JP5961134B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of a predetermined game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a liquid crystal display (first display device) and an EL display (second display device) smaller than the liquid crystal display are provided, and the EL display is arranged in a superimposed manner on the front side of the liquid crystal display Thus, an effect image in which the main image displayed on the liquid crystal display and the sub-image displayed on the EL display cooperate with each other is displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-217808 (page 25, FIG. 20)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the sub image is drawn in an empty area other than the area where the main image is drawn in the frame buffer, and the liquid crystal display on which the main image is displayed When the EL display on which the sub image is displayed has a different resolution, the resolution of the main image in the frame buffer and the resolution of the sub image are displayed even when the image data common to both displays is drawn. There is a problem in that the control becomes complicated because it is necessary to draw the images individually with different resolutions.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, even when the display pixel density of the first display unit and second display unit are different, it is possible to prevent the control is complicated An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) capable of playing games,
Game control means (game control microcomputer 156) for controlling the progress of the game;
First effect control means (effect control microcomputer 81) for controlling effects related to the game based on a main command (effect control command) transmitted from the game control means;
Second effect control means (second effect control microcomputer 81b) for controlling effects related to the game based on the subcommand (sub-side effect control command) transmitted from the first effect control means. ,
The game control means sends the main command data to the first performance control means at a first data transmission rate which constitutes the main command,
The first effect control means transmits the subcommand data constituting the subcommand to the second effect control means at a second data transmission speed higher than the first data transmission speed (effect control command). The command data transmission of the sub-side effect control command is set faster than the command data transmission of
The gaming machine further includes
A first display device (first display device 9), a second display device (second display device 11) having a display area and display pixel density different from those of the first display device,
SDRAM 210 used as a frame buffer (frame buffer area (VRAM area)) in which image data of an image displayed on the first display device and image data of an image displayed on the second display device are readable and stored. )When,
Prepared,
A first image buffer area (first drawing area) for storing at least image data (first linked image data) of an image displayed on the first display device and image data of an image displayed on the second display device ( The second image buffer area (second drawing area) for storing (second linked image data) is an area corresponding to the display area ratio of the corresponding first display device and the second display device in the frame buffer. Is set to be able to draw a common image (for example, a part for drawing sprite images having the same resolution in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area),
The image of the image data stored in the image buffer area, to enlarge or shrink to at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display or the second display device corresponding to each image buffer area (e.g. The second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long, and the second image data is enlarged (scaled up) by 160% to 640 pixels wide and 480 pixels high. Are displayed on the second display device 11 as image data)
At least the second display device is movable from a first position to a second position;
When the first display device and the second display device perform coordinated display, the image data of the image displayed on the second display device set in the frame buffer is that of the second display device. Set to be image data corresponding to the position,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, the display pixel density is a pseudo-identity, it is possible to prevent that the control is complicated, the image buffer area The image data drawn on the first and second display devices are read out after being enlarged or reduced at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display device or the second display device corresponding to each image buffer area. Since it is not necessary to use a display device having the same display pixel density as the display device, an inexpensive display device having a different display pixel density can be used, so that the cost can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Of the first display device and the second display device, the image data in the buffer area corresponding to the display device having a high display pixel density is used as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the display device having a low display pixel density. Drawing (for example, a portion for drawing a sprite image having the same resolution in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area), and image data having a low pixel density drawn in the buffer area Is read out and displayed on a display device having a high display pixel density (for example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing region is enlarged to the total number of pixels of the second display device 11). And a portion that displays on the second display device 11),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the pixel density of the image drawn in the buffer area can be made the same, the drawing process can be performed efficiently, and it is not necessary to store image data having a large data amount and a high pixel density. Therefore, the amount of image data to be drawn can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Among the first display device and the second display device, the image data in the buffer area corresponding to the display device having a low display pixel density is used as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the display device having a high display pixel density. Draw (for example, a portion for drawing a sprite image having the same resolution in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area), and image data with high pixel density drawn in the buffer area Is read out and displayed on the display device having a low display pixel density (for example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is reduced to the total number of pixels of the second display device 11). And a portion that displays on the second display device 11),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the pixel density of the image drawn in the buffer area can be made the same, the drawing process can be performed efficiently, and the image data with a high pixel density is drawn on a display device with a low display pixel density. Since the displayed image is reduced and displayed, precise image display can be performed and the effect of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
A third image buffer area (third drawing area) is set in an empty area other than the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area;
The image data having a high pixel density drawn in the third image buffer area is read and displayed on a display device having a high display pixel density (for example, the total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the total number of the second display device 11). The second image data drawn in the third drawing area is the same as the number of pixels, and is displayed on the second display device 11 with the same total number of pixels)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when image data with a low pixel density is enlarged and displayed on a display device with a high display pixel density, an image with a high pixel density can be displayed on a display device with a high display pixel density, The effect of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which is the gaming machine of the example where this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. (A) is a side view of a 1st display apparatus and a 2nd display apparatus, (b) is a front view of a 1st display apparatus and a 2nd display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the change of a drawing area | region setting table, (b) is a figure which shows the change of the drawing area of a frame buffer area | region. (A) is a figure which shows a Z value setting table, (b) is a figure which shows the relationship between a sprite image and a Z-axis. It is a figure which shows each display area and each drawing area of a frame buffer area when a 2nd display apparatus overlaps with a 1st display apparatus. It is a figure which shows each display area and each drawing area of a frame buffer area when another image data is displayed on a 2nd display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region. (A) is a side view of the 1st display apparatus and 2nd display apparatus in Example 2, (b) is a front view of the 1st display apparatus and 2nd display apparatus in Example 2. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the drawing area | region setting table in Example 2, (b) is a figure which shows the change of the drawing area of the frame buffer area | region in Example 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing each display device and each drawing area of the frame buffer area when the second display device in Example 2 slides in the horizontal direction with respect to the first display device. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating each display device and each drawing region of a frame buffer region when different image data is displayed on the second display device in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows each drawing area of each display apparatus and frame buffer area when the 2nd display apparatus as a modification leaves | separates from the 1st display apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine 1”) as seen from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  The pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102 is a game ball storage unit that can store pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). An upper plate portion 3 a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof protrudes toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510a to 510d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the player's operation performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A transparent game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a first display device 9 (variable display device) including a plurality of variable display areas each for variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a decorative pattern for display (also referred to as a direct display) A second display device 11 smaller than the first display device 9 is provided on the back surface of the game board 6 so that it can be seen through the transparent game board 6 (see FIG. 16).

  In this embodiment, since the transparent game board 6 is used, no opening is provided in front of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, but when an opaque game board is used, An opening for allowing the player to visually recognize the display of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 may be provided in the game board 6.

