JP5344725B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  In current gaming machines, a main board (main control device) that mainly controls the progress of the game, a sub main board (sub control device) that mainly determines whether or not to execute effects for enhancing the fun of the game And a plurality of control boards such as a sub-sub board (image control device) that mainly executes image display control based on the contents determined on the sub board side, and the plurality of control boards are connected by wiring, and a command A technique for performing an interlocking operation by transmitting and receiving signals is common. Then, by making the control for each board a single function, the overall control is divided to reduce the control load. However, the command signal transmitted and received between boards changes due to external factors such as electrostatic noise, and the control proceeds based on the changed illegal signal, resulting in malfunctions and ensuring reliability. There is a problem.

In order to solve such a problem, conventionally, when a command signal is transmitted from a substrate on the transmitting side, an error detection signal is derived based on the command signal to be transmitted, and at the time of command signal transmission, the derivation is performed. The error detection signal is added and transmitted. And on the receiving side board, the reliability of the received content is improved by checking whether there is any change in the command signal based on the command signal sent from the sending side board and the error detection signal. I am letting. Here, as a signal for error detection, a method using a checksum value of a command signal is often adopted, and by adding a signal for further error detection to the checksum value, the reliability of received contents can be improved. Some have further improved the above.
JP 2007-319616 A

  However, even if such a method is adopted, it is assumed that it is difficult to detect changes in the command signal due to external factors such as electrostatic noise. Is desired.

This aspect is
A first control unit (for example, an effect display control means 2150) that operates on a first substrate (for example, a sub-main control device 2150) having a CPU;
A second control unit (for example, effect display device 2140) that operates on a second substrate (for example, sub-sub control device 2140) having a CPU, and the second substrate from the first substrate (for example, sub-main control device 2150). In a gaming machine in which information is transmitted via serial communication to (for example, the sub-sub control device 2140)
The first control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150)
Control information bit string generation means (for example, transmission information generation control) that converts information to be transmitted to the second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) into an N-bit binary string to generate a control information bit string Means 2153d);
A table in which a calculation result based on a predetermined calculation rule of a control information bit string and an n-bit (n <N) predetermined binary number sequence based on a predetermined calculation rule is temporarily stored. A calculation result registration table (for example, command check information storage means 2153d-1-1) in which the calculation results for all the patterns to be obtained are temporarily stored;
The control information bit string generated by the control information bit string generation means (for example, transmission information generation control means 2153d), the generated control information bit string and the operation result registration table (for example, command check information storage means 2153d-1-1) ) And information transmission control means (for example, communication control means 2153e) for transmitting the bit string that is the result of the calculation based on the second board (for example, sub-sub control device 2140) as control information and error detection information. ,
The second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140)
Information reception control means (for example, communication control means 2143e) for receiving control information and error detection information transmitted from the first substrate (for example, sub-main control device 2150);
A verification process temporary storage means (for example, a calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) for temporarily storing the control information received by the information reception control means (for example, the communication control means 2143e) as an N-bit binary sequence;
A verification result temporary storage means (for example, third command reception buffer 2143c) for temporarily storing the error detection information received by the information reception control means (for example, communication control means 2143e) as a binary sequence;
A bit string storage unit for verification (for example, information storage for command check) in which a predetermined binary sequence of n bits (n <N) and a verification bit sequence that is the same binary sequence as the arithmetic bit sequence is stored Means 2143d-1-1),
In the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2), the exclusive OR of each bit in the upper n bits of the bit string and the n bits of the verification bit string is calculated, and the calculation result is Bit verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) for updating a binary sequence in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2);
From the state in which the most significant bit in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) and the most significant bit of the verification bit string can be calculated, at least the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information) The bit sequence in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, the calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) is changed until the least significant bit in the temporary storage means 2143d-2) and the least significant bit of the verification bit string can be calculated. A means for shifting the bit sequence for verification by one bit relative to the lower direction as a reference, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of the shift, bit verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) ) Shift verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) for executing the processing by
After completion of a series of processing by the shift verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1), the binary number sequence and the verification result temporarily in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, the operation information temporary storage means 2143d-2). A verification result for determining that the control information received by the information reception control means (for example, the communication control means 2143e) is abnormal when the binary sequence in the storage means (for example, the third command reception buffer 2143c) is not the same Correctness determination means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1), wherein a series of processing by the calculation rule and shift verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) A gaming machine characterized by being configured to be the same.

  According to this aspect, there is an effect that the reliability of the received content of the command signal transmitted / received between the substrates can be further improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game-side random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a table configuration diagram that is referred to in the decoration symbol display content determination process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of display command transmission control processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the third command set processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of handshake communication processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of clear command transmission processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display command reception control process on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of received command consistency confirmation processing on the effect display device (sub-sub board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of command reception retry control processing on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a command reception final trial control process on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of command analysis / image display control processing on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the third command set processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the third command set process on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, ordinary Pachinko machines and machines such as machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions, and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function) The case where it is applied to a trunk type game machine (so-called slot machine)} is also within the range. It should be noted that this is merely an embodiment, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Furthermore, the following embodiments and modification examples should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. In addition, the game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports, as well as a main game starting port 2110, an auxiliary game starting port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a main game symbol display device. 2130, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game start port 2110 includes a main game start port entrance detection device 2111, a main game start port electric accessory 2112, and a main game start for opening and closing the main game start port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the main game start entrance 2110, and generates main game start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Next, the main game start port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the main game start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery to expand the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened when the main game stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). . When the main game symbol display device 2130 is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, the main game symbol is displayed with eight types of numbers “0” to “7” and a loss “-”. .

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decoration symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the main game symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked to the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). A main control device (main board) 1000 to perform, and an effect display control device (effect display control means) that performs display control related to various effects and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content {sub Substrate (sub-main substrate)} 2150, an effect display device 2140 that receives a command from the sub-substrate 2150 and displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, {sub-substrate (sub-sub-substrate)}, prize ball tank 212, award A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) provided with a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with the winning at the ball rail 214 and each winning opening. ) 210, a prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a shot for launching game balls (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one. A device 232, a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. It is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side). The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 ((main game peripheral device A, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200), a sub-main control device (production display control means 2150), and a main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000} that controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction. The sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like. ing. The sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) is electrically connected to an effect operation device 4000 that can be operated by a player, such as a cross key or a button. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control device (effect display control means 2150), the sub sub control device (effect display device 2140), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are ROMs that store data and programs in terms of hardware. And RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The effect display control means 2150 (sub board) and the effect display device 2140 (sub sub board) will be described later. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (special game, etc.), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the sub board side. , Stop pattern attribute information (eg, probability fluctuation jackpot, sudden probability fluctuation jackpot, time reduction fluctuation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (eg, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end Signal transmitting means 1200 for transmitting a signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes Determination means 1300.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has a main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110, and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. And an auxiliary game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for this purpose.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the main game-side random number acquired in a situation where the main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to be subjected to symbol variation permission. The main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until it goes down, and whether or not to temporarily store the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down An auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 for making a determination and holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. Here, the main game symbol holding means 1131 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 can store up to four, and the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order. 1131a and auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the main game symbol. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1140, based on the acquired main game side random number, the main game content determining means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game side random number And auxiliary game content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the above.

  Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game content determination lottery. The table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, with regard to the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → main game normal game state, probability variation game → main game) Probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 includes an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a includes: There are various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (for example, normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table) (details of the table are not shown) ).

