1102) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the layer presence information setting process.

  In step S1201, no unprocessed layer is set as the layer presence information.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether head position information is set in the target layer management area. If the start position information is set in the target layer management area, the process advances to step S1203. If the start position information is not set in the target layer management area, the process ends.

  In step S1203, target layer data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target layer management area. For example, in the example of the layer table shown in FIG. 6A, the layer number of the sound 2 acquired using the TC table is 35, and the head position information stored in the sound 2 layer management area is the head of the layer table (sound). When the offset information is 0 in the address, layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row of the layer table (sound), that is, switching time information 0 (ms), device number 26, liquid crystal information-1, Process classification information 0 is acquired.

  In step S1204, a device number is acquired from the target layer data acquired in step S1203.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numerical value −1 in this embodiment) is set in the device number acquired in step S1204, and information indicating the end is set in the device number. In step S1206, the process ends. If no information indicating the end is set in the device number, the process advances to step S1206. For example, in the example of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 6A, since the device information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row is the numerical value 26, information indicating the end is set in the device number. Since the device number of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the sixth row is the numerical value −1, it is determined that information indicating the end is set in the device number.

  In step S1206, presence of an unprocessed layer is set as layer presence information.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the device number acquired in step S1204 is invalid information (in this embodiment, the device information is a numerical value other than 0 to 99). If the device number is valid information, processing is performed. If the device number is invalid information, the process advances to step S1208.

  In step S1208, the offset information of the target layer management area is updated, and then the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, after setting no unprocessed layer as the layer presence information, the process returns to step S1203 to acquire the next target layer data.

  <Sound data setting process>

  Next, the sound data setting process (step S1115) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sound data setting processing.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numeric value −1 in this embodiment) is set in the switching time information of the target layer data, and information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. In this case, the process is terminated, and if no information indicating termination is set in the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1302. For example, in the example of the layer table (sound) shown in FIG. 6A, since the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 35 in the second row is a numerical value 0, information indicating the end of the switching time information. Since the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the sixth row is a numerical value −1, it is determined that information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. To do.

  In step S1302, a sound management area corresponding to the target layer management area is set as the target sound management area.

  In step S1303, an initial value is set in the offset information of the target sound management area, and the offset information is initialized.

  In step S1304, the activation time information set in step S1114 is set in the activation time information of the target sound management area.

  In step S1305, the sound list address corresponding to the device number of the sound table and the target layer is set in the head position information of the target sound management area, and the process ends. For example, when the sound table of FIG. 7 is applied and the device number of the target layer is 1, the address of the sound list 01 shown in FIG. 8B is added to the head position information of the target sound management area. set.

  <Ramp data setting process>

  Next, the ramp data setting process (step S1117) in the above-described layer control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp data setting process.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not information indicating the end (numeric value -1 in this embodiment) is set in the switching time information of the target layer data, and information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. In such a case, the process ends. If no information indicating the end is set in the switching time information, the process proceeds to step S1402. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 6B, the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is a numerical value 300, and therefore the switching time information indicates the end. If it is determined that the information is not set, and the switching time information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number −1 in the third row is the numerical value −1, the information indicating the end is set in the switching time information. judge.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether the device number of the target layer data is invalid information (in this embodiment, the device number is a numerical value other than 0 to 99). If the device number is invalid information, the process is performed. If the device number is valid information, the process advances to step S1403.

  In step S1403, the lamp management area corresponding to the target layer management area is set as the target lamp management area.

  In step S1404, the activation time information of the target lamp management area is initialized. In step S1405, status information of the target lamp area is initialized. In step S1406, the lighting presence / absence information and the duty information for all the ports in the target lamp management area are initialized. In step S1407, the duty setting time information for all the ports in the target lamp management area is initialized. In step S1408, lighting and duty offset information for all ports in the target lamp management area are initialized. In step S1409, lighting and duty head position information for all ports in the target lamp management area are initialized.

  In step S1410, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set in the lamp start time area of the effect management area, and in step S1411, the activation time information set in step S1116 is set in the activation time information of the target lamp management area. set.

  In step S1412, it is determined whether or not the processing division information of the target layer data is normal information (in this embodiment, a numerical value of 0). If the processing division information is normal information, the process proceeds to step S1413, and the processing division information is determined. If it is other than normal information, the process proceeds to step S1415. For example, in the example of the layer table (frame lamp) shown in FIG. 6B, the processing classification information of the layer data corresponding to the layer number 0 in the first row is 0, so that the processing classification information is normal information. It is determined that there is, and since the processing classification information of the layer data corresponding to layer number −1 in the third row is the numerical value −1, it is determined that the processing classification information is not normal information.

  In step S1413, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to ON, and in step S1414, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to OFF.

  In step S1415, the status information of the target lamp management area is set to ON, and in step S1416, status information of the lamp management area before the target is set to OFF.

  In step S1417, lamp list addresses corresponding to the device numbers of the lamp table and target layer data are set in the lighting and duty start position information for all ports in the target lamp management area. For example, when the lamp table of FIG. 9C is applied and the device number of the target layer is 1, the lighting and duty head position information for all the ports in the target lamp management area are displayed in FIG. The address of the lamp list 01 shown in b) is set.

  <Device control processing>

  Next, device control processing (step S903) in the above-described layer control processing will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of device control processing.