  In the present embodiment, the second display device 11 is disposed at a lower position than the first display device 9, and the second display device 11 is disposed on the front side of the first display device 9 ( FIG. 16 (a)). Further, in this embodiment, a moving motor 59 (moving means) for raising and lowering the second display device 11 is provided on the back side of the second display device 11. And the rack provided in the back surface of the 2nd display apparatus 11 and the pinion which the motor 59 for a movement has meshed | engaged, and the 2nd display apparatus 11 drives a 1st display apparatus by driving the motor 59 for a movement. Between the non-overlapping position that does not overlap 9 (see FIG. 16A) and the overlapping position where the second display device 11 overlaps the first display device 9 (see FIG. 16B). 11 arrangement positions can be switched. In the present embodiment, the rack provided on the back surface of the second display device 11 and the pinion of the moving motor 59 are engaged with each other, and the second display device 11 is driven by driving the moving motor 59. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a moving unit that moves the second display device 11 by driving an actuator, an air cylinder, or the like may be configured. Further, a chain, a belt, or the like may be used to transmit the driving force from the moving means to the second display device 11.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 2) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. The first display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The first display device 9 is a decoration (production) symbol during the special symbol variation display period by the special symbol display 8, and the variation of the ornamental symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. (Variable) display. The first display device 9 and the second display device 11 are controlled by devices such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 2) mounted on an effect control board 80 (effect execution means) described later.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for displaying is provided.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition) is established (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a described later). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed) When the time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition after a second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won a second start port 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started based on When the variation time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  As described later, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display on the first display device 9 are the first special symbol display 8a. In conjunction with the start of variable display on the second special symbol display 8b, and in conjunction with the stop of variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Synchronized so as to be stopped, and the variation (variable) display of decorative symbols, which is identification information in the first display device 9, also satisfies the first start condition or the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition ( For example, after a game ball has won a first start port 15a or a second start port 15b (to be described later), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol or Second special It starts based on the fact that the variable display of the pattern is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (decorative pattern The stop symbol by combination) is derived and displayed.

  Below the first display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area capable of receiving a pachinko ball. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in an open state, the pachinko ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  The starting prize-winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win in the second starting port 15b (that is, the pachinko ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the pachinko ball is easy to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (it becomes difficult to start winning), which is a disadvantageous state for the player (second state). State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol hold storage indicator 18 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) and the pachinko ball that has entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 2) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing balls that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of the winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting pachinko balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b may be collectively referred to as speakers 27. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 2) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 2). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on a signal output from the computer 81. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  Pachinko balls launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enter the game area 7 through the hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flow down the game area 7. When a pachinko ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the first display device 9 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  When the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the first display device 9 at the time of stoppage are special jackpot symbols that are predetermined in the jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol), it is determined that the jackpot is after the jackpot gaming state The probability variation state (hit probability) is higher than that in the normal game state, which is a normal state different from the big hit game state, which is a more advantageous state for the player. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the symbols when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the first display device 9 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the predetermined time is set to the short time state where the fluctuation time is reduced after the big hit gaming state. Controlled over a period of time. Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variation display time of each of the special symbol display 8, the first display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 (from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). This is a control state in which the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage by shortening (time). Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, so-called electric Chu support control is executed. During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state is either the next big hit gaming state occurs or the special symbol and the decorative symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times). It continues until the condition of is satisfied.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Accordingly, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) compared to the normal gaming state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  In this way, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring regarding winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner on the first display device 9 are displayed in a variable manner with a predetermined relationship with the variable symbols in the special symbol display 8 in order to enhance the decorative effect of the special symbol variable display. It has a decorative meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the first display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol with left, middle and right symbols as a display result. Is done. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the first display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the first display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is displayed. A state in which variable display is performed in a display area on an active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the first display device 9) Of the left and right display areas, while the same design is stopped and displayed, the display area in the middle is still in a variable display state), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which the symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the first display device 9, Always the same The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design, etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color) of the first display device 9 is displayed. Etc.) may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, for the first display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot in the variable display that triggers the jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-mentioned probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a first start port switch 14a, Input that gives various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal to the game control microcomputer 156 in addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a. The circuit 58, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and the solenoid 21a for switching the path in the special winning opening are micro-game control. An output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the computer 156; It has been mounting.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as a random number value R (random R) when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and converts the numerical data into the numerical data. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, even when the power supply is cut off, a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied) or a part of the RAM 55 All contents are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the first display device 9. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  The variable display command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of the change in order to designate a change pattern of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed on the first display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. This command is used to specify the start.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and controls display of effect display and output control of effect sound (effect sound) on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11. An electrical component control means such as a production control microcomputer 81 is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the presentation control microcomputer 81 mounted on the presentation control board 80 receives the presentation control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and displays the first display device 9 that variably displays the decorative symbols. Control, display control of the second display device 11, and sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b are performed.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs display control of the stage LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side, Moreover, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a movement motor 59 for operating (raising and lowering) the second display device 11 is connected to the effect control board 80, and the effect control microcomputer 81 is connected to the second display device. 11 is controlled so that the lifting and lowering operation of the second display device 11 is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 81 including an effect control CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in ROM 84, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, the ROM 84 stores data related to images displayed on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 in various effects, a time chart of display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. The RAM 85 stores a cancel counter (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 86 uses the effect control command to generate an image to be displayed on the first display device 9 on the VDP (video display processor) 262 and adjust the light emission intensity of the backlight 9c. The first display control processing for performing display control 9 and the second display control processing for performing display control of the second display device 11 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the second display device 11 are performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 that stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images, a frame A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a buffer area (VRAM area).

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM 263 storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM 263 includes character image data and moving image data displayed on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background. It is a ROM for storing image data of images in advance. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the image data ROM 263 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Attribute register 203 for storing (designated data), a drawing control unit 206 for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area to be described later in the frame buffer area, and a control for transferring the CG data stored in the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area. A data transfer control unit 211 to perform, a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later of the frame buffer area. The display control unit 213 that outputs the video signal output from the display control unit 213 An integrated circuit such as a DA converter 214 and 215 is mounted to be output to the first display unit 9 and the second display device 11 is converted into analog signals.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the VDP 262. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 via the CPU interface 201, and the CG bus is a CG bus interface. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area, a palette data A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer source address at the time of data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing a display area in the frame buffer area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 86 at every start of V blank (an image update period), and outputs various other interrupt signals to the CPU 86. The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data in the frame buffer area specified by the display register as a video signal.

  The frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM 205 and stored, and palette data (when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image). Each area such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image is allocated. ing.

  Further, in the frame buffer area, as will be described later, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which image data displayed on the first display device 9 is stored, and an image displayed on the second display device 11 A second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which data is drawn and a third drawing area (third image buffer area) are allocated (see FIG. 17B). By being specified by the register, an image drawn and stored in the first drawing area is displayed on the first display device 9, and an image drawn and stored in the second drawing area or the third drawing area Is displayed on the second display device 11.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and the display patterns of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 described above can be used. The VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 in accordance with the determined process data.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the effect control CPU 86 performs on the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the frame buffer area. In other words, it is necessary to place a character serving as the source data of the sprite image in the frame buffer area.

  For this reason, when executing various effects, the effect control CPU 86 issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area for all characters necessary for executing the effects. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 arranges all the characters necessary for the performance in the frame buffer area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the frame buffer area at the first stage of performing the performance, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area for all the characters necessary for reproducing the moving image is issued. A character transfer command may be issued each time.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the production, the production control CPU 86 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the rendering control CPU 86 commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws image data in the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area in accordance with the read attributes.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1, normal PB2-3 (normal reach A), normal PB2-2, normal PB2-4 (normal reach B), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-5 and normal PB2-7 (normal reach A), normal PB2-6 and normal PB2-8 (normal reach B), super PB3-4 to super PB3-5, special PG1-1 to special PG1 -3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) variation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 4, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit, and the probability variation big hit. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability big hit B or the small hit is not used, and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is 2 Performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). Even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, normal jackpot C described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A or the normal big hit C, the normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only various normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern with various normal reach and pseudo-ream are used. It is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including super CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including normal reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. In the case of “losing”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach and re-variation two times, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with various normal reach and three times re-variation pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern with normal CA2-6 and normal reach and super reach Super CA2-7 is down type, which is the type divided into capital.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (a) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 6 (a) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 6B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 6B and 6C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start opening 15a, the second special symbol variation display is performed by the second start opening 15b. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/1596 (low probability)) determined as the probability big hit B. / 160 (during high accuracy)), the small hits occur more frequently than the probable big hit B.

