JP5760021B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game makes a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins a winning slot, and pays out a lot of prize balls by winning the lottery. The game machine displays a variety of moving images and still image effect images on the liquid crystal display device in the jackpot lottery. In addition, the gaming machine outputs language, music and other performance sounds from the speakers, drives the actors provided on the game board, and further provides lamps (center lamp, By flashing the frame lamp, etc., the player is provided with various effects.

  Such a conventional gaming machine is usually provided with a so-called “chance button” effect button that can be operated by the player, and an operation valid period for enabling the player to operate the effect button is set. ing.

  For example, a special effect to increase the player's expectation for reach or jackpot instead of the current effect based on the operation of the effect button by the player during the operation effective period during the display of fluctuation of the effect symbol There is a gaming machine that executes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-271630 A

  However, a player who is accustomed to the game to some extent may not be interested in the operation of the effect button, and may not dare to perform the operation because of annoyance. In this case, the gaming machine does not change the effects as described above because the effect buttons are not operated, and therefore cannot provide various effects to the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs a button effect that can improve the interest of a player.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application specifies an operation effective period in which the button operation of the effect button for changing the effect is specified among the effects performed as the game progresses. A designated effect control means for executing the designated effect, a storage means for storing the operation validity period designated for the designated effect , and a button for determining whether or not the button operation of the effect button has been performed. an operation determination means, when the designated effect by the specified presentation control means is executed, and the button operation is performed by the button operation determination means to the operating within the validity period specified for the designated effect comprising an information setting means for setting an effect change execution information for changing the effect by which it is determined, the information setting unit, depending on the button operation determination means , When the button operation of the performance button is judged not to have been made, while not setting the presentation change execution information, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, by the button operation determination means, the presentation even if the button of the button operation is determined to not performed, to set the presentation change execution information to the specified timing specified in advance.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which performs the button production which can aim at a player's interest improvement.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination table which performs the hit determination for every special symbol and normal symbol performed in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of the special symbol in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion for determining the game state after the jackpot game is complete | finished. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining a big winning opening opening mode table. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening open mode determination table determined using the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation aspect of an effect symbol based on the variation pattern designation | designated command of a 1st special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation aspect of an effect symbol based on the variation pattern designation | designated command of a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the frame buffer used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the animation information used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display list comprised from the drawing control command group used in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the big hit determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart (1) which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart (2) which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system comprised using the game machine. It is a sequence diagram showing the detailed process transition of the login logout process performed in the gaming system using the gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of an information control unit of the effect control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed flow of the login process and logout process of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "single stroke operation valid period" was designated. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "the continuous operation valid period" was designated. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "the long press operation effective period" was designated. It is a figure which shows the example (1) of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed based on designation | designated operation of a "table button operation effective period". It is a figure which shows the example (2) of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed based on designation | designated operation of a "table button operation effective period". It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed in the "back button operation effective period". It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of a variation production pattern determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process flow of the special effect process matched with the single stroke operation effective period which an information control part performs at the time of the non-setting of auto button mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process matched with the single stroke operation effective period performed at the time of the setting of auto button mode. It is a figure which shows the example (1) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process matched with the continuous hitting operation effective period performed when the auto button mode is not set. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process matched with the continuous operation effective period performed when the auto button mode is set. It is a figure which shows the example (2) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process matched with the long press operation effective period performed at the time of non-setting of an auto button mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process matched with the long press operation effective period performed at the time of the setting of auto button mode. It is a figure which shows the example (3) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of back button special effect 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows example (4) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 5. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 6. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the effect image of a special effect, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the effect image displayed in the highly accurate and short-time state after the jackpot game at the time of winning a winning jackpot for the probability variation jackpot It is. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as “present embodiments”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1a according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1a with a glass frame opened, and FIG. 3 is a back side of the gaming machine 1a. FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1a.

  The gaming machine 1a includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect by a pressing operation is provided. In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is lit when executing “front button navigation effect” and “back button navigation effect” described later.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 200 flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stop stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the downwardly inclined end portion of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has an end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and accepts game balls. Is impossible. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding to the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, for example, 15 prize balls are set in advance. Game balls).

  Furthermore, a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which a game ball can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which a game ball can enter are provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6.

  For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b guides the game ball into the first grand prize opening 16. It functions as a saucer, allowing game balls to enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6 and the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports 17.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7. An effect driving device 33 is provided above the liquid crystal display device 31.
In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates in detail the example in case the gaming machine 1a provides the one liquid crystal display device 31, it is not limited to this case. The liquid crystal display device 31 may be a first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 is used as the liquid crystal display device (LCD). However, a plasma display may be used, or a projector, an annular shape may be used. A reel made of a structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, a display device such as a dot matrix, or the like may be used.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols for informing the jackpot lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, so that a big hit is obtained as a result of the jackpot lottery. Informed.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. The symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, by displaying various images and characters during the display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that he may win a big hit.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 is operated, for example, on the liquid crystal display device 31 (or at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device when the second liquid crystal display device is provided). This is valid only when a message is displayed. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation input signal based on the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, and its display mode is the first special display device. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the symbol display device 20.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “big hit” means that the right to execute the big hit game is acquired in the big win lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. That means. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. Similarly, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of hold of the second hold.

  And the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the reserved number is the normal symbol hold indicator in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1a). The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1a) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1a, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1a and a power switch (not shown) (see FIG. 3).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1a in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the first grand prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a determination table (see FIG. 5) that performs a hit determination for each special symbol and normal symbol performed in the gaming machine 1a, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) that determines a stop symbol of the special symbol, after the jackpot game is over A jackpot game end setting data table for determining a gaming state (see FIG. 7), a special electric accessory operating mode determining table (see FIG. 8) for determining a big winning opening opening mode table, and a special electric actor operating A main winning opening opening mode table (see FIG. 9) determined using the mode determination table, a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern of special symbols, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  As an example of the storage area at this time, for example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the normal symbol data storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of open times (K) storage area, big prize opening Number of entered (C) storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop pattern Various timer counters such as a data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1a, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1a, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby.

  The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the first liquid crystal display). At least one of the device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device), the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 generate data for executing a predetermined effect, and the data is used as the image control board 150. Or to the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, the sub ROM 120b includes a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 11 and 12) for determining a variation effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed. An effect design determination table and the like are stored for determining. In the sub-ROM 120b, in the variation pattern determination table (FIGS. 11 and 12), “front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective period” described later are stored in association with the variable effect pattern. The sub ROM 120b stores, for example, an effect pattern determination table for special effects, which will be described later. Note that these tables merely list characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the storage area described above is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described control processes based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is provided with the liquid crystal display device 31 (or when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal display device). )), And further, a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, which is connected to the audio output device 32. In this case, image display control in the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and at least one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal)) and audio output control in the audio output device 32 are performed. Do. A detailed description of the image control board 150 will be described later.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  Next, image display control on the image control board 150 will be described.

  As described above, the image control board 150 includes the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, A second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown) and the audio output device 32 are connected, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Control of sound and sound output control in the sound output device 32 are performed.

  At this time, the image control board 150 and the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided), and Between the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal), a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting it is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal screen of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is displayed. Absorbs the difference in resolution between when connected as a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and when a 17-inch liquid crystal of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected as a liquid crystal display device To do.

  This image control board 150 is provided with the liquid crystal display device 31 (or when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal display device). A liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and an image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)). ) 2000 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP2000”) and a sound control circuit 3000 that performs control to output sound information from the sound output device 32.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list, which will be described later, based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to thereby store the image data stored in the CGROM 151. The liquid crystal display device 31 (or, in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, of the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) not shown) Instruct to display at least one).

  Further, upon receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a also instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, an animation Scene information and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  An example of this animation information will be described below.

  Subsequently, the CGROM 151 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc. composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels) And remember. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  The CGROM 151 is read by the image control unit 2000 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000, and divides the pulse signal to thereby divide the system clock for the VDP 2000 to control, the liquid crystal display device 31 (or further, the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal)). Is provided, a synchronization signal or the like is generated for synchronization with at least one of the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal).

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 is configured by a memory map as shown in FIG.

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

  FIG. 5A-1 and FIG. 5A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. FIG. 5A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 5A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a-1) and the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a-2) have the same jackpot probabilities, although the winning probabilities are different.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a symbol to be stopped when a loss occurs.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, a special ball display device type (a type of a start opening in which a game ball has won) and a game ball at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03”. ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device 20, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B is referred to at the time of the small hit, and if the acquired random number for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data "08" (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined.

  In the case of a loss, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6C is referred to, and “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data. That is, in the case of “losing”, any random number value is determined as stop symbol data of “00”.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). It can be said that the type determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.

  FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the state stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting, the number of high probability games (X ), A short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) are set.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 is that, even for the same special symbol type, based on the information stored in the game state buffer, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games (J) It is possible to make it different.

  Specifically, when the type of the special symbol is special symbol 3 (corresponding to stop symbol data 03, first probability variable big hit 3), the game state buffer for the high probability game flag and the high probability game count (X) Regardless of the information stored in, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the high probability game count (X) is set to 10,000 times.

  On the other hand, regarding the short-time game flag and the short-time number of times (J), if information (00H or 01H) indicating a game state in which the short-time game flag is not set is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag after the jackpot ends. Is not set, and the number of time reductions (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the jackpot game ends, J) is set to 10,000 times.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table.

  With reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game.

  Further, the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 is characterized in that, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, the “short hit table” is used. "Is not determined.

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no game ball enters the second start opening 15 but if a short hit is determined when a game ball enters the second start opening 15, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine the “short hit table”, but the second special symbol display device 21 is also configured to determine the “short hit table”. It doesn't matter. However, in the case of determining the “short hit table” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared with the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, It is desirable that the “short hit table” is not easily determined.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening mode table. Conditions are determined.

  FIG. 9A shows a big winning opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and is composed of a long winning table, a short winning table, and an advanced winning table.

  FIG. 9B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  Then, a long winning game is executed based on the long winning table, a short winning game is executed based on the short winning table, a developed game is executed based on the advanced winning table, and a big winning opening opening mode for small hits is executed. A small hit game is executed based on the decision table.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 (a), the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the one big win game The maximum number of round games (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and in each round game Maximum number of times of opening of the grand prize opening (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game And the closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game Are 憶.

  On the other hand, in the large winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of the large winning opening to be opened (the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17), 1 The maximum number of times (K) in a small hit game, the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a big winning opening in one small hit game, and from the start of the small winning game until the first big opening is released Start interval time, the opening time of the big winning opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval from the end of the closing time of the last winning opening to the end of the small hit game Time is memorized.

  Here, according to the long winning table of the big winning prize opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9A, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first winning prize opening / closing door 16b is located on the right side of the game area 6. The big prize opening 16 can be opened up to 29 seconds per round.

  However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is finished, and one round. The game will end.

  Here, the short win table of the big winning prize opening manner determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 9A and the big winning opening release mode determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B are the maximum number of round games ( R), the maximum number of times of opening (K), the closing interval time, and the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, there are data differences, but the same second big winning opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (second large) The winning opening 17 repeats the opening of 0.052 seconds and the closing of 2.0 seconds 15 times), and the player cannot determine whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game from the appearance.

  Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game can be given.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the short hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the short hit game and the closing time of the small hit game are Were set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, a time difference in which the player cannot determine whether the game is a short hit game or a small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

  In addition, the per-development table of the big winning prize opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9A is also the above-described short winning game and small winning game until the third big winning opening is opened (K = 3). The second grand prize opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (the second big prize opening 17 repeats 0.052 second opening and 2.0 second closing), and the player looks at the game per development, short It is not possible to determine whether the game is a winning game or a small winning game.

  However, from the opening of the 4th grand prize opening (maximum number of round games (R) = 2, maximum prize opening number (K) = 1), the opening time of the grand prize opening for games per development will be longer. (Approximately 29 seconds), the game per development can be discriminated from the short win game and the small hit game.

  For this reason, a game that first recognizes the player as a short hit game or a small hit game, and then allows the player to recognize that it is a jackpot game (game per development) from which a game ball can be acquired (this is referred to as “development”). A winning game).

  In this embodiment, until the opening of the big prize opening where the game per development becomes indistinguishable from the short hit game and the small hit game, the opening time of the big prize opening of the game per development is reduced to the short win game and the small hit game. The opening time is exactly the same (0.052 seconds) as the opening time of the big prize opening and the closing time of the big winning opening of the game per development is the closing time of the big winning opening of the short win game and the small win game The exact same closing time (2 seconds) was set. However, even if the game is not set at the same time, a difference in time in which the player cannot determine whether the game per development, the game per short hit, or the game per small hit may be provided.

  In addition, the short opening time (0.052 seconds) of the “short hit game” and the “small hit game” and the short opening time (0.052 seconds) of the first half of the “game per development” are as described above. Is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one is fired, it is difficult to win the second big prize opening 17 even if the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is activated.

  For this reason, it can be said that the opening mode of “short win game” and “small hit game” and the opening mode of the first half of “development game” are “unfavorable opening mode”.

  On the other hand, the long release time of “game per long” (29 seconds) and the long release time of the second half of “game per development” (29 seconds) are the time for one game ball to be fired (about 0.6 seconds) Longer than that, it can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  Further, according to the jackpot big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the maximum number of round games (R) at the time of all jackpots regardless of the long win game, the short win game, or the development game. ) Is set to the same number of times. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display device for identifying the number of round games as in the prior art.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the starting opening that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and the special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is specified. An example of this variation pattern designation command is shown in FIG.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command.

  When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined.

  In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Such various tables are stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110.

  Next, with reference to FIG.11 and FIG.12, the detail of the change effect pattern determination table memorize | stored in sub ROM120b (information storage part 205 mentioned later of the information control part 121) of the effect control board 120 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are diagrams for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol in the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like based on the variation pattern designation command in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21, respectively. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table.