  In step S1601, the sound management area is set as the target management area.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether the target management area is sound-related (in this embodiment, whether the target management area is the sound management area or the sound 2 management area), and the target management area is sound-related. If YES in step S1603, the process advances to step S1603. If the target management area is not sound-related (in this embodiment, the target management area is a frame lamp management area, a panel lamp management area, or a panel lamp 2 management area), step S1604 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S1603, sound setting processing (details will be described later) is performed, and in step S1604, lamp setting processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1605, after setting the next management area as the target management area, the process proceeds to step S1606. In this embodiment, the target management area is set in the order of sound management area → sound 2 management area → frame lamp management area → panel lamp management area → panel lamp 2 management area.

  In step S1606, it is determined whether or not the processing has been completed for all the management areas. If the processing has been completed for all the management areas, the device control process is terminated, and the processing has not been completed for all the management areas. In that case, the process returns to step S1602 to process the next management area.

  <Sound setting processing>

  Next, the sound setting process (step S1603) in the above-described device control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of sound setting processing.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the address stored in the head position information of the target sound management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the head position information is a valid address, the process proceeds to step S1702. If the address stored in the position information is an invalid address, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1702, target sound data is acquired based on the start position information and offset information of the target sound management area. For example, when the head address of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. 8A is stored in the head position information of the target sound management area and 0 is stored in the offset information of the target sound management area, The target sound data (in this example, start time information 0, channel information 2, phrase information 274, volume information 100, pan information 64) stored in an address obtained by adding offset information 0 to the start address is acquired.

  In step S1703, the start time information (0 in the previous example) of the target sound data acquired in step S1702 is set as the start time. In step S1704, the start of the target sound management area is set at the start time set in step S1703. Add time information.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the start time set in step S1704 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If the start time is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1706. If not, the process proceeds to step S1717.

  In step S1706, channel information (2 in the previous example), volume information (100 in the previous example), pan information (64 in the previous example), phrase information (in the previous example) are obtained from the target sound data acquired in step S1702. In step S1707, track information is acquired based on the track information table and channel information. For example, when the track information table shown in FIG. 7A is applied, since the channel information is 2 in the previous example, 0 is acquired as the track information.

  In step S1708, it is determined whether the phrase information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the phrase information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1709, and if the phrase information is invalid information. Advances to step S1713 without setting the phrase information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1709, it is determined whether or not the phrase information is information indicating a stop (numeric value -1 in this embodiment). If the phrase information is information indicating a stop, the process proceeds to step S1712, and the phrase information is determined. If it is not information indicating a stop, the process proceeds to step S1710. For example, in the example of the sound list 00 shown in FIG. 8A, the phrase information on the first line is a numerical value 274, so it is determined that the phrase information is not information indicating a stop, and the phrase information on the third line is a numerical value. Therefore, it is determined that the phrase information is information indicating a stop.

  In step S1710, the phrase information acquired in step S1706 is set in the sound output buffer. In step S1711, the reproduction start information and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer. Various types of information set in the sound output buffer are output to the sound source IC 368 by the above-described data output process, and the sound source IC 368 outputs sound corresponding to the various types of information via the speaker 366.

  In step S1712, the reproduction stop information and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1713, it is determined whether or not the volume information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the volume information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1714, and if the volume information is invalid information. Advances to step S1715 without setting the volume information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1714, the volume information and fade information acquired in step S1706 and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1715, it is determined whether the pan information acquired in step S1706 is valid information. If the pan information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S1716, and if the pan information is invalid information. Advances to step S1717 without setting the pan information in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1716, the pan information and fade information acquired in step S1706 and the track information acquired in step S1707 are set in the sound output buffer.

  In step S1717, after updating the offset information of the target sound management area, the process ends.

  <Lamp setting process>

  Next, the lamp setting process (step S1604) in the above-described device control process will be described with reference to FIGS. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp setting process.

  In step S1801, a numerical value 0 is set as target port information.

  In step S1802, a segment number and a port number are acquired from the port definition table and target port information. For example, when the port definition table (frame) shown in FIG. 9A is applied, when the target port information is 0, 0 is acquired as the segment number and 0 is acquired as the port number.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the segment number acquired in step S1802 is invalid information. If the segment information is invalid information, the process proceeds to step S1854, and if the segment information is valid information. Advances to step S1804.

  In step S1804, it is determined whether the address stored in the lighting head position information of the target lamp management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the lighting head position information is an invalid address, the process proceeds to step S1833. If the address stored in the lighting head position information is a valid address, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the lighting presence / absence information for the target port in the target lamp management area is off. If the lighting presence / absence information for the target port is on (numerical value 1 in this embodiment), the process proceeds to step S1811. For example, in the example of the lamp list 01 in FIG. 10A, the lighting information of the port information 0 in the first row is 0, so it is determined that the lighting presence / absence information for the port information 0 is off. Since the lighting information of the port information 1 in the row is the numerical value 1, it is determined that the lighting presence / absence information for the port information 1 is on.

  In step S1806, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1807. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1807, the extinction information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the lighting output list provided in the RAM 358, and in step S1808, the lighting output change flag is set to ON. In step S1809, the extinction information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list provided in the RAM 358. In step S1810, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1811, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1812. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1812, lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the above-described lighting output list, and in step S1813, the lighting output change flag is set to ON. In step S1814, all lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list, and in step S1815, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1816, lighting data is acquired based on lighting head position information, lighting offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, the head address of the lamp list 01 shown in FIG. 10B is stored in the lighting head position information of the target lamp management area, 0 is stored in the lighting offset information of the target lamp management area, and 0 is stored in the target port information. In this case, the lighting data stored in the address obtained by adding 0 of the lighting offset information to the head address of the lamp list 01 (in this example, the start time 0, the lighting information 0 (off)) is acquired.