  FIG. 6D is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is stored on the basis of the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 15a (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game ball has won the second start opening 15b. It is a big hit type determination table in the case of determining the big hit type using the hold storage based on that (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, 15 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as a probability variation big hit A at a ratio of 15/40), and 5 pieces are given to “probability big hit B”. 20 decision values are assigned to “normal jackpot C” (a ratio of 20/40). Is usually determined to be a big hit C). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probability variation big hit A” is higher than the probability of “probability variation big hit B”. When the winning display is executed at 15a and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special symbol is displayed at the second starting opening 15b and the variation display is executed, the "probable big hit A" Or the ratio determined as “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C” is the same. In addition, when the first winning symbol 15a is displayed and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special opening symbol 15b is started and the second special symbol variation display is executed. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the first specific game in which the number of rounds is increased as compared to the probability variation big hit B of two rounds as the second specific gaming state and the probability variation big hit B. Although the case where the probability variation jackpot A as the state is determined will be described, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the large number per round It is also possible to prepare a first specific gaming state in which a winning opening is opened a plurality of times, and to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probability big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds, and shifts to the probable change state and the time-short state (probability / time-short state, high-precision high-base state) after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit B” is a two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the big prize opening per round is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and the number of rounds is less, and after the big hit gaming state ends It is a big hit that shifts only to the probability variation state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit. However, after the big hit, the low-base state is shifted to the time-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the next big hit occurs, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in “probable big hit A”, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 29 seconds and the number of rounds is as many as 15 rounds, whereas in “probable big hit B”, the big winning prize opening per round is large. The opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.5 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  “Normal jackpot C” is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state like the probable big hit A, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability display is not completed and the change display is finished 100 times (the number of start times is It is a big hit to shift to the low-accuracy and high-speed base state only in the short time state. That is, after the big hit, the time-saving state continues until the variable display reaches 100 times.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table 132a for probability variation big hit A / normal big hit C. The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C determines that the variable pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the big hit type when the variable display result is determined to be the big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number for determination (random 2).

  The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number (random 2) values for the variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3. -2 and a determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of Super CA3-3 are set for each jackpot type.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the number of these determination values is such that, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, compared to normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super CA3-3. The number of determination values is set to be large, and when “probability big hit A” is set, the super reach is set to be determined as a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot C”, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is set to be larger than that of super CA3-3. In the case of “normal big hit C”, the normal reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is, the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip change is performed, which will be described later as a stop pattern. The combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state, many variation patterns with the reach effect of the normal reach B and many variation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to, fluctuations with normal reach A or streak effect are determined by determining many fluctuation patterns with normal reach A reach effect and slip change patterns without pseudo ream effect. When the gaming state of probability variation big hit B (the same as the gaming state of small hit) is implemented after the pattern is executed, it is highly likely that the probability variation big hit B that has shifted to the high probability state is generated for the player. So you can give a sense of expectation.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is highly accurate in the gaming state. It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8B, in this embodiment, in the case of losing, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that at least super-reach (either super-reach A or super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the state or the total number of pending storages.

  Further, in the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss shown in FIG. 8A, a non-reach PA1-0 (variation time of 1.25 seconds) that is a variation pattern of a super shortening variation or a variation pattern of a shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, the determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 In place of the normal CA 2-5 including the fluctuation pattern with the production of the first time, the determination value is assigned to the normal CA 2-6 including the fluctuation pattern with the production of the pseudo-continuous two times. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. Is shortened more than usual, so that the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only various types of normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes various types of normal reach and pseudo-continuations. A case is shown in which normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type and super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach are classified. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, as the variation pattern type, a variation including a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect and a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 9B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern determination table 138a is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The loss variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. A value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the variable display result is a losing symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch that determines whether the winning is a super hit or the super reach in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and transmits a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result A passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A determination is made as to whether or not a big win or super reach is reached, and a second start-port switch passing process for transmitting a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, effect control CPU 86) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 86 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S700). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 86 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S701).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 86 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 86 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process. If no timer interrupt has occurred, the random number update process of step S701 is performed, and the process returns to step S702 again.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control process processing (step S705). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S701. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Further, in addition to the processing in steps S703 to S705, the reserved memory for displaying the storage status of the number of reserved memories displayed in the special symbol reserved memory display 18 set in the display area of the first display device 9. You may make it implement the pending | holding memory | storage display control process for controlling the display of a display area. In the hold storage display control process, it is determined that a super reach or a big hit is made based on the start winning time determination result designation command transmitted in the first start port switch passing process or the second start port switch passing process described above. By changing the display of the reserved memory to a special display mode different from the normal display mode with a predetermined probability, it is predicted that there is a high possibility that the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory will be a super reach or big hit You may make it implement the process for performing the prefetch notice effect to perform.

  In addition, similar to these pre-reading notice effects, it is highly likely that a super-reach or a big hit will occur in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory, and the variable display multiple times before the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory is performed. In addition, for example, the pre-reading continuous notice process for performing the pre-reading continuous notice to be notified by performing a countdown display or the like may be performed in addition to the processes in steps S703 to S705.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability changing big hit B occurs, the occurrence changes to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, a message prompting the operation of the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 is displayed as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the variation, and the operation is performed on the condition In addition, the setting for performing the operation advance notice effect for displaying any one of a plurality of characters having different degrees of expectation to be a big hit may be performed at a predetermined ratio.

  Next, the first display device 9, the second display device 11, and the frame buffer area in which image data displayed on these display devices 9, 11 are stored will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 are formed by a liquid crystal display module having a liquid crystal panel and a backlight, and a display unit (display) is displayed by the liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display module. Regions 9 'and 11' are formed. As described above, the liquid crystal display module is used in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 display an image of a decorative design or the like. As long as it can display at a predetermined resolution, a display device of an image display form other than liquid crystal, for example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED Alternatively, it may be constituted by a display device such as an organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel. Further, in the first display device 9, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner during the special symbol variable display period by the special symbol indicator 8.

  The first display device 9 and the second display device 11 are provided with frame portions 9a and 11a so as to surround the display portions 9 'and 11'. Further, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 have different display areas and display pixel densities. In this embodiment, the total number of pixels of the first display device 9 is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the second display device 11 is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long. Yes. A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the first display device 9 and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the second display device 11.

  In addition, as described above, the second display device 11 drives the movement motor 59 so that the second display device 11 does not overlap the first display device 9 (see FIG. 16A). The second display device 11 can move up and down between the overlapping position where the first display device 9 overlaps (see FIG. 16B). Further, the moving motor 59 of this embodiment is a stepping motor, and operates in synchronization with the pulse power so that the rotation can be accurately controlled. Then, the production control microcomputer 81 that controls the movement motor 59, based on the pulse power sent to the movement motor 59, the rotation number of the movement motor 59 and the second display device 11 according to the rotation number. The distance traveled can be grasped.

  Further, as described above, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), the first image area displayed on the first display device 9 is displayed on the first display area and the second display apparatus 11. A second drawing area where the second image data is drawn, a third drawing area where the third image data (second image) displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, and a second display on the first display device 9 When the device 11 is superposed, a frame region in which frame image data to be displayed at a position corresponding to the frame portion 11a of the second display device 11 of the first display device 9 is drawn is assigned (FIG. 17). (See (b)). A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated to the first drawing area. A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 300 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated, and the third drawing area has 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction). A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 300 pixels in the pixel and Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated.

  The first drawing area is set to a predetermined area from the reference point where the X value and the Y value are “0” in the frame buffer area, the second drawing area is set to the vicinity of the first drawing area, and the third The drawing area is set as an empty area that does not overlap any of the first drawing area and the second drawing area.

