JP5298182B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to prevent a fault of a performance device provided in a game machine frame. <P>SOLUTION: Predetermined unique information on a game machine frame Y2 is added to the game machine frame Y2 which is attachable/detachable to/from a game machine body Y1. A performance control means 104 provided in the game machine body Y1 detects unique information (frame ID), and determines, on the basis of the detected unique information, whether the game machine body Y1 matches the game machine frame Y2. On condition that the machining determination result is affirmative, performance means 73 to 78 provided in the game machine frame Y2 execute a game performance in the game machine Y. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming machine main body and a gaming machine frame provided with control means for performing control related to gaming are detachable.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine including a gaming machine main body to which a control board for performing game control and gaming-related game effects is attached, and a gaming machine frame that is detachably connected to the gaming machine main body (see Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2011-234879 A

  By the way, although there are various manufacturers of gaming machines, common parts may be used between the manufacturing companies, so a gaming machine frame of a different manufacturing company B is attached to a gaming machine body of a certain manufacturing company A. It is also possible. In this case, for example, when a gaming machine frame of a gaming machine of a certain manufacturing company A is broken in a gaming store, the gaming machine frame is incompatible with the gaming machine main body (not internally compatible) when the gaming machine frame is replaced. May be attached to the gaming machine body. An effect device (for example, a lighting device) that executes a predetermined effect may be provided in the gaming machine frame, but when a game is executed with an incompatible gaming machine frame attached, the gaming machine frame There is a risk of the production device provided in the malfunctioning.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a failure of a rendering device provided in a gaming machine frame.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming machine main body provided with a game control unit (main control board 101) for controlling a predetermined game and an effect control unit (lamp control board 104) for controlling a game effect related to the predetermined game. the gaming machine is detachably connected to the body (gaming machine main body Y1), before Ki遊 Technical effect means for executing effect (effect illumination device 73 to 78) is provided gaming machine frame (the game machine frame Y2) And an effect device capable of outputting predetermined information used for the game effect, and a relay means for relaying the effect device and the effect control unit, and the effect device. Outputs predetermined information to the relay means, and the relay means comprises a first terminal connected to the rendering device and a second unique information (frame ID) relating to the gaming machine frame . And the output device outputs When the serial predetermined information inputted from the first terminal, said unique information and said unique information with the predetermined information is output to the performance control unit integrally, the performance control unit, said relay means has outputted and specific information detector for detecting, prior to executing the game effects before Symbol representation section, the unique information based on the unique information detected by the detecting unit, and a said game machine body and the game machine frame A determination unit that determines whether or not it is suitable , and serially outputs an output information signal including information for controlling a game effect by the effect means and a clock signal having a predetermined period to the effect means. and outputs, based on the output information signal and the clock signal to control the game effects by the representation section, the front Symbol adaptation decision result is adapted, to execute the game effects on the presentation means, the matching determination of When fruit is incompatible, characterized in that it does not output the clock signal.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, on the condition that the result of the conformity determination as to whether or not the predetermined unique information relating to the gaming machine frame is suitable, the game effect is provided to the rendering means provided in the gaming machine frame. Is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent failure of the rendering means provided in the gaming machine frame.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a glass door. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a block diagram of a frame lower side relay substrate. It is a block diagram of a frame upper side relay substrate. It is a figure showing an example of an effect information output control circuit. It is a figure showing an example of the control signal for controlling the production | presentation apparatus and presentation button apparatus which were provided in the glass door. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (b) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for losers. It is a figure showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (b) is a figure showing a medium winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (c) is a short winning game big prize opening / closing control table. FIG. (A) is a figure showing the 1st special per game big prize opening / closing control table, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd special per game big prize opening / closing control table. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. (A) is a figure showing a 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure showing a 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a figure showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a figure showing a normal symbol determination table, and (c) is a figure showing a common pattern variation pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the second special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (c) is the configuration of each storage unit. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a lamp control board. It is a flowchart which shows the frame nonconformity process of the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a lamp control board.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine Y includes a gaming machine main body Y1 provided with a control means 100 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the game, and a gaming machine frame detachably attached to the gaming machine main body Y1. Y2 is provided.

  The gaming machine main body Y1 includes an inner frame 1 attached to an outer frame (not shown) fixed to an island facility of a gaming store, and a game board 2 detachably fitted to the inner frame 1.

  The gaming machine frame Y2 includes a frame-shaped glass frame Y21 and a transparent glass plate Y22 attached to the glass frame Y21. The glass frame Y21 is detachably connected to the inner frame 1 via a hinge mechanism portion H on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported by the inner frame 1 so as to be rotatable about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. That is, the gaming machine frame Y2 is rotatable with respect to the gaming machine body Y1, and can open and close the front side (player side) of the gaming machine body Y1. On the other hand, the gaming machine frame Y2 is locked to the gaming machine main body Y1 via the key type locking mechanism R on the other end side. The fixing by the lock mechanism R can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the gaming machine Y and the outer frame are locked by the lock mechanism R.

  In the gaming machine frame Y2, a game ball launching operation device 3 for performing an operation of launching a game ball, a sound output device 72 including a speaker, an effect lighting devices 73 to 78 including LEDs, and a plurality of game balls A receiving tray 6 is provided for storing the.

  The game ball launching operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the tray 6, a launch handle 32 rotatably provided on the base 31, a touch sensor 32a attached to the launch handle 32, and a launch handle. A firing volume detection sensor 32b that rotates in conjunction with 32 and detects the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 is provided.

  When the player touches the launch handle 32, the touch sensor 32a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to a launch control board 106 (see FIG. 3) described later. When the firing handle 32 rotates, the firing volume detection sensor 32b detects this rotational angle and transmits a rotational angle detection signal corresponding to the rotational angle to the firing control board 106.

  By the way, the game ball launching operation device 3 is connected via the launch control board 106 to the game ball launching device 4 that launches a game ball. The game ball launcher 4 is provided at a position facing the tray 6 below the game board 2 of the inner frame 1. The game ball launcher 4 includes a launch solenoid 41 for hitting a game ball. When the launch handle 32 rotates as described above, the launch volume detection sensor 32b detects a rotation angle corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32. A signal is transmitted to the firing control board 106, and the firing control board 106 applies a voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 to the firing solenoid 41 based on the rotation angle detection signal.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. That is, a game ball is launched at a strength (hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”) according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 (the rotation angle detected by the launch volume detection sensor 32b).

  The game board 2 is fixed to the inner frame 1 so as to be detachable by a predetermined metal fitting (not shown). The game board 2 is provided with a partition member 29 for partitioning a game area 2A where game balls flow down. The partition member 29 is arranged below the frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, a first big prize opening 23 described later, and a guiding member 29B that constitutes a guiding path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22, and a curved shape. The outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D exhibiting the above.

  An image display device 71 made up of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A, and a center accessory formed by integrating them is fitted in the central portion of the game board 2. An inner rail member 29D is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and an outer rail member 29C is disposed further outside the inner rail member 29D. A game ball that is effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) by the game ball launcher 4 enters the game area 2A through the space between the outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D. Flow down 2A. At this time, if the game ball collides with a plurality of nails or windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 2A, the flow-down direction may change.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 27 are provided. Each general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 27a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 27a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a first prize gate 25 and a second prize gate 26 through which game balls can pass. The first winning gate 25 is located on the left side of the decorative frame 29, and the second winning gate is located on the right side of the decorative frame 29. Each winning gate 25, 26 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 25a, 26a (first winning gate detection sensor 25a, second winning gate detection sensor 26a) for detecting a game ball. On the condition that these winning gate detection sensors 25a and 26a detect a game ball, a lottery of normal symbols is performed.

  Below the game area 2A, below the image display device 71, there is provided a first starting port 21 that is invariable and can always enter the ball. A series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 21 is formed by a nail, a windmill, or the like. The first starting port 21 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 21a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 21a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 21. The second start port 22 is controlled by the second start port control device 220 to either the first basic mode in which no winning is possible or the first special mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 22 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 22a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 22a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 22a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start-up port control device 220 includes a normal movable piece 220A composed of a door member having a rotation shaft at the lower side, and the normal movable piece 220A operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the ordinary movable piece 220A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), with the surface being flush with the game area 2A, and the second starting port 22 is blocked. The second starting port 22 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 220A, so that the second starting port 22 is controlled to the first basic mode in which no winning is possible.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 220A rotates forward about the rotation axis and the second start port 22 is opened, so that the first start port 22 can win the first special. Controlled by the aspect. At this time, the second starting port 22 is opened and the ordinary movable piece 220A protrudes from the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the second starting port 22. . It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second start port control device 220 is to win a win in the above-described normal symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery”).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable first big winning opening 23 is provided on the downstream side of the second winning gate 26. The first grand prize opening 23 is controlled by the first big prize opening control device 230 to either the second basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the second special mode in which a prize can be won. The first grand prize opening 23 is provided with a first grand prize opening detection sensor 23a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 23a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are provided. Will be paid out.