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a main game symbol control means 1151 for controlling to stop display after changing the main game symbols for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and an auxiliary game symbol display means 2130. On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the game symbol display device 2220, there is auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the main game symbol control means 1151 further includes main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the main game content determination means 1141. The main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 is a condition determining means for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening and closing the main game starting opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting opening 2110 is satisfied. 1161 and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, round Special game content determining means 1172 for setting a special game-related information temporary storage means 1191c, and special game executing means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition. And special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c (table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is 100, and during this time reduction, the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extending function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of pachinko machines), it may have a function to perform a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) Pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a main game symbol that is currently changing (a main game in which a change start condition is satisfied). Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to symbols) and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for the purpose.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric equipment release flag, and a time reduction flag). ) Temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and auxiliary games for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which variation start conditions are satisfied) Design information temporary storage means 1192b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device A includes a main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. In the state of special games, it has a big prize opening 2120 that is open under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has an auxiliary game start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the main game start port 2110 of the main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a game symbol display device 2220.

  Next, the sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) and the sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) will be described. First, main controller 1000 is connected to effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) that controls all display control related to effects. Further, the effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) is an effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) that performs display related to the effect, including decoration symbol change display, stop display, and display showing the progress of the game during the special game. Connected. The effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) can be operated by the player, and is connected to an effect operation device 4000 capable of instructing and selecting display contents on the effect display device 2140. Hereinafter, these devices and means will be described in order.

  First, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information on the effect display device 2140 based on the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control and information transmission control means 2153 for transmitting various types of information from the effect display control means 2150 side to the effect display device 2140 side. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  Next, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information relating to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. A drawing hold information display control unit 2152b that controls all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142 and a special game that controls display control related to the game progress status during the special game on the effect display device 2140 Display control means 2152d, effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e for temporarily storing information related to effects, and sub-sub-side processing in which addresses of display processing programs incorporated in the VDP of the effect display device 2140 are registered in advance Address storage means 2152f.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Illustration display content determination means 2152a-1, effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 for determining the operation content of an effect (for example, a notice effect) executed in conjunction with the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, and the variation time of the decoration symbol And a variable time management timer 2152a-4 for measuring the time.

  Next, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. And a drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 that is referred to at the time (details of the table are not shown).

  Next, the production operation content determination means 2152a-3 should display the production operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1 that is referred to in order to determine the production operation content as one, and the production operation content of the production. And an effect image parts determination lottery table 2152a-3-2 that is referred to in order to determine an image as one (details of the table will be described later).

  Next, the variation time management timer 2152a-4 has a drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 for measuring the time from the start of the decoration symbol variation to the final display.

  Next, the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152e-2 for temporarily storing the hold information from the main control device 1000 side, and the effect display device 2140 based on the operation content of the effect. And a command transmission buffer 2152e-3 in which information to be transmitted to the side is buffered.

  Next, the information transmission control means 2153 is a first command transmission buffer 2153a, a second command transmission buffer 2153b, which is information to be transmitted to the effect display device 2140 side, and a binary sequence of a predetermined bit length is buffered, and A third command transmission buffer 2153c, transmission information generation control means 2153d for generating the buffered information, and communication control means 2153e for outputting the buffered information from the transmission port to the effect display device 2140 side. And have. Here, the transmission information generation control means 2153d is error detection information for deriving information (error detection information) that is referred to for detecting whether or not the information to be transmitted has changed during the transmission process. Deriving means 2153d-1 and calculation information temporary storage means 2153d-2 for temporarily storing calculation results executed to derive error detection information are further provided. The error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 further includes command check information storage unit 2153d-1-1 in which information serving as a calculation key for deriving the error detection information is predetermined and stored. doing. The communication control unit 2153e further includes a clear command transmission unit 2153e-1 that transmits a command (clear command) for resetting the transmission process and retrying when an abnormality occurs in the information transmission process. Yes.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the effect display device (sub-sub board) 2140 receives information such as commands from the LCD display (drawing display unit 2141 and drawing hold display part 2142) and the production display control means 2150 (sub-main board). Information receiving means 2143, an image display control means 2144 for displaying an image on the LCD display based on information such as a command from the sub-main board, and control information for executing the image display are temporarily stored. Image display related information temporary storage means 2145 for this purpose. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the information reception control unit 2143 is a first command reception buffer 2143a in which a binary sequence having a predetermined bit length is buffered as information transmitted from the effect display control unit 2150 (sub-main board) side. The reception buffer 2143b, the third command reception buffer 2143c, the reception information inspection control means 2143d for inspecting whether or not the buffered information content is normal information, and the effect display control means 2150 side are transmitted. Communication control means 2143e for inputting the received information from the reception port and returning a response signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. Here, the reception information inspection control means 2143d is an error detection information deriving means 2143d-1 for deriving error detection information based on the received information, and a calculation result executed for deriving the error detection information. And a calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2 for temporarily storing the information. The error detection information deriving unit 2143d-1 further includes a command check information storage unit 2143d-1-1 in which information serving as a calculation key for deriving the error detection information is predetermined and stored. doing. Further, the communication control unit 2153e and the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 that returns a response signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side, resets the reception process when an abnormality is detected in the information reception process, and tries again. It further includes a reception retry counter 2143e-2 referred to for this purpose.

  The main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device (sub-sub-board) 2140 is provided as effect display control means (sub-main substrate). ) 2150 to be able to transmit information. That is, the main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the sub board (the effect display control means 2150 that is the sub main board and the effect display device 2140 that is the sub sub board) will be described with reference to the lower part of FIG. The hardware configuration shown here is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. First, the effect display control means 2150 (main sub-board) includes a display control CPU 2150a, a readable / writable RAM 2150b, and a control ROM 2150c in which a control program and data for performing symbol display control are stored. Next, the effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) includes a VDP (video display processor) 2140a, a character ROM 2140b in which symbol data and the like are stored, a VRAM 2140c for developing display data for image display, and a D / A converter 2140d. And an LCD display 2140e on which image display is executed. Here, the display control CPU 2150a transmits to the VDP 2140a a command related to the decorative symbol variation determined based on information from the main controller 1000 (main board) side. Then, the VDP 2140a reads display data from the character ROM 2140b based on a command from the display control CPU 2150a, develops it on the VRAM 2140c, transmits a synchronization signal to the LCD display 2140e, and transmits an RGB signal through the D / A converter 2140d. It transmits to the LCD display 2140e. As a result, the display data developed in the VRAM 2140c is displayed on the LCD display 2140e.

  Here, a command relating to decorative symbol variation transmitted from the sub main board side to the sub sub board side will be described. In the present embodiment, in the case of decorative symbol variation, it will be described in detail in the processing section described later. By transmitting the confirmation display command to the sub-sub-board side, the symbol variation is confirmed and the symbol variation display ends. From the start of the symbol variation display to the final display, each decorative symbol sequence is temporarily stopped by transmitting a temporary stop command from the sub main board side to the sub sub board side.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information has been received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the auxiliary game side random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. (Random number hold). Then, in step 1110, the information transmission means 1200 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, obtains information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces an effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and it transfers to the next process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, based on the auxiliary game side game state). In the case of a normal game, 30 seconds) is set. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns on the auxiliary game fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, normal game) based on the auxiliary game side game state. Set to 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1230. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1216. If NO in step 1206, step 1216, step 1222, and step 1230, the next process (step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.), and main game symbol holding means. The random number is set (random number hold) in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold 1131. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and displays the information in the effect display. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the variation start condition is that the special game or the main game symbol is not varied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game content determination means 1141 reads out the main game side random number relating to the current symbol fluctuation, which is temporarily stored in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (holding digestion). ). Next, in step 1406, the winning lottery means 1135 refers to the main game winning lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number (winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the main game symbol winning / losing (big hit) lottery. To do. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412 and step 1413, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the main game content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines the main game side random number (for example, main game symbol determination random number, variation mode determination). A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the random number), a variation mode is determined based on the determined stop symbol, and these are temporarily stored in the main game symbol information storage unit 1191b. Note that the referenced table is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the main gaming symbol (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmitting means 1200 produces the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side. Next, at step 1416, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a uses a predetermined time (variation time according to the variation mode temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b) as a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-. Set to 1. In step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1151 determines the main game symbol according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1420, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, at step 1426, the main game symbol control means 1151 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and stores it in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a resets the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the main game symbol control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in Step 1432, the process proceeds to Step 1422, and if No in Step 1432, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 determines whether or not the main game symbol displayed on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. . In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15 rounds for big wins, 1 round for small wins, etc.) ). In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, respectively. . Next, in step 1657, the specific game control means 1180 sets the maximum allowable counter value (for example, 65535) in the hourly number counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (time reduction big hit). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and sets the time reduction counter 1181a as the time reduction counter value. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700 in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1658, that is, when the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (non-time shortening big hit), the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-main board (effect display control means 2150) side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 2000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2500, effect display control means 2150 executes a display command transmission control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. If Yes in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means 2152 b adds “1” to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152 e-2 in step 2104 and moves to step 2120. To do. On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. If Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2. Next, in step 2110, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to step 2120. In step 2120, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b performs the same number of hold displays as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 e-2 on the drawing hold display unit 2142. The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200). Even in the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2205, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main control device 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (particularly, the stop symbol information of the main game symbol). ), Referring to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2, the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is determined, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2208, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side (especially the main game symbol variation mode information) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. ) And the presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152e, referring to the drawing change content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 based on the stop design of the decorative design temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 2152e, for example, the variation of the decorative design (for example, reach) Type), and the determined contents are temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2210, the effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 is based on the decoration pattern variation mode temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1. To determine the content of the effect to be executed in conjunction with the decorative pattern variation mode, and derive the display update timing and the display update content based on the determined effect content. The information is temporarily stored in the information temporary storage unit 2152e.