  In addition, the RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 stores a drawing area setting table for setting at which position in the frame buffer area the first to third image data and the frame image data are to be drawn. (See FIG. 17A). In this drawing area setting table, the X value in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are associated with each image data item. An item for registering a numerical value is provided. It should be noted that numerical values from the upper left end to the upper right end in each image data are registered in the XX ′ value item in the drawing area setting table, and the YY ′ value items from the lower left end in each image data. Values up to the lower right corner are registered.

  In addition, when the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 performs drawing control on each drawing area of the frame buffer area, the drawing area setting of the RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Referring to the table, the X value in the X axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are set, and the set drawing area Each image data is drawn (see FIG. 17B).

  Note that the drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the upper side of FIG. 17 show the state when the second display device 11 is in a non-overlapping position (see FIG. 16A) that does not overlap the first display device 9. The drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the lower side of the drawing shown in FIG. 17 indicate the state when the second display device 11 is at the overlapping position (see FIG. 16B) overlapping the first display device 9. ing.

  In the frame buffer area, the first drawing area in which the first image data is drawn and the second drawing area in which the second image data is drawn are the display unit 9 ′ and the second display of the first display device 9. It is set at a position corresponding to the arrangement state of the display unit 11 ′ of the device 11. Further, the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) grasps the moving distance of the second display device 11 based on the pulse power sent to the moving motor 59 and displays it on the second display device 11. The second drawing area in which the second image data is drawn is changed according to the moving distance of the second display device 11.

  Further, when the second display device 11 is in a position overlapping with the first display device 9, the frame buffer region corresponds to a frame portion 11a surrounding the display portion 11 ′ of the second display device 11 around the second drawing region. A frame area to be set is set. A part of the frame area and the second drawing area overlaps with a part of the first drawing area. The frame image data is non-display image data on which a character such as a black image or a white image is not drawn.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the second display device 11 is in a non-overlapping position with the first display device 9, the XX ′ value of the first image data in the drawing area setting table. “0-800” is registered in “0”, and “0-600” is registered in the YY ′ value of the first image data. Also, “200-600” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the second image data, and “640-940” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the second image data. Further, “0-400” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the third image data, and “960-1260” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the third image data. Further, the X-X ′ value and the Y-Y ′ value of the frame image data are blank.

  Further, when the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) raises the second display device 11 by the moving motor 59 and the second display device 11 is arranged at the overlapping position overlapping the first display device 9, The YY ′ value of the second image data in the drawing area setting table is changed according to the movement distance of the second display device 11. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the second display device 11 is in a superimposed position with the first display device 9, the YY ′ value of the second image data in the drawing area setting table is set. "500-800" is registered. Further, “180-620” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the frame image data, and “480-820” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the frame image data.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in each of the first to third image data and the frame portion image data, a Z value that is used when the sprite image is superimposed and drawn is set in each image data. The RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 stores a Z value setting table for setting the Z values of the first to third image data and the frame image data. In this Z value setting table, Z values used when drawing sprite images are registered in association with items of image data. As shown in FIG. 18B, a sprite image having a small Z value is drawn on the front side, and a sprite image having a large Z value is drawn on the back side. That is, the sprite image with a small Z value is drawn so as to overlap the sprite image with a large Z value, and the sprite image with a small Z value is preferentially displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, a value of “11 or more” is registered in the Z value of the first image data in the Z value setting table. Also, a value of “0-9” is registered as the Z value of the second image data. Also, a value of “0-9” is registered as the Z value of the third image data. Also, a value of “10” is registered as the Z value of the frame image data. That is, the frame image data is displayed with priority over the first image data, and the second image data or the third image data is displayed with priority over the frame image data.

  In addition, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 of the present embodiment can display individual image data, and linked images in which characters or the like in images displayed on the display devices 9 and 11 cooperate. Data can be displayed. 19 shows the display mode of each display device 9 and 11 and the drawing mode of the frame buffer area when the second display device 11 is in a non-overlapping position with the first display device 9. The lower side of the drawing shows the display mode of each of the display devices 9 and 11 and the drawing mode of the frame buffer area when the second display device 11 is in the overlapping position with the first display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the second display device 11 is in a non-overlapping position with the first display device 9, the second drawing area is set in the frame buffer area so that it does not overlap with the first drawing area. . In the present embodiment, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are arranged on the display unit 9 ′ of the first display device 9 and the display unit 11 ′ of the second display device 11 according to the drawing area setting table described above. Set to the position corresponding to the state. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws image data to be displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, a sprite is added to each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area. Each character of the image is arranged and drawn separately. When drawing the above-mentioned cooperative image data, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are drawn as a single area.

  Then, by driving the moving motor 59, the second display device 11 is raised, and when the second display device 11 is in the overlapping position with the first display device 9, the frame buffer area includes the second drawing area and The frame area is set at a position where it overlaps the first drawing area. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws image data displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are set as a single area and the sprite image is displayed. Each character is arranged and drawn.

  Then, the first cooperative image data (first cooperative image) drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the first display device 9 and the second cooperative image data (second cooperative image) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed. ) Is displayed on the second display device 11. In this way, the linked image data can be displayed on the respective display devices 9 and 11. The non-display image data described above is drawn in the frame area around the second drawing area in the frame buffer area, and corresponds to the frame 11 a of the second display device 11 in the first display device 9. The portion is a blank image on which no character or the like is drawn. In the first display device 9, the portion corresponding to the inside of the frame portion 11 a of the second display device 11, that is, the portion corresponding to the display portion 11 ′ of the second display device 11 is the same as the second display device 11. The second cooperative image data may be displayed, or a blank image may be displayed in the same manner as the portion corresponding to the frame portion 11a.

  Moreover, as an example of the cooperative image data displayed on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, one image drawn across the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 may be used. Further, it may be a character (effect image) drawn across the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, or a moving image in which the character moves between the first display device 9 and the second display device 11. There may be.

  The linked image data may be an image related to the countdown in the pre-reading continuous notice effect described above, or may be an image such as a character display having a different expectation in the operation notice effect. Further, instead of these notice effects, images that are not related to the notice, for example, an image of a demonstration effect that is executed in a non-operating state, or an explanation image of a game method may be used. If it is a mobile phone-linked gaming machine, it may be an explanatory image related to linked games using data stored in these mobile phones or data stored in a server via a mobile phone. In these linked games It may be an image such as a level or title acquired by the player.

  When displaying the linked image data on the display devices 9 and 11, the X value and Y value information of each character of the sprite image is used as it is, the X value and Y value in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210. Since it is not necessary to draw the overlapping image of the first linked image data and the second linked image data, the control for drawing in the frame buffer area is simplified. Can be

  In addition, when the second display device 11 is in the overlapping position with the first display device 9, even if the second drawing area and the frame area are set to positions that overlap with the first drawing area, Another image data (second image) separate from the linked image data can be displayed on the display device 11. 20 shows a drawing mode in which the second cooperative image data is displayed on the second display device 11 when the second display device 11 is in a superimposed position with the first display device 9, and FIG. The lower side of the drawing shows a drawing mode in which different image data is displayed on the second display device 11 when the second display device 11 is in a superimposed position with the first display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the second display device 11 is at the overlapping position with the first display device 9, the second drawing area and the frame area are positioned at the position where the first drawing area overlaps with the frame buffer area. Is set. In the present embodiment, the third drawing area is set to an empty area other than the first drawing area by the drawing area setting table described above. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the linked image data displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are set as a single area and the sprite image is displayed. Each character is arranged and drawn.