  In step S1817, the lighting data start time information acquired in step S1816 (0 in the previous example) is set in the start time information.

  In step S1818, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time information set in step 1817 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If it is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1819; In that case, the process advances to step S1833.

  In step S1819, it is determined whether or not the lighting information of the lighting data acquired in step S1816 indicates lighting. If the lighting information indicates lighting (if the lighting information is a numerical value 0), the process proceeds to step S1820. When lighting is not indicated (when lighting information is other than 0), the process proceeds to step S1826.

  In step S1820, the lighting presence / absence information for the target port in the target lamp management area is set to ON.

  In step S1821, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1822. If the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1832.

  In step S1822, lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the above-described lighting output list, and in step S1823, the lighting output change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1824, all lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list, and in step S1825, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1826, the lighting presence / absence information for the target port in the target lamp management area is set to OFF.

  In step S1827, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1828, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1832.

  In step S1828, extinguishing information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the lighting output list, and in step S1829, the lighting output change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1830, the extinction information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list, and in step S1831, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1832, the lighting offset information related to the target port information in the target lamp management area is updated.

  In step S1833, it is determined whether or not the lighting information of the lighting data indicates lighting. If the lighting data indicates lighting, the process proceeds to step S1834, and if the lighting data does not indicate light extinction, step S1854 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S1834, it is determined whether the address stored in the duty head position information of the target lamp management area is a valid address. If the address stored in the duty head position information is valid, the process proceeds to step S1835, where the duty head position is determined. If the address stored in the information is invalid, the process proceeds to step S1854.

  In step S1835, duty data is acquired based on the duty head position information, duty offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, the start address of the duty list 01 shown in FIG. 11B is stored in the duty start position information of the target lamp management area, 0 is stored in the duty offset information of the target lamp management area, and 0 is set in the target port information. If stored, the duty data stored in the address obtained by adding 0 of the duty offset information to the head address of the duty list 01 (in this example, start time information-1 and duty information-1) is acquired.

  In step S1836, the start time information of the duty data acquired in step S1835 is set as the start time. In step S1837, the lamp start time information is added to the start time set in step S1836.

  In step S1838, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time set in step 1837 is equal to or greater than the value of the effect control timer. If it is greater than or equal to the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1839; Then, the process proceeds to step S1845.

  In step S1839, the duty data start time information acquired in step S1835 is set in the duty setting time information for the target port in the target lamp management area.

  In step S1840, the duty information of the duty data acquired in step S1835 is set in the duty information for the target port in the target lamp management area.

  In step S1841, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1842, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1844.

  In step S1842, duty information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list, and in step S1843, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1844, the duty offset information related to the target port information in the target lamp management area is updated.

  In step S1845, it is determined whether or not the value of the start time is less than the value of the effect control timer. If it is less than the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S1850; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1846. move on.

  In step S1846, a duty calculation process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S1847, it is determined whether or not the duty information is information indicating the end (numerical value −1 in this embodiment). If the duty information is information indicating the end, the process proceeds to step S1850, where the duty information If it is not information indicating completion, the process advances to step S1848.

  In step S1848, duty information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list.

  In step S1849, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1850, it is determined whether or not the start time is information indicating the end (numerical value -1 in this embodiment). If the start time is information indicating the end, the process proceeds to step S1851 and the start time is determined. If it is not information indicating completion, the process advances to step S1854.

  In step S1851, it is determined whether the status information of the target lamp management area is on. If the status information is on, the process proceeds to step S1852, and if the status information is off, the process proceeds to step S1854.

  In step S1852, duty information for the target port in the target lamp management area is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list.

  In step S1853, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S1854, the next port is set as target port information.

  In step S1855, it is determined whether or not the process has been completed for all ports. If the process has been completed for all ports, the lamp setting process is terminated. If the process has not been completed for all ports, another port is determined. The process returns to step S1802 to perform the process.

  <Duty calculation processing>

  Next, the duty calculation process (step S1846) in the lamp setting process will be described with reference to FIGS. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the duty calculation process.

  In step S1901, the duty information about the target port in the target lamp management area is acquired.

  In step S1902, the duty setting time information for the target port in the target lamp management area is acquired.

  In step S1903, duty data is acquired based on the duty head position information, duty offset information, and target port information in the target lamp management area. For example, when the head address of the duty list 00 shown in FIG. 11A is stored in the duty head position information of the target lamp management area and 0 is stored in the duty offset information of the target lamp management area, the duty list The target duty data stored in the address obtained by adding 0 of the offset information to the top address of 00 (in this example, start time information-1 and duty information-1) is acquired.

  In step S1904, the duty information of the duty data acquired in step S1903 is set as the next duty information.

  In step S1905, it is determined whether or not the next duty information set in step S1904 is information indicating the end (in the present embodiment, a numerical value of −1), and if the next duty information is information indicating the end. Proceeding to step S1906, if the next duty information is not information indicating completion, the process proceeds to step S1907.

  In step S1906, information indicating the end is set as the calculated duty information, and then the process ends.

  In step S1907, the start time of the duty data acquired in step S1903 is set as next duty setting time information.

  In step S1908, 0 is set as unit duty information.

  In step S1909, a value obtained by subtracting the duty setting time information acquired in step S1902 from the next duty setting time information set in step S1907 is set as unit time information.