  Here, FIG. 16 (effect table 1) is an example of the effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern (shown in the leftmost column, only illustrated in the case of “super reach” in this example) and the obtained random number value (sub-main board side) The contents of the effects (shown in the third column on the left) based on the random number values acquired in step 2 and shown in the third column on the left. In this example, “effects A-1” to “effect A-” 11 ”) can be determined. And when the production content is determined, the “display update timing” and the “display update content” can be uniquely determined. For example, when the production content = “production A-1”, “display update content” = “drawing variation start (all columns)” is determined at “display update timing” = “at the start of variation”, At “display update timing” = “3 seconds after the start of change”, “display update content” = “notice image display 1” is determined.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2212, the effect operation content determination means 2152 a-3 is for determining the effect image parts based on the “display update content” temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 e. With reference to the lottery table 2152a-3-2, the “image part number” is determined and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e.

  Here, FIG. 16 (effect table 2) is an example of the effect image parts determination lottery table 2152a-3-2. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “display update content” (shown in the leftmost column, in this example only “notice image display 1” and “reach image display 1” is shown. "Image part number" (shown in the third column on the left) based on the example) and the acquired random value (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side, shown in the second column on the left) In the example, any one of five types) can be determined. Here, as a specific example of display, for example, “notice image display 1” corresponds to displaying a character image of a person or the like, and “image part number” displays a speech dialogue image of the character image. Can be mentioned. That is, when the production contents “production A-1” to “production A-3” are selected, the character image corresponding to “preliminary image display 1” is displayed at “display update timing” = “3 seconds after the start of change”. In addition to being displayed, the content of the rendering operation is that a balloon speech image of the character image corresponding to the “image part number” is displayed at an appropriate timing. The “image part number” is a number that can be defined as a still image, such as a speech balloon image, or a moving image {for example, “reach image display 1”, a super reach background moving image (for example, underwater ”Can be defined as a preview image (for example, a moving image through which a school of fish passes) that operates in conjunction with the background moving image}. If the number is a large number, it can be mentioned.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2220, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and performs the next processing (in step 2300). The process proceeds to the decorative symbol display control process. Even in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2306, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2309, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and proceeds to step 2310. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in Step 2310, in Step 2312, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the “display update timing” temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e and With reference to “display update contents”, the display update timing of “notice image display” (in this example, “notice image display 1 to 5”, 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation) or the display update timing of “reach image display” ( In this example, it is determined whether or not “reach image display 0 to 4” has been reached (after 15 seconds from the start of fluctuation). In the case of Yes in step 2312, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a acquires “display update content” that has reached the display timing. Next, in step 2316, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage unit 2152f based on the acquired “display update content”, and performs processing related to the acquired “display update content”. A processing address on the side of the effect display device 2140 to be executed (meaning the head address of the processing block, which may be hereinafter referred to as a display update processing head address) is acquired. Next, in step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a refers to the “image part number” temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 e, and the “image corresponding to the acquired“ display update content ”. Get "Part Number". Next, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), The “type” is derived, and the acquired “image part number” is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive the “event type”. In step 2350, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a makes a pair of the derived “mode type” and “event type” and accumulates them in the command transmission buffer 2152e-3 (in the margin of FIG. The images of “mode type” and “event type” accumulated in the transmission buffer 2152e-3 are shown), and the process proceeds to step 2352.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2312, in step 2322, the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a displays “display update timing” temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2152 a-4-1 and the presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152 e. ”And“ display update content ”, it is determined whether or not the display update timing of“ drawing change start display ”(in this example, immediately after the start of change) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2322, in step 2324, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage means 2152f, and performs the process related to “design change start display” on the side of the effect display device 2140. Get the display update processing start address. Next, in step 2326, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the “display update timing” temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and refers to the total variation time value and all “display” in the symbol variation. Update timing "is acquired. Next, in step 2328, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), The “type” is derived and converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence of 11 bits) based on the acquired total variation time value and all “display update timings”. "Type" is derived. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2350.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2322, in step 2332, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a displays “display update timing” temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2152 a-4-1 and the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152 e. ”And“ Display update contents ”, the display update timing of“ draft temporary stop display ”(in this example,“ draft temporary stop display (left column) ”,“ draft temporary stop display (right column) ” , “Designation temporary stop display (middle row)”, and it is determined whether or not 10 seconds after the start of change, 12 seconds after start of change, and 45 seconds after start of change, respectively. In the case of Yes in step 2332, in step 2334, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a acquires a display column (in this example, any one of the left column, the right column, and the middle column) that has reached the display update timing. Next, in step 2336, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the sub-sub processing address storage means 2152f on the basis of the acquired display sequence, and executes processing related to “temporary stop display” of the display sequence. The display update processing start address on the effect display device 2140 side is acquired. Next, in step 2338, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a, based on the decorative symbol stop symbol temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, the symbol number (final stop symbol) of the decorative symbol to be displayed temporarily. And may be the same). Next, in step 2340, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), In addition to deriving the “type”, the symbol number of the acquired decorative symbol is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive the “event type”. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2350.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2332, in step 2342, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a displays the “display update timing” temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2152 a-4-1 and the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152 e. ”And“ Display update content ”, the display update timing of“ design confirmation display ”is reached (in this example, the decoration symbol change time ends, but the main game symbol may be stopped display) Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2342, in step 2344, the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage means 2152 f and displays on the side of the effect display device 2140 that executes the process related to “illustration confirmation display”. Get the update processing start address. Next, in step 2346, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a acquires the symbol combination number related to the final stop symbol based on the decorative symbol stop symbol temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2348, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), The “type” is derived, and the symbol combination number of the acquired decorative symbol is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive the “event type”. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2350. If No in step 2342, the process proceeds to step 2352.

  Next, in step 2352, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and the main game from the main controller 1000 side). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1. Next, in step 2358, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 2400). . Even in the case of No in step 2310 or step 2352, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the special game display control means 2152d determines whether or not the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2406, the special game display control unit 2152d turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. In step 2408, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to execute a big hit start display, and then proceeds to step 2422.