  The first big prize opening control device 230 includes a first special movable piece 230A composed of a door member provided with a rotation shaft at the lower side, and the first special movable piece 230A is used when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Only works. That is, the first special movable piece 230A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied) in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A, and the first special winning opening 23 is blocked. By the first special movable piece 230A in the stopped state (not actuated), the first big prize opening 23 is blocked, so that the first big prize opening 23 is controlled to the second basic mode in which no prize can be won. .

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special winning piece 23A can be won by opening the first special winning opening 23 by rotating the first special movable piece 230A forward about the rotation axis. The second special mode is controlled. At this time, since the first special winning opening 23 is opened and the first special movable piece 230A protrudes from the game area 2A, the flowing game balls are received and guided to the first special winning opening 23. Is possible. The predetermined condition for the first grand prize opening control device 230 is the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol). When referring to both, it is a collective term called “special symbol lottery”) to win a special prize (bonus).

  Further, a variable second big prize opening 24 is provided in the vicinity of the second prize winning gate 26 of the decorative frame 29A. The second big prize opening 24 is controlled by the second big prize opening control device 240 to either the third basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the third special mode in which a prize can be won. The second big prize opening 24 is also provided with a second big prize opening detection sensor 24a for detecting a game ball. A predetermined number (for example, 15 pieces) is provided on condition that the detection sensor 24a detects a game ball. ) Will be paid out.

  The second big prize opening 24 is basically controlled to the third basic mode, but is controlled to the third special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second big prize opening control device 240 includes a second special movable piece 240A composed of a single blade-like member, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). By the second special movable piece 240A in the stopped state (not actuated), the second big prize opening 24 is blocked, so that the second big prize opening 24 is controlled to the third basic mode in which no prize can be won. Yes. When the predetermined condition is established, the second large winning opening 24 is opened by rotating one blade-like member constituting the second special movable piece 240A to the right with the lower base end as a center, and the second large winning opening 24 is opened. The winning opening 24 is controlled to a third special mode in which a winning can be made. It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second grand prize opening control device 240 is to win a special prize (bonus) in the special symbol lottery described above.

  In addition, the game machine Y is provided with various effect devices that execute effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering device includes an image display device 71, an audio output device 72, illumination devices 73 to 78, and accessory devices 80 to 84.

  As described above, the image display device 71 is provided on the game board 2 via the decorative frame 29A, and performs various effects (image effects) by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image display device 71. However, a display device such as a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The sound output device 72 is provided in the gaming machine frame Y2, and produces a sound effect (sound effect) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and is composed of a pair of speakers. Has been.

  The lighting devices 73 to 79 are all provided in the glass frame Y21 and include RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 79c. The lighting devices 73 to 79 emit light and change the light emission color to perform lighting effects (lighting effects). . The effect lighting device 73 is provided at the center of the upper end of the glass frame Y21 (hereinafter, the lighting device 73 is referred to as “first lighting device 73”), and the effect lighting device 74 is provided on the left side of the upper end of the glass frame Y21 ( Hereinafter, the effect lighting device 74 is referred to as a “second lighting device 74”, and the effect lighting device 75 is provided on the right side of the upper end of the glass frame Y21 (hereinafter, the effect lighting device 75 is referred to as the “third lighting device 75”). Called). In addition, the lighting device for effect 76 is provided from the vicinity of the center of the left side of the glass frame Y21 to the left half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the lighting device for effect 76 is referred to as “fourth lighting device 76”), and the lighting for effect is provided. The device 77 is provided across the right half of the tray 6 from the vicinity of the center of the right side of the glass frame Y21 (hereinafter, the effect lighting device 77 is referred to as a “fifth lighting device 77”). The effect lighting device 78 is formed in a substantially cross shape with the effect button device 10 of the tray 6 described later as a center (hereinafter, the effect lighting device 78 is referred to as a “sixth illumination device 78”).

  Each of the second lighting device 74 and the third lighting device 75 accommodates RGB full-color LEDs 74c and 75c, respectively, and is supported by the glass frame Y21 so as to be rotatable outward in the horizontal direction (first 2 movable parts 741A and second movable parts 751A) and drive parts (second drive part 741b and third drive part 751b) composed of motors that rotate the movable parts 741A and 751A with respect to the glass frame Y21. (See FIG. 5). In a normal state, the movable parts 741A and 751A are held so that the RGB full-color LEDs 74c and 75c cannot be visually recognized from the outside. However, the drive parts 741b and 751b are driven and the movable parts 741A and 751A are rotated. When moved (rotated by a predetermined angle), the RGB full-color LEDs 74c and 75c are visible from the outside.

  The second lighting device 74 and the third lighting device 75 respectively rotate a reflecting plate (second reflecting plate, third reflecting plate: not shown) that reflects the light emitted from the RGB full-color LEDs 74c and 75c, and each reflecting plate. And a reflecting plate driving unit (second reflecting plate driving unit 742b and third reflecting plate driving unit 752b) made of a motor to be operated (see FIG. 5). When the reflector driving units 742b and 752b are driven to rotate the reflectors, the direction of light emitted from the RGB full color LEDs 74c and 75c and reflected by the reflector changes.

  The second illumination device 74 and the third illumination device 75 detect the initial position (reference position or origin position) with respect to the second movable portion 741A, the third drive portion 751A, the second reflector, and the third reflector. Initial position detection sensors (second movable portion initial position detection sensor 741a, third movable portion initial position detection sensor 751a, second reflector initial position detection sensor 742a, and third reflector initial position detection sensor 752a). When the movable part initial position detection sensors 741a and 751a detect that the movable parts 741A and 751A are located at the initial position, the lamp control board 104 is connected via a frame upper relay board 108 and a frame lower relay board 109 described later. To the movable portion initial position detection signal (second movable portion initial position detection signal / third movable portion initial position detection signal). On the other hand, when each of the reflector initial position detection sensors 742a and 752a detects that each reflector is located at the initial position, the reflector control position is detected by the lamp control board 104 via the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109 described later. A reflector initial position detection signal (second reflector initial position detection signal / third reflector initial position detection signal) is output.

  The accessory devices 80 to 84 are respectively provided in the game board 2 and include single-color LEDs 80c to 84c (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The single-color LEDs 80c to 84c emit light to emit the accessory devices 80 to 84. A lighting effect (illumination effect) is executed. The accessory devices 80 to 83 include predetermined drive units 80b to 83b made of solenoids or motors and decorative members 80A to 83A that are connected to the drive units 80b to 83b and can operate. When the drive units 80b to 83b are driven and the decorative members 80A to 83A are operated, an effect (operation effect) by the operation of the decorative members 80A to 83A is executed.

  For example, the accessory device 80 simulates a sword and is attached to the upper side of the decorative frame 29 so that the direction of the sword is horizontal (hereinafter, the accessory device 80 is referred to as “first accessory device 80”). Called). The decorative member 80A simulates a blade, and when the driving unit 80b is driven, the decorative member 80A moves horizontally to the left, and an operation effect is performed such that the blade is pulled out of the sheath. On the other hand, the accessory device 81 also simulates a sword, similar to the first accessory device 80, but is attached to the right side of the decorative frame 29A so that the direction of the sword is vertical (hereinafter referred to as an accessory). The device 81 is referred to as a “second accessory device 81”). The second accessory device 81 performs an operation effect such that the blade is pulled out of the sheath, but the decorative member 81A simulates the sheath, and the decorative member 81A descends when the drive unit 81b is driven. Further, the decorative member 81A rotates a predetermined angle to the left (counterclockwise) around the lower base end (not shown). Further, single color LEDs 80c and 81c are provided on the blade portions of the accessory devices 80 and 81, respectively. The single color LEDs 80c and 81c are covered by the sheath portion, but appear when the decorative members 80A and 81A are activated.

  The accessory device 82 is attached to the upper part of the decorative frame 29A. A decorative character “Professional Business Man” is applied to the decorative member 82A by a transparent member. Basically, the decorative member 82A covers a part of the decorative member 80A and stops while protruding downward from the upper part of the decorative frame 29A. (Hereinafter, the accessory device 82 is referred to as a “third accessory device 82”). Then, when the drive unit 82b is driven, the decorative member 82A is lowered and shields the screen center of the image display device 71 as a whole. Also, a single color LED 82c is attached in the decorative member 82A, and when the single color LED 82c emits light, a decorative character made of a transparent member “Professional Business Man” appears to shine.