  When the second display device 11 is in a superimposed position with the first display device 9, when displaying different image data (second image) on the second display device 11, the different image data (second image) is displayed in the third drawing area. 2 images) and the image data is displayed on the second display device 11. Note that the setting of the frame area maintains the position of the position superimposed on the first drawing area, and no character or the like is drawn on the portion of the first display device 9 where the second display device 11 is superimposed. It is a blank image.

  In this way, when the image displayed on the second display device 11 is different image data (second image) other than the second cooperative image data that cooperates with the first cooperative image data, the first drawing area Since the third drawing area set as the empty area outside is used, other image data that does not cooperate with the first linked image data is erroneously drawn in the second drawing area and output to the first display device 9. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unintended display from being performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the second display device 11 is in a non-overlapping position with the first display device 9, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are displayed on the display unit 9 ′ of the first display device 9 and The position corresponding to the arrangement state of the display unit 11 ′ of the second display device 11 is set, but when the second display device 11 is in the non-overlapping position with the first display device 9, the third The second drawing area may be set in the same area as the drawing area.

  By doing in this way, when the second display device 11 is in the non-overlapping position, the third drawing area set in the empty area outside the first drawing area is used, so that the second display apparatus 11 is non-overlapping. The second cooperative image data is erroneously drawn in the third drawing area when it is in the position, or another image data (second image) is different from the first drawing area when the second display device 11 is in the overlapping position. Since it is possible to avoid drawing outside the overlapping second drawing area and outputting to the first display device 9, it is possible to prevent unintended display from being performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the second drawing area corresponding to the physical superposition state of the second display device 11 with respect to the first display device 9 is set in the first drawing area. Compared to the case where all the areas are set outside the first drawing area, the memory capacity required for the frame buffer area can be reduced. For example, the first cooperative image data and the second cooperative image When a single image is displayed as data, there is no need to draw the same image in the first drawing area and the second drawing area, so that the frame buffer can be provided by providing these second display devices 11. It is possible to prevent the region control from becoming complicated.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the non-display image data is drawn and stored in the frame area, even if a slight shift occurs in the area set as the second drawing area, it is not displayed. Since the image data is read and displayed on the second display device 11, it is possible to prevent the image in the first drawing area from being read out and displayed on the second display device 11.

  Further, according to this embodiment, since the image of the second image data is displayed with priority over the image of the first image data, for example, the image of the first image data is erroneously drawn in the second drawing area. However, since the image of the second image data is preferentially displayed, it is possible to prevent the image display of the second image data from being damaged.

  Next, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 and the frame buffer area in which image data displayed on these display devices 9 and 11 are stored will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In this example, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 have different display areas and display pixel densities, and the total number of pixels of the first display device 9 is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long. In addition, the total number of pixels of the second display device 11 is 640 pixels wide and 480 pixels long (see FIG. 21). A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the first display device 9 and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the second display device 11. That is, the second display device 11 is a display device having a higher display pixel density (smaller pixel size) than the first display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), a first drawing area (first image) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the first display device 9 is drawn. An image buffer area), a second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which the second image data (second cooperative image) displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, and the second display device 11 A third drawing area (second image buffer area) in which second image data (second linked image) to be drawn is assigned. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and 640 pixels are allocated in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the third drawing area.

  The first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the first display device 9 and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the second display device 11 correspond to the corresponding first display devices. 9 is set as a region corresponding only to the ratio of the display area of the second display device 11, and common image data can be drawn.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the first display device 9. In addition, the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is smaller than the total number of pixels in the second display device 11. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the second display device 11. When the second image data displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, either the second drawing area or the third drawing area is used.

  The drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the first image data displayed on the first display device 9 using the first drawing area and performs the second display using the second drawing area. When drawing the second image data to be displayed on the device 11, a sprite image having the same resolution is drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  Then, the first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the first display device 9 with the same total number of pixels. Further, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the second display device 11 by expanding the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the second display device 11. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is enlarged by 160% (scaled up) to be 640 horizontal. It is displayed on the second display device 11 as pixel and vertical 480 pixel image data.

  When the second image data is enlarged (scaled up) by 160%, for example, the image data of 5 pixels is divided into 8 parts, and the divided image data is converted into 8 pixel image data as 1 pixel. Alternatively, a method of generating a new pixel by averaging the pixels between adjacent pixels and expanding the total number of pixels of the second image data is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be enlarged by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  As described above, of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, the second image data in the second drawing region corresponding to the second display device 11 having a high display pixel density is used as the first display device having a low display pixel density. The second display device 11 having a high display pixel density is drawn as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of 9, and the second image data having a low pixel density drawn in the second drawing region is enlarged and read out. Since the pixel density of the image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same by displaying the image on the frame buffer, it is necessary to efficiently perform the drawing process and to store the image data having a high pixel density and a large amount of data. Therefore, the amount of image data to be drawn can be reduced.

  Further, in this example, the drawing process can be performed efficiently even if the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 use liquid crystal panels having different resolutions. Therefore, the first display device 9 and the second display device Since the liquid crystal panels used for the device 11 can be procured from different manufacturers, a small and high-resolution liquid crystal panel that has been circulated at a low cost at a low cost due to the spread of smartphones (cell phones) etc. 11 and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

  If the second image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the second image data is drawn using the third drawing area. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the second display device 11, and the second image data drawn in the third drawing area has the same total number of pixels as the second number. It is displayed on the display device 11.

  In this way, even when the second image data having a low pixel density is enlarged and displayed on the second display device 11 having a high display pixel density, the second display device 11 having a high display pixel density can be used. An image with a high pixel density can be displayed, and the effect of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced.

  In this example, the second image data in the second drawing area corresponding to the second display device 11 having a high display pixel density is the same as the display pixel density of the first display device 9 having a low display pixel density. Drawing is performed as image data, and the second image data having a low pixel density drawn in the second drawing area is enlarged and read out and displayed on the second display device 11 having a high display pixel density. The second display device 11 is configured as a display device having a lower display pixel density (a larger pixel size) than the first display device 9 and corresponds to the second display device 11 having a lower display pixel density. The second image data in the second drawing area is drawn as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the first display device 9 having a high display pixel density, and the high pixel density drawn in the second drawing area The second image of It may be displayed pixel density reading by reducing the data is displayed on the lower second display device 11.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the first display device 9 and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the second display device 11 are: It is set as a region corresponding only to the ratio of the display areas of the corresponding first display device 9 and second display device 11 so that common image data can be drawn, and the total number of pixels in the first drawing region is the first The total number of pixels of the display device 9 is the same, and the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is larger than the total number of pixels of the second display device 11.

  In this example, the total number of pixels of the first display device 9 is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the second display device 11 is 320 pixels wide and 240 pixels high. (See FIG. 22). A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the first display device 9 and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the second display device 11. That is, the second display device 11 is a display device having a lower display pixel density (a larger pixel size) than the first display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), a first drawing area (first image) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the first display device 9 is drawn. An image buffer area), a second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which the second image data (second cooperative image) displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, and the second display device 11 A third drawing area (second image buffer area) in which second image data (second linked image) to be drawn is assigned. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and 320 pixels are allocated in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 240 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the third drawing area.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the first display device 9. The total number of pixels in the second drawing area is larger than the total number of pixels in the second display device 11. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the second display device 11. When the second image data displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, either the second drawing area or the third drawing area is used.

  The drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the first image data displayed on the first display device 9 using the first drawing area and performs the second display using the second drawing area. When drawing the second image data to be displayed on the device 11, a sprite image having the same resolution is drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  Then, the first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the first display device 9 with the same total number of pixels. Further, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the second display device 11 by reducing the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the second display device 11. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is reduced by 80% (scaled down) to 320 horizontal. It is displayed on the second display device 11 as image data of pixels and 240 pixels vertically.