  The sub CPU 120a (the later-described effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121) generates a variable effect pattern based on the special symbol variable pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the effect random number 1 (0 to 99). decide.

  In both FIGS. 11 and 12, even if the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command having the same special symbol, different variation effect patterns can be determined based on the effect random number value. Therefore, the number of special pattern variation pattern designation commands stored in the main control board 110 is reduced as compared with the variation effect patterns stored in the effect control board 120. As a result, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 can be reduced, and a variety of effects can be achieved.

  This “variable effect pattern” refers to effect means (liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub-liquid crystal) in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided) that is performed during the change of a special symbol. Display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and at least one of a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown), an audio output device 32, an effect drive device 33, and an effect illumination device 34). A mode of production (this is also referred to as “normal production”). For example, in the liquid crystal display device 31, the display mode of the background, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the effect symbol displayed by the variation effect pattern are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “reach” refers to a state in which a part of the combination of effect symbols for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and other effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbol “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two production symbols are stopped and displayed at “7”, and the remaining The state in which the production symbol is displayed in a variable manner is called “reach”.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1, it determines the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern and supplies it to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150. Send.

  Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data.

  In addition, as an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, for example, in the case of a change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “A1H”. 2. In the case of the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed to change the “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern”, “winning start effect pattern” Various effect pattern designation commands such as “effect pattern designation command corresponding to”, “effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern”, and “effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern” are transmitted to the image control board 150. To do.

  Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That is, (1) “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, (2) “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and (3) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” and (4) “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1a is the “low probability gaming state” and is set to the “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state. Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds when it is set to be long and wins. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds, A gaming state that is set to be shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, which is 3.5 seconds when the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning is won. Say. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, a “long winning game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened with a long opening time, a “short winning game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time, and a second big winning prize. There are provided three types of “big hit games” and one type of “small hit games” in which the mouth 17 is opened with a short opening time and then opened with a long opening time. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means winning a big hit in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponding to the long win A game executed when a special symbol is determined.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over. In other words, the “long game” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the ball, so that a large number of prize balls can be acquired. It is. In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means winning a big hit in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

  In the present embodiment, “game per development” is a jackpot lottery that is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and wins a win. A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In "game per development", a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is performed. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 after two rounds of game is set to 29 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this time, one time The round game ends. In other words, “game per development” initially repeats an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 and then repeating an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

  Of the normal effects whose effect mode is determined by this variation effect pattern, the effect (hereinafter referred to as “designated effect”) in which the operation (pressing operation) of the effect button 35 for changing the effect by the pressing operation is enabled. Is also designated as “operation valid period” for validating the pressing operation of the effect button 35.

Here, a series of effects such as instructing the player to press the effect button 35 during the “operation effective period” and changing the effect due to the pressing operation of the effect button 35 during the “operation effective period”. This is called “front button production”.
In addition, a series of effects in which the effect is changed by instructing the player to press the effect button 35 in the “operation effective period” and the effect is changed by the pressing operation of the effect button 35 in the “operation effective period”. Is called "back button production".

As can be seen with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the “designated effect” includes “front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective period” as “operation effective period”. At least one is specified.
“Table button operation valid period” is an effect (hereinafter referred to as “table button navigation effect”) instructing the player to perform a specific type of pressing operation (either “single hit”, “continuous hit”, or “long press”). This is also an “operation valid period” in which the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is validated. The “back button operation effective period” is an “operation effective period” in which the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is enabled without performing any effect instructing such a pressing operation.

In the present embodiment, the “front button navigation effect” turns on the effect button 35 and displays an image instructing a specific type of pressing operation on the effect button 35 on the liquid crystal display device 31 (in addition, when a second liquid crystal display device is provided). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 or at least one of the second liquid crystal display devices.
Examples of the image that instructs a specific type of pressing operation on the effect button 35 include an effect button image, a timer gauge image that displays the passage of time in the operation effective period, and a pressing instruction message. The contents of the “front button navigation effect” are not limited to this.

The “front button effect” is to change the effect by pressing the effect button 35 by the player during the “front button operation effective period” for executing the “front button navigation effect”.
On the other hand, the “back button effect” is to change the effect by pressing the effect button 35 by the player during the “back button operation effective period” when the navigation effect is not executed.

The gaming machine 1a of the present embodiment performs the above-described “normal operation” by performing a specific type of operation (hereinafter, also referred to as “designation operation”) associated with the operation effective period on the effect button 35. A “special effect” having a different content from the “effect” is executed.
The “special effect” includes, for example, a special effect image in addition to the “normal effect” effect image or in place of the “normal effect” effect image, and a “normal effect” effect image. In addition, sound reproduction output such as special sounds or voice sounds, lighting of lamps such as a center lamp and a frame lamp (center lamp flash, lamp flash) and the like are performed.

The “designated effect” includes “single stroke operation valid period” with “single stroke” as the designated operation, “continuous stroke operation validity period” with “long stroke” as the designated operation, and “long press operation” with “long press” as the designated operation. Any of the “effective period” is designated as the “table button operation effective period”.
“Single stroke” refers to a state in which an operation detection signal is output once from the effect button detection switch 35 a when the effect button 35 is pressed once.
“Consecutive hitting” refers to a state in which an operation detection signal is output twice or more from the effect button detection switch 35a when the effect button 35 is pressed twice or more.
“Long press” refers to a state in which an operation detection signal is continuously output from the effect button detection switch 35a when the pressing state of the effect button 35 continues for 2 seconds or more. Note that the duration of the pressed state is not limited to this, and even if the duration is other than this, it may be determined as “long press” if the pressed state continues.

  Each variation effect pattern is associated with at least one of “front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective period”. For example, in the variation effect pattern 1-1, “front stroke operation effective period M11” is associated with “front button operation effective period”, and “back button operation effective period N2” is associated with “back button operation effective period”. ”,“ Back button operation effective period N3 ”, and“ back button operation effective period N5 ”.

The gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment performs an operation designated by the player within an “operation valid period” (“front button operation valid period” and “back button operation valid period”) in which the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is valid. When the type pressing operation is performed, the operation execution flag (button operation execution information) is set to ON (= 1).
The gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the operation execution flag is set within the “operation effective period”, and executes the “special effect” when it is determined that it is set.

In the “table button operation effective period”, a specified timing (t _f ) corresponding to the operation type of the specified operation is specified. When the gaming machine 1a sets the following “auto button mode”, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by the player performing the pressing operation of the designated operation type within the “table button operation valid period”. Even if it is not determined that) is set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated designation timing (t _f ) to execute “special effect”.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1a is configured in the same way as when the player performs the pressing operation even when the player does not perform the pressing operation of the designated operation within the “front button operation valid period”. Control to execute “special effect” (hereinafter, also referred to as “auto button control”) is performed.

  The “auto button mode” for performing the “auto button control” is set (customized) by selection by a player who satisfies the “auto button mode release condition”.

  The “auto button mode release condition” is, for example, that the player level of the game performed by the gaming machine 1a can be 300 or more, but is not limited thereto. Details of the process of setting the operation execution flag in the “front button operation valid period” when the “auto button mode” is set or not set will be described later.

In addition, the gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment produces effects on the player by setting (customizing) the following “back button navigation mode” even in the “back button operation effective period” (N1 to N7). An effect that prompts the user to press the button 35 (hereinafter also referred to as “back button navigation effect”) is executed (hereinafter also referred to as “back button navigation effect control”).
That is, the “back button navigation mode” for executing the “back button navigation effect control” is set by selection by a player that satisfies a “back button navigation mode release condition” different from the “auto button mode release condition” ( Customized). The “rear button navigation mode release condition” can be, for example, that the player level of the player who performs the game is 350 or more, but is not limited thereto.
In the present embodiment, the “back button navigation effect” is to turn on the effect button 35 for a certain time from the start of the “back button operation valid period” (N1 to N7), for example. In this case, the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 transmits lighting instruction information that instructs the lamp control board 140 to turn on the effect button 35 at the start of the back button operation effective period (N1 to N7). Note that the content of the “back button navigation effect” is not limited to this.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a frame buffer used in the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 13A shows a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, and not shown. The image data is displayed using any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal), and in particular, only the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the image data received from the image control board 150. This is a memory map in a configuration in which the second liquid crystal display device is not provided.

  The memory map shown in FIG. 13A includes an image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, a display list storage area 153a, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and other areas. It is configured.

  The image data development area 153b is an area for storing image data expanded by an expansion circuit (described later) included in the VDP 2000. The display list storage area 153a temporarily stores the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. This is the area to be stored in

  The main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d render an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a. This is a work area.

  Incidentally, pallet data etc. are memorize | stored in other areas, for example.

  The two frame buffers, the first liquid crystal frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, are divided into a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer" each time drawing is started. It switches alternately. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  FIG. 13B shows a case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided in addition to the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31, and the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display) is provided. Device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and a memory map in a configuration in which image data received from the image control board 150 is displayed on both display devices (not shown) (second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal)). It is.

  Also in FIG. 13B, similar to the memory map shown in FIG. 13A, the image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, the display list storage area 153a, the first frame buffer area 153c for main liquid crystal, and the main liquid crystal display A second frame buffer area 153d and other areas are provided, and a sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and a sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are further provided.

  The image data development area 153b, the display list storage area 153a, the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and the other areas are the same as described above. The frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are work areas for drawing an effect image to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a.

  The two frame buffers, the first sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f, alternate between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started. It will be switched. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  In addition to the above, a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) as shown in FIG. 13B may be used even if the second liquid crystal display device is not provided, that is, only the liquid crystal display device 31 is provided. (Main liquid crystal)) 31 and a memory map having a frame buffer of the second liquid crystal display device can also be used.

  In this case, the frame buffers of the sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are not used as work areas.

  Subsequently, the VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, the liquid crystal display device 31 is either the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c or the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d. In the case where the second liquid crystal display device is provided, the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer of either the sub liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e or the sub liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f for the second liquid crystal display device. Read image data from.

  Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal or the like) is generated, and when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, a liquid crystal display is provided. It is output and displayed on the device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal) (not shown).

  The VDP 2000 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller, which are connected by a bus.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register is a "system control register" that performs basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP2000, a "data transfer register" that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a setting for controlling drawing "Drawing register" for performing the settings, "Bus interface register" for performing settings necessary for bus access, "Decompression register" for performing settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and settings for controlling display There are six types of registers, “display registers”.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F. Various interrupt signals from are input to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices. Specifically, data transfer between the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the image data development area 153b.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit includes a main display liquid crystal first frame buffer region 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer region 153d, a sub liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e, and a sub liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f in the VRAM 153. From the image data (digital signal) stored in the frame buffer functioning as a “frame buffer”, a video signal indicating the color data of the image is generated as a video signal.

  Then, the display circuit uses the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided as the generated video signal. And any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystals) (not shown). Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31. When a second liquid crystal display device is provided, the display circuit is synchronized with the second liquid crystal display device. A synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) is also output.

  The memory controller performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when an instruction to switch the frame buffer is given from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The sound control circuit 3000 is provided with an audio ROM (not shown) in which a large number of audio data is stored. The sound control circuit 3000 is based on an audio output instruction command transmitted from the effect control board 120. While reading a predetermined program, the audio output control in the audio output device 32 is performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing animation information used on the image control board 150 of the gaming machine 1a in the present embodiment.

  The animation pattern shown in FIG. 14A includes a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided. In addition to an object that is configuration information constituting an effect image displayed on at least one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal) (not shown), there are scenes that are timings and scenes for displaying the effect image. This is designated information, which is image forming information for forming an effect image to be displayed at the time of the effect.

  A group (hereinafter also referred to as “animation group”) is formed by bundling one or more of these animation patterns. For example, in FIG. 14A, a background group for displaying a background animation, a notice A notice group A for displaying the animation of the character used for A, a notice group B for displaying the animation of the character used for notice B, a reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, and an animation of the big hit effect are displayed. The big hit effect group for the purpose, the effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol.

  Of course, these are merely examples of groups, and many other groups are provided.

  This animation group is stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the effect pattern designation command from the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120, determines one or more animation groups to be executed based on the effect pattern designation command, and determines the animation pattern from each animation group. To decide.

  14 (b) to 14 (d) and 14 (e) show an effect pattern designation command “A1H07H” among the effect pattern designation commands designated in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. 4 shows an example of an animation pattern that is determined when a message is received.

  This effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) is a command for instructing to perform a normal variation effect by the variation effect pattern of “variation effect pattern 7”, and includes, for example, components used when performing the normal variation effect. It is an animation group, and specifies at least one of the animation groups separated for each role used for variable production.

  That is, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c stores an animation group correspondence table (not shown) in which an effect pattern designation command and an animation group used for the effect pattern of the effect pattern designation command are associated with each other. The animation group to be used for the production pattern designation command is determined using this animation group correspondence table.

  For example, when receiving the effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) corresponding to the variable effect pattern “7”, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines four groups of “background group, notice A group, notice B group, effect symbol group”. The animation pattern can be determined from each of these anime groups.

  As an example, “animation pattern 1” is determined from the background group, “anime pattern 11” is determined from the notice A group, “anime pattern 21” is determined from the notice B group, and “anime pattern 501” is determined from the directing design group. To decide.

  As shown in FIGS. 14B to 14D and 14E, the animation pattern includes a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, information specifying a display device to be displayed, and the like. Is remembered.

  For example, in the animation pattern of the effect symbol group shown in FIG. 14E, “sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device)” is designated in the information designating the display device to be displayed. 501 is executed, the animation scene 511 is executed second after the animation scene 501, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device).

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150 b has a “scene switching counter” that counts and updates every frame, and this “scene switching counter” counts 540 while the first animation scene 501 is being executed. As a result, the animation scene is switched to the second animation scene 511.

  When “60” (for 60 frames) is counted by the “scene switching counter” while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the animation pattern of the effect symbol group ends.