  The accessory device 83 is attached to the lower part of the decorative frame 29A. The decorative member 83A is decorated with a decorative letter “deadly” by a transparent member, and basically stops at a state where the upper portion protrudes upward from the lower portion of the decorative frame 29 (hereinafter, the accessory device 83 is referred to as the accessory device 83). This is referred to as “fourth accessory device 83”). When the drive unit 83 b is driven, the decorative member 83 </ b> A rises, and the entirety thereof blocks the screen center of the image display device 71. In addition, a single color LED 83c is attached in the decorative member 83A, and when the single color LED 83c emits light, a decorative character composed of a transparent member “deadly” appears to shine.

  The accessory device 84 is attached to the right end of the decorative frame 29A (hereinafter, the accessory device 84 is referred to as a “fifth accessory device 84”). The accessory device 84 includes a decorative member 84A, and the decorative member 84A is formed with a yellow transparent portion showing a crescent moon and a red transparent portion showing a character “departure RUSH”. A single color LED 84c is attached in the decorative member 84A, and when the single color LED 84c emits light, both transparent parts appear to shine.

  In addition, the tray 6 is provided with a selection button device 9 and an effect button device 10 as input devices related to the effect. The selection button device 9 is connected to an operable selection button 9A and a selection button 9A, and includes a selection button detection switch 9a that detects an operation of the selection button 9A. The selection button 9A includes an upper button 91A, a left button 92A, a lower button 93A, and a right button 94A. Each button 91A-94A is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 6 so that a press was possible. The selection button detection switch 9a is connected to the upper button 91A to detect the operation of the upper button 91A, and the left button detection is connected to the left button 92A to detect the operation of the left button 92A. The switch 92a includes a lower button detection switch 93a connected to the lower button 93A to detect an operation of the lower button 93A, and a right button detection switch 94a connected to the right button 94A to detect an operation of the right button 94A. . Each button detection switch 91a, 92a, 93a, and 94a will output a detection signal, if the operation of the corresponding button is detected. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 91a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 92a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 93a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 94a outputs a right button detection signal. In addition, an upper button detection signal and a left button detection signal are output, and a lower button detection signal and a right button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect button device 10 is connected to the effect button 10A that can be operated, the effect button detection sensor 10a that detects the operated operation of the effect button 10A, and the lock release that restricts the rise of the effect button 10A in the normal state. A device 10B and a lowering device 10C that lowers (returns to a normal state) the effect button 10A that has been raised (in a special state) are provided. The effect button 10A protrudes from the upper surface of the tray 6 and can be pressed. Specifically, the effect button 10A is controlled to a slightly protruding normal state and a greatly protruding special state, and can be pressed by the effect button detection sensor 10a in either state. The operation is detected by 10a. Most of the effect buttons 10A are accommodated in the tray 6 in a normal state.

  An urging member (not shown) such as a spring is provided under the effect button 10A to urge the effect button 10A upward. However, since the effect button 10A is restricted from moving upward (hereinafter referred to as “jumping out”) by the lock release device 10B, it cannot normally jump out (not in a special state).

  The effect device executes a game effect related to the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency in the game effects is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the game ball to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. In the lottery effect by the image display device 71, basically, the effect symbol is changed and displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image display device 71 and the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special symbol lottery, since it is only “effect” for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of symbol lottery (a special symbol that is stopped). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the decorative display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) from the next to the predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the demonstration effect is performed in an internal standby state (a so-called customer waiting state).

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, and a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 14, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 15 and a normal symbol hold display device 16 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 11 is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first starting port 21, and the second special symbol display device 12 This is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed on condition that a game ball wins at the second starting port 22. One or more special symbols are set in advance for the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display devices 11 and 12 have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, respectively. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 13 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes the first winning gate 23 or the second winning gate 24. A normal symbol is set as a result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 13 is a notification of the result of lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 13 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 13 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are operated, even if the game ball is won at the start ports 21 and 22, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. The result of the special symbol lottery is not not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 21 and 22. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 21 and 22. The first special symbol hold display device 14 corresponds to the first start port 21, the second special symbol hold display device 15 corresponds to the second start port 22, and each display device 14, 15 has a current time point. The number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 16.

  On the back surface of the game board 2, a control means 100 including a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, an external information terminal board 107, and a power supply board P is provided. It has been. The power supply board P is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine Y and a power switch (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the gaming machine frame Y2, there are a control means 100, a game ball launching operation device 3, a selection button device 9, an effect button device 10, and an effect device provided in the gaming machine frame Y2. A frame upper relay substrate 108 and a frame lower relay substrate 109 for relaying data transmission / reception performed with the lighting devices 73 to 78 are provided.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 that performs control related to the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply board P includes a backup power source made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from each detection sensor, timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or results of the arithmetic processing In response to this, a predetermined command is transmitted to another substrate. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start opening detection sensor 21a, a second start opening detection sensor 22a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 23a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 24a, and a first winning gate detection. A sensor 25a, a second winning gate detection sensor 26, and a general winning opening detection sensor 27a are connected, and a detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown). .

  On the output side of the main control board 101, the second start opening / closing solenoid 220B for operating the ordinary movable piece 220A of the second start opening control device 220 and the first special movable piece 230A of the first big prize opening control device 230 are operated. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 230B to be operated and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 240B for operating the second special movable piece 240A of the second big prize opening control device 240 are connected, and an output port (not shown) is connected. ) Is used to output a signal for controlling each solenoid. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 14, a second special symbol hold display device. 15 and the normal symbol hold display device 16 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect related to a game and a demonstration effect corresponding to a waiting state for customers. That is, the image display device 71, the audio output device 72, the effect lighting devices 73 to 78, the effect accessory devices 80 to 84, and the effect button device 10 are controlled to cause these devices to execute a predetermined effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. .

  The selection button device 9 and the effect button device 10 are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104. When the selection button 9A of the selection button device 9 receives an operation, the selection button detection sensor 9a detects the operation and outputs a selection button detection signal indicating the operation to the lamp control board 104. The lamp control board 104 outputs a selection button detection signal indicating the operation to the effect control board 102. When the effect button 10 </ b> A of the effect button device 10 is operated, the effect button detection sensor 10 a detects the operation and outputs an effect button detection signal to the lamp control board 104. The lamp control board 104 outputs an effect button detection signal indicating the operation to the effect control board 102.

  The effect button device 10 is also connected to the output side of the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104, and causes the effect button 10A held in the normal state to pop out (change to the special state) and pop out the effect. It is also possible to return the button 10A to its original position (normal state). Here, the state control of the effect button 10A will be described.

  As described above, the effect button 10A in the normal state is restricted from moving upward (hereinafter referred to as “jumping out”) by the lock release device 10B. This restriction is limited to a predetermined period (the effect button effect). In the execution period), it is released when the effect button 10A in the normal state is pressed. Specifically, when the effect button 10A is operated in a predetermined period, the effect button detection sensor 10a immediately outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102, and the effect control board 102 that has received the effect button detection signal Then, a signal for releasing the restriction of popping out (production button popping out execution signal) is output to the lock release device 10B. Upon receiving the effect button pop-out execution signal, the lock release device 10B operates to cancel the restriction of the effect button 10A pop-up.

  The effect button 10A that has popped out can also be pressed, and the effect button 10A that has popped out (in a special state) can be returned to its original position (to the normal state) by pressing the button. Here, when the effect button 10A that has popped out returns to the original position, the lock release device 10B again restricts the effect button 10A from popping out.

  If the predetermined time elapses without being returned to the original position by the pressing operation after the effect button 10A has come out, it is forcibly returned to the original position by the lowering device 10C. Specifically, the elapsed time after the production control board 102 operates the unlocking device 10B is measured, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, a signal (production for returning the produced production button 10A to the original position. Button pop-up release signal) is output to the lowering device 10C. Upon receiving the effect button pop-up release signal, the lowering device 10C operates to return the effect button 10A to its original position. In this way, the effect button 10A that has popped out can be manually or automatically returned to the original position.

  The sub CPU 102a receives a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 10, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 9, and a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the input signal, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 5b of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 41 and launches a game ball based on information included in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the launch handle rotation angle detection signal from the launch volume detection sensor 32b. . In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 is provided with a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c in the same manner as the above boards, and is connected to the effect control board 102 and a frame lower relay board 109 described later so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Has been. The lower frame relay board 109 is connected to the selection button device 9, the production button device 10 and the sixth lighting device 78 provided in the gaming machine frame Y 2. The frame lower relay board 109 is connected to a frame upper relay board 108, which will be described later, so as to be capable of two-way communication. The frame upper relay board 108 is connected to the first lighting device 73 to the fifth lighting device 77 provided in the gaming machine frame Y2 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Then, the lamp control board 104, based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the first illumination provided in the gaming machine frame Y2 via the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109. Effect control for causing the devices 73 to 78 to execute the light emission effect is performed. In addition, the lamp control board 104, based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, via the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109, the second lighting device 74 and the third lighting device 75. The drive unit 741b, 742b, 751b, 752b is driven and the second illumination device 74 and the third illumination device 75 perform the operation effect and the drive unit of the lock release device 10B of the effect button device 10 10Bb and the drive unit 10Cb of the lowering device 10C are driven to perform effect control for raising / lowering the effect button 10a.