  Next, in step 2422, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to obtain information on the number of rounds and the number of winnings based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side. indicate. Next, in step 2430, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2430, in step 2432, the special game display control means 2152d uses the effect display device 2140 to execute the big hit end display. In step 2436, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 2500). In addition, also in the case of No in step 2404 or step 2430, the process proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a display command transmission control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the information transmission control means 2153 confirms the inside of the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. Next, in step 2504, the information transmission control means 2153, based on the confirmation result, information accumulated in the command transmission buffer 2152e-3 (the above-mentioned “mode type” and “event type” are paired). Information) does not exist. If YES in step 2504, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2504, in step 2510, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d acquires a set of information in which “mode type” and “event type” are paired from the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. At the same time, the acquired set of information is deleted from the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. Next, in step 2512, the transmission information generation control means 2153d clears (zero clears) the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b. Here, in this example, each of the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b is configured to be able to store a binary sequence of 12 bits, and the clear (zero clear) means all of these. This means that the bit is cleared (cleared to zero). Next, in step 2514, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d sets a start bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b (in this example, the maximum bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a). “1” is set in the upper bit, and “0” is set in the most significant bit in the second command transmission buffer 2153b). Next, in step 2516, the transmission information generation control means 2153d sets the acquired “mode type” (11 bits) to a lower bit than the most significant bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a. Next, in step 2518, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d sets the acquired “event type” (11 bits) to a lower bit than the most significant bit in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. Next, in step 2600, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d executes a third command set process which will be described later. Next, in step 2700, the information transmission control unit 2153 executes handshake communication processing described later, and proceeds to step 2502.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the third command set process related to the subroutine of Step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 stores (registers) a predetermined bit string for command check (for example, an 8-bit binary number) stored (registered) in the command check information storage unit 2153d-1. A bit string stored as a fixed value in the column “10000101”). Next, in step 2604, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 clears (zero clears) the third command transmission buffer 2153c. In this example, the third command transmission buffer 2153c is configured to be able to store an 8-bit binary number sequence, and the clear (zero clear) means to clear all these bits (zero clear). Means. Next, in step 2606, the error detection information deriving means 2153d-1 is a bit string obtained by concatenating the bit string (12 bits) in the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the bit string (12 bits) in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. (It is a 24-bit binary number sequence and may be referred to as a command bit sequence hereinafter), and the derived command bit sequence is temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2153d-2.

  Next, in step 2610, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sends each bit in the “upper 8 bits” of the command bit string temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2153d-2 and the third command transmission buffer 2153c. An exclusive OR (XOR) with each bit is calculated. Next, in step 2612, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sets (updates) the calculation result in the third command transmission buffer 2153c. Next, in step 2614, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 shifts the bit string set in the third command transmission buffer 2153c to the left by one bit (shifts in the highest direction). Next, in step 2616, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 determines whether or not a digit overflow (so-called overflow, the carry flag becomes “1”) as a result of the left shift. In the case of Yes in step 2616, in step 2618, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 calculates the difference between each bit in the third command transmission buffer 2153c after the left shift and each bit in the predetermined bit string for command check. An exclusive OR (XOR) is calculated. Next, in step 2620, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sets (updates) the calculation result in the third command transmission buffer 2153c, and proceeds to step 2622. If No in step 2616, the process proceeds to step 2622. Next, in step 2622, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 determines whether or not the series of processing in steps 2614 to 2620 has been repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of bits (8 bits in this example). . If YES in step 2622, the process proceeds to step 2630, while if NO in step 2622, the process proceeds to step 2614 and the execution is repeated.

  Next, in step 2630, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 transmits each bit in “9 to 16 bits” of the command bit string temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2153d-2 and the third command transmission buffer. An exclusive OR (XOR) with each bit in 2153c is calculated. Next, in step 2632, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sets (updates) the calculation result in the third command transmission buffer 2153c. Thereafter, over steps 2634 to 2642, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 performs the same processing as the series of processing of steps 2614 to 2622, and the series of processing of steps 2634 to 2640 is performed. If the process is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of bits (in this example, 8 bits), the process proceeds to step 2650.

  Next, in step 2650, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sends each bit in the “lower 8 bits” of the command bit string temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2153d-2 and the third command transmission buffer 2153c. An exclusive OR (XOR) with each bit is calculated. Next, in step 2652, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 sets (updates) the calculation result in the third command transmission buffer 2153c. Thereafter, over steps 2654 to 2662, the error detection information deriving unit 2153d-1 performs the same processing as the processing of steps 2614 to 2622, and the processing of steps 2654 to 2660 is performed. When it is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of bits (8 bits in this example), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of handshake communication processing according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the communication control unit 2153e outputs the contents of the first command transmission buffer 2153a from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2704, the communication control means 2153e confirms the reception port for the effect display device 2140 side, and confirms input information (particularly a response signal) from the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2706, the communication control means 2153e determines whether a normal signal (so-called ACK signal) has been received as a response signal from the effect display device 2140 side. In the case of Yes in Step 2706, the process proceeds to Step 2712. In the case of No in Step 2706, in Step 2708, the communication control unit 2153e sends an abnormal signal (so-called so-called response signal from the effect display device 2140 side). It is determined whether or not a (NACK signal) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2708, in step 2750, the communication control unit 2153e executes a clear command transmission process described later, and proceeds to step 2702. If No in step 2708, the process proceeds to step 2704, and a response signal wait loop process from the effect display device 2140 side is executed.

  Next, in step 2712, the communication control means 2153e outputs the contents of the second command transmission buffer 2153b from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2714, the communication control means 2153e confirms the reception port for the effect display device 2140 side, and confirms input information (particularly a response signal) from the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2716, the communication control means 2153e determines whether a normal signal (so-called ACK signal) has been received as a response signal from the effect display device 2140 side. If YES in step 2716, the process proceeds to step 2722. If NO in step 2716, in step 2718, the communication control unit 2153e sends an abnormal signal (so-called so-called response signal from the effect display device 2140 side). It is determined whether or not a (NACK signal) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2718, in step 2750, the communication control unit 2153e executes a clear command transmission process described later, and proceeds to step 2702. In the case of No in step 2718, the process proceeds to step 2714, and a response signal wait loop process from the effect display device 2140 side is executed.

  Next, in step 2722, the communication control means 2153e outputs the contents of the third command transmission buffer 2153c from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2724, the communication control means 2153e confirms the reception port for the effect display device 2140 side, and confirms input information (particularly a response signal) from the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2726, the communication control means 2153e determines whether a normal signal (so-called ACK signal) has been received as a response signal from the effect display device 2140 side. In the case of Yes in step 2726, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. It is determined whether a signal (so-called NACK signal) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2728, in step 2750, the communication control unit 2153e executes a clear command transmission process described later, and proceeds to step 2702. In the case of No in step 2728, the process proceeds to step 2724, and a response signal wait loop process from the effect display device 2140 side is executed.

  Note that, when configured as described above, this subroutine is executed unless the response signals from the effect display device 2140 to the transmission processing of the first command to the third command from the effect display control means 2150 are all normal signals. It will continue to be executed, but is not limited to this. In that case, for example, when the response signal from the side of the effect display device 2140 is an abnormal signal for a predetermined number of times, it returns to the caller of this subroutine, or the main game symbol is stopped and displayed. When it is found out, this subroutine may be forcibly terminated by returning to the caller of this subroutine or the like.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a clear command transmission process according to the subroutine of step 2750 in FIG. First, in step 2752, the clear command transmission means 2153e-1 outputs the bit signal “0” for the first command transmission buffer 2153a (for 12 bits) from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Next, in step 2754, the clear command transmission means 2153e-1 outputs the bit signal “0” for the second command transmission buffer 2153b (for 12 bits) from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Then, in step 2756, the clear command transmission means 2153e-1 outputs the bit signal “0” for the third command transmission buffer 2153c (for 8 bits) from the transmission port for the effect display device 2140 side. Return to the caller.

