JP6085698B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can provide appropriate information to a player.

  As a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine displays a start hold display of a start hold ball in a plurality of types on the board surface of the game machine.

JP 2012-157777 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, information related to the game is displayed in a plurality of modes within the player's field of view, and the display is switched in the gaming state, so that the player may be confused. Therefore, there is a problem that inappropriate information may be provided to the player.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing appropriate information to a player.

  The object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. In addition, although the code | symbol in a parenthesis attaches the referential mark of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the lottery process caused by the predetermined signal is executed, and the image effect corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the display means (the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 and shown in FIG. 22). A gaming machine to be displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 41a),
A first image effect indicating whether or not the lottery result displayed on the display means (the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 and the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG. 22) is in a special gaming state. Production display mode storage means (see production control ROM 910 shown in FIG. 3) for storing production display modes comprising a plurality of production patterns including production patterns (see the display content of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 10);
Lamp effect execution means (see step S607 shown in FIG. 21) for executing a predetermined lamp effect according to the progress of the game;
A movable accessory effect executing means (refer to step S602 shown in FIG. 21) by a movable accessory (refer to the movable accessory device 43 shown in FIG. 2) which performs predetermined movement as the game progresses;
Have
The first effect pattern (see the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 10) is a predetermined position (see FIG. 2) of the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 and the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG. 22). 10) (see circle C30 shown in FIG. 10), the effect content (see image display P80c and character CH10 shown in FIG. 10) indicating whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state is displayed, and the display means (see FIG. 2). The liquid crystal display device 41 shown, and the display area of the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG. 22 are left as they are, and the display portion of the effect content is displayed toward the decorative design (see image display P80c shown in FIG. 10) showing the lottery result. The display contents of the display means (the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 and the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG. 22) are stopped for a predetermined time, The lamp effect is also stopped for a predetermined time by the lamp effect execution means (see step S607 shown in FIG. 21), and the movable accessory (see the movable accessory device 43 shown in FIG. 2) is also moved. Means (see step S602 shown in FIG. 21) for a predetermined time, and then the result of whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state is displayed on the display means (the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2, FIG. Display on the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG.
The display area of the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 and the main liquid crystal display device 41a shown in FIG. 22) remains the same, and the lottery result is specially displayed in the display portion of the effect content to be enlarged. A decorative design (see numeral “7” superimposed on the character CH10 shown in FIG. 10) indicating that the game state is to be achieved, and a decorative design indicating that the lottery result is not the special gaming state. (Refer to image display P80c shown in FIG. 10).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide appropriate information to the player.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on the same embodiment. A screen showing an example of arrangement when displaying the first starting reserved ball number for the special symbol 1 and the second starting reserved ball number for the special symbol 2 on the liquid crystal display device, and the positions of the liquid crystal display device and the starting reserved ball number display device It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship. It is explanatory drawing at the time of arrange | positioning the starting reservation ball number display apparatus in the position different from FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which showed the example of arrangement | positioning at the time of an information notice being displayed on a liquid crystal display device. An example of a screen on which a step-up notice effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device is shown, (a) shows an example of a screen before the notice effect is stepped up, and (b) is an example of a screen when the notice effect is stepped up. FIG. 7 shows a screen example in which a step-up notice effect different from FIG. 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, (a) shows a screen example before the notice effect is stepped up, and (b) shows a step-up notice step up. The example of a screen which makes a player recognize this is shown, (c) is a figure which shows the example of a screen at the time of notice effect stepping up. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen by which reach production is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a reach effect different from the reach effect displayed in FIG. 9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of a screen explaining the other method of guide | inducing a player's eyes | visual_axis. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol process of the timer interruption process of the main control shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the starting port check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol 1 (2) fluctuation start process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol 1 (2) variation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol 1 (2) confirmation time process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the command reception process of the production control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interruption process of presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment. The example of arrangement | positioning at the time of displaying the 1st start reservation ball number regarding the special symbol 1 and the 2nd start reservation ball number regarding the special symbol 2 which concern on 2nd Embodiment of this invention on a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device was shown. It is explanatory drawing.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In addition, in the following description, when showing the direction of up, down, left and right, it means up, down, left and right when viewed from the front of the figure.

<Appearance configuration>
First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the external appearance structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game board storage frame (see FIG. 1) attached to the back surface of the front frame 3 (Not shown) in which the game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2 facing the front, and a glass door frame 5 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 40 as shown in FIG. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by a ball guide rail 6 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the surface of the game board 4.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a front operation panel 7 below the glass door frame 5, and the front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8. The unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls. Further, the front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card discharge button 12 (card return button 12). A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing when a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit is provided on the upper plate surface portion of the upper tray 9. Further, the upper tray 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for pulling downward the game balls stored in the upper tray 9.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a launch handle 15 for operating the launch unit is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, near the left side of the launch handle 15 and both upper side surfaces of the front frame 3. On the side, a BGM (Background music) or a speaker 16 that produces sound effects is provided. A decorative lamp such as an LED lamp is disposed on the peripheral frame of the front frame 3.

  On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 made up of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle, and right, and independently displays a variable display of numbers, characters, characters (character conversation, lyrics telop, etc.) or symbols (decorative symbols). It is possible. Around such a liquid crystal display device 41, there are provided a decorative top ornament 42a, a left decorative piece 42b, and a right decorative piece 42c, and on the back side of the decorative top piece 42a, the left decorative piece 42b, and the right decorative piece 42c. A movable accessory device 43 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43 a, a left movable accessory 43 b, a right movable accessory 43 c, and an upper left movable accessory that perform predetermined performance operations as the game progresses. The object 43d, and further, a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Note that these upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d are provided with decorative lamps such as LED lamps that produce an effect by decoration of light.

  On the other hand, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is disposed directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. Then, the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), that is, the first starting reserved ball number is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 by a predetermined number (for example, four). . Note that this first starting reserved ball number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball wins the special symbol 1 starting port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3). When the change display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or symbols (decorative symbols) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

  On the other hand, a special symbol 2 starting port 45 is disposed on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. . Then, the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), that is, the number of second starting reserved balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 by a predetermined number (for example, four). . The number of the second starting reserved balls is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball wins the special symbol 2 starting port 45 and is detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 3). When the change display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or symbols (decorative symbols) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the special symbol 2 starting port 45 includes an opening / closing member 45b. When the opening / closing member 45b is opened, the game ball is easily won. The opening / closing member 45b is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery described later is selected, and the opening / closing operation is controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c (see FIG. 3). In the following description, an apparatus including such an opening / closing member 45b and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a winning device 46 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44. In the winning device 46, when a special symbol 1 or 2, which will be described later, is won, that is, in a special gaming state generated by a big win, a large winning opening (not shown) closed by the door 46a is opened. As described above, the opening / closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 3), so that the game ball can enter the big winning opening (not shown). Note that a game ball that has entered the big winning opening (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by a big winning opening switch 46c provided inside the big winning opening (not shown).