  When the second image data is reduced (scaled down) by 80%, for example, the 5-pixel image data is divided into four, and the divided one image data is converted into 4-pixel image data as one pixel. Or a method of thinning out some pixels is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be reduced by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  In this way, the pixel density of each image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, so that the drawing process can be performed efficiently and the second display device 11 with a low display pixel density has a high pixel. Since the image drawn as the density image data is reduced and displayed, precise image display can be performed, and the effect of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced.

  If the second image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the second image data is drawn using the third drawing area. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the second display device 11, and the second image data drawn in the third drawing area has the same total number of pixels as the second number. It is displayed on the display device 11.

  In this way, even when the second image data having a high pixel density is reduced and displayed on the second display device 11 having a low display pixel density, the second display device 11 having a low display pixel density is displayed. An image with a low pixel density can be displayed, and the memory capacity required for the frame buffer area can be reduced.

  According to the above example, since the display pixel density is made to be the same in the first drawing area and the second drawing area, the drawing is performed by enlarging or reducing the image when drawing the common image data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each drawing area is the display pixel density of the first display device 9 or the second display device 11 corresponding to each drawing area. Therefore, since it is not necessary to use the same display pixel density as the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, the inexpensive display with different display pixel densities is possible. Since the apparatus can be used, the cost can be reduced.

  Next, the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 according to the second embodiment and the frame buffer area in which image data displayed on these display devices 9 and 11 are stored will be described with reference to FIGS. Detailed description.

  In the second embodiment, the second display device 11 is disposed at a lower position than the first display device 9, and the second display device 11 is disposed on the front side of the first display device 9 ( (See FIG. 23 (a)). Further, in the second embodiment, a moving motor 59 (moving means) for sliding the second display device 11 in the horizontal direction (left and right direction) is provided on the back side of the second display device 11. And the rack provided in the back surface of the 2nd display apparatus 11 and the pinion which the motor 59 for a movement has meshed | engaged, and the 2nd display apparatus 11 drives a 1st display apparatus by driving the motor 59 for a movement. 9 is located on the lower left side with respect to 9 (see FIG. 23 (a)), and the second display device 11 is located on the lower right side with respect to the first display device 9 (see FIG. 23 (b)). , The arrangement position of the second display device 11 can be switched in the horizontal direction (left-right direction).

  Further, the moving motor 59 of the second embodiment is a stepping motor, as in the first embodiment, and can operate in synchronization with the pulse power to accurately control the rotation. Then, the production control microcomputer 81 that controls the movement motor 59, based on the pulse power sent to the movement motor 59, the rotation number of the movement motor 59 and the second display device 11 according to the rotation number. The distance traveled can be grasped.

  In addition, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), a first drawing area where the first image data displayed on the first display device 9 is drawn, and second image data displayed on the second display device 11. Is drawn, the third drawing area where the third image data (second image) displayed on the second display device 11 is drawn, and the position corresponding to the frame portion 11a of the second display device 11 A frame region in which the frame image data displayed on the screen is drawn is assigned (see FIG. 24B). Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are assigned in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and 400 pixels are assigned in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 300 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction).

  The first drawing area is set to a predetermined area from the reference point where the X value and the Y value are “0” in the frame buffer area, the second drawing area is set to the vicinity of the first drawing area, and the third The drawing area is set as an empty area that does not overlap any of the first drawing area and the second drawing area. The frame area is set at a position that overlaps the second drawing area.

  In addition, the RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 stores a drawing area setting table for setting at which position in the frame buffer area the first to third image data and the frame image data are to be drawn. (See FIG. 24A). In this drawing area setting table, the X value in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are associated with each image data item. An item for registering a numerical value is provided. It should be noted that numerical values from the upper left end to the upper right end in each image data are registered in the XX ′ value item in the drawing area setting table, and the YY ′ value items from the lower left end in each image data. Values up to the lower right corner are registered.

  In addition, when the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 performs drawing control on each drawing area of the frame buffer area, the drawing area setting of the RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Referring to the table, the X value in the X axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are set, and the set drawing area Each image data is drawn (see FIG. 24B).

  The drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the upper side of the drawing shown in FIG. 24 indicate a state in which the second display device 11 is positioned on the lower left side with respect to the first display device 9 (see FIG. 23A). The drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the lower side of the drawing illustrated in FIG. 24 indicate a state in which the second display device 11 is positioned on the lower right side with respect to the first display device 9 (see FIG. 23B). .

  In the frame buffer area, the first drawing area in which the first image data is drawn and the second drawing area in which the second image data is drawn are the display unit 9 ′ and the second display of the first display device 9. It is set at a position corresponding to the arrangement state of the display unit 11 ′ of the device 11. Further, the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) grasps the moving distance of the second display device 11 based on the pulse power sent to the moving motor 59 and displays it on the second display device 11. The second drawing area in which the second image data is drawn is changed according to the moving distance of the second display device 11.

  Further, when the second display device 11 is positioned on the lower left side with respect to the first display device 9, a frame portion surrounding the display portion 11 ′ of the second display device 11 around the second drawing region in the frame buffer region. A frame region corresponding to 11a is set. The frame image data is non-display image data on which a character such as a black image or a white image is not drawn.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the second display device 11 is located on the lower left side with respect to the first display device 9, the XX of the first image data in the drawing area setting table. “0-800” is registered as the “value”, and “0-600” is registered as the YY ′ value of the first image data. Further, “5-405” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the second image data, and “640-940” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the second image data. Further, “0-400” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the third image data, and “960-1260” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the third image data. Also, “0-425” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the frame image data, and “620-960” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the frame image data.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) slides the second display device 11 in the right direction by the moving motor 59, and the second display device 11 is moved to the lower right side with respect to the first display device 9. When moved, the XX ′ value of the second image data in the drawing area setting table is changed according to the moving distance of the second display device 11. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the second display device 11 is positioned on the lower right side with respect to the first display device 9, the XX of the second image data in the drawing area setting table. '"395-795" is registered as the value. Furthermore, “375-815” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the frame portion image data.

  As in the first embodiment, the first to third image data and the frame image data are set with Z values used when the sprite image is superimposed and drawn in each image data. The RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 stores a Z value setting table for setting the Z values of the first to third image data and the frame image data. In this Z value setting table, Z values used when drawing sprite images are registered in association with items of image data. A sprite image having a small Z value is drawn on the front side, and a sprite image having a large Z value is drawn on the back side. That is, the sprite image with a small Z value is drawn so as to overlap the sprite image with a large Z value, and the sprite image with a small Z value is preferentially displayed.

  As in the first embodiment, a value of “11 or more” is registered in the Z value of the first image data in the Z value setting table. Also, a value of “0-9” is registered as the Z value of the second image data. Also, a value of “0-9” is registered as the Z value of the third image data. Also, a value of “10” is registered as the Z value of the frame image data. That is, the frame image data is displayed with priority over the first image data, and the second image data or the third image data is displayed with priority over the frame image data.

  The first display device 9 and the second display device 11 can display individual image data, and can display linked image data in which characters in images displayed on the respective display devices 9 and 11 are linked. . 25 shows the display mode of each display device 9 and 11 and the drawing mode of the frame buffer area when the second display device 11 is on the lower left side of the first display device 9, and the upper side of FIG. The lower side shows the display mode of each of the display devices 9 and 11 and the drawing mode of the frame buffer area when the second display device 11 is on the lower right side of the first display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the second drawing area is set in the vicinity of the first drawing area in the frame buffer area. In the second embodiment, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are arranged in the display unit 9 ′ of the first display device 9 and the display unit 11 ′ of the second display device 11 according to the drawing region setting table described above. Set to the position corresponding to the state. Further, the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 arranges and draws each character of the sprite image with the first drawing area and the second drawing area as a single area. When drawing the above-mentioned cooperative image data, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are drawn as a single area.