  Further, a first accessory device 80 to a fifth accessory device 84 provided on the game board 2 are connected to the output side of the lamp control board 104. The lamp control board 104 causes the LEDs 80c to 84c of the first accessory device 80 to the fifth accessory device 84 to emit light, and causes the first accessory device 80 to the fifth accessory device 84 to perform a light emission effect. Take control. Further, the lamp CPU 104a drives the drive units 80b to 83b of the first accessory device 80 to the fourth accessory device 83 to operate the first accessory movable portion 80a to the fourth accessory movable portion 83A. The effect control for causing the 1st accessory device 80 to the 4th accessory device 83 to execute the operation effect is performed.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image display device 71 to a drive circuit of the image display device 71, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 72. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 72, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105Aa, an overall ROM 105Ab, and an overall RAM 105Ac for performing image display control by the image display device 71.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. When the general CPU 105Aa receives a command related to effect control such as an effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image display device 71 on the image generation unit 105B based on the command, and a sound. A voice instruction to be output from the voice output device 72 to the generation unit 105C is issued.

  The overall RAM 105Ac is built in the overall CPU 105Aa, functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the overall CPU 105Aa, and temporarily stores data read from the overall ROM 105Ab.

  The general ROM 105Ab is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the general ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (luminance, sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), Various information such as a drawing method is included.

  The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba that is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb that stores image data, and a VRAM 105Bc that temporarily stores drawing data generated from the image data. I have.

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 71, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes a background of a decorative symbol image or a decorative symbol. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  The CGROM 105Bb includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used. The VRAM 105Bc is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 72 is controlled, and the sound volume output from the sound output device 72 is controlled based on the sound volume designation command.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a game between the lamp control board 104 and the first lighting device 73 to the sixth lighting device 78, the selection button device 9, and the effect button device 10 provided in the gaming machine frame Y2. The frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109 that relay a predetermined signal related to the control will be described.

  The frame lower relay board 109 is a lamp control board input / output port 109a for inputting / outputting signals (data) to / from the lamp control microcomputer 104M including the lamp CPU 104Aa, the lamp ROM 104Ab, and the lamp RAM 104Ac of the lamp control board 104. Is provided. The lamp control board input / output port 109a receives an electrical clock signal output from the lamp control microcomputer 104M via the output port 104d and a serial electrical output information signal output via the output port 104e. Output to the I / F 109e for lighting system output. Further, the lamp control board input / output port 109a inputs the power system clock signal output from the lamp control microcomputer 104M through the output port 104g and the power system latch signal output through the output port 104h. The data is output to the I / F 109b, the power system output I / F 109c, and the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d. The lamp control board input / output port 109a receives the serial power system output information signal output from the lamp control microcomputer 104M via the output port 104f and outputs the serial power system output information signal to the power system output I / F 109c. The lamp control board input / output port 109 a receives the frame input information signal output from the input I / F 104 b and outputs it to the input port 104 i of the lamp control board 104.

  Note that the serial illumination system output signal has information on gradations (1 to 127 steps) for each of the RGB colors of the RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 78c. Further, the serial power system output signal has information regarding the operations of the unlocking device 10B and the lowering device 10C, the second lighting device 74, and the third lighting device 75 of the effect button device 10. The frame input information signal will be described later.

  The illumination system output I / F 109e is connected on the output side to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d, and inputs the input electrical clock signal and the electrical output information signal to the frame upper relay board input / output. Output to port 109d. Further, the illumination system output I / F 109e is connected to the RGB full color LED 78c of the sixth illumination device 78 on the output side, converts the input illumination system output information signal into parallel, and performs RGB of the RGB full color LED 78c. Information relating to each gradation is extracted, and an output signal indicating the gradation for each RGB is output in parallel to the RGB full-color LED 78c.

  The power system output I / F 109c is connected to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d on the output side, and outputs the input power system output information signal to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d. Further, the power system output I / F 109c is separately connected to the drive unit 10Bb of the unlocking device 10B and the drive unit 10Cb of the lowering device 10C on the output side, and converts the input power system output information signal in parallel. Thus, information related to driving for each of the driving units 10Bb and 10Cb is extracted, and output signals indicating the operation contents (driving contents) of the driving units 10Bb and 10Cb are output in parallel. That is, an output signal indicating the operation content is output to each of the drive units 10Bb and 10Cb.

  The frame upper relay board input / output port 109d is connected on the output side to the frame lower relay board input / output port 108d of the frame upper relay board 108, and receives the input electrical clock signal and electrical output information signal. The power system clock signal, power system output information signal, and power system latch signal are serially output to the frame lower relay board input / output port 108d. The frame upper relay board input / output port 109d is connected to the input I / F 109b on the output side, and serially outputs the input serial frame upper input information signal to the input I / F 109b.

  The input I / F 109b includes input terminals A to H, and the input terminals A to E are connected to the production button detection sensor 10a and the selection button detection switches 91a to 94a, but the rest. The input terminals F to H are connected to the ground. Here, the input terminal G and the input terminal H are not simply connected to the ground as terminal processing, but the input terminal G and the input terminal H constitute a 2-bit frame ID indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine frame Y2. doing. Note that the input terminals A to H are configured by one pin. The input I / F 109b is connected to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d, and the frame upper input information signal output from the frame upper relay board 109d can also be input.

  The input I / F 109b is an 8-bit register provided therein with information (effect button detection signal, selection button detection signal and frame ID) related to the input terminals A to H at the timing when the power system latch signal is input. Into. The input I / F 109b outputs one bit at a time in synchronization with the power clock signal, and takes in the serial frame upper side input information signal one bit at a time. That is, the input I / F 109b serially converts the selection button detection signal, the effect button detection signal, the frame ID, and the frame upper side input information signal, and serially outputs the frame input information signal to the lamp control board input / output port 109a. (See FIG. 6).

  The frame upper relay board 108 includes a frame lower relay board input / output port 108a for inputting / outputting a signal (data) to / from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d of the frame lower relay board 109. The frame lower relay board input / output port 108a outputs the electrical clock signal and the electrical output information signal output from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d to the electrical output I / F 108e. Further, the frame lower relay board input / output port 108a receives the power system clock signal and power system latch signal output from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d as input I / F 108b and power system output I / F 108c. Output to. The frame lower relay board input / output port 108a outputs the power system output information signal output from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d to the power system output I / F 108c. The frame lower relay board input / output port 108a outputs the frame upper input information signal output from the input I / F 108b to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d.

  The illumination system output I / F 108e is connected to the RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 77c on the output side, converts the input illumination system output information signal in parallel, and converts the RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 77c for each RGB. Information on the gradation is extracted, and output signals indicating gradations for each of the RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 77c are output in parallel to the RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 77c.

  The power system output I / F 108c is separately connected to the second movable part drive unit 741b, the second reflector driving unit 742b, the third movable part drive unit 751b, and the third reflector drive unit 752b on the output side. The input power system output information signal is converted into parallel, information relating to driving of each drive unit 741b, 742b, 751b, 752b is extracted, and an output signal indicating the drive content of each drive unit 741b, 742b, 751b, 752b Are output in parallel. That is, an output signal indicating the drive content is output to each of the drive units 741b, 742b, 751b, and 752b.

  Similarly to the input I / F 109b, the input I / F 108b also includes an input terminal A to an input terminal H, and the input terminal A to the input terminal D are connected to the initial position detection sensors 741a, 742a, 751a, and 752a. Although connected, the remaining input terminals E to H are grounded. Here, the input terminal G and the input terminal H are not simply connected to the ground as a terminal process, but the input terminal G and the input terminal H provide a 2-bit frame ID indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine frame Y2. It is composed. Note that the input terminals A to H are configured by one pin.

  The input I / F 108b fetches information (each initial position detection signal and frame ID) related to the input terminals A to H into an 8-bit register provided therein at the timing when the power system latch signal is input. The input I / F 108b outputs these pieces of information 1 bit at a time in synchronization with the power clock signal. That is, the input I / F 109b serially converts each initial position detection signal and frame ID, and serially outputs the frame upper input information signal to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d.