  On the other hand, when the lottery of the special symbols 1 and 2 is not won, that is, when the game is not in the special gaming state, the opening / closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 3). (Not shown) is closed. Thereby, it becomes impossible for a game ball to enter a special winning opening (not shown). In the following description, an apparatus including such an opening / closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol starting port 47 composed of a gate is disposed in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41, and a normal symbol starting port switch 47a for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided therein. (See FIG. 3). Also, general winning ports 48 are arranged on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44 (one on the right side and three on the left side in the drawing), respectively, Each is provided with a general winning opening switch 48a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball.

  Further, three 7 segments are arranged side by side at the lower right peripheral edge of the game area 40 of the game board 4, of which two 7 segments are special symbol display devices 49 and the other 7 segments are special. This is a starting and holding ball number display device 50 that displays the number of starting and holding balls of symbol 1 and special symbol 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the special symbol display device 49 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 49a and a special symbol 2 display device 49b. On the left side of the special symbol 1 display device 49a, two special symbol display devices 49a are provided. A normal symbol display device 51 made of LEDs is provided. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4, and a windmill 52 as a game ball drop direction changing member is arranged.

<Control device>
Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of the game provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control device includes a main control board 60 that controls the overall game operation, a payout control board 70 that pays out a game ball based on a control command from the main control board 60, an image, It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls light and sound. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 80 includes an effect control board 90, a decorative lamp board 100, and a liquid crystal control board 120.

  The main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 600, a main control ROM 610 that stores a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 620 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Equipped with a computer.

  The main control board 60 configured in this manner is connected to a payout control board 70 that controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls. Further, a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a for detecting a winning in the special symbol 1 starting port 44, a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a for detecting a winning in the special symbol 2 starting port 45, and a normal symbol starting port A normal symbol start port switch 47a for detecting the passage of 47, a general winning port switch 48a for detecting a winning to the general winning port 48, and a winning of a large winning port (not shown) opened or closed by the open / close door 46a. Is connected to a special winning opening switch 46c. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c for controlling the operation of the opening / closing member 45b, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b for controlling the operation of the opening / closing door 46a, a special symbol 1 display device 49a, and a special symbol 2 display device 49b. The starting reserved ball number display device 50 and the normal symbol display device 51 are connected.

  The main control board 60 configured as described above is advantageous to the player when the main control CPU 600 receives a signal from the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a, the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a, or the normal symbol start port switch 47a. A special game state (so-called “winning”) or a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called “losing”) is drawn, and according to the success / failure information that is the result of the lottery The fluctuation pattern of the special symbols 1 and 2 and the display contents of the stop symbol or the normal symbol are determined, and the determined information is transmitted to the special symbol 1 display device 49a, the special symbol 2 display device 49b, or the normal symbol display device 51. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 49a, the special symbol 2 display device 49b, or the normal symbol display device 51. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600 generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits it to the effect control board 90. When the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600 receives a signal from the general prize opening switch 48a and the big prize opening switch 46c, it determines how many game balls are to be paid out to the player. By transmitting a payout control command including the determined information to the payout control board 70, the payout control board 70 pays out a game ball to the player. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  As a result of the lottery, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c is driven and controlled so that the opening and closing member 45b is opened a predetermined number of times, and the special symbols 1 and 2 are selected. In this case, the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled so as to open a special winning opening (not shown).

  The payout control board 70 receives a payout control command from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command. Then, with the generated payout motor signal, the payout motor M is controlled to pay out the game ball to the player. Further, the payout control board 70 transmits a prize ball count signal indicating the payout operation of the game ball and a status signal related to the abnormality of the payout operation, and fires the game ball in response to the operation of the player. The process which transmits the firing control signal which starts or stops operation | movement of is performed.

  The effect control board 90 stores an effect control CPU 900 that executes and controls various effects upon receiving an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), a control program that describes the effect control procedure, and the like. An effect control ROM 910 made up of a flash memory, and an effect control RAM 920 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Further, the effect control board 90 is mounted with a sound LSI 930 that generates desired BGM and sound effects, and a sound ROM 940 in which sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance.

  The effect control board 90 configured as described above is connected to a decorative lamp board 100 on which a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect is mounted, and further includes a built-in lamp (not shown). ) A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the player when it is lit is connected, and a speaker 16 that emits BGM or sound effects is connected. A movable accessory device 43 for performing a rendering operation is connected. Furthermore, a liquid crystal control board 120 that controls the liquid crystal display device 41 is connected to the effect control board 90.

  Thus, the effect control board 90 configured in this way has the special symbol 1, 2 variation pattern based on the big win lottery result (whether the big hit or lose) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), the current game. The effect control CPU 900 receives an effect control command DI_CMD including basic information necessary for the state, the first start reserved ball number (described later), the second start reserved ball number (described later), and the decorative symbols to be stopped based on the lottery result. Receive at. Then, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and executes the determined effect pattern. The control signal to be instructed is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

  Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to the sound to the sound LSI 930 among the control signals for instructing to execute the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 reads out sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940 and outputs it to the speaker 16. Thereby, BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined effect pattern are emitted from the speaker 16.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light to the decorative lamp substrate 100 among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 performs control to turn on or off a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect, and thus the lamp effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern is executed. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a liquid crystal control command related to an image to the liquid crystal control board 120 among control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command, whereby an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It will be. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data for displaying an image in accordance with the contents of the effect, and further includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls the overall effect output.

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to the movable accessory among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the movable accessory device 43. Thereby, the movable accessory apparatus 43 will move corresponding to the determined effect pattern.

  By the way, the power supply to each board | substrate demonstrated above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. The power supply board 130 includes a voltage generation unit 1300, a voltage monitoring unit 1310, and a system reset generation unit 1320. The voltage generator 1300 generates an AC voltage AC24V, which is an external power source supplied from a transformer (not shown) installed in the amusement store, and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages. The generated DC voltages are: Although not shown, it is supplied to each substrate.

  The voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC voltage AC24V. When this voltage is interrupted or a power failure occurs, a voltage abnormality signal ALARM is detected by the main control board 60. Is output. The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs an “L” level signal when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs an “H” level signal when it is normal.

  On the other hand, the system reset generation unit 1320 generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and the generated system reset signal is output to each board (not shown).

  Here, among the control devices described above, the characteristic part of the present invention is a method for causing the player to appropriately recognize the contents of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Therefore, this point will be described in detail below. To do.