  The “one frame” is the display device update timing (vertical synchronization signal update timing). For example, when the liquid crystal display device 31 displays 60 frames per second, “1/60 seconds ( One frame is updated every "about 16.6 ms)".

  In the above example, one frame is updated every "1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and "1/30 seconds (about 33. The configuration may be such that one frame is updated every 3 ms). In this case, the display device displays 30 frames per second.

  Each animation scene stores animation scene information. As animation information, a weight frame (display time) updated for each frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters, and the like. (Sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), a drawing method, information for designating a display device for displaying the effect image, and the like are stored.

  For example, in the animation scene shown in FIG. 14 (e), first, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol are predetermined coordinates (the first symbol is coordinates (x30, y30), the second symbol. Is displayed at coordinates (x40, y40), the third symbol at coordinates (x50, y50), and the fourth symbol at coordinates (x60, y60) for 20 frames (approximately 0.33 seconds).

  Then, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol are different coordinates (the first symbol is coordinates (x31, y31), the second symbol is coordinates (x41, y41), the third symbol is coordinates ( x51, y51), the 4th symbol continues to be displayed for 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds) at coordinates (x61, y61)).

  Similarly, when the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol continue to be displayed at the designated coordinates for the predetermined frame, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, The animation is such that the symbol and the fourth symbol are moved and displayed.

  In each animation pattern of “background group, notice A group, notice B group” shown in FIG. 14B to FIG. 14D, “main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31) is included in the information specifying the display device to be displayed. (First liquid crystal display device)) ”is designated, and“ 600 ”frames of animation scene 1 are executed in the background group as shown in FIG. 14B, and as shown in FIG. 13C in the notice A group. After the animation scene 0 is executed for “120” frames, the animation scene 11 is executed for “180” frames. In the notice B group, as shown in FIG. 14D, after the animation scene 0 is executed for “180” frames. The animation scene 21 is executed in the “240” frame, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device)). And thus.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 14B to FIG. 14D, “animation pattern 1 of the background group, animation pattern 11 from the notice A group, animation pattern 21 from the notice B group, and Are determined, and the animation of these animation patterns is executed in parallel in time series, whereby the main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device)) produces an effect image based on the animation pattern. As shown in FIG. 14E, the animation pattern “animation pattern 501 from the production design group” is determined, and the animation of this animation pattern is executed to execute the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device). ) Displays an effect image based on the animation pattern.

  As a result, images of BG1 (mountain) and BG2 (cloud) are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) as the background from the start to the end of the animation pattern. Subsequently, an image for performing the animation of the character A preview display 2 seconds (120 frames) after the start of the animation pattern is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames), and 3 seconds (180 frames) after the start of the animation pattern, An image for animation of the notice display is displayed for 4 seconds (240 frames).

  These images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)), and the first drawn image depends on the image drawn later. It is overwritten and cannot be visually recognized as an image.

  Further, in the case where the second liquid crystal display device is provided, an image for performing the animation of normal variation display of the effect symbol is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames) in the display area of the second liquid crystal display device, and then for 1 second ( 60 frames) (stop time), an image for performing a temporary stop display animation is displayed. In addition, although the example which displays only an effect design is shown on the 2nd liquid crystal display device, it does not limit to this, For example, the animation which consists of the background group displayed in the liquid crystal display device 31 as a 1st liquid crystal display device The pattern 1 and the animation pattern 501 from the effect design group may be displayed in parallel in time series.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a display list composed of a drawing control command group, and shows an example of a display list for each display device to be displayed.

  FIG. 15A shows image forming for forming an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (the liquid crystal display device 31 as the first liquid crystal display device when the first and second liquid crystal display devices are provided). FIG. 15B is an example of image forming information for forming an effect image to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device when the first and second liquid crystal display devices are provided. It is an example of a certain 2nd display list.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the animation pattern based on the animation information as shown in FIG. 14 described above, when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the liquid crystal A display list is generated for each predetermined frame (each frame) displayed on the display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and each second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown). To do. That is, a display list is generated for each unit frame according to the number of display devices.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs each display list generated in this way to the VDP 2000.

  Here, the display list generation method is such that the liquid crystal control CPU 150a changes the contents of the animation scene at the current number of frames based on the “frame counter” indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (animation scene). The display list for the current number of frames is generated by generating the drawing control command according to the priority (drawing order) of each animation group.

  In the following, the liquid crystal display device 31 (or, in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the display constituting the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 is provided. Here is an example list:

  In FIG. 15A, as the priority of the animation group shown in FIG. 14A, the background group is associated with the lowest “priority 9” data, and the notice A group has “priority 8”. ”And data of“ priority order 7 ”are associated with the notice B group. It is assumed that the highest priority data is associated with the big hit effect group.

  In FIG. 15 (b), as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIG. 14 (a), data of “priority order 2” having a low priority order is associated with the background group, It is assumed that “priority 1” data having a high priority is associated. In the example shown in FIG. 15B, in the above, the display in the case where the animation pattern 1 consisting of the background group and the animation pattern 501 from the effect design group are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device in parallel in time series. An example of the list is shown. Of course, when only the animation pattern 1 consisting of the background group is displayed, the display list designating only the animation scene 501 of the effect design group, that is, “background group” in the animation group column of FIG. The display list does not include the specified record.

  In FIG. 15 (a), as shown in FIG. 14 (b) to FIG. 14 (d), the background group anime pattern 1, the notice A group from the anime pattern 11, and the notice B group It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns with the anime pattern 21 have been determined. In FIG. 15B, as shown in FIG. 14E, the anime pattern 1 of the background group and the anime pattern 501 from the effect design group It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns are determined.

  Next, as the display list (first display list) corresponding to the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31, from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group), The drawing control commands according to the contents of the animation scene in the frame counter (current number of frames) are sequentially generated, and the drawing control up to the highest priority animation group (big hit effect group) among the decided animation groups When the command is generated, a display list as shown in FIG. 15A is completed by finally generating a drawing end command.

  When a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, a low priority animation group (background group) is used as a display list (second display list) corresponding to the effect image displayed on the second liquid crystal display device. ) Animation pattern 1 and drawing control commands in accordance with the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames) are generated in sequence, and among the determined anime groups, the higher priority anime group (production) When the drawing control command for the symbol group) is generated, a display list as shown in FIG. 15B is completed by finally generating a drawing end command.

  Display lists as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B are generated while the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to necessary data.

  In this way, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs to the VDP 2000 the display lists (first display list and second display list) for each display device in which the drawing control command group is grouped for each predetermined frame (one frame). The drawing circuit constituting the VDP 2000 performs the drawing process for drawing the effect image for each display list, and the display device (the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 or the second liquid crystal display corresponding to the effect image subjected to the drawing process. Displayed on the device.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1a will be described using a flowchart.

  FIG. 16 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1601, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  Subsequently, in step S1602, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S1603, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination.

  When such a process is performed, in step S1604, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power-off process for turning off the power is performed, and interrupt processing is performed until the power-off process is performed (NO in S1604). The replay random value updating process (S1602) and subsequent steps are repeated. If the power interruption process is performed (YES in S1604), the process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a timer interrupt process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S1701, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S1702, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter, such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the general electricity release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S1703, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0 (zero) and each initial random value 0 (zero) is Newly update the random value.

  Next, in step S1704, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small symbol symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination. Perform initial random number update processing.

  Next, in step S1705, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

  In this input control process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first large winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to each switch of the gate detection switch 13a.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each prize opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  Next, in step S1706, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  Subsequently, in step S1707, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table, a process is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S1708, the main CPU 110a performs payout control processing.

  In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  Next, in step S1709, the main CPU 110a determines the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, and the normal symbol display device data. Then, data creation processing of the memory number designation command is performed.

  In step S1710, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in step S1709. Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S1609 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S1711, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S1701 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

  FIG. 18 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special figure special electric control process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S1801, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and in step S1802, the branch address is referenced from the loaded special figure special electric treatment data.

  At this time, if the special figure special electricity processing data is 0 (zero), a special symbol memory determination process is performed (S1803). If the special figure special electricity processing data is 1, a special symbol variation process is carried out (S1804). If the special figure special electricity processing data is 2, special symbol stop processing is performed (S1805).

  Also, if the special figure special electric processing data is 3, the big hit game processing is performed (S1806), if the special figure special electric processing data is 4, the big hit game end processing is executed (S1807), and the special figure special electric processing data is 5. If small hit game processing is performed (S1808).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  As the special symbol memory determination process at this time, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like.

  A detailed flow of the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1901-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step S1901 is executed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S1901-2, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S1901-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1901-4.

  In step S1901-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  In step S1901-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to S1901-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In step S1910-1, the process proceeds to step S1910-1.

  In step S1901-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S1901-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S1901-2 to S1901-5.

  Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S1901-2 to S1901-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S1902, the main CPU 110a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S1901-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1903, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence / absence of a short time gaming state, the number of special symbol reservations (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for variation of the special figure.

  In step S1904, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S1905, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S1906, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on / off the LED is appropriately created in step S1709, and the created data is output in step S1710, so that the first special Variation display of the symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S1907, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S1903 is set in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. To do. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1702.

  In step S1908, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag to 00H and clears the demonstration determination flag.

  In step S1909, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S1910-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S1910-2.

  In step S1910-2, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S1910-3 which will be described later.

  In step S1910-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process of FIG. 18 will be returned. In the special symbol variation process in step S1804, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determined special symbol variation time has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. The special symbol variation time counter set in step S1907 is subtracted in step S1702.

  If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction (J) counter and updated. When the number of time reduction (J) = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared and the number of high probability games (X )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step 1805, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is “big hit symbol”, “small bonus symbol”, or “losing symbol”. Do.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the data stored in the gaming state storage area is referred to and data (00H to 03H) indicating the current gaming state is set in the gaming state buffer. Thereafter, the data (high probability game flag and short time game flag), high probability game number (X) counter, and short time number (J) counter stored in the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area are cleared. . Further, the special figure special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

  In the jackpot game process of step S1806, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.

  Specifically, first, referring to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the determined jackpot symbol type (stop symbol data) (long hit table, short hit table or Determine the table per development).

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, the bonus game opening mode table is referred to, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first jackpot opening / closing solenoid The drive data of 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.

  When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S1807, the main CPU 110a determines either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. Perform the decision process.

  Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table, based on the data stored in the game state buffer and the determined jackpot symbol type (stop symbol data), the setting of the high probability game flag The setting of the high probability game number (X), the setting of the short-time game flag, and the setting of the short-time number of times (J) are performed. For example, in the case of the special symbol 1, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to 10,000 times. Further, a time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and a time-short time (J) counter is set to 10,000 times.

  After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.

  In the small hit game processing in step S1808, the main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table, and determines the small hit opening mode based on the determined type of the small hit symbol (stop symbol data). To do.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small winning opening mode, the large winning opening opening mode table is referred to, and the small winning opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. The drive data is output to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

  It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot determination process in the main control board of the gaming machine 1a using FIG.

  In step S2001, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S1901-6 is “big hit” based on the probability gaming state. It is determined whether it is a random value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”.

  As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2002, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2002, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S1901-6, and determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data). ) Is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A). If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A) is used. Referring to the jackpot symbol random number value, stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 23 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S2003, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. .

  In step S2004, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and indicates the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. The game state information is set in the game state buffer.

  Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit.

  As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S2005, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2006, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2008.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S2006, the main CPU 110a determines the small symbol number for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S1901-6, and determines the type of the special symbol. Then, a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area.

  In step S2007, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits and transmits it to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. To do.

  In step S2008, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table in FIG. 6C, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S2009, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. The jackpot determination process ends.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2101, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in S1907 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S2102, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the set variation display data, and the set special symbol is displayed as the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S2103, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2104, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S1602.

  In step S2105, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  FIG. 22 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2201, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set symbol stop time has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S2202, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. If the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a stores the time-saving count (J). It is updated by subtracting 1 from the short time count (J) stored in the area, and it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S2203 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set.

  On the other hand, if the hour / short game flag is not set in the hour / short game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area and updated to determine whether the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S2204 with the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area set.

  On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds directly to step S2204.

  In step S2204, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2205, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S2210. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S2206.

  In step S2206, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S2209.

  In step S2207, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2208, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, as shown in FIG. 9B for determining the small hitting release mode based on the stop symbol data with reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. The big winning opening opening mode determination table (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S2209, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2210, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2211, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S2212, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop symbol data, the jackpot bonus winning port opening mode determining table group shown in FIG. Then, one of the “long winning table”, “short winning table”, and “developed winning table” is determined as a big winning opening opening determination table.

  In step S2213, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game, small hit game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S2208 or step S2212. The opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S2214, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening release mode determination table determined in step S2208 or step S2212. Note that the special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S1702. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the jackpot game process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S2301, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2302, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2306.

  In step S2302, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S2214 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2303, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S2304, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) decided in step S2212, the first big winning is based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times opened (K). The opening time of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S2305, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games (R). In response to this, a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S2306, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2318. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2307, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2308. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2309.

  In step S2308, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2310 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2310 described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big prize opening, and if the closing time has passed, the process proceeds to step S2304 to open the big winning opening. Move processing.

  In step S2309, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2310. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S2310, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized to close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S2212, the first big winning is based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S2311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S2312, and if it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S2312, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S2313, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2315, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2314.

  In step S2314, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it.

  In step S2315, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S2316, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S2212. The ending designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2317, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S2212. .

  In step S2318, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2319, the main CPU 110a converts the special figure special electricity processing data. 5 is set, and the processing shifts to jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is ended as it is.

  FIG. 24 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2401, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S2402, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and stores the high probability game flag at the end of the jackpot based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2401 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S2403, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2401 and the game information in the game state buffer, the remaining fluctuation count of the high probability gaming state. (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S2404, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2401 and the game information in the game state buffer, saves the short time game in the short time game flag storage area. Whether or not to set a flag is processed.