  The power system output I / Fs 108c and 109c are connected to the production device operation restriction circuits 108f and 109f on the input side, respectively. The stage device operation restriction circuits 108f and 109f transmit power system latch signals from the lower frame relay board port 108a to the power system output I / F 108c and from the lamp control board input / output port 109a to the power system output 109c, respectively. Connected to the signal line on the input side. As shown in FIG. 6, the rendering device operation restriction circuit 109f includes an inverting circuit 109f that inverts and outputs the input power system latch signal. The power system latch signal output from the inversion circuit 109f returns to the inversion circuit 109f again through a predetermined capacitor, resistor, and transistor, is inverted again, and is input to the power system output I / F 109c and the inversion circuit 109f. The power system latch signal input to the inversion circuit 109f is also inverted again and output to the power system output I / F 109c. The power system output I / F 109 c has an enable terminal G on the input side, and the power system latch signal is input from the enable terminal G. With this configuration, when the power system latch signal is not output and the Hi level (ON state) continues for a predetermined time (a time longer than at least 20 μmsec), the output side of the power system output I / F 109c becomes a high impedance state (OPEN state). Become. Therefore, even if the power system output information signal is input to the power system output I / F 109 c in this state, no current flows from the power system output I / F 109 c to the effect button device 10. That is, it becomes impossible to execute the operation effect (up / down) by the effect button device 10. The production device operation restriction circuit 108f has the same configuration as the production device operation restriction circuit 109f. When the Hi level (ON state) continues for a predetermined time (at least longer than 20 μmsec), the second illumination device 74 and the third illumination device 74f. It is impossible to execute the operation effect by the lighting device 75.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 8A-1 and 8A-2 are examples of a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute the special game (whether the special prize is successful) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 21 and 22. FIG. 8 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 21 is won (hereinafter referred to as “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 8 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed when the second starting port 22 is won. Table)).

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the normal value). By comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, either “big hit” or “losing” is determined.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, either “big hit” or “lost” is determined. When winning other than “losing”, that is, when “winning” is won, the big winning game in which the big winning openings 23 and 24 are opened is executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols are stopped in two areas of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the image display device 71 during the variation display of the effect symbols, and the predetermined one in the remaining area If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effect frequently performed on the image display device 71 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are arranged, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning until the middle By creating a game, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

  FIGS. 9A to 9B are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a mode of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 based on the acquired special symbol determination random numbers (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (jackpot and loss). That is, FIG. 9A is a table that is referred to in special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 7B is a case where the result of the jackpot determination is “lost”. It is a table referred in the special symbol determination.

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set. The special symbol stop symbol data is used in the processing in the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control substrate 102 when the special symbol is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9B, the effect designating command includes 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification, and 1-byte MODE data for indicating the content (function) of the command. DATA data. As for the effect designating command, if the MODE data is “E1H”, it means that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 (actuating the first special symbol display device 11), and the MODE data is “E2H”. "Indicates that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (actuating the second special symbol display device 12).

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot game control table used when controlling a jackpot game. The jackpot game control table is associated with a jackpot type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As a condition for controlling the jackpot game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of either the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 24 is performed, and , Opening command to be transmitted to the production control board 102 at the start of opening, table type used for controlling opening / closing of the first grand prize port 23 and the second grand prize port 24, the first grand prize port 23 or the second grand prize An ending time, which is a period from the end of the last opening of any of the mouths 24 to the end of the jackpot game, and an ending command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the ending are set.

  FIG. 11A to FIG. 11C are diagrams showing an example of a jackpot opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the first winning prize port 23, FIG. 10A to FIG. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the second big winning opening 24.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning openings 23 and 24 during the big hit game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning openings 23, 24 are the round number (R), which is the number of the round game, and the operation of the big winning opening control devices 230, 240 in each round game (of the big winning openings 23, 24). The special operation number (K), which is an opening number, and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data. The game condition data is identification information that represents a state of a game condition that is newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The game condition data is associated with the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state / high probability state). In each divided table, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) and the game condition data Are uniquely associated and stored.

  The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents the status of the jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a high probability state after the jackpot game, and if it is “00H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a low probability state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the lower byte of the game condition data represents the start opening winning ease state newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the start port winning easiness is set to an easy state after the jackpot game, and if “00H”, the start port winning easiness is set to a difficult state after the jackpot game.

  FIG. 13B shows an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the ease of winning a prize are set as the game conditions. The table includes special data that can be executed according to the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later and the state of the game condition. The number of symbol displays (Xa, Ja: hereinafter referred to as “executable number of times”) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of times that the special symbol display can be executed means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol variable display that is a notification of the result.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol variation pattern”), as will be described later. The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram variation time”) and the type of effect.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes the type of special symbol display device that operates in the special symbol display (starting opening related to the special symbol display), special figure stop symbol data (result of jackpot determination, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) ) And the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2).

  In each table, the special figure variation pattern determination value and one or more special figure variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. Since the special figure variation pattern is allocated with a predetermined probability set in advance, the expectation of winning a big hit is set for the special figure variation pattern.

  A start opening prize designation command and a special symbol variation pattern designation command are set corresponding to each special diagram variation pattern. The start opening winning designation command is generated at the time of winning (at the time of the input control processing in step S200) and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Each command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the type of the start port and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern.

  FIG. 15A to FIG. 15C show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol lottery determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure (winning / winning) of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gates 25 and 26.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table that is referred to in a non-short-time state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a time-short state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 22 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 25 and 26 (type of normal symbol: ordinary symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination result (1 hit, 2 wins or misses), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 15C determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required to display a variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-short state and a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the non-time-short state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the non-short time state is 15.0 seconds.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game in which the prize winning control devices 230 and 240 are operated (the prize winning openings 23 and 24 are opened) is mainly based on the difference in opening / closing mode of the prize winning openings 230 and 240. It is divided into “games”, “medium games”, “short games” and “specific games”.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the big winning openings 23 and 24 are opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning openings 23 and 24 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize opening 23, 24 is not opened the maximum number of times, the big prize opening 23, 24 may be closed and the round game may end. Further, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning openings 23 and 24 may be closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 23 and 24 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non- The game progresses under the "short time" state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state, and are referred to as “normal game state” based on the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state. .

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” state regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 It means that the winning probability is set at a disadvantage to the player relative to 1/258. Here, winning of “big hit” means acquiring a right to execute “big hit game” in a special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, set to 1/34 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

  The “non-short-time” state is a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 22 is normal. More specifically, in the “non-time-saving” state, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 25 and 26 (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol variation). Time) is set to 15 seconds, and the total expectation of the operation time (opening time of the second start port 22) of the second start port control device 220 that operates when the “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery For example, the value is set to 4.1 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for the normal symbol is set to 1/50. Note that “the total opening time” is that the second start port 22 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 220 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 22) is longer than in the “non-short time” state, and the second start time This means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 22 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 22 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 22 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “short time” state, the normal fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total maximum opening time of the second start port 22 is set to 5.0 seconds, The probability of winning a win is set to 1/5. In other words, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 22 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start ports 21 and 22, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 32. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 22 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per long game / game per short game / game per specific game) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (low probability state / high probability) State and combination of non-time-short state / time-short state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board P to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the effect random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number value, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, and the like.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game timer update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning openings 23 and 24, and the like. A time control process for updating an auxiliary game timer counter that performs a counter, a normal symbol variation time update process, a normal symbol stop time update process, a second opening / closing time update process, and the like is performed. .

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first special symbol hold display device 14, the second special symbol hold display device 15, and the first big prize opening control device 230. And the special figure special electric control process (special symbol related process) for performing the control (control of the special symbol system device) of the second big prize winning control device 240 is performed.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 13, the normal symbol hold display device 16, and the second starting port control device 220 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a has a start port (first start port 21 and second start port 22), a large winning port (first large winning port 23, second large winning port 24), and a general winning port 27. It is checked whether or not the corresponding prize ball counter exceeds “0”. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is paid out control board 103. Send to. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a generates external information serial data to be output to the external device such as the information management device 700 as information related to the game as an external signal. Specifically, when the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the 8-bit external information serial data including the symbol determination signal (1-bit data) indicating the number of times the special symbol is changed is generated. In addition, when the special figure special electric processing data = 3, that is, when the big hit game processing is being performed, the big hit indicating the type of the big hit is made based on the stop symbol data (type of the big hit) with reference to the stop symbol data storage area 8-bit external information serial data including signals 1 and 2 (1-bit data) is generated. For example, serial data in which the first bit or the second bit of the external information serial data is “1” is generated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a drives drive control data (second start port opening / closing solenoid drive) for driving the second start port opening / closing solenoid 220B, the first large winning port solenoid 230B, and the second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 240B. Data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data and second big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data), and symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and hold display devices 14, 15, 16 for displaying predetermined symbols. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting the external information serial data, drive control data, etc. created in S600 is performed. In the processing related to the third output port, the value of each bit of the 8-bit external information serial data generated in step S600 is output to the third output port 101d in order from the lowest, and the clock signal and latch signal are also output. Output to the second output port 101d. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 11, 12, and 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, and 16, a display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 23. To do. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the round game. In addition, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning openings 23 and 24 is added and updated.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 24. When the detection signal is input from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the round game. In addition, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls won in the big winning openings 23 and 24 is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, the game ball has won the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26. Determine whether or not. When the detection signal is input from the winning gate detection sensors 25 and 26, the main CPU 101a obtains predetermined determination information (random number for winning determination, random number for normal symbol determination) and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area of the main RAM 101c. Remember. Note that, as described above, up to four pieces of predetermined determination information can be stored as general-purpose reserved balls.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 27. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  Next, the first start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S234, in order to update the first special symbol reservation number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 14, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in the main control board 101. Set in a predetermined area (for example, output port).