<Display position of the number of first (2) starting reserved balls in the liquid crystal display>
First, the part regarding the display of the number of the first starting reserved balls and the number of the second starting reserved balls will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  The liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 4 shows an example screen on which a reach effect is executed. More specifically, among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” combination symbols displayed in the center of the screen, the “left” symbol (see image display P1) and the “right” symbol (image display P2). (See), the change display is stopped in the same state (“7” in the figure), the “middle” symbol is changing (see image display P3), the “left” symbol (see image display P1) and “right” If it stops in the same state as the symbol of “” (see image display P2), a reach effect is provided to notify the player that there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. On the lower left side of the combination symbol displayed at the center of the screen, the number of first starting reserved balls, which is the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), is displayed (image display P10). In the lower right part of the screen, the number of second starting reserved balls, which is the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), is displayed (see image display P11). The number of first starting reserved balls displayed on the image display P10 indicates a state in which a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the figure) is reserved, and special symbols such as numbers, characters or symbols (decorative symbols). When the variable display is started, the first start holding ball 1 (see image display P10a) shown on the right side of the screen is sequentially digested, that is, 1 is subtracted (-1). Therefore, the first start hold ball 4 (see image display P10b) shown on the left of the screen is finally subtracted (-1) from the number of first start hold balls currently displayed. By the way, unlike the other first start reservation balls (see image display P10a and image display P10b), the first start reservation ball 2 shown in the image display P10c is displayed as a star-shaped mark. This is to make the player recognize that the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Therefore, the first start holding ball 2 (see image display P10c) is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a star shape) different from the normal display mode.

  On the other hand, the number of the second starting reserved balls displayed on the image display P11 indicates a state in which three are not reached the predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4, see image display P11d indicated by a broken line), When the change display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or symbols (decorative symbols) is started, digestion is performed in order from the second start holding ball 1 (see image display P11a) shown on the left of the screen, that is, 1 subtraction (-1). Will be. Therefore, the second start hold ball 3 (see image display P11b) shown on the right side of the screen is finally subtracted (−1) from the number of the second start hold balls currently displayed. By the way, unlike the other second start holding balls (see image display P11a and image display P11b), the second start holding ball 2 (see image display P11c) is displayed as a star mark. This is to make the player recognize that the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Therefore, the second start holding ball 2 (see image display P11c) is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a star shape) different from the normal display mode.

  Thus, the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11 in this way are as shown in FIG. From the center point O, the predetermined upper limit number of the first starting reserved balls, that is, outside the fourth (see image display P10b) or the predetermined upper limit number of the second starting reserved balls, that is, the fourth (image display) It is arranged on the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to be arranged in a circle C having a radius R up to the outside of P11d).

  Thus, in this way, the predetermined upper limit number of the first starting reserved balls from the center point O of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, that is, the outside of the fourth (see image display P10b) or the second starting reserved balls. A predetermined number of upper limit balls, that is, the first start-pending ball number displayed on the image display P10 and the image display so as to be arranged in a circle C having a radius R up to the fourth (see image display P11d). If the second starting reserved ball number displayed on P11 is arranged on the liquid crystal display device 41, even if the player is paying attention to the special symbol 1 starting port 44, the second range is within the field of view. Since the 1st starting reserved ball number and the 2nd starting reserved ball number are arranged, the player can easily confirm the first starting reserved ball number and the second starting reserved ball number. Appropriate information can be provided.

  However, the display of the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11 disappears due to a reach effect, a notice effect, a movable accessory, or the like. There is. Therefore, on the upper left side of the combination symbol displayed in the center of the screen, the number of the first starting reserved balls is displayed as a number (4 in the drawing) as shown in the image display P20a, and on the upper right side, the image display P20b. As shown in FIG. 2, the number of the second starting reserved balls is displayed as a number (3 in the figure). The first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b are arranged on the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to be arranged outside the circle C, During special symbol fluctuation, it is always displayed so that the number of starting reserved balls can be confirmed.

  Thus, even if the display of the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11 disappears, special symbols are changing. Since the first start hold ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second start hold ball number displayed on the image display P20b are always displayed, the player can display the first start hold ball number and the first start hold ball number. 2 It is possible to easily confirm the number of reserved balls, so that appropriate information can be provided to the player.

  In addition, the display of the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b indicates that the player has the current first starting reserved ball number and the second starting reserved ball number. Since the number of reserved balls is displayed for easy understanding, as shown in the image display P10 and the image display P11, a normal display mode is used so that the player can recognize that the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Is not changed to a different specific display mode (for example, a star shape), and only the display of numbers is changed.

  In addition, the display of the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b may be hidden by the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2). It is placed in a position that does not exist. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the 1st start reservation ball number and the 2nd start reservation ball number, no matter what kind of effects generate | occur | produces during special symbol fluctuation | variation.

  By the way, the display of the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b is always displayed during the special symbol change, but it is a big hit. May be hidden. However, during the big hit, it is necessary to enter the game ball into the big prize opening (not shown) of the prize winning device 46, so that the game ball is always fired by the launch handle 15 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, during the big hit, it is not confirmed that the number of the first starting reserved ball or the second starting reserved ball has reached the predetermined upper limit number, and the game ball is not fired by the firing handle 15 as in the normal game. For this reason, there is no particular problem even if the first start reserved ball number and the second start reserved ball number are not displayed.

  However, in any gaming state, the start reserved ball number display device 50 is arranged to provide the player with the first start reserved ball number and the second start reserved ball number. As shown in FIG. 4, the start-and-hold ball number display device 50 is arranged outside the circle C and at a position different from the liquid crystal display device 41, and includes the first start-and-hold ball number and the second start-and-hold ball. Is displayed. Thus, if the start and hold ball number display device 50 is arranged in this way, the first start and hold ball number and the second start are not affected by the game in any game state. The number of held balls can be displayed. Therefore, appropriate information can be provided to the player.

  On the other hand, the starting reserved ball number display device 50 may be arranged as shown in FIG. That is, the starting reserved ball number display device 50 shown in FIG. 5 is the same in that it is arranged outside the game area 40 as in FIG. 4 is different from FIG. Thus, even if the start reserved ball number display device 50 is arranged as described above, the first start reserved ball number and the second start reserved ball number can be displayed as in FIG. Appropriate information can be provided. 5 shows an example in which a part of the starting reserved ball number display device 50 is arranged in the circle C. Of course, the entire starting reserved ball number display device 50 is arranged in the circle C. You may make it. The center point of the circle C is the center point O of the special symbol 1 starting port 44. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and game nails (not shown) provided on the left and right sides of the entrance of the special symbol 1 starting port 44 are not limited thereto. ) On a straight line may be used as the center point of the circle C. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the circle C is set within the player's field of view. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of the first starting reserved balls and the image display P11 displayed on the special symbol 1 starting port 44 and the image display P10 are not limited thereto. It may be a rectangular shape including the number of second starting reserved balls displayed on the screen.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 6, the liquid crystal display device 41 may display an information advance notice for notifying information related to the game while the special symbol is changing (see image display P30). As shown in the image display P40, this information notice informs the degree of expectation to the jackpot regarding the notice effect such as “Opportunity when the color of the line is red!”. Such information notice is often displayed as a character string, unlike a notice using a character such as a step-up notice, so it is more effective to perform the notice in a position where the player can easily enter the field of view. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the information advance notice displayed on the image display P40 is based on the first start reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 and the second start reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11. It is preferable to dispose on the liquid crystal display device 41 on (near). That is, a part or all (a part in the figure) of the character string indicating the content of the information notice displayed on the image display P40 is arranged on the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to be arranged in the circle C. Is preferred. Thereby, since the information advance notice is displayed at a position where the player can easily enter the field of view, appropriate information can be provided to the player. In addition, the display of the 1st start reservation ball number displayed on the image display P20a shown in FIG. 6 and the 2nd start reservation ball number displayed on the image display P20b are adjacent to FIG. 4, FIG. However, it may be displayed as shown in FIG. Although the same color is used in FIG. 6, the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b are color-coded and displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. It is also possible to do.