  In step S1910, it is determined whether the unit time information set in step S1909 is greater than 0. If the unit time information is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1911. If the unit time information is 0 or less, The process proceeds to step S1914.

  In step S1911, it is determined whether the duty information acquired in step S1901 is equal to or less than the next duty information set in step S1907. If the duty information is equal to or less than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1912. Is less than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1913.

  In step S1912, a value obtained by subtracting the duty information from the next duty information is set in the unit duty information.

  In step S1913, a value obtained by subtracting the next duty information from the duty information is set in the unit duty information.

  In step S1914, an effect control timer is set in the switching time information.

  In step S1915, the duty setting time information is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1916, the activation time of the target lamp management area is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1917, the processed TC time of the effect management area is subtracted from the switching time information.

  In step S1918, 0 is set in the change duty information.

  In step S1919, it is determined whether or not the switching time information is 0 or more. If the switching time information is 0 or more, the process proceeds to step S1920. If the switching time information is less than 0, the process proceeds to step S1922. .

  In step S1920, the unit duty information set in step S1912 or step S1913 is set as the change duty information.

  In step S1921, the change duty information is multiplied by the switching time information.

  In step S1922, it is determined whether or not the changed duty information calculated in step S1921 is greater than 255. If the changed duty information is greater than 255, the process proceeds to step S1923, and if the changed duty information is 255 or less. Advances to step S1924.

  In step S1923, 255 is set in the change duty information.

  In step S1924, it is determined whether or not the duty information is equal to or smaller than the next duty information. If the duty information is equal to or smaller than the next duty information, the process proceeds to step S1925. If the duty information is smaller than the next duty information, the step is performed. The process proceeds to S1926.

  In step S1925, a value obtained by adding the duty information and the changed duty information to the calculated duty information is set.

  In step S1926, a value obtained by subtracting the changed duty information from the duty information is set in the calculated duty information.

  <TC data control processing>

  Next, the TC data control process (step S904) in the above-described effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of TC data control processing.

  In step S2001, the number of TC information included in the TC buffer of the effect management area is acquired. In step S2002, it is determined whether the acquired number of TC information is greater than zero. If the acquired number of TC information is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S2003, and if the acquired number of TC information is 0 or less (when there is no TC information to be processed), the process ends.

  In step S2003, the offset information of the effect management area is acquired. In step S2004, it is determined whether or not the acquired offset information is smaller than a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information acquired in step S2001. When the offset information is smaller than the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information, the process proceeds to step S2005, and when the offset information is equal to or greater than the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of TC information (when there is no TC information to be processed). The process ends.

  In step S2005, TC information is acquired based on the TC buffer and offset information of the effect management area.

  In step S2006, TC data corresponding to the TC information acquired in step S2005 is acquired.

  In step S2007, the processed TC time information of the effect management area is set as the completion time.

  In step S2008, presentation time information of TC data is added to the completion time set in step S2007.

  In step S2009, it is determined whether or not the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the completion time calculated in step S2008. If the effect control timer is equal to or greater than the completion time, the process proceeds to step S2010 and the effect control timer is completed. If it is less than the time, the process is terminated.

In step S2010, the offset information of the effect management area is updated.
In step S2011, the completion time set in step S2007 is set in the processed TC time information of the effect management area.

  In step S2012, the offset information of the effect management area is acquired.

  In step S2013, the offset information of all layer management areas is initialized.

  In step S2014, TC data corresponding to the TC information indicated by the offset information of the TC buffer in the effect management area is acquired.

  In step S2015, the head position information of all layer management areas is set based on the TC data, and then the process ends.

  <Frame lamp all lighting process>

  Next, the frame lamp full lighting process (step S308) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a frame lamp all lighting process.

  In step S2101, a frame lamp area is set as the target lamp management area.

  In step S2102, 0 is set as target port information.

  In step S2103, a segment number and a port number are acquired from the port definition table and target port information.

  In step S2104, lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the lighting output list.

  In step S2105, the lighting output change flag is set to ON.

  In step S2106, all lighting information is set at a position corresponding to the segment number and port number of the duty list.

  In step S2107, the duty change flag is set to ON.

  In step S2108, the next port is set as target port information.

  In step S2109, it is determined whether or not the processing has been completed for all the ports. If the processing has been completed for all the ports, the frame lamp all lighting processing has been completed, and the processing has not been completed for all the ports. Return to step S2103 to process another port.

  <Lottery processing>

  Next, the lottery process (step S312) in the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lottery process.

  In step S2201, reach lottery is performed. In this reach lottery, information indicating the operation to be performed by the effect device when the symbol is stopped in the reach symbol stop mode using the decorative symbol display device 110 is stored in the reach table provided in the ROM 356 by lottery using a random value. The operation information is selected from a plurality of predetermined information. Then, the reach TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer. The reach symbol stop mode is a specific symbol display area in which a specific decorative symbol corresponding to a jackpot is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol display area (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c) of the decorative symbol display device 110. A mode in which only the symbol display area (in this case, the middle symbol display area 110b) is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and if a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol display area other than the specific symbol display area, the jackpot is notified. Say.