  Next, processing on the sub-sub board (effect display device 2140) side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 23 is a main flowchart of the sub-sub board (effect display device 2140). First, in step 3200, the effect display device 2140 executes a display command reception control process described later. Next, in step 3400, effect display apparatus 2140 executes a command reception retry control process described later. Next, in step 3600, effect display apparatus 2140 executes a command analysis / image display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 3200. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a display command reception control process executed on the sub (sub-sub board) side according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the communication control unit 2143e determines whether or not the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is off. Here, the command reception error flag is a flag that is turned on when it is determined that the information received from the effect display control means 2150 side is abnormal, and until the completion of execution of the command reception retry control process described later. This flag is maintained in the on state. If YES in step 3202, the process proceeds to step 3210. If NO in step 3202, the process proceeds to the next process (command reception retry control process in step 3400).

  Next, in step 3210, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3212, the communication control unit 2143 e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3212, in step 3214, the communication control means 2143e receives the transmission information of the first command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side and stores it in the first command reception buffer 2143a. set. Next, in Step 3216, the communication control unit 2143 e refers to the first command reception buffer 2143 a and determines whether or not the most significant bit is “1”. In the case of Yes in step 3216, in step 3218, the response signal transmission unit 2143 e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side, and proceeds to step 3230. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3216, in step 3222, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits an abnormal signal (NACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3224, the communication control unit 2143e turns on the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to the next processing (command reception retry control processing in step 3400). If No in step 3212, the process proceeds to the next process (command reception retry control process in step 3400).

  Next, in step 3230, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3232, the communication control unit 2143 e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3232, in step 3234, the communication control means 2143e receives the transmission information of the second command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side and stores it in the second command reception buffer 2143b. set. Next, in Step 3236, the communication control unit 2143e refers to the second command reception buffer 2143b and determines whether or not the most significant bit is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 3236, in step 3238, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 3250. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3236, in step 3242, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits an abnormal signal (NACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3244, the communication control unit 2143e turns on the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to the next processing (command reception retry control processing in step 3400). In the case of No in step 3232, the process proceeds to step 3230, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3250, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in Step 3252, the communication control unit 2143 e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3252, in step 3254, the communication control means 2143 e receives transmission information for the third command (for 8 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side and stores it in the third command reception buffer 2143 c. set. Next, in step 3300, the communication control unit 2143e executes a received command consistency check process described later, and proceeds to step 3256. In the case of No in step 3252, the process proceeds to step 3250, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed. As will be described later, it is supplemented that the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is turned on when an abnormality is detected in the received command consistency confirmation process.

  Next, in step 3256, the communication control unit 2143e determines whether or not the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is off. In the case of Yes in step 3256, in step 3258, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3260, the communication control unit 2143e clears the counter value of the reception retry counter 2143e-2 (the counter value increase timing will be described later). Next, in step 3262, the communication control unit 2143e turns on the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to the next processing (command reception retry control processing in step 3400). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3256, in step 3262, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits an abnormal signal (NACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side and performs the next processing (in step 3400). The command shifts to command reception retry control processing.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of received command consistency confirmation processing according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the error detection information deriving unit 2143d-1 stores (registers) a predetermined bit string for command check (for example, an 8-bit binary number) stored (registered) in the command check information storage unit 2143d-1. A bit string stored as a fixed value in the column “10000101”). Here, the predetermined bit string for command check stored in the command check information storage unit 2143d-1 is the command stored in the command check information storage unit 2153d-1-1 on the effect display control unit 2150 side. It is configured to be the same (same value) as a predetermined bit string for checking. Next, in step 3304, the error detection information deriving unit 2143d-1 clears (zero clears) the consistency check buffer (which can store an 8-bit binary string) in the calculation information temporary storage unit 2143d-2. . Next, in step 3306, the error detection information deriving means 2143d-1 is a bit string obtained by concatenating the bit string (12 bits) in the second command reception buffer 2143b to the bit string (12 bits) in the first command reception buffer 2143a. (Command bit string) is derived, and the derived command bit string is temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage means 2143d-2. In step 3308, the error detection information deriving unit 2143 d-1 is based on the command bit string temporarily stored in the calculation information temporary storage unit 2153 d-2 and the predetermined bit string for command check. The same arithmetic processing as in steps 2610 to 2662 in the processing is performed. Next, in step 3310, the error detection information deriving unit 2143d-1 is a bit string in the consistency check buffer in the calculation information temporary storage unit 2143d-2 after completion of the calculation process, which is the calculation process result, It is confirmed whether or not the bit string in the third command reception buffer 2143c is the same for each bit. Next, in step 3312, the error detection information deriving unit 2143d-1 determines whether or not both bit strings have the same value based on the confirmation result. If YES in step 3312, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine, while if NO in step 3312, the error detection information deriving unit 2143 d-1 is the image display related information temporary storage unit in step 3314. The command reception error flag in 2145 is turned on, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of command reception retry control processing executed on the sub (sub-sub board) side according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the communication control unit 2143e determines whether or not the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is on. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in step 3404, the communication control unit 2143e adds 1 (increment) to the counter value of the reception retry counter 2143e-2, and proceeds to step 3410. If NO in step 3402, the process proceeds to the next process (command analysis / image display control process in step 3600).

  Next, in step 3410, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3412, the communication control means 2143e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3412, in step 3420, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the first command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the first command reception buffer 2143a. Set and go to step 3430. If NO in step 3412, the process proceeds to step 3410, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3430, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3432, the communication control means 2143e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3432, in step 3440, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the second command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the second command reception buffer 2143b. Set and go to step 3450. In the case of No in step 3432, the process proceeds to step 3430, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3450, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3452, the communication control means 2143e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3452, in step 3454, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the third command (for 8 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the third command reception buffer 2143c. set. Next, in Step 3456, the communication control unit 2143e turns off the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145. Next, in step 3458, the communication control unit 2143e determines whether or not the counter value of the reception retry counter 2143e-2 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or less). If Yes in step 3458, the process proceeds to the next process (command analysis / image display control process in step 3600), whereas if No in step 3458, the communication control unit 2143 e The counter value of the trial counter 2143e-2 is cleared (cleared to zero), and in step 3500, the communication control unit 2143e executes a command reception final trial control process to be described later, and performs the next process (command analysis / image display in step 3600). Control processing).

  Note that the processing from step 3410 to step 3454 is configured to execute reception processing of a clear command (in this example, a bit signal “0” for 32 bits) transmitted from the side of the effect display control device 2150. Although the configuration is such that the process immediately proceeds to step 3456 after the reception of the clear command is completed, the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, a clear command having a longer bit length (for example, a bit signal “0” for 64 bits) is transmitted from the effect display control device 2150 side, and after the processing of step 3454 is completed on the effect display device 2140 side. Until the bit signal “1” is received, the processing may not be shifted to step 3456 (for example, the reception waiting loop processing of the bit signal “1” is executed). Here, as described above, the first bit of a series of commands (first command to third command) transmitted from the production display control device 2150 side is always set to “1”. That is, in such a configuration, when the bit signal “1” is transmitted / received, the transmission / reception timing synchronization difference between the effect display control device 2150 side and the effect display device 2140 side occurs. Even in such a case, the synchronization shift can be quickly eliminated.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a command reception final trial control process executed on the sub (sub-sub board) side according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3510, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3512, the communication control means 2143e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3512, in step 3514, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the first command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the first command reception buffer 2143a. set. Next, in step 3516, the communication control means 2143e refers to the first command reception buffer 2143a and determines whether or not the most significant bit is “1”. In the case of Yes in step 3516, in step 3518, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 3530. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3516, in step 3517, the communication control unit 2143 e turns on the display control forced progress permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to step 3518. In the case of No in step 3512, the process proceeds to step 3510, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3530, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in Step 3532, the communication control unit 2143 e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3532, in step 3534, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the second command (for 12 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the second command reception buffer 2143b. set. Next, in Step 3536, the communication control unit 2143 e refers to the second command reception buffer 2143 b and determines whether or not the most significant bit is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 3536, in step 3538, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 3550. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3536, in step 3537, the communication control unit 2143e turns on the display control forced advance permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to step 3538. In the case of No in step 3532, the process proceeds to step 3530, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3550, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in Step 3552, the communication control means 2143e determines whether or not the transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3552, in step 3554, the communication control means 2143e receives transmission information for the third command (for 8 bits) from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and stores it in the third command reception buffer 2143c. set. Next, in step 3300, the communication control unit 2143e executes the above-described received command consistency check process, and the process proceeds to step 3556. In the case of No in step 3552, the process proceeds to step 3550, and a transmission information reception waiting loop process from the effect display control device 2150 side is executed.