  For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or When it is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S2405, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2401 and the game information in the game state buffer, the remaining fluctuation count of the short-time gaming state ( J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. When the game information is 02H or 03H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S2406, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2407, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the small hit game process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S2501, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2502, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2504.

  In step S2502, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in S2214 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2503.

  In step S2503, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process.

  In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, energization data for energizing the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, and the opening mode determination table determined in step S2208 (see FIG. 9B). ), The opening time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S2504, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2513. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2505, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it is determined that the special prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2506. If it is determined that the special prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2507.

  In step S2506, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2508 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2508, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the step for ending the small hit game process to maintain the closing of the big prize opening and opening the big winning opening if the closing time has elapsed The process moves to S2503.

  In step S2507, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2508. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2508, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, in order to close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, the energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, and the open mode determination table (step S2208) Referring to FIG. 9B), the closing time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S2509, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2510. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2510, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S 2511, the main CPU 110 a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the small hit type in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2512, the main CPU 110a refers to the determined release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B), and sets an end interval time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter.

  In step S2513, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2514, the main CPU 110a Is set to 0, the processing is shifted to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game processing is ended.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

  FIG. 26 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process in the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2601, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2602.

  In step S2602, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S2602 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  In step S2603, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to perform the power interruption process. If the power interruption process is performed, the sub CPU 120a ends the process. If the power interruption process is not performed, the sub CPU 120a returns the process to step S2602.

  FIG. 27 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the timer interrupt process in the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1a.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S2701, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S2702, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S2703, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2703.

  In step S2704, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S2705, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S2706, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 28 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing of FIG. 29 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing of FIG.

  In step S2801, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to S2802.

  In step S2802, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a password (login command) for accepting an instruction to record game history information. In a memory (state holding unit 202 described later) such as the RAM 120c, the login flag is set to 1 (= ON), and if it is not a login command, the process proceeds to step S2804.

  In step S2804, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a logout command for instructing to stop accepting the recording instruction of the game history information. If the command is a logout command, the sub RAM 120c in step S2805. In the memory (state holding unit 202 described later), the login flag is set to 0 (= OFF), and if it is not a logout command, the process proceeds to step S2806.

  In step S2806, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2807, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S2808.

  In step S2807, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S2808, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2809, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S2810.

  In step S2809, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S2810, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2811, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S2813.

  In step S2811, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, by analyzing the production symbol designation command, the production symbol data constituting the combination of the production symbols is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the decided production symbol data is stored in the production symbol storage area. In addition to setting the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2812, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S2813, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2814, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S2815.

  In step S2814, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the updated effect random number value, the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. Based on the above, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. Details of the processing in step S2814 will be described later.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is referred to, and one variable effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect. In addition to setting the pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmitting information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined change effect pattern is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Set to. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as a variation pattern designation command, if the obtained random number for effect is “0 to 9”, the variation effect pattern 1-1 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. Set to. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal (not shown) are provided. At least one of the display device (sub liquid crystal)), the audio output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 are controlled. In addition, based on the variation effect pattern determined here, the variation mode of the effect symbol is determined.

  In step S2815, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2816, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, moves the process to step S2817.

  In step S2816, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop and display the effect symbol.

  In step S2817, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2818, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S2819.

  In step S2818, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2819, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2820, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S2821.

  In step S2820, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2821, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2822, and if it is not a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2823.

  In step S2822, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2823, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2824, and if it is not an ending command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S2824, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a on the image control board 150 will be described.

  The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

In step S3001, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main process program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.
Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, as an instruction for the initial setting of the VDP 2000, (1) instructs the display circuit to create and output a video signal, and instruct the video signal to be created (the 0th bit of the display register). (2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as effect designs) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the image data expansion area 153b of the VRAM 153, the expansion register has a predetermined value. Initial value data is set, or (3) an initial value display list is output to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “powering on”).

  In step S3002, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output in step S3001 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the output display list is instructed.

  In step S3003, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing an effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120. When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S3003.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command (for example, an effect pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12) is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S3004. If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. A pattern is determined (see FIG. 14). When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S3004, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs animation control processing. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S3102 described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S3003, various animation scenes are displayed. Update the address.

  In step S3005, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A list is generated (see FIG. 15). When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S3006, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01. Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 31B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S3006, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves to step S3007 if the FB switching flag = 01, and waits until the FB switching flag = 01 if the FB switching flag = 00.

In step S3007, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off) and ends the process.
Thereafter, the processes in steps S3002 to S2007 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 31 occurs.

  The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed. The drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. FIG.

  When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is finished, the VDP 2000 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via the CPU I / F. When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S3101). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

  FIG. 31B is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150. The VDP 2000 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via the CPU I / F every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S3102, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

  In step S3103, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.

  If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S3104. If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. In other words, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S3104 is not performed.

  In step S3104, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S3105, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a gives the VDP2000 memory controller an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of adding 1 to the first bit of the display register via the CPU I / F.

  In step S3106, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 120 will be briefly described.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various commands are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive. A command for causing the device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on at least one of the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system configured using the gaming machine 1a in the present embodiment.

  32, the gaming system includes a gaming machine 1a, an information terminal 300 having a code information reading function for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1a, and a process based on information included in the code information read by the information terminal 300. The information processing server (information management device) 400 that performs communication, and the communication control device 500 that controls communication between the information terminal 300 and the information processing server 400 are included.

  The information terminal 300 is equipped with an image pickup device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) that picks up an image for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1a, and picks up code information using this camera. Information about the player (hereinafter referred to as “player information”) to the information processing server 400 based on the captured code information via the communication control device 500, such as the player ID and the “game history information” of the player. Make an acquisition request.

  The information processing server 400 makes a response to the player information request from the information terminal 300. Note that the communication control device 500 is a processing control device in a carrier that generally provides a line or the like used for communication, and performs communication control.

  FIG. 33 is a sequence diagram showing a detailed process transition of the login / logout process performed in the gaming system using the gaming machine 1a. 33, the detailed processing transition of the logout logout process in the information processing server (information management device) constituting the gaming system shown in FIG. 32, the information terminal such as the cellular phone of the player, and the gaming machine 1a. Will be explained.

  First, the gaming machine 1a displays a two-dimensional code including gaming machine identification information on the liquid crystal display device 31 (S3301).

  The information terminal captures and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the gaming machine 1a using an imaging device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) or the like by the player's operation (S3302).

  The information terminal transmits the input code information to the information processing server and makes a login process request (authentication request) (S3303).

  In the information processing server for which the login processing request is made from the information terminal, the player information managed by the information processing server is specified based on the information about the player such as the terminal ID related to the information terminal included in the login processing request. Then, the player information is read, and a password including the read player information is created (S3304). If the player information is not managed by the information processing server, a response to that effect is sent, and as an example, a screen that prompts registration of information about the player is displayed.

  Then, when the information terminal creates a password, the information terminal transmits the password to the information terminal that requested the login process (S3305).

  Accordingly, when the information terminal accepts a password response from the information processing server in response to the login processing request from the information processing server, the information terminal displays the accepted password on the display of the information terminal (S3306). Store in the storage area. In this way, the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal can be read out by the player's operation.

  Subsequently, when the password including the player information is displayed on the display of the information terminal, or when the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal is read and displayed on the display of the information terminal, the player However, by operating the cross key provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine, the password is input to the gaming machine 1a, and the login process is performed (S3307).

  As a result, the gaming machine 1a is in a state where the player information included in the password is designated, and the game by the player indicated by the player information is performed in the gaming machine 1a.

  After this log-in process is performed, the gaming machine 1a records history information related to the game performed by the operation by the player as “game history information” (S3308). In step S3308, a series of processing in the game of the gaming machine 1a is performed. In step S3308, code information control processing is performed in the effect of the gaming machine 1a.

  When ending the game, logout processing is performed using the player information stored in the gaming machine 1a (S3309). This logout process cancels the designation of the player information specified in the login process. When the logout process is performed, the gaming machine 1a cancels the game history information and designation recorded so far. Code information or a password including the player information is created and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1a.

  Then, when the information terminal images and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1a using an imaging device or the like by the player's operation (S3310), the information terminal Transmits the input code information to the information processing server (S3311).

  In the information processing server that has received the code information from the information terminal, the player information and the game history information included in the code information are newly added and registered in the game history information managed by the information processing server (S3312). .

  FIG. 34 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 provided in the gaming machine 1a.

  The information control unit 121 includes a transmission / reception control unit 201, a state holding unit 202, an information processing control unit 203, an information holding unit 204, an information storage unit 205, an operation information generation unit 206, an effect processing unit 207, A code information generation unit 208. The information control unit 121 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and the sub CPU 120a performs control processing using the sub ROM 120b and the sub RAM 120c.

  The effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 designates a special effect by performing a pressing operation of an operation type associated with the operation effective period during an operation effective period in which the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is enabled. Control for transmitting an effect pattern designation command (special effect effect pattern designation command) to the image control board. Further, when the player who satisfies the above “auto button mode release condition” sets the auto button mode by selecting the auto button mode, the information control unit 121 sets the operation type associated with the table button operation valid period. Even if the operation is not performed, the button operation execution information (operation execution flag 1 (= ON)) is set at the specified timing specified by the table button operation valid period, and the effect button 35 is pressed. Similarly, control (auto button control) for executing special effects is performed.

  The transmission / reception control unit 201 receives game information related to a game in a big lottery process such as a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, and sends the game information to the information processing control unit 203.

The transmission / reception control unit 201 also receives a password (login command) for inputting information relating to the player (player information) and instructing recording of the game history information received by an input operation using the player's cross key 36 or the like. And the player information and the game history information included in the password are acquired. Then, the transmission / reception control unit 201 sets a login flag indicating that the player is in the specified login state to 1 (= ON) in the state holding unit 202.
On the other hand, the transmission / reception control unit 201 sets a login flag indicating that the user is not in the login state (the logout state) to 0 (= OFF) in the state holding unit 202 by performing a logout process described later.

  Also, the transmission / reception control unit 201 receives an operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player, detected by the effect button detection switch 35a, and sends the operation input signal to the operation information generation unit 206.

The state holding unit 202 is configured by a sub RAM 120c. The state holding unit 202 sets a login flag indicating that the player is in a specified login state by acquiring a password (login command) input by the player for the login process by the transmission / reception control unit 201. Set (= ON) and hold.
Further, the state holding unit 202 sets a login flag 0 (= OFF) indicating that it is not in the login state (the logout state) when the transmission / reception control unit 201 receives the code information creation instruction in the logout process. Hold.

  The information processing control unit 203 stores the information transmitted from the transmission / reception control unit 201 in at least one of the information holding unit 204 and the information storage unit 205, and also includes the effect processing unit 207 and the code information generation unit 208. Send to at least one.

The information holding unit 204 is configured by a sub RAM 120c. The information holding unit 204 holds player information and game history information included in the password based on the control of the information processing control unit 203.
Further, the information holding unit 204 is set according to the player level of the player in the gaming machine 1a based on the control of the information processing control unit 203, and the mode setting information (“ “Auto button mode” setting information and “Back button navigation mode” setting information) are set and held.
Furthermore, the information holding unit 204 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) or OFF (= 0) and holds it based on the control of the effect processing unit 207.

  The information storage unit 205 is configured by a sub ROM 120b. The information storage unit 205 is a variety of information such as table information (FIGS. 11, 12, 39A, 39B, and 40) for determining an effect pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150. Is remembered. As shown in the effect pattern determination tables of FIGS. 11 and 12, and the various tables of FIGS. 39A, 39B, and 40, the information storage unit 205 stores the effects performed in the game of the gaming machine 1a. Among them, the operation effective period (“front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective” for enabling the button operation for the specified effect in which the button operation of the effect button 35 for changing the effect is enabled. Setting information of “period”) is stored.

When the operation detection signal detected when the effect button 35 is pressed down is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a via the transmission / reception control unit 201, the operation information generation unit 206 is based on the operation detection signal. Thus, operation information such as a pressing time for the pressing operation performed on the effect button 35 during the operation effective period is generated and supplied to the effect processing unit 207.
When the auto button mode is not set, the effect processing unit 207 specifies a designated operation (“single hit”, “continuous hit”, or When the operation information for “long press” is supplied from the operation information generation unit 206, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) for the information holding unit 204.
The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag is set within the operation effective period.
When the auto button mode is set, the effect processing unit 207 executes the operation by not performing a designation operation (“single hit”, “continuous hit”, or “long press”) specified by the operation effective period in the operation effective period. Even when it is determined that the flag is not set to 1 (= ON), the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) for the information holding unit 204 at a designated timing (t _f ) designated in advance. To do.

  The effect processing unit 207 performs the effect processing of the normal effect and the special effect based on the table information stored in the information storage unit 205 under the control of the effect program stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the change effect pattern determination table (FIG. 11 or 12) stored in the information storage unit 205, and uses the change pattern designation command and the effect random number value received from the main control board 110. One variation production pattern is determined. That is, the effect processing unit 207 supplies the transmission / reception control unit 201 with an effect pattern specifying command for specifying the determined variation effect pattern. The transmission / reception control unit 201 transmits the effect pattern designation command to the image control board 150.

  In addition, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the “front button operation effective period” when the changed effect pattern of the determined effect pattern designation command is an effect changing effect pattern in which the “front button operation effective period” is specified. In addition, when the operation type designation operation (“single stroke”, “continuous stroke”, or “long press”) designated by the “table button operation valid period” is performed on the effect button 35, the information holding unit 204 Set the operation execution flag to ON (= 1). The effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing the designation operation within the “front button operation valid period” is set, and performs the effect processing of “special effect”.

  Alternatively, the “auto button mode” selected by the player that satisfies the “auto button mode release condition” is set (customized) in the information holding unit 204 based on the control of the information processing control unit 203. In this case, the effect processing unit 207 does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing the designation operation on the effect button 35 within the “front button operation effective time” is set. Also, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) in the information holding unit 204 at a designated timing designated in advance. Then, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set as described above, and performs an effect process of “special effect”.