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 16A), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 1st prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 21 in step S236. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 21 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the first preliminary determination. Here, the first start opening prize designation command is determined as the determination result of the first preliminary determination. In other words, the first start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the first pre-judgment (win / no-win, type of special symbol, presence / absence of reach, and special pattern variation pattern).

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescription counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 22 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 22 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2, also referred to as “second special figure holding number”) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the second special figure holding number (U2) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S244, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S244, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 15, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in the main control board 101. Set in a predetermined area (for example, output port).

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the second special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 16B), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd prior determination process based on the winning to the 2nd starting port 22 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 22 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the second preliminary determination. Here, the second start opening winning designation command is determined as the determination result of the second pre-determination. In other words, the second start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the two pre-determinations (win / no-win, special symbol type, presence / absence of reach, and special symbol variation pattern).

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350).

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move processing to.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit), and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Is done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 14 and 15 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol reserved storage area. The first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area.

  In Step S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (determination information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 21.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 21 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 21 (the second start port 22), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-4. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the reach determination result in step S <b> 312-2 is “reach”. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-5, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-6 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 21 or second start port 22), and step S312. At -8, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-10, an effect designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination, and the determined effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-1 that stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined special symbol stop symbol data is determined when the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the special symbol variation pattern determination process of FIG. 25, as described later, and when the “special bonus special symbol” is determined in the special symbol suspension pattern of FIG. Etc.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a collates the special symbol stop symbol data with the reference data determination table, sets the reference data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine reference data, which is set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 22, and performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In special figure variation pattern determination processing, based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of special symbol determination, and the result of reach determination, the time required to display the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time), etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a confirms the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c in step S313-1, and determines the special figure variation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data in step S313-2. . This is because in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided by the special figure stop symbol data.

  When the result of the special symbol lottery is a reachless loss, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table is further determined based on the special symbol reservation number (U1 or U2) related to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination process. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table related to the reachless loss is also divided according to the special figure reservation number.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S313-3. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern.

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 22, and in step S310-7, a special graphic variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special graphic variation pattern is transmitted for production in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect is determined.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the gaming conditions at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and sets a gaming state designation command reflecting the state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. .

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets a special figure variation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 to perform variation display of the special symbol. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the effect symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control board 102 to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-6, turns off the first starting opening prize flag or the second starting opening prize flag, and the special symbol variation process. Exit.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the remaining number counter in the short time state that indicates the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display in the short time state (J: hereinafter referred to as “remaining number in the short time state”). The calculated value (J-1) is stored as the remaining time reduction state number (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining time (J) = 0. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining time-short states (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display is performed in the short-time state (Ja), and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short-time” state ends. It means to do.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a calculates “1 from the counter value of the high probability state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times of display of variation of the special symbol in the high probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as“ high probability state remaining number ”). Is stored as a new high probability state remaining count (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining count (X) = 0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the number of remaining remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability state remaining count (X) becomes “0” means that the special symbol change display is performed in the high probability state (Xa) and the special symbol change due to the “high probability” state. It means that the display ends.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol. If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets “3” to the special figure special power processing data, and in step S330-14, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), high probability state The remaining fluctuation count counter and the remaining fluctuation count counter in the short-time state are reset.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data with the jackpot game opening control table, and sets an opening designation command indicating the opening of the jackpot game in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a compares the special figure stop symbol data with the jackpot game opening control table, determines the opening time of the jackpot game, and sets it in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished. Then, the main CPU 101a turns on the opening flag in the opening flag storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the loaded ordinary power processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. The normal symbol memory determination process (step S410) including the normal symbol determination as to whether or not the second start port 22 is opened based on the determination information acquired based on the winning at the winning gates 25 and 26 is performed. If general-purpose power transmission processing data = 1, the processing is shifted to the normal symbol variation processing (step S420) for operating the normal symbol display device 13 based on the normal symbol determination. If it is 2, the process is shifted to the normal symbol stop process (step S430), and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 3, the second start port 22 is opened (second start port opening / closing device). Actuating the 220) and moves the process to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 102 will be briefly described. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 102 generates an effect control command for controlling the effect corresponding to each command by analyzing the received command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 performed every 4 ms. To do. Thereafter, the produced effect control command is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 102 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 101, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 71, the audio output device 72, the effect illumination. Fluctuation effect control commands are generated to cause the devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 to execute a variation effect related to the special symbol variation display (special symbol lottery). Transmit to the lamp control board 104.

  Next, the outline of the control of the game effect by the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 will be briefly described. In the lamp control board 104, based on the received effect control command, the effect lighting device control program is read to control the effect lighting devices 73 to 78, and the effect accessory device operation program is read to produce the effect. Operation control of the utility equipment 80-84 is carried out.

  In the image control board 105, upon receiving the production control command from the production control board 102, the audio processor 105Ca reads the audio output device control program from the audio ROM 105Cb based on the received production control command, and the audio output device 72 receives the audio. And the overall CPU 105Aa reads the animation control program from the overall ROM 105Ab and controls the image display by the image display device 71.

(Main processing of lamp control board)
The main process of the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power board P to the lamp CPU 104a, a system reset occurs in the lamp CPU 104a, and the lamp CPU 104a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S3001, the lamp CPU 104a performs an initialization process. In this process, the lamp CPU 104a reads a startup program from the lamp ROM 104b and initializes each storage area of the lamp RAM 104c.

  In step S3002, the lamp CPU 104a performs setting processing of various ports provided on the lamp control board 104, the frame upper relay board 108, and the frame lower relay board 109.

  In step S3003, the lamp CPU 104a determines the frame ID configured by the input terminals G and H of the input I / F 109b of the frame lower relay board 109 and the input terminals G and H of the input I / F 108b of the frame upper relay board 108. The frame ID configured by is read. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each frame ID is composed of 2 bits, and both indicate “00”.

  In step S3004, the lamp CPU 104a adds “1” to the frame conformity determination execution counter provided in the lamp RAM 104c.

  In step S3005, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether the read both frame IDs match the frame ID determination information stored in the lamp ROM 104b. In the present embodiment, the frame ID determination information is set to “00” indicating that the gaming machine frame Y2 is a predetermined manufacturing company, and whether or not the read both frame IDs indicate “00”. Determine.

  In step S3006, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not the result of the frame suitability determination is “fit” (both frame IDs are “00”). If the lamp CPU 104a determines that it is “conforming”, it moves the process to step S3007, and if it determines that it is “non-conforming”, it moves the process to step S3008.

  In step S3007, the lamp CPU 104a adds “1” to the counter value of the adaptation counter, and in step S3008, the counter value of the frame adaptation determination execution counter matches a preset frame adaptation determination execution count determination value (= 10). It is determined whether or not to do.

  If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the counter value of the frame suitability determination execution counter is not the preset frame suitability determination execution count determination value, the process returns to step S3003. On the other hand, if the lamp CPU 104a determines that the counter value of the frame adaptation determination execution counter is a preset frame adaptation determination execution count determination value, in step S3009, the lamp count of the adaptation counter is determined to be a preset adaptation count. It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than (= 5).

  If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the counter value of the adaptation counter is not greater than or equal to the adaptation count determination value, the process proceeds to step S3011. On the other hand, if the lamp CPU 104a determines that the counter value of the adaptation counter is equal to or greater than the adaptation count determination value, the process proceeds to step S3010.

  In step S3010, the lamp CPU 104a can check whether or not the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 operate normally (initial power control signal). The operation control signal and the initial operation control signal of the illumination system) are output to the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84. When the initial operation control signal is output to the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84, these devices operate and emit light with preset contents (perform initial operations). In addition, the movable member 741A and the second reflecting plate of the second lighting device 74, the movable portion 751A and the third reflecting plate of the third lighting device 75, and the decorative members of the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 by this initial operation control signal. 80A to 84A are finally located at the initial positions.