<Example of step-up notice screen displayed on the LCD>
Next, the part related to the step-up notice displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  A game ball wins a special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 2) (special symbol 1 start port switch 44a) or a game ball wins a special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 2) (special symbol 2 start port switch 45a) ) Whether a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated for the winning game ball (winning ball) (so-called “hit”) or a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not generated ( A so-called “losing” lottery is performed on the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600). Then, the lottery result is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) to the effect control board 90 as the effect control command DI_CMD.

  The effect control board 90 receives the effect control command DI_CMD by the effect control CPU 900, and the effect control CPU 900 stores an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD in the effect control ROM 910 in advance. The determined effect pattern is selected by lottery, and the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 as a liquid crystal control command. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command, and causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. Examples of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are shown in FIGS.

  The screen examples shown in FIGS. 7A to 7B show an example in which a step-up notice effect is executed. More specifically, in the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 7, first, the character CH1 appears from the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. Thereby, a player's eyes | visual_axis will be guide | induced to the screen right side, ie, the circle C10 part. Thereafter, the character CH1 is stopped for a few seconds in order to branch to the next step. At this time, if there is any change in the screen part other than the circle C10, the player turns his gaze to the changed part, so that there is no change on the screen in the screen part other than the circle C10. I am doing so.

  In this state, as shown in FIG. 7B, a character CH2 indicating a branch to the next step is displayed in a circle C10.

  Thus, in this way, the player does not miss the effect related to the branching of the step-up notice, and can provide appropriate information to the player. In addition, in the step-up notice effect, it is necessary to recognize the effect branch of 3 to 5 steps and improve the player's interest in 6 to 7 seconds until the special symbol fluctuation stop starts. I can not afford to. Therefore, by guiding the player's line of sight in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the effect branch even in a short time. Further, when moving the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2), first, a step-up notice effect is performed in the circle C10 portion, and then the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2) is moved from the circle C10 to the circle. By moving toward the inside of C10, it is possible to prevent the player who is looking at the circle C10 portion of the liquid crystal display device 41 from overlooking the movement of the movable accessory device 43. Appropriate information can be provided. In the present embodiment, the example in which the character CH1 appears from the right side of the screen is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character CH1 may appear from the left side of the screen. Moreover, the character CH1 may appear from the lower side of the screen. In other words, it may appear from anywhere, as long as it is from the top, bottom, left, and right edges excluding the center of the screen.

  On the other hand, in the case of displaying an image showing a branch from the outside of the player's line of sight to the next step for the sake of production, a technique as shown in FIG. 8 can be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the character CH3 is displayed in the central portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, the player's line of sight is directed to the screen portion in the circle C11. Then, when displaying an image indicating the branch to the next step from the outside of the circle C11, that is, from the outside of the player's field of view, to allow the player to recognize that an image indicating the branch to the next step is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8B, a new image such as “surprise mark” is displayed in the player's field of view (in the circle C11) (see image display P50), and an image showing a branch to the next step. Recognize that is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, a character CH4 indicating a branch from the player's line of sight (outside the circle C11), that is, from the right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 to the next step is displayed. The character CH4 is moved within the player's line of sight (inside the circle C11).

  Thus, for the sake of production, even when displaying an image showing the branch from the player's line of sight to the next step, it is not necessary to miss the production related to the branch of the step-up notice, so it is appropriate for the player. Information can be provided. In the present embodiment, a new image such as “surprise mark” is displayed in the player's field of view (in the circle C11) (see image display P50), but a new image is not displayed. In the player's field of view, that is, in the player's field of view, for example, to circle the character CH3 in the circle C11 or to turn the character CH3 to a position where the player's line of sight is to be turned. You may make it change the motion of character CH3 in C11. Even in this case, even if an image showing a branch from the player's line of sight to the next step is displayed, it is possible to avoid overlooking the effect related to the branch of the step-up notice, so that it is appropriate for the player. Information can be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, a step-up notice effect is taken as an example, and a method of performing the effect within the player's field of view so as not to overlook the advancement of the notice effect is illustrated. It is also possible to create unexpectedness by moving the movable accessory device 43. That is, for example, during the performance in the player's field of view of the circle C10 or the circle C11, the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2) outside the player's field of view (outside the circle C10 or outside the circle C11). If is moved, the performance is executed outside the range where the player's consciousness is concentrated. Thereby, unexpected surprises and the like can be provided to the player.

<Example of Reach Production Screen Displayed on LCD>
Next, the part related to the reach effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  A game ball wins a special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 2) (special symbol 1 start port switch 44a) or a game ball wins a special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 2) (special symbol 2 start port switch 45a) ) Whether a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated for the winning game ball (winning ball) (so-called “hit”) or a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not generated ( A so-called “losing” lottery is performed on the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600). Then, the lottery result is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) to the effect control board 90 as the effect control command DI_CMD.

  The effect control board 90 receives the effect control command DI_CMD by the effect control CPU 900, and the effect control CPU 900 stores an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD in the effect control ROM 910 in advance. The determined effect pattern is selected by lottery, and the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 as a liquid crystal control command. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command, and causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. Examples of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are shown in FIGS.

  The screen example shown in FIG. 9 shows an example in which the reach effect is executed. More specifically, among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” combination symbols, the “left” symbol (see image display P60a) and the “right” symbol (see image display P60b) change display. Stops in the same state ("7" in the figure), reaches a reach state, and further displays a different display (image display P60c) from the combination symbol in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41, and the variable display result becomes "big hit" This shows that a reach effect that notifies the player that there is a possibility is being executed.

  This reach effect shows a state where a sword (image display P70) that rotates violently (high-speed rotation) and a huge hand (image display P71) collide with each other and are violently pressed against each other. At this time, the player's line of sight is directed to the screen portion in the circle C20. Then, in order to fix the player's line of sight within the circle C20, the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is completely stopped for 2 to 3 seconds. As a result, the player's line of sight remains fixed in the circle C20, so whether the sword (image display P70) breaks through a huge hand (image display P71), that is, wins and becomes a “hit” Alternatively, the player can surely recognize the branch that the sword (image display P70) cannot break through the huge hand (image display P71), that is, lose and become “losing”.

  Thus, in this way, the player does not miss an effect related to the branching of the reach effect, and thus can provide appropriate information to the player.

  On the other hand, the screen example shown in FIG. 10 also shows an example in which the reach effect is executed. More specifically, among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” combination symbols, the “left” symbol (see image display P80a) and the “right” symbol (see image display P80b) change display. It stops in the same state ("7" in the figure), reaches a reach state, and further displays a different display (image display P80c) from the combination symbol in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41, and the variable display result becomes "big hit" This shows that a reach effect that notifies the player that there is a possibility is being executed.