When the player is in the login state and satisfies the “auto button mode release condition”, the player designates the “auto button mode” selection display (not shown) on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. By doing so, the “auto button mode” can be selected.
In the present embodiment, in the “auto button mode release condition”, the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 300 or more. The “auto button mode release condition” is not limited to this.
When the player selects the auto button mode when the player level included in the game history information held by the information holding unit 204 is 300 or more, the information processing control unit 203 enters the “table button operation valid period”. Set the mode of the control processing based on “auto button mode”. The information processing control unit 203 causes the information holding unit 204 to hold the setting information of the “auto button mode”.
On the other hand, the information processing control unit 203 does not set the “auto button mode” when the “auto button mode” is not selected by the player. When the “auto button mode” is not set, the information holding unit 204 does not hold the setting information of the “auto button mode”.

In addition, when the player satisfies the “rear button navigation mode release condition” when in the login state, the player selects and displays “rear button navigation mode” on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (not shown). To select “Back button navigation mode”.
In the present embodiment, in the “back button navigation mode release condition”, the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 350 or more. The “rear button navigation mode release condition” is not limited to this.
The information processing control unit 203 determines that the “back button navigation button mode” is selected by the player when the player level included in the game history information held by the information holding unit 204 is 350 or higher, The control processing mode based on the “valid period” is set to “back button navigation mode”. The information processing control unit 203 causes the information holding unit 204 to hold the setting information of the “back button navigation button mode”.
On the other hand, the information processing control unit 203 does not set the “auto button mode” when the “back button navigation button mode” is not selected by the player.

  Further, the information control unit 121 has an operation number counter (not shown). In any of the “single stroke operation valid period”, “continuous stroke operation valid period”, and “long press operation valid period”, the effect processing unit 207 performs a pressing operation on the production button 35 in the “operation valid period”. Each time the operation detection signal is supplied, 1 is added to the operation number counter. Then, the effect processing unit 207 clears the operation number counter at a predetermined timing.

  Based on the player information and game history information held by the information holding unit 204, the information processing control unit 203 sets the points acquired by the player and the points based on the contents of the effect processing by the effect processing unit 207. The player information including the player level to be played and the game history information are generated and sent to the code information generation unit 208.

  The code information generation unit 208 generates code information including player information and game history information. The code information creation unit 405 that has generated the code information sends the code information to the transmission / reception control unit 201. The transmission / reception control unit 201 transmits the code information to the information terminal.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing steps S3307 to S3309 in FIG. A detailed flow of the login process in step S3307 and the logout process in step S3309 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  The login process in step S3307 in FIG. 33 will be described in detail. In step S3307-1, the gaming machine 1a receives information by operating a cross key operation or the like provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine 1a by the player. It is determined whether the password displayed on the terminal display is input. The process of step S3307-1 is performed by the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 of the gaming machine 1a determining whether a password is received from the transmission / reception control unit 201.

  If it is determined in step S3307-1 that a password has been input, the gaming machine 1a analyzes the input password and reads player information included in the password in step S3307-2. This step S3307-2 is performed by the information processing control unit 203.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine 1a determines in step S3307-1 that a password has not been input, the gaming machine 1a advances the process to step 3307-5.

  Next, in step S3307-3, the gaming machine 1a retains information indicating that the player is in the designated login state and initializes stored game history information in response to the input of the password. To do.

  Specifically, when the password is received by the transmission / reception control unit 201, the information control unit 121 sets the login flag to ON (= 1) in the state holding unit 202. Further, under the control of the information processing control unit 203, the player information stored in the information holding unit 204 is deleted, the game history information is initialized, the received player information is stored in the information holding unit 204, and the game A storage area for storing history information is reserved in the information holding unit 204.

  Next, the gaming machine 1a registers the received player information in step S3307-4. Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 registers the received player information in the information holding unit 204.

  Next, in step S3307-5, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the game has been started based on whether or not the launch control board 160 has received information such as detecting the launch of a game ball. . If it is determined that the game has started, the process proceeds to step S3308. If it is determined that the game has not started, the process returns to step S3307-1. In the determination process of step S3207-5, the information processing control unit 203 receives the information that the transmission control board 160 of the information control unit 121 detects the launch of the game ball, etc. It is determined that the game has started.

  Further, the logout process in step S3309 in FIG. 33 will be described in detail. First, in step S3309-1, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not there is an instruction to end the game based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 35. To do. The end of the game in this case is a determination as to whether or not the player has input a code information creation instruction. If the player has entered a code information creation instruction, the process proceeds to step S3309-2. If the player has not entered a code information creation instruction, the process returns to step S3208. In this game end instruction determination process, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the transmission / reception control unit 201 has received information on a code information creation instruction based on detection by the effect button detection switch 35a. It is done by judging.

  In step S3309-2, the gaming machine 1a generates code information including the stored player history information, player information, and the like.

  Specifically, the code information generation unit 208 of the information control unit 121 reads out information such as player history information and player information stored in the information holding unit 204, generates code information including these information, and transmits / receives the information. Supply to the control unit 201.

  In step S3309-3, the gaming machine 1a displays the generated code information on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In step S3309-3, the transmission / reception control unit 201 of the information control unit 121 transmits the code information supplied from the code information generation unit 208 to the image control board 150, and causes the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the code information. To instruct.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation execution flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “single stroke operation valid period” is designated.

The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing one press operation (single hit) on the effect button 35 within the “single hit operation valid period” is set. Judging.
FIG. 36 (a) shows a case where the push button is not pressed once even in the “single stroke operation valid period” in a state where the auto button mode is not set (when the auto button mode is not set). .
In the case of FIG. 36 (a), the effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation information based on the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a is not supplied from the operation information generating unit 206 during the “single stroke operation valid period”. In the information holding unit 204, the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF).

FIG. 36 (b) shows that a single press operation (single stroke) is performed on the effect button 35 in the “single stroke operation valid period” in a state where the auto button mode is not set (when the auto button mode is not set). It is shown.
In the case of FIG. 36B, the effect processing unit 207 has operation information indicating that a single pressing operation has been performed in the “single stroke operation valid period” based on the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a. As a result of being supplied from the generation unit 206, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) for the information holding unit 204.

FIG. 36C shows a state 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period” in the “single stroke operation valid period” in a state where the auto button mode is set (when the auto button mode is set). (Hereinafter, also referred to as “30 frames before the end of the“ single-stroke operation valid period ”) indicates that one press operation on the effect button 35 has been performed.
In the case of FIG. 36 (c), the effect processing unit 207 indicates that a single stroke operation has been performed based on an operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a by 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation validity period”. Is supplied from the operation information generation unit 206, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) for the information holding unit 204.

FIG. 36D shows a state in which the player performs once on the effect button 35 by the player 30 seconds before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period” in the state in which the auto button mode is set (when the auto button mode is set). Indicates that no pressing operation has been performed.
In the case of FIG. 36 (d), the effect processing unit 207 does not supply the operation information of the single stroke operation from the operation information generation unit 206 until 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke valid period”. It is determined that (= ON) is not set. Thus, when the auto button mode is set, the effect processing unit 207 does not set the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) because the operation information of the single stroke operation is not supplied, and the end of the “single stroke operation valid period” 30 frames ( F) When the previous time elapses, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) in the information holding unit 204 at that time (designated timing t _f1 in the “single stroke operation valid period”).

As described above, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 1 at that time when the player presses the effect button 35 once within the “single-stroke operation valid period”. Set to (= ON). In addition, when the auto button mode is set, the gaming machine 1a is operated at that time by the player operating the effect button 35 once 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”. Set the flag to 1 (= ON).
The gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” by determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “single-stroke operation effective period”.

In addition, even when the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by operating the effect button 35 once is set when the auto button mode is set, The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f1 of the “valid period”. In other words, when the auto button mode is set, the gaming machine 1a is not pressed once and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set by 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke valid period”. Even if it is determined that the operation execution flag is not set, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) at the time 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single-stroke operation effective period” (specified timing t _f1 in the “single-stroke operation effective period”). Set to. Then, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the “single-stroke operation valid period” and executes the “special effect”. This “special effect” will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) when the presentation button 35 is not pressed once within the “single stroke operation valid period”. When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF), the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” with the lowest reliability or does not execute the “special effect”.
As described above, when the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “single stroke operation valid period”, the “special effect” has the highest reliability. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a single hit operation on the effect button 35 during the “single hit operation valid period” when the auto button mode is not set.

In this way, the gaming machine 1a performs the “special effect” even when the single button operation is not performed on the effect button 35 within the “single operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set and when the auto button mode is not set. A time difference (for 30 frames) is provided at the timing to perform.
The player views the timer gauge image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 during the “single stroke operation valid period” for the timing difference (time difference of about 30 frames) for setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON). It is possible to recognize.
By recognizing this timing difference (time difference of about 30 frames), the player can perform a “special effect” that is executed without performing a single stroke operation during the “single stroke operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set. It is possible to identify whether it was executed 30 seconds before the end of the “single-stroke operation valid period” or when it was executed by the end of the “single-stroke operation valid period” when the auto button mode is not set.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation execution flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “continuous hit operation valid period” is designated.

The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by performing two or more pressing operations (sequential hits) on the effect button 35 within the “continuous hit operation valid period” is set. Determine whether.
FIG. 37 (a) shows a case where the pressing operation is not performed once on the effect button 35 in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button is not set.
In the case of FIG. 37 (a), the effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation information based on the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a is not supplied from the operation information generating unit 206 in the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. In the information holding unit 204, the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF).

FIG. 37 (b) shows that the pressing operation for the effect button 35 has been performed once in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button is not set.
In the case of FIG. 37 (b), the effect processing unit 207 has operation information indicating that a single pressing operation has been performed during the “continuous hitting operation valid period” based on the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a. Due to the supply from the generation unit 206, the operation number counter is incremented by one. The effect processing unit 207 determines that the repeated hitting is not performed within the “continuous hit operation effective period” by determining that the counter value of the operation number counter is less than 2 at the end of the continuous hit operation effective period. The operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) for the information holding unit 204.

FIG. 37 (c) shows that the press operation on the effect button 35 has been performed twice in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button is not set.
In the case of FIG. 37 (c), the effect processing unit 207 indicates that operation information indicating that the pressing operation is performed once in the “continuous hit operation valid period” based on the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a. Every time the data is supplied from the generation unit 206, the operation number counter is incremented by one. The effect processing unit 207 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) for the information holding unit 204 by determining that the counter value of the operation number counter is 2.

FIG. 37 (d) shows the continuous hitting control performed during the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button is set.
As shown in FIG. 37 (d), when the auto button mode is set, the effect processing unit 207 adds 1 to the operation count counter every 10 frames from the start to the end of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”.
Thereby, in the “continuous hit operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set, the effect processing unit 207 sets the operation number counter to 2 when 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the “continuous hit operation valid period” even if there is no continuous hit operation by the player. It becomes. In this case, the effect processing unit 207, "pummeled Operation lifetime" operation execution flag for this information holding section 204 (designated timing t _f2 in the "barrage Operation _lifetime") time from 20 frames elapse beginning of 1 (= ON).

FIG. 37 (e) shows the continuous hitting control performed during the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button is set as in FIG. 37 (d).
As shown in FIG. 37E, even when the auto button mode is set, the operation counter is set to 1 every time the player presses the effect button 35 during the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. Is added.
In this case, the count number of the operation number counter may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example. Accordingly, the player can obtain a feeling that the player has pressed the number of times more than the case where the player has operated in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set.
In the “continuous hit operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set, the effect processing unit 207 causes the player to perform two press operations before 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the “continuous hit operation valid period”. Sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) at the time of the second pressing operation (operation number counter = 2).

As described above, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a is operated for the second time when the player presses the presentation button 35 twice or more (continuous hitting) within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. At the time of the pressing operation, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).
Further, the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by pressing the effect button 35 twice or more (continuous hitting) is set when the auto button mode is set. Also, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f2 of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. That is, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter every 10 frames from the start of the “continuous hit operation valid period” when the auto button mode is set, so that 20 frames from the start of the “continuous hit operation valid period” at the latest. At an elapsed time, the operation counter is set to 2 or more, and the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).
The gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” by determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”.

On the other hand, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) when the player does not press the effect button 35 twice or more within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. To do. When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF), the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” with the lowest reliability or does not execute the “special effect”.
As described above, when the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, the “special effect” has the highest reliability. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a continuous hit operation on the effect button 35 during the “continuous hit operation valid period” when the auto button mode is not set.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation validation flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “long press operation valid period” is designated.

FIG. 38A shows that the player does not perform a single pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the “long pressing operation effective period” when the auto button is not set. The effect processing unit 207 sets an operation execution flag that is set by performing a long press operation (one press for 2 seconds or more (120 frames or more)) on the effect button 35 within the “long press operation valid period”. It is determined whether 1 (= ON) is set.
In the case of FIG. 38A, the effect processing unit 207 executes the operation on the information holding unit 204 when the operation information based on the long press operation is not supplied from the operation information generating unit 206 during the “long press operation valid period”. Set the flag to OFF (= 0).

FIG. 38B shows that a pressing operation (long pressing operation) of 2 seconds or more is performed once in the “long pressing operation effective period” when the auto button is not set.
In the case of FIG. 38B, the effect processing unit 207 performs a long press operation by pressing a press operation (long press operation) of 2 seconds or more once in the “long press operation valid period” from the operation information generation unit 206. Is supplied to the information holding unit 204, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).

FIG. 38C is a diagram illustrating long press control performed in the “long press operation valid period” when the auto button is set.
As shown in FIG. 38C, in the state in which the auto button mode is set, the operation validation flag is set at the start of the “long press operation effective period” (designated timing t _f3 in the “long press operation effective period”). Is set to ON (= 1).
Thereby, in the “long press operation effective period” at the time of setting the auto button, the effect processing unit 207 performs the “long press operation” regardless of whether or not the player performs the press operation on the effect button 35 in the “long press operation effective period”. Control is performed as if a long press operation was performed from the start to the end of the “operation valid period”.