  Next, in step 3556, the communication control unit 2143e determines whether or not the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is off. In the case of Yes in step 3556, in step 3570, the response signal transmission unit 2143e-1 transmits a normal signal (ACK signal) as a response signal to the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3572, the communication control means 2143e turns on the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3556, in step 3558, the communication control unit 2143e turns off the command reception error flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145. In step 3560, the communication control unit 2143 e turns on the display control forced progress permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to step 3570.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of command analysis / image display control processing executed on the sub (sub-sub-substrate) side according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the image display control means 2144 determines whether or not the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145 is on. If YES in step 3602, in step 3604, the image display control unit 2144 turns off the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and the process proceeds to step 3606. If No in step 3602, the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process in step 3200).

  Next, in step 3606, the image display control means 2144 determines whether or not the display control forced advance permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145 is off. In the case of Yes in step 3606, in step 3608, the image display control means 2144 derives the display update processing start address based on the bit string set in the first command reception buffer 2143a, and proceeds to step 3610. Here, as described above, since the content of the first command transmitted from the effect display control means 2150 is the display update processing start address on the effect display device 2140 side, it is set in the first command reception buffer 2143a. The bit string means the start address of the processing block in the display update process.

  Next, in step 3610, the image display control means 2144 determines whether or not the derived display update processing start address is the start address in the processing block of the display update processing related to “notice image display” or “reach image display”. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 3610, in step 3612, the image display control means 2144 derives the “image part number” based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3616, the image display control means 2144 reads out the program to which the derived display update processing start address is assigned and uses the derived “image part number” as a parameter (so-called argument). To move to the next process (display command reception control process of step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3610, in step 3620, the image display control means 2144 indicates that the derived display update process start address is the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “design change start display”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3620, in step 3622, the image display control means 2144 derives the total variation time value and the “display update timing” based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. Next, in step 3624, the image display control means 2144 starts by setting the derived total variation time value in the variation time remaining time timer provided in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and the derivation. The “display update timing” is temporarily stored in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145. In step 3626, the image display control unit 2144 reads a program assigned the derived display update processing start address on the drawing display unit 2141, and performs predetermined processing related to the “drawing change start display”. A moving image (for example, an image in which all display columns of decorative symbols are variably displayed) is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process in step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3620, in step 3630, the image display control means 2144 has the derived display update process start address as the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “draft temporary stop display”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3630, in step 3632, the image display control means 2144 derives the symbol number of the decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3634, the image display control unit 2144 then displays a predetermined moving image (for example, a stop temporary display) on the drawing display unit 2141 based on the derived design symbol number of the decorative design. The image in which the symbol variation in the display sequence of the decorative symbols to be displayed is stopped is displayed), and the process proceeds to the next processing (display command reception control processing in step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3630, in other words, if it is possible to determine that the derived display update process start address is the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “illustration confirmation display”, step In 3642, the image display control means 2144 derives the symbol combination number of the decorative symbol to be confirmed based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3644, the image display control means 2144, on the drawing display unit 2141, based on the derived symbol combination number of the decorative design, a predetermined moving image (for example, a figure confirmation display) (for example, An image in which the fluctuation fluctuations in all display rows of the decorative symbols are stopped) is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process in step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3606, in other words, when the information transmitted from the effect display control means 2150 cannot be normally received, the first command reception buffer 2143a, the second command reception buffer 2143b, or If the reliability of the information stored in the third command reception buffer 2143c is significantly reduced, the image display control means 2144 displays the display control forced advance permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145 in step 3650. Turn off. In step 3652, the image display control means 2144 executes predetermined error handling processing, and proceeds to the next processing (display command reception control processing in step 3200). Here, the error handling processing is not limited in any way. For example, the remaining time timer value of the variation time in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 or the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145 is temporarily stored. If it is not possible to specify (estimate) which display update processing should be executed even if reference is made to “display update timing” or the like, a predetermined stop symbol (for example, “331”) Therefore, it is desirable to display fluctuation fluctuations at the stop symbol (which is transmitted to the game hall operator) that the combination means an alarm, and specify which display update processing should be executed. If (estimation) is possible, it may be configured to display a predetermined moving image in accordance with the fluctuating display status of the decorative symbol (however, at this timing, the effect display control means Since the reliability of the information received from 150 is reduced as a whole, it is configured to display a moving image that informs or suggests a loss as much as possible. Even if the game result and the notification result are inconsistent, It is preferable that the impact on the person be reduced.

(Function)
By configuring as described above, according to the present embodiment, a gaming machine in which information is transmitted from a first board (for example, a sub-main control apparatus) to a second board (for example, a sub-sub control apparatus) by serial communication. , The first control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150) transmits control information (for example, “mode type” or “event type”) and a control information bit string (for example, first command transmission buffer 2153a or second command transmission). Error detection derived by executing exclusive OR and shift processing based on bit string set in buffer 2153b) and operation bit string (for example, bit string stored in command check information storage means 2153d-1-1) Information (for example, the bit string set in the third command transmission buffer 2153c) is transferred to the second board (for example, the sub-sub control device). ), The second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) receives the received control information (for example, the bit string set in the first command reception buffer 2143a and the second command reception buffer 2143b) and the calculation. The verification result derived by executing exclusive OR and shift processing based on the verification bit string (for example, the bit string stored in the command check information storage means 2143d-1-1), which is the same bit string as the bit string Is the same as the received error detection information (for example, the bit string set in the third command reception buffer 2143c), the received control information (for example, the first command reception buffer 2143a or the second command reception) is received. The bit string set in the buffer 2143b) is determined to be normal. It is possible to improve the accuracy of detecting a change in the command signal due to external factors such as electrostatic noise, thereby improving the reliability of the received contents of the command signal transmitted and received between the substrates, an effect that.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the first control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150) concatenates a plurality of different control information (for example, “mode type” and “event type”) as one control information bit string. In addition, since the error detection information is derived by executing the exclusive OR and the shift process, even if the transmission order of the plurality of different control information is changed due to some trouble, The second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) can determine that the received plurality of different control information (for example, “mode type” or “event type”) is abnormal, and transmit / receive between the substrates. It is possible to improve the reliability of the received content of the command signal.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when it is not determined that information transmission / reception from the first substrate (for example, the sub-main control device) to the second substrate (for example, the sub-sub control device) is normal, the first substrate At least a control information bit string (for example, a bit string set in the first command transmission buffer 2153a or the second command transmission buffer 2153b) from the (for example, the sub main control device) to the second board (for example, the sub sub control device), and Clear information (for example, a bit signal in which all bits are “0”) for error detection information (for example, a bit string set in the third command transmission buffer 2153c) is transmitted, and a second board (for example, a sub-sub control device) ) Side receives the transmitted clear information (for example, a bit signal in which all bits are “0”), A control information bit string (for example, a bit string set in the first command transmission buffer 2153a or the second command transmission buffer 2153b) and error detection information (for example, a third command transmission buffer 2153c) from one board (for example, the sub-main control device). Since the second substrate (for example, sub-sub control device) side clears information received from the first substrate (for example, sub-main control device), the execution control is performed. There is an effect that can be done.