  This reach effect shows a state in which the character CH10 is in contact with (collision with) the special symbol (“6” in the figure) of the image display P80c. At this time, the player's line of sight is directed to the screen portion in the circle C30. However, there is a possibility that the player's line of sight may not be directed to the screen portion in the circle C30 if the character CH10 only touches (striking) the special symbol (“6” in the figure) of the image display P80c. The screen portion in which the character CH10 is in contact with (collision with) the special symbol (“6” in the figure) of the image display P80c is lightly zoomed to reliably guide the player's line of sight into the circle C30. it can. The reach effect shown in FIG. 9 is not zoomed like the reach effect shown in FIG. 10, but a sword (image display P70) that rotates violently (high-speed rotation) and a huge hand (image display P71) collide. You can zoom in on the part of the screen that is pushing hard.

  In this way, after guiding the player's line of sight into the circle C30, a high-speed loop of about 0.1 to 0.3 seconds so that the granular diffusion drawing (effect) extends over the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 41. Continue to scatter in the state. Then, the video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 for several seconds after the branching effect indicating whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is started. As a result, the video displayed in the high-speed loop state cannot be chased reflectively by the player, and further, as the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 due to the loop state, Since there is no change, the player's line of sight remains fixed in the circle C30. Thus, the player's line of sight remains fixed in the circle C30, so that the player can keep an eye on the movement of the character CH10, so that the player can branch off to “big hit” or “lost”. It can be recognized with certainty.

  Thus, even in this way, the player does not miss the effect relating to the branching of the reach effect, and thus can provide appropriate information to the player. It is preferable that the effect in the high-speed loop state as described above extends over the entire screen. This is because even if the effect of the fast loop state is executed on a part of the screen, the player's line of sight may not be fixed.

  Further, in the reach effect, not only the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 but also a change in decorative lamps such as a movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2) and an LED lamp that produces a lamp effect effect is noted. There is a need. This is because if the movable lamp device 43 (see FIG. 2) or a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that produces a lamp effect changes, the player's line of sight may move. For this reason, it is preferable that the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2) or a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect be stopped or moved in a loop state at a constant speed. When the player stops or makes a movement in a loop state, there is no change in the movement, so that the player changes the decorative lamp such as the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 2) or the LED lamp that displays the lamp effect. It is because it does not recognize that it did.

<Other screen examples>
By the way, the method for guiding and fixing the player's line of sight as described above is not limited to the above method, and for example, a method as shown in FIG. 11 can also be used. In the screen example shown in FIG. 11A, two persons (see image display P90) displayed on the right side of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 operate, and three persons displayed on the left side of the screen. The person (refer to image display P91) is stopped. That is, when the player's line of sight is guided and fixed to two operating persons (see image display P90), the three persons (see image display P91) displayed on the left side of the screen after the fixation are fixed. If it moves, the player's line of sight may move to the three persons displayed on the left side of the screen (see image display P91), so the three persons displayed on the left side of the screen (images) The display P91) maintains the stopped state.

  Thus, even in this way, appropriate information can be provided to the player.

  In addition, the screen example illustrated in FIG. 11B illustrates a state in which the person displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 performs a plurality of movements. That is, the person displayed in the center of the screen moves greatly (exaggerated movement) with the right hand (see image display P100), and moves slightly (secret movement) with the left hand (see image display P101). I have to. Thus, when a plurality of movements are performed at the same time, the player's line of sight is likely to move to a place where a large movement (exaggerated movement) is occurring. The operation (exaggerated operation) is sufficient. Even in this case, it is possible to provide appropriate information to the player.

  Further, in the screen example shown in FIG. 11C, the person (see image display P110) displayed on the lower left side of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 moves and the person (see image display P110) moves. The image located in the background (see image display P111) is also moving. Thus, when a plurality of movements are simultaneously made in this way, the player's line of sight is easy to go toward the person moving in front, so the person (see image display P110) is placed at a position where the player's line of sight is to be guided. ) Will be arranged. Therefore, even in this case, appropriate information can be provided to the player.

  Here, regarding the above-described processing, the processing content processed by the main control board 60 and the effect control board 90 will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS.

<Main control board processing>
First, an outline of a program stored in the main control ROM 610 (see FIG. 3) of the main control board 60 according to the characteristic part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main processing>
First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a power-on signal is sent to the effect that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generator 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 3) has been applied to each control board. In response to the signal, the main control CPU 600 (see FIG. 3) performs the main control main process shown in FIG. First, the main control CPU 600 sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs initial settings such as register values in the main control CPU 600 (step S2).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 600 acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 3) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) twice, and the levels of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM acquired twice coincide with each other. After confirming whether or not to perform, it is stored in an internal register of the main control CPU 600 (not shown), and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S3). If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “L” level (step S4: YES), the process returns to step S3. If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “H” level (step S4: NO), The process proceeds to step S5. That is, main control CPU 600 repeats the same processing until voltage abnormality signal ALARM changes to a normal level (that is, “H” level) (steps S3 to S4). Thus, an accurate signal can be read by acquiring the voltage abnormality signal ALARM twice.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 permits data writing to the main control RAM 620 (see FIG. 3) (step S5). In this way, by prohibiting data writing to the main control RAM 620 until the normal level (normal value) of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is detected, the AC voltage AC24V supplied to the power supply substrate 130 is before being stably supplied. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unstable signal accesses the main control RAM 620 and rewrites data stored in the main control RAM 620.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 transmits a processing command (production control command DI_CMD) for causing the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a standby screen on the production control board 90 (step S6), and determines the contents of the backup flag BFL (step S6). S7). The backup flag BFL is data indicating whether or not the operation of the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG. 13 has been executed.

  If the backup flag BFL is in the OFF state (step S7: OFF), the voltage monitoring process operation shown in FIG. 13 to be described later is not executed, and the main control CPU 600 completes the entire area in the main control RAM 620. A clearing process is performed (step S11). On the other hand, if the backup flag BFL is in the ON state (step S7: ON), the operation of the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG. 13 to be described later is being executed, so the main control CPU 600 calculates the checksum value. The checksum operation for this is performed (step S8). The checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the main control RAM 620.

  When the checksum value is calculated, the main control CPU 600 performs a process of comparing the calculation result with the stored value at the SUM address in the main control RAM 620 (step S9). The stored calculation result is maintained by a backup power source generated by the power supply board 130 together with other data stored in the main control RAM 620.

  If the stored value at this SUM address does not match the checksum value calculated in step S8 (step S9: NO), the main control CPU 600 clears all areas in the main control RAM 620. It performs (step S11). If they match (step S9: YES), the main control CPU 600 performs a process of returning to the gaming operation at the time of power-off based on the data stored in the main control RAM 620 (step S10).

  Thus, the main control CPU 600, after finishing the processing of step S10 or step S11, has a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of measuring time provided therein. Set up. That is, the main control CPU 600 sets the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 4 ms (step S12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 600 performs a loop process.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a timer interrupt program started every 4 ms by interrupting the main process described above will be described. When this timer interruption occurs, a saving process for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600 to the stack area of the main control RAM 620 is executed (step S50), and then a voltage monitoring process is executed (step S51). This voltage monitoring process determines the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM output from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 3), and if the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “L” level (abnormal level), it is stored in the main control RAM 620. The stored data is backed up, that is, a checksum value of the data is calculated, and the calculated checksum value is stored in the main control RAM 620 as backup data.