When the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) when the player makes a long press operation of the effect button 35 within the “long press operation valid period”. .
In addition, even when the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by the long press operation of the effect button 35 is set when the auto button mode is set, The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f3 of the “operation valid period”. That is, as described above, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) when the “long-press operation valid period” starts when the auto button mode is set.
The gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” by determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “long press operation valid period”.

On the other hand, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a is set to the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) without the long press operation of the effect button 35 by the player within the “long press operation valid period”. To do. When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) as described above, the “special effect” with the lowest reliability is executed or the “special effect” is not executed.
In this way, the gaming machine 1a most reliably trusts the “special effect” when the “special effect” is executed even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “long press operation valid period”. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation valid period” when the auto button mode is not set.

  When the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a performs an operation by not performing a designation operation on the effect button 35 as described above during the “front button operation effective period” associated with a specific variation effect pattern. When the flag is set to OFF (= 0), the “special effect” is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the auto button mode is not set, the “special effect” even if no designation operation is performed on the effect button 35 in the “table button operation effective period” associated with all the changing effect patterns. May be executed.

  39 (a) and 39 (b) are special effects produced when the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set based on the designation operation of the “front button operation valid period”. It is a figure which shows the example of the production pattern determination table for determining a pattern designation | designated command.

  As can be seen from the variation effect pattern determination tables of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 described above, even if the effect content of the normal effect is the same variation effect pattern, the “table button operation effective period” (“ Any one of “single stroke operation valid period”, “continuous stroke operation valid period”, and “long press operation valid period”).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1a, when the auto button mode is not set, the player performs a designation operation on the effect button 35 during the “front button operation valid period” or sets the auto button mode. Sometimes, regardless of the presence or absence of the designated operation, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect” is executed.

  In addition, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) when the player does not perform the designation operation on the effect button 35 during the “front button operation valid period”. If set, if the operation valid period is associated with “special effect”, the “special effect” with the lowest reliability is executed.

First, the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (winning)”, and the variable effect pattern 1-1 (see FIG. 11) in which the “single stroke operation effective period M11” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. An example will be described.
For example, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that a single stroke operation is performed on the effect button 35 during the “single stroke operation validity period M11” and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. The “special effect 11a” is executed.
In addition, when the automatic button mode is set, the gaming machine 1a performs the single stroke operation on the effect button 35 and sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) 30 frames before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period M11”. "Special effect 11a" is executed.
Alternatively, in the gaming machine 1a, when the auto button mode is set, a single stroke operation is not performed on the effect button 35 and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set 30 frames before the end of the “single stroke valid period M11”. If it is determined that there is not, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect 11a” is executed at the time point 30 frames before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period M11” (specified timing specified in advance).

  In addition, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that the single-stroke operation is not performed on the effect button 35 during the “single-stroke operation effective period M11” and the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set. For example, the “special effect 11b”, which is the least reliable effect, is executed.

Further, the variation effect pattern 9-1 (see FIG. 11) in which the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (losing)” and the “single stroke operation effective period M11” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. An example will be described.
In the “reach A1 (losing)”, it is assumed that the “special effect 21a” executed by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is an effect with the lowest reliability, for example. At this time, it is assumed that the “special effect 21b” executed by setting the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is the least reliable effect having the same content as the “special effect 21a”.
In this way, the “special effect” that is executed without performing a single stroke operation during the “single stroke operation valid period” of “reach A1 (losing)” is the same when the auto button mode is set and when the auto button mode is not set. In some cases, the player cannot distinguish whether the special effect is a special effect that is executed in the auto button mode setting state or a special effect that is executed in the auto button mode non-setting state according to the effect content.
However, the gaming machine 1a provides a time difference (30 frames) at the timing of executing the “special effect” in the “single stroke operation valid period” between when the auto button mode is set and when the auto button mode is not set. As a result, the “special effect” that is executed without performing a single-stroke operation during the “single-stroke operation valid period” of “reach A1 (losing)” ends. It is possible to identify whether the operation was executed 30 frames before or after completion of the “single stroke operation valid period” when the auto button mode is not set.

Next, the variation effect pattern 1-2 (see FIG. 11) in which the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (winning)” and the “table button operation effective period” is associated with “continuous operation effective period M12”. Will be described as an example.
For example, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that a continuous hitting operation is performed on the effect button 35 during the “continuous hitting operation valid period M12” and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. The “special effect 12a” is executed.
In addition, the game machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) has been set by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) during the “continuous hitting operation valid period M12” when the auto button mode is set. The special effect 12a "is executed. Alternatively, when the game machine 1a is set in the auto button mode, the game machine 1a does not determine that the continuous operation is not performed on the effect button 35 during the “continuous operation effective period M12” and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect 12a” is executed at the time when 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the continuous hitting operation valid period M12 ”(specified timing specified in advance).

  In addition, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set by performing the continuous operation on the effect button 35 in the “continuous operation effective period M12”. Thus, the “special effect 12b” which is different from the “special effect 12a” is executed.

Next, the variation effect pattern 1-3 (see FIG. 11) in which the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (win)” and the “long button operation effective period M13” is associated as the “table button operation effective period”. ) As an example.
For example, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a performs a long press operation on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation valid period M13” and sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON). The “special effect 13a” is executed.
In addition, when the auto button mode is set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) by performing the long press operation on the effect button 35 in the “long press operation effective period M13”, thereby setting “special”. The production 13a "is executed. Alternatively, the gaming machine 1a executes the operation at the start of the “long press operation effective period M13” even if the long press operation is not performed on the effect button 35 in the “long press operation effective period M13” when the auto button mode is set. The flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect 13a” is executed.

  In addition, when the auto button mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) because the long press operation is not performed on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation effective period M13”. Then, the “special effect 13b”, which is different from the “special effect 13a”, is executed.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern designation command for special effects to be executed when the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set in the “back button operation effective period” described above. FIG.

  The “back button operation effective period N1” for executing the “back button special effect 1” is, for example, from the branch of reach loss effect to the start of the hit effect. The “center lamp flash” for flashing the center lamp (the center lamp of the lighting device 34 for production having a plurality of lamps) is repeated “rear button operation effective period N1” two or more times. This is executed as “button special effect 1”.

The “back button operation effective period N2” for executing the “back button special effect 2” is, for example, a specific object out of a plurality of objects (such as the effect driving device 33) provided on the game board 2. This is the time between 5 frames before activating (before gimmick operation). In the low-accuracy and short-time gaming state, a single press operation (single stroke) is performed within this “back button operation effective period N2”, so that the playback output of special sounds (melody, voice sound, etc.) It is executed as “special effect 2”.
Note that when the effect button 35 is pressed 30 frames before the “back button operation effective period N2”, the center lamp flash special effect may not be performed.

  The “back button operation effective period N3” for executing the “back button special effect 3” is, for example, 30 frames from the start of the character reach. When the pressing operation (single stroke) is performed once in the “back button operation effective period N3”, the effect of displaying the image of the special character on the liquid crystal display device 31 is executed as “back button special effect 3”.

  The “back button operation effective period N4” for executing the “back button special effect 4” is, for example, 90 frames from the end of the front button operation effective period. By performing 10 consecutive hits in the “back button operation effective period N4”, the reproduction output by the voice sound of the sub-title of the development reach when developing from reach loss to SP reach or SPSP reach is performed as “back button special effect 4 To run.

  The “back button operation effective period N5” for executing the “back button special effect 5” is, for example, from the start of change to the end of change. Each time the pressing operation (single stroke) is performed once in the “back button operation effective period N5”, a predetermined lamp (any lamp or frame lamp of the effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps) blinks. “Lamp on” is executed as “back button special effect 5”. However, such a special effect 5 may not be performed during the fixed time even during a change.

The “back button operation effective period N6” for executing the “back button special effect 6” is, for example, a time of 150 frames from the start of the ending of the jackpot game.
The gaming machine 1a performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a "special effect A") that is performed in a highly accurate and short-time game state after a probable big hit by three consecutive hits during the "back button operation effective period N6". After that, a normal jackpot will be won to become a low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, and in the subsequent low-probability and non-time-short gaming state, it will be won again for a promising variable jackpot. Is executed as “back button special effect 6”.

The “back button operation effective period N7” for executing the “back button special effect 7” is, for example, a time of 150 frames from the start of the opening of the jackpot game.
The gaming machine 1a performs a special effect similar to the “back button special effect 6” by performing three consecutive hits in the “back button operation effective period N7”. That is, the gaming machine 1a is subjected to three consecutive hits in the “back button operation effective period N7”, thereby producing an effect (this is referred to as “special effect A”) in a highly accurate and short-time gaming state after a probable change. ) Is then elected to a normal jackpot to become a low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, and in the subsequent low-probability and non-time-short gaming state, it is elected once again to a promising variable jackpot, so that “special” “Production A” is executed as “Back Button Special Production 7”.

The back button special effects are not limited to these back button special effects 1 to 7, but may be other effects. Further, the back button operation effective period is not limited to these back button operation effective periods N1 to N7. For example, the designation operation associated with the back button operation valid period may be “long press” for a predetermined number of seconds or more.
In this embodiment, the front button operation effective periods M11 to M13, M21 to M23, M31 to M33, M41 to M43, M51 to M53, M61 to M63, M71 to M73, and M81 to M83 are all back buttons. It is set as a period that does not overlap with the operation valid periods N1 to N4, N6, and N7.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect process in the variation effect pattern determination process in step S2814 of FIG.

  First, in step S4101, the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 checks the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and in step S4102, checks the effect random number (0 to 99). To do.

  Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 confirms the variation pattern designation command received by the transmission / reception control unit 201 in step S4101, and in step S4102, the information storage unit 205 configured by the sub ROM 120b The random number value (0 to 99) for production is confirmed by referring to the production pattern determination table for normal production stored (FIG. 11). As a result, the information processing control unit 203 specifies a variation effect pattern of a normal effect in step S4103.

  In step S <b> 4104, the information control unit 121 determines an effect pattern designation command for normal effects to be transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for normal effect stored in the information storage unit 205 in this step S4104, and the variation pattern designation command confirmed in step S4101 and Based on the effect random number (0 to 99) confirmed in step S4102, the effect pattern designation command for normal effect transmitted to the image control board 150 is determined from the variation effect pattern specified in step S4103, and the determination is made. Information indicating an effect pattern designation command is sent to the effect processing unit 207.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the special effect process associated with the single stroke operation valid period performed by the information control unit 121 when the auto button mode is not set.

  In step S4201, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “single-stroke operation valid period” has started due to the end of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the single-stroke instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S4201, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “single-stroke operation valid period” has started, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4202, and displays a text message such as “Please press the button !!” Control to execute the front button navigation effect to be displayed together with the image and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in step S4201 that the single stroke operation valid period has not started, it repeats the processing in step S4201 until it determines that it has started.

In step S4203, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the single-stroke operation effective period. If the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation has been detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4204. to add.
Specifically, when the operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 35a, the information control unit 121 receives the operation input signal via the transmission / reception control unit 201. The operation information generation unit 206 generates operation information (such as a pressing time) based on the operation input signal and supplies the operation information to the effect processing unit 207. The information control unit 121 determines that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the single-stroke operation effective period based on the operation information indicating the single-press operation during the single-stroke operation effective period, and proceeds to step S4204. Add 1 to.
On the other hand, in step S4203, if the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the single stroke operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S4207, and determines whether or not the single stroke operation valid period has elapsed. to decide. In step S4207, the information control unit 121 returns to step S4203 if it determines that the single stroke operation valid period has not elapsed, and proceeds to step S4208 if it determines that the single stroke operation valid period has elapsed.

  The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the single-stroke operation effective period. The effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4203 (NO in step S4203). Then, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the single-stroke operation valid period has ended in step S4207 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4207). It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set in step S4208, and the process proceeds to step S4208.

  In step S4205, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S4206, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and changes the effect. Based on the pattern, a special effect production pattern designation command corresponding to the single stroke operation designated in the single stroke operation validity period is determined, and the production pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4208, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to OFF (= 0) in the information holding unit 204, and proceeds to step S4209.

  In step S4209, the information control unit 121 performs a single-stroke operation by the player on the effect button 35 during the single-stroke operation valid period based on the special effect production pattern determination table of FIG. 39A or 39B. It is determined whether or not the special performance is to be executed even if it is not performed. In step S4209, if the information control unit 121 determines to execute the special effect, the process proceeds to step S4210. If determined to not execute the special effect, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4211.

  In step S4210, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and performs a single stroke operation. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is executed even if the player does not perform a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the effective period, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4211, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing associated with the single stroke operation valid period performed when the auto button mode is set.

In step S4301, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “single-stroke operation effective period” has started due to the end of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the single-stroke instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S4301, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “single-stroke operation valid period” has started, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4302 and displays a text message such as “Please press the button !!” Control to execute the front button navigation effect to be displayed together with the image and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in this step S4301 that the single stroke operation valid period has not started, it repeats the processing in step S4301 until it determines that it has started.
In step S4303, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period. If it is determined that the operation has been detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4304. Add 1 to the counter.
Specifically, the information control unit 121 receives the operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player detected by the effect button detection switch 35a in the transmission / reception control unit 201, and the operation information generation unit 206 receives the operation input. Operation information (such as a pressing time) based on the signal is generated and supplied to the effect processing unit 207.
The information control unit 121 is supplied with the operation information of one pressing operation from the operation information generation unit 206 until 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period, which is the designated timing (t _f1 ) designated by the single stroke operation valid period in advance. Then, it is determined that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period, and the process proceeds to step S4304, where 1 is added to the operation number counter.
On the other hand, in step S4303, if the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not performed until 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S4305, and the single-stroke operation It is determined whether or not 30 frames before the end of the valid period have elapsed. In step S4305, if the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 determines that 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period have not elapsed, the process returns to step S4203 and 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation effective period. If it is determined that elapses, the process proceeds to step S4306.