  Then, the first cooperative image data (first cooperative image) drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the first display device 9 and the second cooperative image data (second cooperative image) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed. ) Is displayed on the second display device 11. In this way, the linked image data can be displayed on the respective display devices 9 and 11. The non-display image data described above is drawn in the frame area around the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  Further, when the second display device 11 slides by driving the moving motor 59 and the arrangement of the second display device 11 moves from the lower left side to the lower right side of the first display device 9, this second display device 11 is moved. As the display device 11 moves, the XX ′ values associated with the second image data and the frame image data in the drawing area setting table are changed, and the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3), each character of the sprite image is arranged and drawn with the first drawing area and the changed second drawing area as a single area. The frame area is changed in conjunction with the second drawing area.

  Moreover, as an example of the cooperative image data displayed on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, one image drawn across the first display device 9 and the second display device 11 may be used. Further, it may be a character (effect image) drawn across the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, or a moving image in which the character moves between the first display device 9 and the second display device 11. There may be.

  The linked image data may be an image related to the countdown in the pre-reading continuous notice effect described above, or may be an image such as a character display having a different expectation in the operation notice effect. Further, instead of these notice effects, images that are not related to the notice, for example, an image of a demonstration effect that is executed in a non-operating state, or an explanation image of a game method may be used. If it is a mobile phone-linked gaming machine, it may be an explanatory image related to linked games using data stored in these mobile phones or data stored in a server via a mobile phone. In these linked games It may be an image such as a level or title acquired by the player.

  When displaying the linked image data on the display devices 9 and 11, the X value and Y value information of each character of the sprite image is used as it is, the X value and Y value in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210. This can be used for designating and the control for drawing in the frame buffer area can be simplified.

  Further, even when the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the first drawing area and the second drawing area as a single area, the second display device 11 is separated from the linked image data. The other image data (second image) can also be displayed. 26 shows a drawing mode in which the second cooperative image data is displayed on the second display device 11 when the second display device 11 is on the lower right side of the first display device 9. FIG. The lower side of the drawing shows a drawing mode in which different image data is displayed on the second display device 11 without changing the position of the second display device 11.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the second display device 11 is on the lower right side of the first display device 9, the second drawing area and the frame area are set in the vicinity of the first drawing area in the frame buffer area. Is done. In the second embodiment, the third drawing area is set to an empty area other than the vicinity area of the first drawing area by the drawing area setting table described above. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the linked image data displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are set as a single area and the sprite image is displayed. Each character is arranged and drawn. When displaying the different image data (second image) on the second display device 11, the different image data (second image) is drawn in the third drawing area, and the image data is displayed on the second display device 11. Let

  In this way, when the image displayed on the second display device 11 is different image data (second image) other than the second cooperative image data that cooperates with the first cooperative image data, the first drawing area Since the third drawing area set in the empty area of the frame buffer area not adjacent to the second drawing area is used, another image data that does not cooperate with the first cooperation image data is erroneously drawn in the second drawing area and the first display device 9 can be avoided, so that unintended display can be prevented from being performed.

  In the second embodiment, a moving motor 59 (moving means) for sliding the second display device 11 in the horizontal direction (left and right direction) is provided. In addition to the moving motor 59, a second motor is provided. 2 By adding a lifting motor (not shown) for moving the display device 11 up and down in the vertical direction (vertical direction), the second display device 11 is moved in the direction away from the first display device 9 (downward). It may be.

  When the second display device 11 is moved in a direction away from the first display device 9 (downward), another image data (second image) separate from the linked image data is displayed on the second display device 11. To do. 27 shows a drawing mode in which the second cooperative image data is displayed on the second display device 11 when the second display device 11 is on the lower right side of the first display device 9. The lower side of the drawing shows a drawing mode in which different image data is displayed on the second display device 11 when the second display device 11 is moved away from the first display device 9 (downward).

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the second display device 11 is on the lower right side of the first display device 9, the second drawing area and the frame area are set in the vicinity of the first drawing area in the frame buffer area. Is done. In the second embodiment, the third drawing area is set to an empty area other than the vicinity area of the first drawing area by the drawing area setting table described above. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws the linked image data displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are set as a single area and the sprite image is displayed. Each character is arranged and drawn. When the second display device 11 is moved in the direction away from the first display device 9 (downward), another image data (second image) is drawn in the third drawing area, and the image data is transferred to the first display device 9. 2 Display on the display device 11.

  In this way, when the position of the second display device 11 is not adjacent to the first display device 9, the third drawing area set as an empty area other than the vicinity area of the first drawing area is used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second cooperative image data to be drawn in the second drawing area from being drawn in the third drawing area different from the second drawing area and being displayed on the second display device 11 as much as possible. Since the three drawing areas are not in the vicinity of the first drawing area, even if the drawing in the third drawing area is slightly deviated from the third drawing area, it is output to the first display device 9. Therefore, unintended display can be prevented as much as possible.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are close to each other according to the physical adjacent state of the display area of the second display device 11 with respect to the display area of the first display device 9. Since the buffer area is set, the first linked image data and the second linked image data can be drawn as one common image data across the first drawing area and the second drawing area. Compared to the case where the area and the second drawing area are set regardless of the physical proximity state of the display area of the second display device 11 with respect to the display area of the first display device 9, the image data is drawn. Since the processing such as the designation of the drawing position in can be simplified, the control of the frame buffer can be prevented from being complicated by providing the second display device 11.

  Further, according to the second embodiment, the non-display image data is drawn and stored in the frame area, so that even if a slight shift occurs in the area set as the second drawing area, no display is performed. Since the image data is read and displayed on the second display device 11, it is possible to prevent an erroneous image from being read and displayed on the second display device 11.

  Further, according to the second embodiment, since the image of the second image data is displayed with priority over the image of the first image data, the image of the image data other than the second image data is erroneously displayed in the second drawing area. Even if drawn, the image of the second image data is displayed with priority, so that the image display of the second image data can be prevented from being damaged.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is illustrated as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine that uses a medal as a gaming medium to play a game. . In the case where the gaming machine is a slot machine, for example, when a bonus flag is set in an internal lottery, the image suggests that the bonus flag is set and is linked to each other. What is necessary is just to perform the suggestion effect which reads and displays the effect image by enlarging or reducing it on the first display device 9 and the second display device 11.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is exemplified, but other game machines, for example, game media are enclosed in the game machine and rented according to the number of pachinko balls and medals, and the prizes. While the number of pachinko balls and medals granted is added, the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game is subtracted and stored, and without using pachinko balls or medals It is possible to memorize all values such as points and points lent out upon request and points and points given according to winnings as credits, and play a game using only the values stored as credits A possible gaming machine may be used. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the normal display which displays a two-dimensional image as the 1st display apparatus 9 and the 2nd display apparatus 11, this invention is not limited to this, These 1st As the first display device 9 and the second display device 11, a naked-eye stereoscopic display device capable of stereoscopic display by the naked-eye view such as a parallax barrier method or an integral image method may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd display apparatus 11 smaller than the 1st display apparatus 9 is used, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st display apparatus 9 and the 2nd display apparatus 11 may be the same size, or may be the second display device 11 that is larger than the first display device 9.