  According to the present embodiment, the first bit (most significant bit) of the control information bit string (for example, the bit string set in the first command transmission buffer 2153a) is set to one value (for example, “1”) in the binary number. The clear information (for example, a bit signal in which all bits are “0”) is configured by the other value, and the transmitted clearing is performed on the second board (for example, the sub-sub control device) side. After receiving information (for example, a bit signal in which all bits are “0”), a control information bit string (for example, a bit string set in the first command transmission buffer 2153a) is triggered when the one value is received. Since it is configured to receive, from the first board (eg, sub-main control device) to the second board (eg, sub-sub control device) Even when the synchronization deviation information reception occurs, it is possible to quickly correct the synchronization shift, an effect that.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when information is transmitted from the first substrate (for example, the sub-main control device) to the second substrate (for example, the sub-sub control device), the information to be transmitted is a plurality of partial information. And a control information bit string (for example, a bit string set in the first command transmission buffer 2153a or the second command transmission buffer 2153b) corresponding to each of the divided partial information. In addition, after completion of transmission of a certain control information bit string, the control information bit string different from the certain control information bit string is transmitted, and on the second substrate (for example, sub-sub control device) side, the certain control information bit string is transmitted. If a control information bit string different from the certain control information bit string cannot be normally received after Even so, since the control processing is configured to be executed based on the certain control information bit string, transmission is performed from the first substrate (for example, the sub-main control device) to the second substrate (for example, the sub-sub control device). Even when all of the information to be transmitted / received is not normally performed, the control processing can be executed on the second substrate (for example, sub-sub control device) side with respect to the partial information that has been successfully transmitted / received. , Has the effect.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, the shift operation and the bit operation (exclusive OR) are repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times in the third command set processing in step 2600 in the processing on the side of the effect display control means 2150 (step 2614). To repeatedly execute Step 2622), but is not limited thereto. That is, the iterative process is merely a process of converting an input value into an output value by a series of predetermined arithmetic processes, and if the input value is the same value, the output value becomes the same value as a kind of function. It can be defined. Therefore, when the domain of the input value is defined, a mode different from the present embodiment can be conceptualized by providing a conversion table that plays the role of the function.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, since the bit string in the third command transmission buffer 2153c serving as an input value has a bit length of 8 bits, the pattern that can be expressed by the bit string is at most “8 to the power of 8 = 256”. Degree. Then, the series of arithmetic processing is performed by using a fixed bit string (a predetermined bit string for command check having a bit length of 8 bits) stored in the command check information storage unit 2153d-1-1. Is a process of converting into an output value of 8 bits. Therefore, the pattern that can be expressed by the output value is at most about “the second power of 8 = 256”, and as shown in the margin of the figure, as the command check information storage means 2153d-1-1, The processing speed can be improved by providing a function table (bit string conversion table) for registering a series of arithmetic processing results for the input value as an output value. In this example, the command bit string (24 bits) is finally converted into an output value having a bit length of 8 bits. Therefore, the command bit string is used as an input value, and the bit string is converted by the same method. Although it is possible to provide a conversion table, it will be supplemented that there is a possibility that the processing speed may be reduced if the number of patterns that can be expressed by the bit string as the input value becomes enormous. Although not shown, in such a configuration, the command check information storage unit 2143d-1-1 on the effect display device 2140 side may also be configured to include the same bit string conversion table.

(Modification 2)
In the present embodiment, in the processing on the side of the effect display control means 2150, the third command set processing in step 2600 is configured such that overflow can occur when the shift calculation processing is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to configure so that a digit overflow does not occur and the same calculation result as that of the present embodiment is derived.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30, a fixed bit string (a predetermined bit string for command check having a bit length stored in the command check information storage unit 2153d-1-1 in step 2610 (variant 2)). Is derived from a bit string (hereinafter, also referred to as a division bit string) with the bit “1” added to the most significant side of the most significant side of the bit, and in step 2612 (variant 2), the command bit string (24 bits) is divided into the division bit string ( 9 bits), and division by “no division” is performed, and in step 2616 (variation 2), the remainder is set in the third command transmission buffer 2153c. Is possible. Here, the calculation algorithm of “division without carry-down” can be defined as follows. First, (1) the most significant bit of the input bit string and the most significant bit of the division bit string are aligned vertically. Next, (2) if the bit of the input bit string corresponding to the most significant bit of the divided bit string is “1”, the result of XOR operation of each bit is set as the input bit string, and if it is “0”, the operation is not performed. . Next, (3) the divided bit string is shifted rightward (lowest direction) by one bit. Then, (4), (2) to (3) are repeated, and the calculation result of (2) when the least significant bit of the input bit string matches the least significant bit of the divided bit string becomes the remainder.

  When configured as described above, the final calculation result is a 24-bit binary number sequence, but the remaining effective bits are the lower 8 bits, and the upper 16 bits are all “0”. That is, as compared with the present embodiment, digit overflow cannot occur, while it is necessary to secure an area for storing an unnecessary bit string as a calculation result.

  In the present embodiment (including the modified example), the sub-main control device 2150 measures the elapsed time (time value and the number of frames) of the decorative symbol and reaches the display update timing of the display image. Is configured to transmit a command related to display update to the sub-sub control device 2140. The sub-sub control device 2140 is configured to execute display image display update processing in response to reception of the transmitted command. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the sub-sub control device 2140 side measures the elapsed time of the decorative symbol change, and the sub-sub control device 2140 side performs display image display update processing at its own judgment. May be. In that case, for example, at the time of start of decoration symbol variation, all the information related to the display update processing of the display image determined on the sub-sub control device 2140 side may be transmitted to the sub-sub control device 2140 side.

  In this embodiment (including the modified example), when a command related to display update is transmitted from the sub-main control device 2150 side to the sub-sub control device 2140, a plurality of commands (in this example, the first to third commands) are transmitted. ) Individually, and after determining whether or not the sub-sub control device 2140 has received the command normally after transmitting a certain command, a command different from the certain command can be transmitted. . However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a plurality of commands are continuously transmitted from the sub main control device 2150 side, and the plurality of continuously transmitted commands are received on the sub sub control device 2140 side. Thereafter, a response signal (ACK signal or NACK signal) may be transmitted to the sub-main control device 2150 side based on the plurality of received commands.