  The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set between the start of the single-stroke operation effective period and 30 frames before the end. The effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4303 (NO in step S4303). Then, the rendering processing unit 207 determines that 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period have elapsed in step S4305 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4305). It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set between the start of the single-stroke operation effective period and 30 frames before the end, and the process proceeds to step S4306.

In step S4306, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag ON (= 1) as the button operation execution information in the information holding unit 204.
At this time, if it is detected in step S4303 that the effect button 35 has been pressed, 1 is added to the operation number counter at that time (step S4304), and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. Set.
On the other hand, when the process of step S4306 is performed subsequent to step S4305, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 operates at the time point 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation effective period, which is a designated timing designated in advance. The execution flag 1 (= ON) is set (step S4306).
Thus, even if the information control unit 121 does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by pressing the effect button 35 is set, the operation execution flag in step S4306 is set. Set ON (= 1).

  In step S4307, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or FIG. 39B stored in the information storage unit 205, based on the variable effect pattern, An effect pattern designation command for a special effect corresponding to the single stroke operation designated during the single stroke operation validity period is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4308, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

For example, when the “single-stroke operation valid period” starts when the effect image as shown in FIG. 44A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, as the effect image of the front button navigation effect, for example, FIG. 44 ( A button effect image as shown in b) is displayed.
Then, regardless of whether the auto button is set or not, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set when the player presses the effect button 35 during the single stroke operation valid period.
When the auto button mode is set, even if there is no pressing operation up to 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at that time. Then, by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) in this way, for example, a special effect effect image (one large sword) as shown in FIG. 44C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is done.
On the other hand, when the effect button 35 is not pressed by the player during the single-stroke operation effective period when the auto button mode is not set, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set, for example, with the lowest reliability (see FIG. A special effect effect image (one small sword) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (the reliability is lower than that of the image 44 (c)) (see FIG. 44 (d)).

FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the special effect process associated with the continuous hitting operation valid period performed when the auto button mode is not set.
In step S <b> 4501, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “continuous hit operation valid period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before performing the button effect of the continuous hit instruction for the effect button 35. In step S4501, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “continuous hitting operation valid period” has started, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4502, and displays a text message such as “put the button repeatedly!” Control to execute the front button navigation effect to be displayed together with the image and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in this step S4501 that the continuous operation valid period has not started, it repeats the processing in step S4501 until it determines that it has started.

In step S4503, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the continuous hitting operation valid period. If it is determined that the operation is detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4504 and sets 1 in the operation number counter. to add.
On the other hand, in step S4503, if the information control unit 121 determines that the press operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the continuous hitting operation valid period, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4508 and determines whether the continuous hitting operation effective period has ended. To do. In step S4508, the information control unit 121 returns to step S4503 when it is determined that the continuous hitting operation effective period has not ended, and proceeds to step S4509 when it is determined that the continuous hitting operation effective period has elapsed.

  In step S <b> 4505, the information control unit 121 supplies two or more pressing operations by supplying operation information indicating two or more pressing operations from the operation information generating unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 in the continuous hitting operation valid period. It is determined whether or not In step S 4505, the information control unit 121 performs two or more pressing operations by supplying operation information indicating two or more pressing operations from the operation information generating unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 during the continuous hitting operation valid period. If it is determined that an operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S4506. If it is not determined that two or more pressing operations have been performed, the process proceeds to step S4508.

  The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the continuous hitting operation valid period. The effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4505 (NO in step S4505). Then, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the repeated hitting operation valid period has ended in step S4508 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4508), and thus within the repeated hitting operation valid period. It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set in step S4509, and the process proceeds to step S4509.

  In step S4506, the effect processing unit 207 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S4507, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for the special effect in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and changes the effect. Based on the pattern, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect corresponding to the continuous operation designated for the continuous operation valid period is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4509, the effect processing unit 207 sets the operation execution flag to OFF (= 0).

  In step S4510, the information control unit 121 performs the repeated hitting operation by the player with respect to the effect button 35 during the consecutive hit operation valid period based on the effect pattern determination table for special effects in FIG. 39 (a) or FIG. 39 (b). It is determined whether or not the special performance is to be executed even if it is not performed. In step S4510, if the information control unit 121 determines to execute the special effect, the process proceeds to step S4511. If determined to not execute the special effect, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4512.

  In step S4511, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and repeatedly operates. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is executed even if the player does not repeatedly perform an operation on the effect button 35 during the effective period, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4512, the effect processing unit 207 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing associated with the continuous hitting operation valid period performed when the auto button mode is set.

  In step S4601, the effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the continuous hitting operation valid period has started, and if it determines that it has started, the process proceeds to step S4602. On the other hand, in this step S4601, the effect processing unit 207 repeats the process of step S4601 until it determines that it has started when it determines that the continuous hitting operation valid period has not started.

  In step S4602, the effect processing unit 207 performs control to execute a front button navigation effect that displays, for example, a text message such as “Press the button repeatedly!” Together with the image of the effect button 35 and the timer gauge image.

  In step S4603, the effect processing unit 207 adds 1 to the operation number counter every 10 frames after the start of the continuous hitting operation valid period. Note that the effect processing unit 207 adds 1 to the operation number counter in step S4603 even when the player presses the effect button 35.

In step S4604, the effect processing unit 207 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1). In this step S4604, the effect processing unit 207, as described above, when the player has made two pressing operations (continuous hitting operation) before the lapse of 20 frames from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time of the second pressing operation (operation number counter = 2). Alternatively, it is determined that the player does not perform two pressing operations (continuous hitting operation) and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period” until 20 frames have elapsed. In this case, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time when 20 frames have elapsed (specified timing t _f2 ).
Thus, even if the information control unit 121 does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 is set, the operation execution flag is set in step S4604. Set 1 (= ON).

  In step S4605, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and changes the effect. Based on the pattern, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect corresponding to the continuous operation designated for the continuous operation valid period is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4606, the effect processing unit 207 clears the operation number counter.

For example, when the “continuous hitting operation valid period” starts when the effect image as shown in FIG. 47A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, as an effect image of the front button navigation effect, for example, FIG. A button effect image as shown in FIG.
When the effect button 35 is pressed twice (continuous hitting operation) before 20 frames from the start of the continuous hitting operation valid period when the auto button mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON) at that time. Is set. Alternatively, when the auto button mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON) is set at the time when 20 frames have elapsed even if the continuous hit operation has not been performed from the start of the continuous hit operation effective period until 20 frames have elapsed. Thus, by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON), for example, a special effect effect image (two large swords) as shown in FIG. 47C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. .
On the other hand, when the auto button mode is not set, if the player does not perform the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 during the continuous hitting operation valid period, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set, for example, the reliability is the highest. A special effect image (two small swords) that is low (lower in reliability than FIG. 47C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (see FIG. 47D).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing associated with the long press operation valid period performed when the auto button mode is not set.

  In step S4801, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “long press operation valid period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the long press instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S4801, if the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 determines that the “long-press operation valid period” has started, the process proceeds to step S4802, for example, “Press and hold the button!”. A control for executing a front button navigation effect for displaying a simple character message together with the image of the effect button 35 and the timer gauge image is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4801 that the long-pressing operation valid period has not started, the effect processing unit 207 repeats the process of step S4801 until it is determined that it has started.

In step S4803, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the long pressing operation valid period. If it is determined that the detection has been detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4804 and sets the operation count counter to 1. Is added.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4803 that the information control unit 121 has not detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S4808, where the long press operation valid period has ended. Judge whether or not. In step S4808, the information control unit 121 returns to step S4803 if it has not determined that the long press operation valid period has ended, and proceeds to step S4809 if it has determined that it has ended.

  The effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the long-press operation valid period. The effect processing unit 207 determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the long press operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4805 (NO in step S4805). Then, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the long press operation valid period has ended in step S4808 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4808), and the long press operation is valid. It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set within the period, and the process proceeds to step S4809.

  In step S4805, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the operation detection signal is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a without interruption (long press) when the pressing state of the effect button 35 continues for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined that the pressing state is a pressing operation (long pressing) for 2 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S4806, and the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).

  In step 4807, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and changes the effect. Based on the pattern, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect corresponding to the long press operation specified in the long press operation valid period is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4809, the information control unit 121 sets an operation execution flag = 0 (OFF).

  In step S4810, the information control unit 121 uses the player's long button for the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period based on the effect pattern determination table for special effects in FIG. 39 (a) or FIG. 39 (b). It is determined whether or not the special effect is executed even if the pressing operation is not performed. In step S4810, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4811 when it is determined to execute the special effect, and proceeds to step S4812 when it is determined not to execute the special effect.

  In step S4811, the information control unit 121 refers to the special effect production pattern determination table in FIG. 39 (a) or 39 (b) stored in the information storage unit 205 in the production processing unit 207, and presses and holds it. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is executed even if the player does not press and hold the effect button 35 during the operation valid period is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4812, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing associated with the long press operation effective period performed when the auto button mode is set.

  In step S4901, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “long press operation valid period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the long press instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S4901, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “long-press operation valid period” has started, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S4902, and produces a text message such as “Press and hold the button for a long time!”. Control is performed to execute a front button navigation effect displayed together with the image of the button 35 and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in this step S4901 that the long press operation valid period has not started, it repeats the processing in step S4901 until it determines that it has started.

  In step S4903, the information control unit 121 adds 1 to the operation number counter.

In step S4904, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1). The processing from step S4902 to step S4904 is performed at the start time (designated timing t _f3 ) of the “long press operation valid period”.
Thus, the information control unit 121 does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing a long press operation on the effect button 35 is set, but performs the operation in step S4904. Set flag ON (= 1).

  In step S4905, the information control unit 121 performs a long press operation in the effect processing unit 207 based on the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 39A or 39B stored in the information storage unit 205. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is executed after the validity period has elapsed is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S4906, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

For example, when the “long press operation valid period” starts when the effect image as shown in FIG. 50A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, as an effect image of the front button navigation effect, for example, FIG. A button effect image as shown in (b) is displayed.
When the auto button mode is not set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set when the player presses the effect button 35 for a long press operation valid period. Alternatively, when the auto button mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 (at the start time of the long press operation effective period (designated timing t _f3 ) regardless of whether the long press operation is performed on the effect button 35 during the long press operation effective period. ON) is set. Thus, by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON), for example, a special effect effect image (large skeleton character) as shown in FIG. 50C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.
On the other hand, when the auto button mode is not set, if the player does not press and hold the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set, and the reliability is, for example, The effect image (small skeleton character) of the special effect that is the lowest (having a lower reliability than FIG. 50C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (see FIG. 50D).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process for the back button special effect 1.

  In step S 5101, the information control unit 121 starts the “back button operation effective period N 1” by the end of the standby time before “back button operation effective period N 1” (from the branch of reach loss effect to the start of the hit effect). Determine whether or not. In step S5101, if the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N1” has started, the process proceeds to step S5102, and the back button operation effective period N1 has not started. If it is determined, the process of step S5101 is repeated until it is determined that the process has started.

In step S5102, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the back button operation effective period N1, and if it is determined that the detection is detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5103 and stores the operation count counter. Add one.
On the other hand, in step S5102, if the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not detected during the back button operation effective period N1, the process proceeds to step S5107, and the back button operation effective period N1 ends. Determine whether or not. In step S5107, if the information control unit 121 determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has not ended, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5102. If the information control unit 121 determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has ended, The process proceeds to S5108.

  In step S5104, the information control unit 121 supplies the operation information indicating two or more pressing operations from the operation information generation unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 during the back button operation effective period N1, thereby performing two or more times. It is determined whether or not a pressing operation has been performed. In step S5104, the information control unit 121 receives the operation information indicating two or more pressing operations from the operation information generation unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 during the back button operation effective period N1, and more than once. If it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S5105. If it is not determined that the pressing operation has been performed twice or more, the process proceeds to step S5107.

  In step S5105, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON).

  In step S5106, the information control unit 121 refers to the production pattern determination table for production in FIGS. 11, 12, and 40 stored in the information storage unit 205 in the production processing unit 207, and based on the variation production pattern. Also, a special effect production pattern designation command corresponding to the single stroke operation designated in the back button operation effective period N1 is determined, and the production pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S5108, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF).

  In step S5109, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process for the back button special effect 2.

  In step S5201, the information control unit 121 analyzes the gaming state designation command supplied from the main control board 110, and determines whether or not the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is a low probability and short time gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in a low-probability and short-time gaming state, the process advances to step S5202;

  In step S5202, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period N2” is started by the end of the standby time before the “back button operation effective period N2” (between 5 frames before the gimmick operation). . In step S5202, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has started, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5203 and determines that it has started if it determines that it has not started. Step S5202 is repeated.

In step S5203, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the “back button operation effective period N2”. If it is determined that the operation has been detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5204. Add 1 to the counter.
On the other hand, in step S5203, if the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the "back button operation effective period N2", the process proceeds to step S5207, and the "back button operation effective period N2" Is determined whether or not. In step S5207, if the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has not ended, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5203 and determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S5208.

  In step S5205, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S5206, the information control unit 121 refers to the production pattern determination table for production in FIGS. 11, 12, and 40 stored in the information storage unit 205 in the production processing unit 207, and based on the variation production pattern. Also, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect (reproduction of special sound) corresponding to the single stroke operation designated in the “back button operation effective period N2” is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S5208, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag = 0 (OFF) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S5209, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 3.

  In step S5301, the information control unit 121 starts the “back button operation effective period N3” when the standby time of the “back button operation effective period N3” (for 30 frames from the start of character reach) ends when the character reach starts. Determine whether or not. In step S5301, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5302 if it determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has started, and determines that it has started if it determines that it has not started. Step S5301 is repeated.