  On the other hand, the lamp CPU 104a performs a frame nonconformity process in step S3011. Here, the frame nonconformity processing in step S3011 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S3011-1, the lamp CPU 104a performs a process of restricting effects by the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect button device 10. Specifically, the lamp CPU 104a turns on the clock signal restriction flag in the clock signal restriction flag storage area of the lamp RAM 104c and turns on the latch signal restriction flag in the latch signal restriction flag storage area of the lamp RAM 104c. Here, a specific control method for causing the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect button device 10 provided in the gaming machine frame Y2 to execute a predetermined effect will be described.

  When the lamp CPU 104 a receives the effect control command from the effect control board 102, the lamp CPU 104 a serializes the illumination system clock signal and the illumination system output information signal to the lower frame relay board 109 in order to cause the illumination devices 73 to 78 to emit light. To output. The illumination system output information signal includes information related to the light emission of the lighting devices 73 to 78 for effects. Each time the illumination system clock signal is input, the illumination system output I / F 109e stores the illumination system output information signal one bit at a time in a register provided in the illumination system output I / F 109e. Then, when receiving the power system latch signal, the illumination system output I / F 109e outputs a signal for causing the RGB full-color LED 78c to emit light to the sixth illumination device 78.

  Further, the illumination system output I / F 109e of the frame lower side relay board 109 outputs the inputted illumination system clock signal and the illumination system output information signal to the frame upper side relay board input / output port 109d. The electrical clock signal and electrical output information signal are output from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d to the electrical system output I / F 108e via the frame lower relay board input / output port 108d. The illumination system output I / F 108e to which the illumination system clock signal and the illumination system output information signal are input is similar to the illumination system output I / F 109e, with respect to each lighting device 73 to 77 for production, respectively. RGB full-color LEDs 73c to 77c are individually (in parallel) output signals for emitting light.

  When the lamp CPU 104a receives the effect control command from the effect control board 102, the frame lower relay board 109 is used to operate the second effect lighting device 73, the third effect lighting device 74, and the effect button device 10. Output a power system clock signal, a power system output information signal, and a power system latch signal. The power system output information signal is a 32-bit serial signal, and includes information on the operations of the second effect lighting device 73, the third effect lighting device 74, and the effect button device 10. Each time the power system output I / F 109c of the frame lower side relay board 109 receives the power system clock signal, it stores the power system output information signal bit by bit in a register provided therein. When the power system output I / F 109c receives the power system latch signal, the power system output I / F 109c outputs a signal for operating (raising / lowering) the effect button device 10 to the lock release device 10B and the lowering device 10C of the effect button device 10 in parallel. Output to.

  The power system output I / F 109c of the frame lower relay board 109 outputs the input power system clock signal, power system output information signal, and power system latch signal to the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d. The power system clock signal, power system output information signal, and power system latch signal are output from the frame upper relay board input / output port 109d to the power system output I / F 108c via the frame lower relay board input / output port 108d. . The power system output I / F 108c to which the power system clock signal, the power system output information signal, and the power system latch signal are input is similar to the power system output I / F 109c, the drive unit 741b of the second effect lighting device 74, Signals for driving each of 742b and the driving units 751b and 752b of the third effect lighting device 75 are output in parallel.

  As described above, the lamp control board 104 performs the light emission control of the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 using the electrical system clock signal and the electrical system output information signal, as well as the power system clock signal and the power system output information signal. Then, the operation control of the effect button device 10, the second effect illumination device 74, and the second effect illumination device 75 is performed using the power system latch signal. Even when the lamp CPU 104a receives the effect control command, if the clock signal restriction flag is ON, the lamp CPU 104a does not output the electrical clock signal and the power clock signal (fixed at the Hi level). The lamp CPU 104a does not output the power system latch signal (fixed at the Hi level) when the latch signal restriction flag is ON. That is, even if an effect control command is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the lamp control board 104, if the clock signal restriction flag and the latch signal restriction flag are ON, the effect button device 10 and the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 The effect is not executed (effect control relating to the effect button device 10 and the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 is restricted).

  If the clock signal restriction flag and the latch signal restriction flag are ON, the input I / F 108b and 109b do not have the input of the electrical clock signal, power clock signal, and power latch signal. Frame input information signals from various sensors connected to the I / Fs 108b and 109b are not output to the lamp control board 104. That is, when the clock signal restriction flag and the latch signal restriction flag are turned on, the input control related to the selection button device 9, the effect button device 10, the second lighting device 74, and the third lighting device 75 is also restricted.

  In step S3011-2, the lamp CPU 104a performs a process of restricting the light emission effect by the effect accessory devices 80 to 84. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the lamp control board 104 changes the light emission degree of the single color LEDs 80c to 84c of the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 based on the effect control command from the minimum level where the lights are turned off to the maximum level. In this step, the extinction designation flag that designates that the single color LEDs 80c to 84c emit light at the minimum level is turned on in the extinction designation flag storage area of the lamp RAM 104c. When the turn-off designation flag is ON, the lamp CPU 104a outputs an output information signal indicating that the light emission levels of the single color LEDs 80c to 84c are at the minimum level even when receiving the effect control command. 84.

  Lamp CPU104a performs the process which controls the operation | movement by the effect accessory apparatuses 80-84 in step S3011-1. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the lamp control board 104 specifies an OFF state designation flag that designates that the control signals for the drive units (solenoids / motors) of the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 are fixed to the OFF state. Is turned ON in the OFF state designation flag storage area of the lamp RAM 104c. Even if the lamp CPU 104a receives the effect control command, the lamp CPU 104a outputs an OFF state control signal to the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 if the OFF state designation flag is ON.

  In step S3012, the lamp CPU 104a clears the frame suitability determination execution counter and the suitability counter, and waits until a predetermined interrupt process is performed. Steps S3001 to S3012 are performed until the game control by the main control board 101 and the overall control of the effects by the effect control board 102 are started. That is, the frame suitability determination process configured in steps S3003 to S3012 is executed before the gaming machine Y can produce a game and an effect related to the game.

(Timer interrupt processing of lamp control board)
The timer interrupt process of the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG. A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (20 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the lamp control board 104, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S3100, the lamp CPU 104a saves the information stored in the register of the lamp CPU 104a to the stack area.

  In step S3110, the lamp CPU 104a performs an update process of the in-game frame suitability determination time timer counter that measures the timing for executing the frame suitability determination after the game control by the main control board 101 and the effect control by the effect control board 102 are enabled. Do. The frame adaptation determination timer counter is incremented by “4” every time the process is executed.

  In step S3120, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not the in-game frame match determination timer counter has reached a preset in-game frame match determination time (= 3600000 milliseconds). If it is determined that the in-game frame match determination time is not reached, the lamp CPU 104a proceeds to step S3150. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the in-game frame match determination time is reached, in step S3130, the lamp CPU 104a sets the in-game frame match determination time timer counter. In step S3140, an in-game frame match determination process is executed. The in-game frame match determination process is configured by the same process as steps S3003 to S3011 performed before the game control by the main control board 101 and the effect control by the effect control board 102 are enabled. If it is determined in the process that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible, the effect lighting devices 73 to 78, the effect accessory devices 80 to 84, and the effect button device 10 are activated (light emission / operation). An effect stop signal for stopping immediately is output to each device.

  In step S3150, the lamp CPU 104a performs command analysis processing. As described above, an effect control command (game effect control command related to a game / demon effect control command related to a customer waiting state) representing the content of the effect is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the lamp control board 104. Upon receiving the effect control command, the lamp CPU 104a stores the effect control command in the reception buffer of the lamp RAM 104Ac by a reception interrupt process (not shown).

  If the effect control command is stored in the reception buffer in the command analysis process, the lamp CPU 104a relays the electrical system output information signal and the power system output information signal that match the effect content indicated by the effect control command. Output to the substrate 109. Here, as described above, if the clock signal restriction flag and the latch signal restriction flag are ON, the electrical clock signal, the power clock signal and the power latch signal are also output to the lower frame relay board 109. If the clock signal restriction flag and the latch signal restriction flag are not turned on, the electrical system clock signal, the power system clock signal, and the power system latch signal are not output to the lower frame relay board 109.

  In addition, in the command analysis process, the lamp CPU 104a matches the effect content indicated by the effect control command if the effect control command is stored in the reception buffer and the turn-off designation flag and the OFF state designation flag are not turned on. Next, the production frame devices 80 to 84 are operated or / and light-emitted. On the other hand, even if the effect control command is stored in the reception buffer, the lamp CPU 104a does not operate or / and emit the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 as long as the turn-off designation flag and the OFF state designation flag are turned on.

  In step S3160, the lamp CPU 104a restores the information saved in step S3100 to the register of the lamp CPU 104a.

  In the present embodiment, the lamp CPU 104a does not transmit information (command) regarding frame matching to the effect control board 102 and the image control board 105.