  In step S2202, a stop symbol lottery is performed. In this stop symbol lottery, a stop symbol table provided in the ROM 356 by using lottery using a random number, information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when the symbol that is being variably displayed is stopped using the decorative symbol display device 110. The operation information is selected from a plurality of predetermined information. Then, the stop symbol advance notice TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2203, a sliding lottery is performed. In this slip lottery, information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when the symbol is stopped in the slip symbol stop mode using the decorative symbol display device 110 includes the timer number, the probability change flag ON / OFF, and the jackpot flag ON / OFF. A lottery using a random value based on the off information is selected as operation information from a plurality of information predetermined in a sliding table provided in the ROM 356. Then, the slip TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer. The sliding symbol stop mode is a transition in a specific variation mode during a transition from a state where a predetermined symbol of the plurality of symbols of the decorative symbol display device 110 is variably displayed to a state where the symbol is stopped and displayed ( For example, it refers to an effect mode in which variable display is performed at a faster speed than normal variable display.

  In step S2204, a chance lottery is performed. In this chance eye lottery, a chance provided in the ROM 356 by means of lottery using a random value is used to indicate information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when the symbol is stopped in the chance eye symbol stop mode using the decorative symbol display device 110. The operation information is selected from a plurality of information predetermined in the eye table. Then, the chance eye TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer. The chance symbol stop mode is a symbol stop that stops and displays on the decorative symbol display device 110 when there is a possibility that a predetermined privilege is given to the player (for example, when there is a possibility that the player has won a jackpot). Refers to an embodiment.

  In step S2205, a mini character notice lottery is performed. In this mini character notice lottery, a mini character notice provided in the ROM 356 is obtained by lottery using a random number for information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when performing a notice effect using a small character using the decorative symbol display device 110. The operation information is selected from a plurality of information predetermined in the table. Then, the mini character notice TC information corresponding to the motion information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2206, a dojo notice lottery is performed. In this dojo notice lottery, information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when performing a notice effect that changes the type of background image of the dojo displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is stored in the ROM 356 by lottery using a random value. The operation information is selected from a plurality of information predetermined in the provided dojo notice table. Then, dojo notice TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2207, a character notice lottery is performed. In this character notice lottery, information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when performing a notice effect using a character larger than the above-mentioned mini character using the decorative symbol display device 110 is obtained by lottery using a random value. The action information is selected from a plurality of information set in advance in the character notice table provided in the ROM 356. Then, the character notice TC information corresponding to the action information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2208, a background notice lottery is performed. In this background notice lottery, information indicating an operation to be performed by the effect device when performing a notice effect that changes the type of background image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is provided in the ROM 356 by lottery using a random value. The operation information is selected from a plurality of information predetermined in the background notice table. Then, the background notice TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2209, a symbol stop lottery is performed. In the symbol stop lottery, information indicating the operation to be performed by the effect device when performing the notice effect according to the stop order of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed by lottery using random values. The operation information is selected from a plurality of information predetermined in the symbol stop notice table provided in the ROM 356. Then, symbol stop notice TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  In step S2210, after the lottery is performed, the process is terminated. In this clothes lottery, the ROM 356 is used to draw information indicating the color of the character displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 and the operation to be performed by the effect device when the notice effect is performed according to the type of clothes, using a random value. Is selected as operation information from a plurality of pieces of information predetermined in the clothes notice table. Then, the clothing notice TC information corresponding to the operation information selected by the lottery is stored in the TC buffer.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. For example, in the TC information order changing process shown in FIG. Although the case where the three TC information of the notice (previous) TC information and the symbol suspending notice (after) TC information is separate information is given as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the symbol is stopped The notice TC information may be composed of two pieces of TC information: a symbol stop notice (front) TC information and a sign stop notice (after) TC information. In this case, the TC information order changing process may be the following process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a flow of a change mode of the TC information order change process. This TC information order changing process is obtained by replacing the processes of steps S806 to S809 of the TC information order changing process of FIG. 19 with steps S820 and S821.

  In step S820, all TC information behind the symbol stop notice (previous) TC information in the intermediate TC buffer is moved backward by one TC information. As a result, a free space for one TC information is secured between the symbol stop notice TC information of the symbol stop notice TC information and the symbol stop notice TC information of the symbol stop notice TC information (after) TC information. To do. In the next step S821, the saved smooth TC information is set in this empty area.

  In the TC data control process shown in FIG. 34, the example in which the TC information is acquired based on the offset information of the effect management area has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, further insertion into the effect management area. You may comprise so that TC information may be added and TC information may be acquired based on this insertion TC information and offset information. In this case, the TC data control process may be as follows.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of a modified form of the TC data control process. This TC data control process is obtained by adding the processes of steps S2020 to S2028 to the TC data control process of FIG.

  In step S2020, the insertion TC information of the production management area is acquired, and in step S2021, it is determined whether the insertion TC information is valid information. If the inserted TC information is valid information, the process proceeds to step S2022, and if the inserted TC information is invalid information, the processes after step S2003 are performed.

  In step S2022, the insertion start time is acquired from the TC data corresponding to the insertion TC information, and in step S2023, it is determined whether or not the insertion start time acquired in step S2022 is equal to or less than the value of the effect control timer. To do. If the insertion start time is less than or equal to the value of the effect control timer, the process proceeds to step S2024. If not, the processes in and after step S2003 are performed.

  In step S2024, the offset information of the effect management area is acquired. In step S2025, among the TC information stored in the TC buffer of the effect management area, all the TC information stored in the positions indicated by the offset information acquired in step S2024 Is moved backward by one TC information.