  Next, when the voltage monitoring process (step S51) is completed, the main control CPU 600 performs timer subtraction processes for various timers (normal symbol variation timer, normal symbol accessory timer, etc.) that manage the time of each game operation. (Step S52).

  Then, the main control CPU 600 includes a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), and a normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 3). The ON / OFF signals of various switches including the general prize opening switch 48a (see FIG. 3) and the big prize opening switch 46c (see FIG. 3) are input, and the ON / OFF signal level is input to the work area in the main control RAM 620. Or, the rising state is stored (step S53). This switch input process also performs a process of invalidating the standing up state (no prize is invalid) when there is an illegal prize, and in order to pay out a prize ball, the large prize opening switch 46c and the general prize opening switch 48a are used. It also counts how many game balls have won.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs random number management processing (step S54). Specifically, a process of updating random numbers such as normal symbols and special symbols 1 and 2 used for the success / failure lottery is performed.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs error management processing (step S55). Note that the error management process includes a determination as to whether or not an abnormality has occurred inside the device, such as supply of game balls being stopped or game balls being clogged.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes prize ball management processing (step S56). In the prize ball management process, a payout control command for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 3) to perform a payout operation is output.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes normal symbol processing (step S57). In this normal symbol processing, a normal symbol winning lottery is executed, and a variation pattern of the normal symbol and a stop display state of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes ordinary electric accessory management processing (step S58). In the ordinary electric accessory management process, a signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c necessary for generating the ordinary electric accessory release game is generated based on the lottery result of the ordinary symbol process (step S57).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes special symbol processing (step S59). In this special symbol process, whether or not the special symbols 1 and 2 are selected is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbols 1 and 2 and the stop display mode of the special symbols 1 and 2 are determined based on the result of the lottery. Details of this special symbol process will be described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes a special electric accessory management process (step S60). In the special electric utility management process, when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit” or “small jackpot”, a setting process necessary to execute and control the hit game corresponding to the hit is performed. At this time, a signal related to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is also generated.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes LED management processing (step S61). This LED management process generates output data to the special symbol display device 49, the normal symbol display device 51, and the starting reserved ball number display device 50, or outputs a control signal based on the data according to the progress of the processing. It is processing to do. As a result, the current first start reserved ball number and the second start reserved ball number are displayed on the start reserved ball number display device 50 (see FIGS. 2, 4, and 5).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs solenoid drive processing (step S62). At this time, the main control CPU 600 confirms the signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c generated in the ordinary electric accessory management process (step S58), and in the special electric accessory management process (step S60). A signal relating to the control of the generated special electric accessory solenoid 46b is confirmed. Based on this signal, the operation / stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled, and the opening / closing member 45b is opened or closed, or the big prize opening (not shown) is opened or closed. Thus, the opening / closing door 46a operates.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 returns to the interrupt enabled state (step S63), restores the contents of the registers saved in the stack area of the main control RAM 620, and ends the timer interrupt (step S64). As a result, the process returns from the interrupt process routine to the main process (see FIG. 12).

<Special symbol processing>
Next, the special symbol process (step S59 in FIG. 13) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special symbol processing, first, a special ball 1 starting port 44 (see FIG. 2) has a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) to enter a game ball (winning ball). It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected (step S100), and whether or not a game ball entry (winning ball) has been detected at the special symbol 2 start port 45a of the special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 2). Is confirmed (step S101).

<Special symbol processing: Start-up check processing 1 (2)>
This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The start port check process 1 is a process related to the special symbol 1, whereas the start port check process 2 is a process related to the special symbol 2, but the processing contents are the same, and will be described together. I will do it.

  The main control CPU 600 confirms whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) the special symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port 45, that is, the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the special symbol 1 starting port 44. Alternatively, the level of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a of the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is confirmed (step S150). As a result, if a game ball entry (winning) is not detected (step S150: NO), the start port check process 1 (2) is completed.

  On the other hand, if a game ball entry (winning) is detected (step S150: YES), the main control CPU 600 has a predetermined number of first start reserved balls or a predetermined number of second start reserved balls in the main control RAM 620. It is confirmed whether it is stored in the start hold storage area (step S151). If the number of the first starting reserved balls or the number of the second starting reserved balls is less than 4 (step 151: ≠ MAX), the first starting reserved balls number or the second starting reserved balls number is incremented by 1 (+1). (Step S152).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 uses the first starting reserved ball number and the second starting value as the random number value and the random number value for the fluctuation pattern used when stopping the fluctuation of the special symbols 1 and 2 managed in step S54 shown in FIG. It is stored in the start hold storage area in the main control RAM 620 in which the number of held balls is stored. Further, the main control CPU 600 uses the jackpot determination random number value managed in step S54 shown in FIG. 13 as the start start number in the main control RAM 620 in which the first start hold ball number and the second start hold ball number are stored. Store in the reserved storage area (step S153).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 confirms the current gaming state (such as whether the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON), and determines whether or not the prefetching prohibition state is set (step S154). If it is not in the prefetch prohibition state (step S154: NO), the main control CPU 600 determines the big hit used for the winning lottery of the special symbols 1 and 2 stored in the start holding storage area in the main control RAM 620 in step S153. A random number value for use is acquired (step S155), and a start opening winning random number determination table (not shown) is further acquired (step S156).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number value acquired in step S155 and the start opening winning random number determination table (not shown) acquired in step S156, and further, Using the random numbers for the special symbols 1 and 2 stored in the start hold storage area in the main control RAM 620 in step S153, the type of jackpot (16R probability variable big hit, 16R non-probable big hit, etc.) is determined, and fluctuation pattern disturbance Using the numerical value, the variation pattern is determined, and a special symbol 1 and 2 start opening winning command corresponding to the variation pattern is generated (step S157).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 generates a first start hold addition command or a second start hold addition command in a lower byte corresponding to the generated special symbol 1, 2 start opening winning command (step S158).

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 600 ends the process of step S158, or the first start holding ball of the special symbol 1 is 4 or more or the second start holding ball of the special symbol 2 is 4 or more in the step S151. (Step S151: = MAX), or if it is in a prefetch prohibition state (step S154: YES), the first start hold addition of the higher byte according to the increased first start hold ball number or second start hold ball number A command or a second start hold addition command is generated (step S159).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes the first start hold addition command or the second start hold addition command for the lower byte generated in step S158 and the first start hold addition command or the second byte for the upper byte generated in step S159. The two start hold addition commands are combined and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) as the first start hold addition command (effect control command DI_CMD) or the second start hold addition command (effect control command DI_CMD). The process which performs is performed (step S160). Thereby, on the liquid crystal display device 41, the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11, and The first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b are added and displayed. At this time, the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect on the first start hold ball or the second start hold ball based on the effect control command DI_CMD. . Then, when executing the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) causes the player to recognize the content of the first start hold ball or the second start hold ball displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. The display mode is controlled to be changed to a specific display mode (for example, star shape) different from the normal display mode (see image displays P10c and P11c in FIGS. 4 to 6). Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  Thus, after finishing the above processing, the main control CPU 600 finishes the start port check processing 1 (2).