  In the embodiment, the Z value of the frame image data in the Z value setting table is larger than the Z value of the second image data, and the second image data is displayed with priority over the frame image data. However, when the second image data in the second drawing area is displayed on the second display device 11 and the second display device 11 is to be hidden (blacked out), this frame is displayed. By making the Z value of the partial image data smaller than the Z value of the second image data, the frame image data is displayed preferentially over the second image data, and the second display device 11 is made non-displayable. Can be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the image data is drawn in one frame buffer area, and the drawn image data is displayed on each of the display devices 9 and 11. However, two frame buffer areas are used. These frame buffer areas may be switched as a display area and a drawing area for each V blank. In this case, in a certain V blank, when one frame buffer area is assigned as a drawing area and image data is being drawn, the other frame buffer area is assigned as a display area and stored image data. Are displayed on the display devices 9 and 11, in the next V blank, the assignment of the display area and the drawing area is switched, and the image data drawn in one frame buffer area in the previous V blank is displayed on the display device 9. , 11 and image data is drawn in the other frame buffer area.

  In the embodiment, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are set in the frame buffer area, and the setting of the second drawing area is changed in accordance with the movement of the second display device 11. However, the setting of the drawing area that is changed according to such a display device is not limited to the frame buffer area, and may be in another form. For example, the first drawing area (first image buffer area) and the second drawing area (second image buffer area) are set in the virtual drawing space in the previous stage of drawing in the frame buffer area, and the second display device 11 In accordance with the movement, the setting of the second drawing area is also changed, and after the primitive is drawn in the virtual drawing space, the primitives in the first drawing area and the second drawing area of the virtual drawing space are displayed in the frame buffer. You may make it the aspect drawn in the 1st drawing area and 2nd drawing area of an area | region. Further, a first drawing area is set in one of the two frame buffer areas, a second drawing area is set in the other, a primitive is drawn in the virtual drawing space, and then the first drawing area and the first drawing area in the virtual drawing space are set. The primitives in the two drawing areas may be individually drawn in the first drawing area and the second drawing area of each frame buffer area.

  In the first embodiment, the second display device 11 is disposed below the first display device 9, and the second display device 11 is moved up and down to move the first display device 9 to the second display device 11. Is a mode in which the second display device 11 is moved to a position where the first display device 9 is superposed from a state in which the second display device 11 is disposed at an upper position or a left-right position of the first display device 9. There may be.

  In the second embodiment, the second display device 11 is disposed below the first display device 9, and the second display device 11 is slid in the horizontal direction (left-right direction), so that the first display is performed. Although the position of the second display device 11 with respect to the device 9 is relatively changed, the second display device 11 is disposed in the upper position or the left-right position of the first display device 9 in the second position. Even when the display device 11 is slid in the horizontal direction (left-right direction) or the vertical direction (up-down direction), the position of the second display device 11 with respect to the first display device 9 is relatively changed. Good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display apparatus 9 with a large display area was used as the 1st display apparatus of this invention, and the display apparatus 11 with a small display area was illustrated as the 2nd display apparatus of this invention, this invention was shown. The display device 11 having a small display area may be the first display device of the present invention, and the display device 9 having a large display area may be the second display device of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display control of the first display device 9 and the display control of the second display device 11 variably displaying the decorative design by the effect control microcomputer 81, and the sound output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b. Although the control, various lamps, and LED lighting control are performed, these controls may be performed by dividing work by a plurality of microcomputers.

  Specifically, in addition to the effect control board 80 connected to the main board 31, a second effect control board 80b connected to the effect control board 80 is provided, and an effect control microcomputer is provided on the second effect control board 80b. A second effect control microcomputer 81 b different from 81 is mounted. The display control of the first display device 9, the second display device 11, speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, various lamps, and LEDs are connected to the second effect control board.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 81 executes a process for determining which effect is to be executed regarding the variable display of the decorative symbols in accordance with the effect control command (main command) transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156. Then, a sub-side effect control command (subcommand) capable of specifying the determined effect type is transmitted. The second effect control microcomputer 81b executes drive processing for driving the first display device, the second display device, and the speaker in accordance with the sub-side effect control command transmitted by the effect control microcomputer 81. By comprising in this way, the process which determines the content of an effect, and the process which controls the various effect apparatuses provided in a gaming machine according to the content are divided. The division of work by the plurality of production control microcomputers is not limited to the above, and other forms such as division of production by a separate production control microcomputer for each connected production device may be used.

  Note that the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 to the effect control microcomputer 81 and the sub-side effect control command from the effect control microcomputer 81 to the effect control microcomputer 81b each use a serial communication circuit. Sent. At this time, the transmission speed of the serial communication is set to be higher in the transmission of the command data of the sub-side production control command than the transmission of the command data of the production control command. Thereby, even if the transmission opportunity of a sub side production control command increases with production control, a sub side production control command can be transmitted suitably.

  As the game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31, an 8-bit microcomputer whose data capacity that can be handled at one time is 8-bit data is used. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 156 transmits an effect control command composed of two command data by executing the transmission process of transmitting command data having an 8-bit data length twice. Note that a plurality of command data to be transmitted is set such that at least one bit data is different, so that it can be identified which one of the plurality of command data. The number of executions of command data transmission processing and the number of command data are not limited to the above, and other numbers may be set according to the contents of the effect control command to be transmitted.

  As the effect control microcomputer 81 and the second effect control microcomputer 81b, a microcomputer having a larger capacity of data that can be handled at one time than the game control microcomputer 156 is used. Specifically, a 16-bit microcomputer is used in which the capacity of data that can be handled at one time is 16 bits, which is twice that of 8 bits. The effect control microcomputer 81 transmits a sub-side effect control command including at least one command data by executing a transmission process for transmitting command data having a data length of 16 bits at least once. The microcomputer used for the production control microcomputer 81 and the second production control microcomputer 81b is not limited to a 16-bit microcomputer, and may be a 32-bit or 64-bit microcomputer. The data length of the sub-side effect control command only needs to be a bit length less than or equal to the data capacity that can be handled by the microcomputer, and does not need to match the data capacity that can be handled by the microcomputer.

  Here, the sub-side effect control command includes the command data of the effect control command as it is. Specifically, it is a command transmitted in the case of executing control that does not require selection of the type of effect whose effect is uniquely determined from the contents of the effect control command. In the case of such a command, one 16-bit command data obtained by combining two 8-bit command data transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81 is transmitted as a sub-side effect control command. In this way, commands are suitably transmitted according to the data volume that can be handled by the microcomputer.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display device 9 First display device 9a Frame portion 10 Normal symbol display device 11 Second display device 11a Frame portion 31 Main board 80 Production control board 81 Production control microcomputer 156 Game control microcomputer 206 Drawing Control unit 210 SDRAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
First effect control means for controlling effects related to a game based on a main command transmitted from the game control means;
Second effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game based on the subcommand transmitted from the first effect control means,
The game control means sends the main command data to the first performance control means at a first data transmission rate which constitutes the main command,
The first effect control means transmits the subcommand data constituting the subcommand to the second effect control means at a second data transmission speed higher than the first data transmission speed,
The gaming machine further includes
A first display device, and a second display device having a display area and display pixel density different from the first display device;
A frame buffer in which image data of an image displayed on the first display device and image data of an image displayed on the second display device are readable and stored;
With
At least a first image buffer area storing image data of an image displayed on the first display device and a second image buffer area storing image data of an image displayed on the second display device correspond to the corresponding A region corresponding to the display area ratio of the first display device and the second display device is set in the frame buffer, and a common image can be drawn;
An image of the image data stored in each image buffer area is displayed by being enlarged or reduced at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display device or the second display device corresponding to each image buffer area,
At least the second display device is movable from a first position to a second position;
When the first display device and the second display device perform coordinated display, the image data of the image displayed on the second display device set in the frame buffer is that of the second display device. Set to be image data corresponding to the position,
A gaming machine characterized by that.