  In step S2026, the insertion TC information is set at the position indicated by the offset information acquired in step S2024. In step S2027, the insertion start time acquired in step S2022 is set in the processed TC time information of the effect management area. In step S2028, the inserted TC information in the production management area is cleared (initialized), and then the process proceeds to step S2013 and subsequent steps.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment stores an effect control circuit (a basic circuit in the present embodiment) 352 including a CPU 354 that operates for effect control for producing a game, and a calculation result by the CPU 354. An arithmetic storage unit (RAM in this embodiment) 358, an effect device for producing a game (in this embodiment, a speaker 366, a sound source IC 368, various lamps (frame lamp, panel lamp) 370, display circuit 372, etc.), The storage unit 358 includes a buffer area (TC buffer in the present embodiment) having a size capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information in a certain format, and information indicating an operation to be performed by the rendering device based on a predetermined condition Corresponding to the motion information selected by the motion information selection process and the motion information selection process selected from a plurality of predetermined information as a motion information. The effect information storage process for storing the processed information as effect information (TC information in the present embodiment) in the buffer area (TC buffer in the present embodiment), the effect information extraction process for extracting the effect information from the buffer area, and the effect An effect control circuit includes: an operation control information generating process for generating operation specifying information to be output to an effect device based on the effect information extracted by the information extraction process.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment, the effect information storage process (the lottery process in the present embodiment) that stores the effect information in the buffer area, and the effect information extraction process (this embodiment) that extracts the effect information from the buffer area. In the example, production control processing) can be separated from each other, and the development and evaluation of each module can be divided, making it easy to proceed with development and evaluation in parallel, improving development efficiency, and suppressing the occurrence of defects be able to. Therefore, diversification of the rendering operation by the rendering device can be promoted. Further, the buffer area can be shared by the effect information storage process and the effect information extraction process, and the limited memory capacity can be utilized effectively.

  Further, the effect control circuit 352 further performs a rearrangement process (TC information order change process in this embodiment) for rearranging the effect information stored in the buffer area so that the effect information extraction process can be extracted in a specific order. If configured to include, in the effect information storage process for storing the effect information in the buffer area, the effect information can be stored in any storage location in the buffer area, and the control burden in the effect information storage process can be reduced. Therefore, diversification of the rendering operation of the rendering device may be facilitated easily.

  Further, the effect control circuit 352 is operated for effect control of a game in which a game medium rolls within a predetermined game area, and a start opening provided in the game area 104 (in this embodiment, the first and second special figure starts). When a game medium wins in the mouths 126 and 128), the symbol display device (decorated symbol display device in this embodiment) 110 that displays the symbols after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol display device 110 has a specific symbol form. A variable winning device (variable winning opening 130 in this embodiment) provided in the game area 104 that changes the open / closed state from a closed state unfavorable to the player to an open state advantageous to the player when stopped 1st effect information corresponding to the 1st operation information which shows making a production device perform specific production operation before stop display of a design by design display device 110 (in this example, notice TC information) And the first When the second effect information (for example, TC information other than the notice TC information) corresponding to the second motion information different from the work information is stored in the buffer storage area, the effect information extraction process If the production information and the second production information are stored in separate storage areas (TC buffer and notice TC buffer in the production management area in the present embodiment), the first and second timings used for production control are different. The two pieces of effect information can be physically separated, and diversification of the effect operation of the effect device can be easily promoted.

  In addition, a game control circuit including a CPU 304 that operates for game control for rolling a game medium in a predetermined game area 104 and provided separately from the effect control circuit 352 (in this embodiment, a basic circuit of the main control unit 300). 302, a game calculation storage unit 358 for storing a calculation result by the CPU 354 that operates for game control, and a game medium when winning in the start ports 126 and 128 provided in the game area 104, When the symbol display device 110 that stops display and the symbol display device 110 stops and displays a specific symbol form, the game area 104 that changes the open / close state from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player to an open state that is advantageous to the player A variable winning device 130 provided, and the symbol display device 110 displays a specific symbol pattern as a stop table before the symbol display by the symbol display device 110 is started. An operation storage unit (RAM in this embodiment) 308 that stores information that can specify whether or not to perform (in this embodiment, an effect start flag, an effect stop flag, a change start flag, etc.) as game result information, and an operation storage unit Based on the game result information stored in 308, a signal generation process for generating a signal to be transmitted to the effect control circuit 352, and a signal output process for outputting the signal generated by the signal generation process to the effect control circuit 352 (this embodiment) In the example, a control command transmission process) is included in the game control circuit 302, and a signal input process (main command reception interrupt exception process in this embodiment) for inputting the signal output by the signal output process is provided in the effect control circuit 352. In addition, based on information indicating whether or not the symbol display device included in the signal input processing signal input processing stops and displays a specific symbol aspect, the operation information selection processing is performed. If configured to select work designation information, it may be possible to control the wide variety of presentation suitable for the content of the game result information.

  Further, random number generating means for generating a random number is further included in the effect control circuit 352, and information indicating whether or not the symbol display device included in the signal input by the signal input process stops displaying a specific symbol aspect, and the random number If the motion information selection process is configured to select motion information based on the random number generated by the generating means, it is possible to control a wide variety of effects suitable for the contents of the game result information, and to change There are cases where a rich production can be performed.