<Special symbol processing>
Next, when the main control CPU 600 finishes the processing of step S100 and step S101 shown in FIG. 14, the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to ON, that is, the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. (Step S102). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S102: ON), it is determined that either of the special symbols 1 or 2 is being hit, and the display data of the special symbol is updated. (Step S108), the special symbol process is finished.

  On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S102: OFF), is the special symbol big hit operation flag set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol big hit operation flag is set to 5AH? Is confirmed (step S103). If 5AH is set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S103: ON), it is determined that either of the special symbols 1 or 2 is being jackpoted, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S108), the special symbol processing is finished.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 checks the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol 1 (2), that is, the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag (step S104). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600 performs the special symbol 1 (2) waiting for change (special symbol 1 (2) is changed. It is determined that the current state is a standby state for the next fluctuation, and special symbol 1 (2) fluctuation start processing is performed (step S105).

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600 is changing the special symbol 1 (2) (indicating that the special symbol 1 (2) is currently changing). And the special symbol 1 (2) changing process is performed (step S106). In the special symbol 1 (2) changing process, the fluctuation stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) of the special symbol 1 (2) is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3). As a result, the special symbol 1 (2) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 stops at the content of the stop symbol of the special symbol 1 (2) generated in the special symbol 1 (2) variation start process. Become. In addition, after finishing such processing, 03H is set to the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600 confirms that the special symbol 1 (2) is being confirmed (the variation of the special symbol 1 (2) has ended and has stopped. The special symbol 1 (2) is processed during the confirmation time (step S107). After completing such processing, 00H is set to the value of the special symbol 1 (2) operation status flag.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18, special symbol 1 (2) variation start processing (step S105), special symbol 1 (2) during variation processing (step S106), special symbol 1 (2) during confirmation time The process (step S107) will be described in more detail. The special symbol 1 variation start process, the special symbol 1 variation process, and the special symbol 1 confirmation time process are processes related to the special symbol 1, whereas the special symbol 2 variation start process, the special symbol 2 variation process, The special symbol 2 confirmation time process is a process related to the special symbol 2, but since the processing contents are the same, they will be described together.

<Special symbol processing: Special symbol 1 (2) Fluctuation start processing>
As shown in FIG. 16, the main control CPU 600 checks whether or not the number of first start and hold balls of the special symbol 1 is 0 or whether or not the number of second start and hold balls of the special symbol 2 is 0 (step S200). . That is, the main control CPU 600 confirms the main control RAM 620 in which the first starting reserved ball number of the special symbol 1 and the second starting reserved ball number of the special symbol 2 are stored, and determines that it is 0 (step S200). : = 0), the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag is confirmed (step S201). If 00H is set in the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 600 ends the special symbol 1 (2) variation start process.

  On the other hand, if 00H is not set in the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag (step S201: NO), the customer waiting demonstration command (production control command DI_CMD) is sent to the production control board 90 (see FIG. 3). ) Is transmitted (step S202). Then, the main control CPU 600 sets 00H in the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag (step S203), and the special symbol 1 (2) variation start process ends.

  On the other hand, the main control RAM 620 storing the number of the first start reserved balls of the special symbol 1 and the number of the second start reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is confirmed, and the first start reserved ball number or the second start reserved ball number is 0. If not (step S200: ≠ 0), the main control CPU 600 subtracts 1 from the number of the first starting reserved balls of the special symbol 1 or the number of the second starting reserved balls of the special symbol 2 (step S204).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs processing for transmitting the first start hold subtraction command (effect control command DI_CMD) or the second start hold subtraction command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) (see FIG. 3). Step S205). Thereby, on the liquid crystal display device 41, the first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P10 as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P11, and The first starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20a and the second starting reserved ball number displayed on the image display P20b are subtracted and displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 shifts the area of the main control RAM 620 in which the first start reserved ball number of the special symbol 1 is stored or the area of the main control RAM 620 in which the second start reserved ball number of the special symbol 2 is stored. (Step S206), 0 is set in the area of the main control RAM 620 of the first start holding ball 4 of the special symbol 1 or 0 is set in the area of the main control RAM 620 of the second start holding ball 4 of the special symbol 2 (Step S207).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 determines whether or not the special symbol 1 hour / short time counter (counter for counting the remaining number of times until the special symbol 1 time short state is finished) is 0, or the special symbol 2 hour / short time counter. It is determined whether or not (counter for counting the remaining number of times until the time shortening state of special symbol 2 is finished) is 0, and if there is a remaining time shortening number, the remaining time shortening including the remaining time shortening time information A process of transmitting the number-of-times command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) is performed (step S208). The remaining short time count command (effect control command DI_CMD) is used on the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) side when notifying the remaining short time count information.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 uses the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 620 in step S153 shown in FIG. 15, and wins lottery or special symbol 2 variation display game related to the current special symbol 1 variation display game. The winning lottery is performed (step S209).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 uses the special symbol 1 random number value or the special symbol 2 random number value stored in the main control RAM 620 in step S153 shown in FIG. 15 to generate the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol. Determine (step S210).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 determines a game state transition preparation process, that is, a transition to a normal state, a short time state, a latent probability variation state, a probability variation state, etc. (step S211). Then, after the processing, the main control CPU 600 generates a variation pattern of the special symbol 1 or a variation pattern of the special symbol 2, and sends a variation pattern designation command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3). (Step S212). At this time, the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) performs lottery of effect patterns based on the effect control command DI_CMD. And the notice effect and reach effect by this lottery result will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIGS.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 sets the special symbol 1 changing flag or the special symbol 2 changing flag to ON (sets 5AH) (step S213), and the decorative symbol designation command of the decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. (Production control command DI_CMD) is generated (step S214), and the generated decoration designating command (production control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the production control board 90 (see FIG. 3) (step S215). As a result, the variation display of the combination symbols as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (image display P1 to P3, P30, P60a). -P60c, P80a-P80c reference).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 sets 02H to the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag (step S216), and ends the special symbol 1 (2) variation start process.

<Special symbol processing: Special symbol 1 (2) Fluctuating processing>
Next, the special symbol 1 (2) changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the main control CPU 600 checks the value of the special symbol 1 operation timer or the special symbol 2 operation timer (step S250). If 0 (step S250: YES), the special symbol 1 fluctuation stop command (direction control command DI_CMD) or the special symbol 2 fluctuation stop command (direction control command DI_CMD) is used to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2. Is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) (step S251). Then, the main control CPU 600 sets 03H for the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag, and sets 00H for the special symbol 1 changing flag or the special symbol 2 changing flag. Further, the main control CPU 600 sets, for example, a time of about 500 ms in the special symbol 1 operation timer or the special symbol 2 operation timer in order to maintain the success / failure lottery result of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 for a certain period of time ( Step S252). Thus, the main control CPU 600 ends the special symbol 1 (2) changing process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol 1 operation timer or the special symbol 2 operation timer is not 0 (step S250: NO), it is determined that the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is changing, and the special symbol 1 (2) changes. Finish middle processing.