  As described above, the gaming machine Y determines whether or not the frame ID constituting the predetermined unique information related to the gaming machine frame Y2 matches the frame ID determination information set in advance in the gaming machine body Y1. That is, since the frame suitability determination of whether or not the gaming machine frame Y2 is compatible with the gaming machine main body Y1 is performed, it is possible to prevent the incompatible gaming machine frame from being attached to the gaming machine main body Y1. Then, the frame conformity determination is executed a plurality of times (“10” in the present embodiment), and the result of the frame conformity determination is “adapted” more than a predetermined number of times (“5” in the present embodiment). If there is, it is formally determined that the gaming machine frame Y2 is compatible. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the gaming machine frame Y2 is suitable by eliminating the influence of noise and the like.

  In addition, when the number of times determined as “adapted” in the frame suitability determination is less than the predetermined number of times, that is, when it is officially determined that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible, the lamp control board 104 displays the lighting for production. The devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 are not allowed to execute predetermined effects (game effects / demonstration effects / initial operations). On the other hand, when the number of times determined as “adapted” in the frame suitability determination is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, that is, when it is officially determined that the gaming machine frame Y2 is suitable, the lamp control board 104 displays the lighting for production The devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 are caused to execute the effects. In other words, the lamp control board 104 has different production control modes depending on whether the gaming machine frame Y2 is certified as conforming or not. Due to this difference, the suitability / nonconformity of the gaming machine frame Y2 is notified.

  Further, the control means 100 is configured not to transmit information such as commands from the lamp control board 104 to the main control board 101. Therefore, even if the gaming machine frame Y2 is formally determined to be nonconforming, the main control board 101 can perform game control. That is, when a game is being executed but a game effect by the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 is not being executed, it is informed that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible. . By this notification, a player or a game shop clerk can detect that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible, and can replace the gaming machine frame with a suitable gaming machine frame. In addition, for example, when the frame suitability determination is executed during the jackpot game and it is determined as non-conforming, the game itself is controlled while the game effects by the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 are restricted. Will continue. Therefore, the disadvantage which a player suffers can be suppressed.

  In addition, the lamp control board 104 does not transmit information regarding the frame matching determination to the effect control board 102 and the image control board 105. Therefore, even if the gaming machine frame Y2 is recognized as non-conforming, the effect control board 102 and the image control board 105 can perform effect control. That is, a game is executed, and an image effect by the image display device 71 and an audio effect by the sound output device 72 are executed, but a light emission effect and operation by the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84. When the effect is not executed, it is informed that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible. By this notification, a player or a game clerk can detect that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible, and the gaming machine frame can be replaced with a suitable gaming machine frame. Note that the lamp control board 104 transmits information related to the frame conformity determination to the effect control board 102, but the image effect by the image display device 71 and the sound effect by the audio output device 72 are executed even if it is determined as non-conformity in the frame conformance determination. It can also be set as the structure to do. In this case, notification that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible can also be performed using the image display device 71 and / or the audio output device 72.

  Further, the lamp control board 104 performs the frame conformity determination during the game, and if it is determined that the gaming machine frame Y2 is incompatible, it is executed by the effect button device 10 and the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 provided in the gaming machine Y2. Stops the game effect being played. Thereby, failure of the effect button device 10 and the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 provided in the gaming machine frame Y2 can be prevented.

  Further, the lamp control board 104 does not cause the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 to perform the initial operation when the gaming machine frame Y2 is determined to be incompatible before the game is started. Therefore, for example, failure due to a signal exceeding the allowable range of the effect button device 10 and the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 provided in the non-conforming game machine frame Y2 can be prevented. In addition, when the gaming machine frame Y2 is recognized as suitable before the game is started, the lamp control board 104 causes the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 to perform initial operations. Due to this difference, the suitability / nonconformity of the gaming machine frame Y2 is notified.

  Also, the input I / Fs 108b and 109b that hold the frame IDs are a lamp control board 104 and a signal for controlling a game effect by the effect button device 10, the effect lighting devices 73 to 78, the effect accessory devices 80 to 85, and the like. Have been in line. The lamp control microcomputer 104M of the lamp control board 104 reads the frame ID using this signal line. Thus, since the frame ID is held inside the gaming machine Y and the frame suitability determination is executed inside, it is possible to prevent a decrease in accuracy of the frame suitability determination and fraud (for example, alteration of the frame ID). . Further, the frame ID is configured by the input terminals (pins) G and H of the input I / Fs 108b and 109b necessary for the control, and no separate electronic components are used for the frame ID. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, since the frame ID is configured by the input terminals (pins) G and H of the input I / Fs 108b and 109b, the selection button device 9, the effect button device 10 and the second button during the game or in the customer waiting state. When a predetermined detection signal is output from the illumination device 74 and the third illumination device 75 and a frame input information signal including information regarding the frame ID is input to the lamp control board 104, the frame conformity determination can be performed. In the present embodiment, the frame match determination is performed every 3600000 milliseconds (= 1 hour) during the game, but the game frame determination time is not limited to this. Further, the in-game frame determination time can be set to a predetermined time. Further, in the present embodiment, the frame conformity determination in the game is triggered by the passage of the in-game frame determination time. From the selection button device 9, the production button device 10, the second lighting device 74, and the third lighting device 75. The predetermined detection signal may be detected a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, since the information regarding the frame ID is fixed (always “00” in the present embodiment), the communication state between the lamp control board 104 and the frame upper relay board 108 and / or the frame lower relay board 109 is changed. You can also check the difference.

  In this embodiment, the frame ID is held on both the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109, but either one of the relay boards 108 and 109 holds the frame ID. You can also In this embodiment, the frame ID is composed of 2 bits, but the number of bits is not limited to this. Further, the frame ID is set to “00”, but may be configured with “01”, “10”, or “11”. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the frame ID of the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame ID of the frame lower relay board 109 are the same, but the frame ID held by the frame upper relay board 108 and the frame lower relay board 109 are the same. It is also possible to set the frame ID so that the frame ID held by is different.

  In the present embodiment, the frame suitability determination as to whether or not the gaming machine frame Y2 is suitable is performed on the upper side of the frame that relays the control signal related to the effect control of the effect lighting devices 73 to 78 provided on the glass frame Y21. This is performed by the lamp control board 104 using the relay board 108 and the frame lower side relay board 109. However, the frame suitability determination may be performed by the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 using the game ball launch operation device 3 provided in the glass frame Y21. In this case, the initial value of the firing volume is set as the frame ID, and the firing control board 106 determines the frame conformity based on whether or not the initial value of the firing volume matches a preset value.

  Further, in this embodiment, the glass door manufacturer is set as the frame ID, but the model and serial number of the gaming machine can also be set.

1 gaming machine 9 selection button device 10 effect button device 10A effect button 10B unlocking device 10C descending device 10a effect button detection sensor 21 first start port 21a first start port detection sensor 22 second start port 22a second start port detection sensor 71 Image display device 72 Audio output device 73 First lighting device 74 Second lighting device 75 Third lighting device 76 Fourth lighting device 77 Fifth lighting device 78 Sixth lighting device 101 Main control board 102 Effect control board 104 Lamp control board 104a Lamp CPU
104b Lamp ROM
104c Lamp RAM
104M Lamp control microcomputer 105 Image control board 108 Frame upper relay board 108b I / F for input
108c I / F for power system output
108d I / F for lighting system output
109 Frame lower relay board 109b Input I / F
109c I / F for power system output
109d I / F for lighting system output

Claims (1)

A gaming machine main body provided with a game control unit for controlling a predetermined game and an effect control unit for controlling a game effect related to the predetermined game ;
The game machine is detachably connected to the body, before comprising a presentation means gaming machine frame which is provided to perform Ki遊 skill effect, a,
In the gaming machine frame ,
An effect device capable of outputting predetermined information used for the game effect;
Relay means for relaying the effect device and the effect control unit;
The stage device outputs predetermined information to the relay means,
The relay means is
A first terminal connected to the effect device, and a second terminal constituting predetermined specific information related to the gaming machine frame ,
When the predetermined information output by the effect device is input from the first terminal, the predetermined information and the unique information are integrally output to the effect control unit,
The performance control unit,
A unique information detector that detects the unique information output by the relay means ;
Before executing the game effects before Symbol representation section, the unique information based on the unique information detected by the detecting unit, whether or not the matching determination between the gaming machine body and the game machine frame is adapted A determination unit to perform,
An output information signal composed of information for controlling a game effect by the effect means and a clock signal having a predetermined period are serially output to the effect means, and the effect means by the effect means based on the output information signal and the clock signal. Control the game production,
When the front Symbol adaptation decision result is adapted, to execute the game effects on the presentation means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the clock signal is not output if the result of the conformity determination is nonconforming .

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