  Further, an effect control circuit 352 including a CPU 354 that operates for effect control for producing a game, an operation storage unit 358 for storing a calculation result by the CPU 354, an effect device for effecting a game, and an operation storage unit 358 are fixed. A buffer area having a size capable of storing a plurality of format information, and selecting information indicating an operation to be performed by the rendering device as a motion information from a plurality of predetermined information based on a predetermined condition Action information selection process, an effect information storage process for storing information in a fixed format as effect information corresponding to the action information selected by the action information selection process, and extracting the effect information from the buffer area Based on the production information extraction process and the production information extracted by the production information extraction process, operation designation information generation for generating operation designation information to be output to the production device Is included in the effect control circuit 352, and the operation designation information generation process is stored in the buffer area when the effect information extraction process includes specific effect information in the plurality of effect information extracted from the buffer area. If the operation designation information is generated based on the specific production information regardless of the order, it is possible to flexibly cope with the design change of production control, etc. May be able to promote.

  In the above-described effect control unit reset interrupt process, an example in which the frame lamp is fully lit when the glass frame 151 is opened has been shown. However, for example, the inner frame of the pachinko machine 100 is replaced with the glass frame 151. The frame lamp may be configured to be fully lit when opened, or the frame lamp may be configured to be fully lit when either the glass frame or the inner frame is opened.

  The buffer control method of the TC buffer in the lottery process and the effect control process is not particularly limited, and a FIFO (first-in first-out) system, a LIFO (last-in first-out) system, ring buffer control, and the like can be applied.

  In addition, the time for executing the subsequent TC information may be set in the TC information. For example, when the TC information is executed in the order of TC_A and TC_B, TC_A is a value indicating that the subsequent TC is executed for 2 seconds. If the value of TC_B is not set, the production time of TC_A is 5 seconds and the production time of TC_B is 3 seconds, TC_B is lasted for 2 seconds after the second second of TC_A. And the remaining TC_A may be executed. Also, when TC_B is executed for 2 seconds to the end, the time to execute the subsequent TC is set, and the subsequent TC is a specific TC. Only after that, the subsequent TC may be executed.

  In the previous example, if the presentation time of TC_B is 1 second and the subsequent TC_C is 2 seconds, TC_B is executed for 1 second, TC_C is executed for 1 second, and then TC_A is executed from the second to the end. Alternatively, after the TC_B is executed for 1 second, the effect mode at the end of the TC_B may be continued for another 1 second, and the second to the last of the TC_A may be executed.

  In FIG. 38, it is possible to set one insertion TC information in the production management area. However, when the insertion management TC buffer is provided in the production management area and execution of the insertion TC information is decided, the insertion is performed. When the insertion TC information is stored in the TC buffer for sorting and sorting is performed. In the “TC data control process”, the TC information at the head of the insertion TC buffer is inserted at the insertion timing. The leading TC information may be removed (cleared) from the insertion TC buffer. In addition, although the insertion timing is set in the TC data corresponding to the insertion TC information, it may be calculated dynamically and stored in an effect management area or the like.

  Further, the TC information in the TC buffer may be dynamically replaced. For example, when it is determined to execute predetermined TC information, the TC information corresponding to the execution timing in the TC buffer is changed to the predetermined TC information. The TC information and the corresponding TC information may be replaced with specific TC information.

  Further, the insertion TC information may be dynamically included in the TC buffer. For example, when it is decided to execute the insertion TC information, the difference is placed in a position corresponding to the execution timing in the TC buffer. Inserted TC information (assuming that the insertion timing is set) is inserted, and in the “TC data control process”, when the effect period of TC data corresponding to the inserted TC information has passed, the effect management area The offset information may be returned by one.

  Further, the layer information for insertion may be provided in the effect management area (or the corresponding layer management area), and the layer may be inserted or replaced at the insertion timing. In this case, the insertion timing may be set in the layer data corresponding to the insertion layer information, or may be dynamically calculated and stored in the production management area or the like.

  Alternatively, the insertion layer buffer may be provided in the effect management area (or the corresponding layer management area), and the layers included in the insertion layer buffer may be sequentially inserted or replaced at each insertion timing. In this case, the insertion timing may be set in the layer data corresponding to the insertion layer information, or may be dynamically calculated and stored in the production management area or the like.

  Moreover, you may perform the process regarding these insertion TC information using each device management area | region.

  The various storage areas in the above embodiments are not necessarily provided in the RAM. For example, when it is sufficient to temporarily store information, the storage areas may be stored in a CPU register of each control unit.

  In addition, the display device and the lamp in the above embodiment are not limited to a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a plasma display (PDP), a CRT, an LED dot matrix, or the like can be applied.

  Further, in the “winning” in the present embodiment, in addition to the case where a ball enters the winning opening and the start opening provided in the game board 102, the case where the ball passes through the passing area provided in the game board 102 (for example, The case where the ball passes through the normal start port 124) is also included. In addition, the start port does not necessarily have to be provided at the position shown in the present embodiment. For example, a specific area in a specific winning opening may be made to function as the start port.

  In addition, the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130 are not limited to two types of open / closed states, that is, a closed state where a ball cannot be won and an open state where a ball can be won. The first open state and a second open state that is easier to win than the first open state are also included.

  In the embodiment, the jackpot game is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot (the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. However, the start condition of the jackpot game is not limited to this. Absent. Therefore, for example, if a game ball passes through a specific gate on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination, or if a game ball passes through a specific winning opening on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination After the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the winning opening other than the big winning opening (variable winning opening), it is released on condition that the gaming ball has won the specific winning opening. When the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening (variable winning opening), the starting condition for the big hit game may be used.