(Summary)
The gaming machine according to this aspect is
A first control unit (for example, an effect display control means 2150) that operates on a first substrate (for example, a sub-main control device 2150) having a CPU;
A second control unit (for example, effect display device 2140) that operates on a second substrate (for example, sub-sub control device 2140) having a CPU, and the second substrate from the first substrate (for example, sub-main control device 2150). In a gaming machine in which information is transmitted via serial communication to (for example, the sub-sub control device 2140)
The first control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150)
Control information bit string generation means (for example, transmission information generation control) that converts information to be transmitted to the second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) into an N-bit binary string to generate a control information bit string Means 2153d);
an operation bit string storage means (for example, command check information storage means 2153d-1-1) in which an operation bit string which is a predetermined binary number sequence of n bits (n <N) is stored;
Calculation process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2153d-2) for temporarily storing all the bit strings of the converted control information bit strings as initial values;
The exclusive OR of the respective bits in the upper n bits of the bit string and the n bits of the bit string for calculation in the calculation process temporary storage means (for example, the calculation information temporary storage means 2153d-2) is calculated, and the calculation result is Bit operation control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2153d-1) for updating a bit string in the operation process temporary storage means (for example, operation information temporary storage means 2153d-2),
From the state in which the most significant bit in the operation process temporary storage means (for example, operation information temporary storage means 2153d-2) and the most significant bit of the operation bit string can be calculated, at least operation process temporary storage means (for example, operation information) Until the least significant bit in the temporary storage means 2153d-2) and the least significant bit of the bit string for calculation can be calculated, the bit string in the calculation process temporary storage means (for example, the calculation information temporary storage means 2153d-2) A means for shifting the operation bit string relatively by one bit as a reference, and a bit operation control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2153d-1) when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of the shift. Shift calculation control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2153d-1) for executing the processing by
Control information bit string and calculation process generated by control information bit string generation means (for example, transmission information generation control means 2153d) after completion of a series of processing by shift calculation control means (for example, error detection information derivation means 2153d-1) Information transmission control means (for example, communication control means 2153e) for transmitting the bit string in the temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2153d-2) to the second substrate as control information and error detection information is provided. ,
The second control unit (for example, the effect display device 2140)
Information reception control means (for example, communication control means 2143e) for receiving control information and error detection information transmitted from the first substrate (for example, sub-main control device 2150);
A verification process temporary storage means (for example, a calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) for temporarily storing the control information received by the information reception control means (for example, the communication control means 2143e) as an N-bit binary sequence;
A verification result temporary storage means (for example, third command reception buffer 2143c) for temporarily storing the error detection information received by the information reception control means (for example, communication control means 2143e) as a binary sequence;
Verification bit string storage means (for example, command check information storage means 2143d-1-1) which is a predetermined binary string of n bits (n <N) and stores the same bit string as the calculation bit string. When,
In the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2), the exclusive OR of each bit in the upper n bits of the bit string and the n bits of the verification bit string is calculated, and the calculation result is Bit verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) for updating a bit string in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2);
From the state in which the most significant bit in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) and the most significant bit of the verification bit string can be calculated, at least the verification process temporary storage means (for example, calculation information) The bit sequence in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, the calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) is changed until the least significant bit in the temporary storage means 2143d-2) and the least significant bit of the verification bit string can be calculated. A means for shifting the bit sequence for verification by one bit in the lower direction as a reference, and when the same condition as the predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of the shift, bit verification control means (for example, error detection information derivation Shift detection control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1) for executing processing by means 2143d-1) And,
After completion of a series of processing by the shift verification control means (for example, error detection information deriving means 2143d-1), the bit string in the verification process temporary storage means (for example, the calculation information temporary storage means 2143d-2) and the verification result temporary storage means When the bit string in the (for example, the third command reception buffer 2143c) is the same bit string, it is determined that the control information received by the information reception control unit (for example, the communication control unit 2143e) is normal. This is a gaming machine.

1000 Main controller 1100 Game control means, 1110 Entrance determination means 1111 Main game start entrance entrance determination means, 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means, 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Auxiliary Game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1130 hold control means 1131 main game symbol hold means, 1131a main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132 auxiliary game symbol hold means, 1132a auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1135 pass / fail lottery means, 1135a special Game transition determining means 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 Main game pass / fail lottery table 1140 Symbol content determining means, 1141 Main game content determining means 1141a Main game content determining lottery table, 1142 Auxiliary game content determining means 1142a Auxiliary game content Lottery table for determination, 1150 display control means 1151, main game symbol control means, 1151a main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 auxiliary game symbol control means 1152a auxiliary game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1160 Electric accessory switching control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Open timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 Game state temporary storage means 1191 Main game state temporary Storage means, 1191a flag temporary storage means 1191b main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1191c special game related information temporary storage means 1192 auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1192a auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192b auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1200 Information transmission means 1300 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral equipment 2110 Main game start port 2111 Main game start port entrance detecting device 2112 Main game start port electric equipment 2130 Main game symbol display device 2131 Main game symbol display unit 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2120 Grand prize opening, 2121 Grand prize opening prize detection device 2122 Grand prize opening, electrical equipment, 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral equipment 2210 Auxiliary game start opening, 2211 Auxiliary game start opening ball detection device 2220 Auxiliary Game symbol display device, 2221 Technical symbol display unit 2222 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2150 Effect display control means 2151 Display information receiving means, 2151a Main-side information temporary storage means 2152 Display control means, 2152a Decorative symbol display control means 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means, 2152a-1-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 Drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-3 Production operation content determination means 2152a-3-1 Production operation content determination lottery table 2152a- 3-2 Production Image Parts Determination Lottery Table 2152a-4 Fluctuation Time Management Timer, 2152a-4-1 Drawing Fluctuation Time Management Timer 2152b Drawing Hold Information Display Control Unit, 2152d Special Game Display Control Unit 2152e Production Display Related Information Temporary storage means, 2152e-2 Drawing hold information Temporary storage means 2152e-3 Command transmission buffer, 2152f Sub-sub processing address storage means 2153 Information transmission control means, 2153a First command transmission buffer 2153b Second command transmission buffer, 2153c Third command transmission buffer 2153d Transmission information generation control means 2153d-1 Error detection information derivation means 2153d-1-1 Command check information storage means, 2153d-2 Operation information temporary storage means 2153e Communication control means, 2153e-1 Clear command transmission means 2140 Production display device 2141 Equipment display , 2142 Drawing hold display unit 2143 Information reception control means, 2143a First command reception buffer 2143b Second command reception buffer, 2143c Third command reception buffer 2143d Reception information inspection control Stage, 2143d-1 error detection information derivation means 2143d-1-1 command check information storage means, 2143d-2 operation information temporary storage means 2143e communication control means, 2143e-1 response signal transmission means 2143e-2 reception retry counter , 2144 Image display control means 2145 Image display related information temporary storage means 4000 Production operation device, 3000 Prize ball payout control device

Claims (2)

A first controller that operates on a first substrate having a CPU;
In a gaming machine having a second control unit that operates on a second board having a CPU, and transmitting information from the first board to the second board by serial communication,
The first control unit
Control information bit string generating means for converting information to be transmitted to the second control unit into an N-bit binary number string to generate a control information bit string;
A table in which a calculation result based on a predetermined calculation rule of a control information bit string and an n-bit (n <N) predetermined binary number sequence based on a predetermined calculation rule is temporarily stored. A calculation result registration table temporarily storing the calculation results for all the patterns to be obtained;
The control information bit string generated by the control information bit string generation means and the bit string that becomes the calculation result based on the generated control information bit string and the calculation result registration table are transmitted to the second substrate as control information and error detection information. Information transmission control means for
The second control unit
Information reception control means for receiving control information and error detection information transmitted from the first substrate;
A verification process temporary storage means for temporarily storing the control information received by the information reception control means as an N-bit binary sequence;
A verification result temporary storage means for temporarily storing the error detection information received by the information reception control means as a binary sequence;
n bit (n <N) predetermined binary string, and a verification bit string storage means in which a verification bit string that is the same binary string as the calculation bit string is stored;
The exclusive OR of each bit in the upper n bits of the bit sequence in the verification process temporary storage means and the n bits of the verification bit string is calculated, and the binary sequence in the verification process temporary storage means is calculated based on the calculation result. A bit verification control means to update;
From the state in which the most significant bit in the verification process temporary storage means and the most significant bit of the verification bit string can be calculated, at least the least significant bit in the verification process temporary storage means and the least significant bit of the verification bit string are calculated. Means for shifting the verification bit string by one bit relative to the lower order relative to the bit string in the verification process temporary storage means until it can be processed, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of the shift, bit verification is performed Shift verification control means for executing processing by the control means;
If the binary sequence in the verification process temporary storage unit and the binary sequence in the verification result temporary storage unit are not the same after the series of processing by the shift verification control unit is completed, the control information received by the information reception control unit is abnormal. A game machine comprising: a verification result correct / incorrect determination unit that determines that the calculation rule is the same, and wherein the calculation rule and the series of processing by the shift verification control unit are the same. The information transmission control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control information bit string is divided into a plurality of bit strings and transmitted when transmitting the control information to the second board.

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