  In step S5302, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the “back button operation effective period N3”. If it is determined that the operation has been detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5303. Add 1 to the counter. On the other hand, in step S5302, if the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the "back button operation effective period N3", the process proceeds to step S5306, and the "back button operation effective period N3" Is determined whether or not. In step S5306, when the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has not ended, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5302 and determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has ended. In step S5307, the process proceeds to step S5307.

  In step S5304, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S5305, the information control unit 121 refers to the production pattern determination table for production in FIGS. 11, 12, and 40 stored in the information storage unit 205 in the production processing unit 207, and based on the variation production pattern. Also, an effect pattern designation command for the special effect (special character appears) designated in the “back button operation effective period N3” is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S5307, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag = 0 (OFF) in the information holding unit 204.

  In step S5308, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

For example, when the effect image as shown in FIG. 54 (a) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, the “back button operation effective period N3” starts, and the game is performed during the “back button operation effective period N3”. When the presentation button 35 is pressed once by the user, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON) is set. Thereby, for example, an image of a special character (giant cat) as shown in FIG. 54B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 as a special effect effect image.
On the other hand, if the effect button 35 is not pressed by the player during the “back button operation effective period N3”, the special effect image as shown in FIG. 54B is not displayed (see FIG. 54C).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 4.

  In step S5501, the information control unit 121 determines whether the “back button operation effective period N4” has started due to the end of the waiting time before the “back button operation effective period N4” (90 frames from the end of the front button operation effective period). Determine whether. In step S5501, if the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N4” has started, the process proceeds to step S5502, and the back button operation effective period N1 has not started. If it is determined, the process of step S5501 is repeated until it is determined that the process has started.

In step S5502, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the back button operation effective period N4. If it is determined that the detection is detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5503 and stores the operation count counter. Add one.
On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in step S5502 that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected in the back button operation effective period N4, the process proceeds to step S5507, and the back button operation effective period N4 ends. Determine whether or not. In step S5507, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5502 if it determines that the back button operation effective period N4 has not ended, and if it determines that the back button operation effective period N4 has ended, The process proceeds to S5508.

  In step S5504, the information control unit 121 supplies the operation information indicating 10 or more pressing operations from the operation information generating unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 during the back button operation effective period N4, and the operation is performed 10 times or more. It is determined whether or not a pressing operation has been performed. In step S5504, the information control unit 121 receives the operation information indicating 10 or more pressing operations from the operation information generation unit 206 to the effect processing unit 207 during the back button operation effective period N1 or more 10 times or more. If it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S5505. If it is not determined that the pressing operation has been performed ten times or more, the process proceeds to step S5507.

  In step S5505, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON).

  In step S5506, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table tables of FIGS. 11, 12, and 40 stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and based on the change effect pattern. An effect pattern designation command for the special effect (reproduction of subtitle voice) designated in the button operation valid period N4 is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S5508, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF).

  In step S5509, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 5.

  In step S5601, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not it is the “back button operation effective period N5” (from the start of change of the symbol to the end of change) by determining whether or not the change of the symbol has started. In step S5601, the information control unit 121 determines that the “back button operation effective period N5” has started, proceeds to step S5602, and determines that it has started if it determines that it has not started. Step S5601 is repeated.

In step S5602, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the “back button operation effective period N5”. If it is determined that the detection is detected, the information control unit 121 proceeds to step S5603 and detects it. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S5607.
In step S5607, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the symbol variation has ended. If it is determined that the symbol has not ended, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5602. If it determines that the symbol has ended, the information control unit 121 returns to step S5608. move on.

  In step S5603, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the pressing operation in step S5602 has been performed for the symbol determination time. In step S5603, if the information control unit 121 determines that the pressing operation in step S5602 has been performed for the symbol confirmation time, the series of processing ends, and the pressing operation in step S5602 has been performed for the symbol confirmation time. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S5604.

  In step S5604, the information control unit 121 adds 1 to the operation number counter.

  In step S5605, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON).

  In step S5606, the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table tables of FIGS. 11, 12, and 40 stored in the information storage unit 205 in the effect processing unit 207, and based on the change effect pattern. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect (lamp flash) designated in the button operation effective period N5 is determined, and the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  In step S5608, the information control unit 121 sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF).

  In step S5609, the information control unit 121 clears the operation number counter.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 6.

  In step S5701, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has been won. Then, the process proceeds to step S5702, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, the series of processing ends.

  In step S5702, on the main control board 110, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state after the probability change (highly accurate and short-time) jackpot game.

  In step S5703, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a promising (high accuracy and short time) jackpot in the high-accuracy and short-time gaming state in step S5702, and the probable variation (high-precision and short-time). ) If it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the process proceeds to step S5704, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S5704, the gaming machine 1a causes the main control board 110 to start ending in the jackpot game due to the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot of step S5703.

  In step S5705, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 detects a pressing operation on the effect button 35. If it is determined in step S5705 that the gaming machine 1a has detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35, the process proceeds to step S5706. If it is determined that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected, the gaming machine 1a performs a step. The process proceeds to S5716. In this step S5716, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the back button operation effective period N7 (between 150 frames from the ending start) has ended in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120. If it is determined, the process returns to step S5705, and if it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S5717.

  In step S5706, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5707, the gaming machine 1a detects three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 in the back button operation effective period N6 (between 150 frames from the ending start) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120. Determine whether or not. In step S5707, the gaming machine 1a detects three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 in the back button operation effective period N6 (between 150 frames from the ending start) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120. If it is determined that it has been detected, the process proceeds to step S5708. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S5716.

  In step S5708, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5709, the gaming machine 1a clears the operation number counter in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5710, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state after the jackpot game (ending started in step S5704) to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state on the main control board 110. And the game machine 1a performs the special effect A in the information control part 121 of the effect control board 120 in this highly accurate and short-time game state. The special effect A is to display an effect image as shown in FIG. 58A on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example.

  In step S5711, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a normal jackpot in the highly accurate and short-time gaming state set in step S5710. In step S5712, if it is determined that the winning combination has not been made, the series of processing ends.

  In step S5712, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the low-probability and short-time gaming state after the normal big hit on the main control board 110.

  In step S5713, the gaming machine 1a sets, on the main control board 110, the gaming state after the completion of the time reduction in step S5712 to the low probability and non-timeless gaming state.

  In step S5714, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has been won. The process proceeds to step S5715, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot is not won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S5715, the gaming machine 1a executes the special effect A so that the special effect A is executed on the main control board 110 when the gaming state after the big hit game in step S5714 is set to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state. The effect pattern designation command of the effect image (FIG. 58A) is transmitted to the image control board 150. If it is determined in step S5707 that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is performed 0 to 2 times during the back button operation effective period N6, the effect pattern designation of the special effect A for displaying the effect image of FIG. The command is not transmitted (the consecutive takeover does not take place), and the effect image shown in FIG. 58 (b) is displayed in a highly accurate and short-time state after the jackpot game when winning the winning jackpot in step S5714. To do.

  In step S5717, the gaming machine sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board.

  The special effect process of the back button special effect 6 may be executed only when the pressing operation is performed during the back button operation effective period N5 of the back button special effect 5.

Here, the gaming state in the special effect process of the back button special effect 6 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 57 will be summarized.
As described above, by winning the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot (YES in step S5701), the gaming state is set to the high probability and short time gaming state after the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot game is over. (Step S5702).
Then, in this state that is set to the high-accuracy and short-time game state, when winning a probability change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot (YES in step S5703), from the ending start (step S5704) in the jackpot game of the probability change jackpot When the effect button 35 is operated three times or more in 150 frames (back button operation effective period N6), the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set (step S5708).
After that, the game state after the jackpot game of winning the winning change (high accuracy and short time) winning in step S5703 is set to the high accuracy and short time game state, and the special effect A is executed (step S5710).
Then, when this high-accuracy and short-time gaming state is normally won (step S5711: YES), the gaming state after the big-hitting game is set to the low-accuracy and short-time gaming state (S5712), and then the low-accuracy and non-time-saving gaming state. The gaming state is set (S5713). In this low-accuracy and non-time-saving gaming state, if a winning change (high-precision and time-saving) jackpot is won (YES in step S5714), a special effect A is displayed when the gaming state is set to a high-precision and time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game. It is executed (S5715).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect process of the back button special effect 7.

  In step S5901, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has been won. In step S5902, if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S5902, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state on the main control board 110 after the probability change (highly accurate and short-time) jackpot game ends.

  In step S5903, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a promising change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot in the high-accuracy and short-time gaming state in step S5902, and the probable change (high-precision and short-time). ) If it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the process proceeds to step S5904, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S5904, the gaming machine 1a starts opening in the jackpot game due to the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot of step S5903 on the main control board 110.

  In step S5905, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 has detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35. In this step S5905, if the gaming machine 1a determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected, the game machine 1a proceeds to step S5906, and if it determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected, step S5906. The process proceeds to S5916. In this step S5916, the gaming machine 1a determines in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 whether or not the back button operation effective period N7 (between 150 frames from the start of opening) has ended, and if it has not ended. If it is determined, the process returns to step S5905. If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S5917.

  In step S5906, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5907, the gaming machine 1a detects three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 in the back button operation effective period N7 (between 150 frames from the start of the opening) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120. Determine whether or not. In step S5907, the gaming machine 1a detects three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 in the back button operation effective period N7 (between 150 frames from the start of opening) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120. If it is determined that it has been detected, the process proceeds to step S5908. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S5916.

  In step S5908, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5909, the gaming machine 1a clears the operation number counter in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

  In step S5910, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state after the big hit game including the opening started in step S5904 on the main control board 110 to a highly accurate and short-time gaming state. And the game machine 1a performs the special effect A in the information control part 121 of the effect control board 120 in this highly accurate and short-time game state. The special effect A is to display an effect image as shown in FIG. 58A on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example.

  In step S5911, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a normal jackpot in the highly accurate and short-time gaming state set in step S5910. In step S5912, if it is determined that the player has not been won, the series of processing ends.

  In step S5912, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the low-probability and short-time gaming state after the normal big hit on the main control board 110.

  In step S5913, the gaming machine 1a sets, on the main control board 110, the gaming state after the completion of the time reduction in step S5912 to the low probability and non-timeless gaming state.

  In step S5914, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main control board 110 has won a probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has been won. The process proceeds to step S5915, and if it is determined that the winning change (high accuracy and short time) has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S5915, the gaming machine 1a performs the special effect A so that the special effect A is executed when the gaming state after the big hit game in step S5914 is set to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state on the main control board 110. The effect pattern designation command of the effect image (FIG. 58A) is transmitted to the image control board 150. In step S5907, if it is determined that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is performed 0 to 2 times during the back button operation effective period N7, the effect pattern designation of the special effect A for displaying the effect image of FIG. The command is not transmitted (the consecutive takeover does not take place), and for example, the effect image shown in FIG. 58B is displayed when winning as the first win in the probability variation jackpot of step S5914.

  In step S5917, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120.

Here, the gaming state in the special effect process of the back button special effect 7 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 59 will be summarized.
As described above, by winning the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot (YES in step S5901), the gaming state is set to the high probability and short time gaming state after the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot game is over. (Step S5902).
Then, in the state that is set to the high-precision and short-time game state, if a winning change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot is won (YES in step S5903), from the start of opening the jackpot game of the positive change jackpot (step S5904) When the effect button 35 is operated three times or more in 150 frames (back button operation effective period N7), the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set (step S5908).
After that, the game state after the jackpot game of winning the winning change (high accuracy and short time) winning in step S5903 is set to the high probability and short time game state, and the special effect A is executed (step S5910).
Then, when this high-accuracy and short-time gaming state is normally won (YES in step S5911), the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the low-accuracy and short-time gaming state (S5912), and then the low-accuracy and non-short-time gaming state. The gaming state is set (S5913). In this low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, if a winning change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot is won (YES in step S5914), a special effect A is displayed when the gaming state is set to a high-precision and short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. It is executed (S5915).

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment was described, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

  In this embodiment, one frame is updated every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). However, one frame may be updated every 1/30 seconds, or every 1/120 seconds. One frame may be updated every time. In other words, the design cycle can be freely changed in the update period of one frame.

  In the present embodiment, one frame is updated and the next frame is drawn when drawing by the drawing circuit 2070 is completed. However, by updating one frame, the next frame is always updated. You may comprise so that the frame of this may be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the drawing is finished, each frame is updated so that the next frame can be drawn. However, every time two frames are updated, the next frame is updated. It may be configured to be able to draw a frame, or may be configured to be able to draw the next frame every time three frames are updated, that is, one frame. The update cycle and the drawing cycle of the drawing circuit may not be the same.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the type of gaming machine is not limited to this as long as it uses gaming media. For example, a revolving gaming machine (slot machine), a sparrow A ball game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, etc. may be sufficient.

35 Production button 35a Production button detection switch 120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
121 Information Control Unit 201 Transmission / Reception Control Unit 202 State Holding Unit 203 Information Processing Control Unit 204 Information Holding Unit 205 Information Storage Unit 206 Operation Information Generation Unit 207 Effect Processing Unit 208 Code Information Generation Unit

Claims (1)

Among the effect that takes place with the progress of the game, the specified presentation control means for operating lifetime to enable button operation performance button for changing the effect is to perform the specified effect specified,
Storage means for storing the operation validity period designated for the designated effect ;
Button operation determining means for determining whether or not the button operation of the effect button has been performed;
When the designated effect by the specified presentation control means is executed by the button operation is judged to have been performed by the button operation determination means to the operating within the validity period specified for the designated effect Comprising information setting means for setting production change execution information for changing the production ,
The information setting means includes
By the button operation determination means, when the button operation of the performance button is judged not to have been made, while not setting the presentation change execution information, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the button operation by the determination means, even if the button operation of the performance button is judged not to be performed, the gaming machine to set the presentation change execution information to the specified timing specified in advance.