  Further, the “special symbol” in the present embodiment indicates all symbols that the special symbol display device 114 performs variable display and stop display, and does not indicate only the symbols that are variable display or only the symbols that stop display. Furthermore, “general symbol” and “decorative symbol” in the present embodiment also show all symbols that the variable symbol display device 112 and the decorative symbol display device 110 display in a variable manner and stop display, and only symbols that are variable in display, Or it does not show only the symbols to be stopped. Moreover, although the special figure display device 114 displays the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 when the jackpot flag is on, and the special figure 3 is stopped when the big jackpot flag is off, the example is not limited to this.

  Moreover, although the jackpot game is illustrated as the gaming state, in addition to these, the normal variation state in which the variation time of the general-purpose display device 112 (or the special symbol display device 114 or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined variation time; A variation shortening (variation) state having a variation time shorter than the predetermined variation time may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state. Further, a normal fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure display device 112 (or the special symbol display device 114 or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined fluctuation time, and a fluctuation extension that is a fluctuation time longer than the predetermined fluctuation time. (Variation) state may be provided, and these two states may also be included in the gaming state. In addition, a low probability state (normal figure) in which the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to win the result of the usual figure variable game (or special figure variable game) is a high probability that is higher than the predetermined probability. A state (common figure) may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state, or a plurality of these states may be generated in combination. Also, a specific variable game that shortens the variation time of the symbol for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means for determining whether or not to change the variable prize-winning means provided with a specific area in the starting port or inside from the closed state to the open state. In the normal game, the above-mentioned lottery means increases the probability of determining that the starting port or variable winning means will be changed from the closed state to the open state, and the time for maintaining the starting port or variable winning means remains open. For example, it may include a long-time open game that takes a longer time.

  In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  Further, in the embodiment, an example of a pachinko machine using a game ball as a game medium is shown as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an actual machine such as a pachinko machine. The game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above operation is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

1 is a schematic plan view showing a state viewed from the front (player side) of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. (A) shows an example of a special figure stop display mode, (b) shows an example of a decorative design, and (c) shows an example of a normal stop display mode. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit of the pachinko machine. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an example of a special figure selection table at the time of jackpot, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table. An example of a TC table is shown. (A) is an example of a layer table for sound control, (b) is an example of a layer table for frame lamp control, and (c) is an example of a layer table for panel lamp control. (A) shows an example of a track information table, and (b) shows an example of a sound table. (A) shows an example of the sound list 00, (b) shows an example of the sound list 01, and (c) shows an example of the sound list 14. (A) shows an example of a port lamp control table for frame lamp control, (b) shows an example of a port lamp control table for panel lamp control, and (c) shows an example of a lamp table. (A) shows an example of the lamp list 00, (b) shows an example of the lamp list 01, (c) shows an example of the lamp list 18, and (d) shows an example of the lamp list 19. (A) shows an example of the duty list 00, (b) shows an example of the duty list 01, (c) shows an example of the duty list 23, and (d) shows an example of the duty list 24. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the main control part reset interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control part reset interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main command reception interruption exception process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production start process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the new setting process of TC data of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the TC information order change process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production control processing of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the mode switching process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the layer control process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the layer presence information setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound data setting process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp data setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the device control process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sound setting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (1/4) of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (2/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (3/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp setting process (4/4) of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the duty calculation process (1/2) of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the duty calculation process (2/2) of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of TC data control processing of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the frame lamp all lighting process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lottery process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the change form of the TC information order change process of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the change form of TC data control processing of the pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 104 Game area 110 Ornamental symbol display device 112 Ordinary figure display device 114 Special figure display device 122 General winning opening 124 General drawing start opening 126 First special figure starting opening 128 Second special figure starting opening 130 Variable winning prize Mouth 148 Operation handle 300 Main control unit 350 Production control unit 400 Discharge control unit 450 Launch control unit 500 Power management unit

Claims (2)

An effect control circuit including a CPU that operates for effect control to produce a game;
A calculation storage unit for storing a calculation result by the CPU;
A production device for producing a game;
A buffer area having a size capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information in a fixed format in the arithmetic storage unit;
Based on a predetermined condition, an operation information selection process for selecting information indicating an operation to be executed by the rendering device as operation information from a plurality of predetermined information;
In correspondence with the operation information selected by the operation information selection process, production information storage processing for storing the information in the fixed format as production information in the buffer area,
Production information extraction processing for extracting the production information from the buffer area;
Based on the effect information extracted by the effect information extraction process, an action designation information generation process for generating action designation information to be output to the effect device;
A reordering process for reordering the effect information stored in the buffer area so that the effect information extraction process can be taken out in a specific order;
When the specific production information is included in the plurality of production information rearranged by the rearrangement process, the first production information is added instead of the specific production information, and the first production is included . A predetermined process for adding second production information corresponding to the information , and the production control circuit,
The presentation information extraction process, after the execution of the predetermined processing state, and are not taken out a plurality of presentation information stored in the buffer area in a specific order,
The operation designation information generation process is configured to generate the operation designation information in the order extracted by the effect information extraction process, and output to the effect device,
The rendering device is configured to execute an operation designated by the operation designation information each time the operation designation information is input,
The motion information selection process and the effect information storage process select the motion information in an order unrelated to the order executed by the effect device, and store the effect information corresponding to the motion information in the buffer area. It is characterized by
Amusement stand. In the case where the predetermined effect information and the specific effect information are included in the plurality of effect information rearranged by the rearrangement process, the predetermined process includes the first effect instead of the specific effect information. wherein the effect information and with adding the second effect information is for moving the predetermined effect information between said first effect information and said second performance information,
The game table according to claim 1.