<Special symbol processing: Special symbol 1 (2) Processing during confirmation time>
Next, the special symbol 1 (2) confirmation time process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main control CPU 600 checks the value of the special symbol 1 operation timer or the special symbol 2 operation timer (step S300). If it is not 0 (step S300: ≠ 0), the main control CPU 600 ends the special symbol 1 (2) processing during the confirmation time.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol 1 operation timer or the special symbol 2 operation timer is 0 (step S300: = 0), the main control CPU 600 sets 01H to the special symbol 1 operation status flag or the special symbol 2 operation status flag ( Step S301), it is confirmed whether the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (Step S302). If the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S302: YES), the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 00H and used in step S103 shown in FIG. The special symbol jackpot activation flag is set to 5AH, the normal electric accessory released state extension flag is set to 00H, the normal symbol hour / short flag is set to 00H, the normal symbol probability change flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol 1 00H is set in the hourly flag or special symbol 2 hourly flag, 00H is set in the special symbol 1 probability change flag or special symbol 2 probability change flag, and 00H is set in the special symbol 1 probability change short state flag or special symbol 2 probability change short state flag Then, 00H is set to the variable pattern distribution designation number, and a special symbol 1 hour / short time counter (special symbol 2 hour / short time counter), which will be described later, is set. Pointer) and performs a process of setting a 00H to special symbol 1 probability variation counter (special symbol 2 probability variation counter) and special symbols 1 change counter (special pattern 2 varies counter) (step S303). Thus, the main control CPU 600 finishes the processing during the special symbol 1 (2) confirmation time.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol big hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S302: NO), the main control CPU 600 determines whether the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON ( Whether 5AH is set is confirmed (step S304). If the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S304: YES), the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 00H, and in step S102 shown in FIG. The special symbol small hit operation flag to be used is set to 5AH (step S305), and it is checked whether or not the value of the special symbol 1 hour short-time counter or the special symbol 2 hour short-time counter is 0 (step S306). On the other hand, if the special symbol small hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S304: NO), the processing of step S305 is not performed, and the special symbol 1 hour / times counter or the special symbol 2 is processed. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S306).

  If the value of the special symbol 1 hour short number counter or the special symbol 2 hour short number counter is not 0 (step S306: NO), the value of the special symbol 1 hour short number counter or the special symbol 2 hour short number counter is decremented by 1 (step S307). The main control CPU 600 confirms again whether or not the value of the special symbol 1 hour / short time counter or the special symbol 2 hour / short time counter is 0 (step S308). If the value of the special symbol 1 hour / short time counter or the special symbol 2 hour / short time counter is 0 (step S308: YES), 00H is set to the normal electric accessory open state extension flag, and 00H is set to the normal symbol time / short flag. Set the normal symbol probability change flag to 00H, set the special symbol 1 hour short flag or special symbol 2 hour short flag to 00H, and set the special symbol 1 probability change short state flag or special symbol 2 probability change short state flag to 00H. Then, 00H is set as the variation pattern distribution designation number (step S309), and the main control CPU 600 proceeds to the process of step S310.

  On the other hand, in step S306, the value of the special symbol 1 hour / times counter or the special symbol 2 hour / times counter is 0 (step S306: YES), and in step S308, the special symbol 1 hour / times counter or the special symbol 2 hours If the value of the number counter is not 0 (step S308: NO), the main control CPU 600 proceeds to the process of step S310.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter is 0 in the process of step S310 (step S310). If the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter is 0 (step S310: YES), the process proceeds to step S314.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter is not 0 (step S310: NO), the main control CPU 600 sets the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter. 1 is subtracted (step S311), and it is checked again whether the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter is 0 (step S312). If the value of the special symbol 1 probability variation counter or the special symbol 2 probability variation counter is not 0 (step S312: NO), the process proceeds to step S314.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol 1 certain variation counter or the special symbol 2 certain variation counter is 0 (step S312: YES), the main control CPU 600 sets 00H to the normal electric accessory open state extension flag, and the normal symbol Set the hourly flag to 00H, set the normal symbol probability variable flag to 00H, set the special symbol 1 hourly short flag or special symbol 2 hourly short flag to 00H, and set the special symbol 1 probability variable flag or the special symbol 2 probability variable flag to 00H. Then, 00H is set in the special symbol 1 probability change short state flag or the special symbol 2 probability change short state flag, and 00H is set in the variation pattern assignment designation number (step S313), and the process proceeds to step S314.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 confirms the value of the special symbol 1 variation counter or the special symbol 2 variation counter (step S314), and if it is 0 (step S314: YES), during the special symbol 1 (2) confirmation time. If the processing is finished and the value is not 0 (step S314: NO), the special symbol 1 variation counter or the special symbol 2 variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S315).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 confirms the value of the special symbol 1 variation number counter or the special symbol 2 variation number counter (step S316). If it is not 0 (step S316: NO), the special symbol 1 (2) is being confirmed. If the process is completed and the value is 0 (step S316: YES), a process of setting a predetermined value (for example, 05H) to the variation pattern assignment designation number is performed (step S317). Thus, the main control CPU 600 finishes the processing during the special symbol 1 (2) confirmation time.

<Special symbol processing>
As described above, when any one of steps S105, S106, and S107 is completed, the main control CPU 600 updates the display data of the special symbol (step S108), and ends the special symbol processing.

<Production control board processing>
Next, the outline of the program stored in the effect control ROM 910 of the effect control board 90 according to the characteristic part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Production control board: main processing>
First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 3) to each control board. Performs the effect control main process shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 900 first initializes a register provided therein and sets the input / output direction of the input / output port. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serial transfer (step S400).

  After the setting, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 920 that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S401). Then, the effect control CPU 900 performs an interrupt permission setting process for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S402).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 920 used as a work area and a stack area (step S403), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 930 (see FIG. 3). Thereby, the sound LSI 930 initializes a register provided therein (step S404).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 checks whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the motor that operates the movable accessory device 43, and the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 in which the motor data for operating the motor is stored. When the abnormal data is stored, the effect control CPU 900 issues a command to return the motor to the origin position. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 returns to the initial position (step S405).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 performs setting of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of time measurement provided therein. That is, the effect control CPU 900 sets the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 1 ms (step S406).

  After finishing the above processing, the effect control CPU 900 confirms whether or not it is the main loop update period. Specifically, the remainder when the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 is divided by 16 (that is, divided by 16) is confirmed, and if the remainder is 0 (step S407: YES) The process proceeds to step S409, and if it is other than 0 (step S407: NO), a process of updating the random number value of the notice effect random number counter is performed (step S408). A method for incrementing (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT will be described later.

  Next, the production control CPU 900 produces a control signal necessary to turn on or off the decoration lamps such as LED lamps mounted on the decoration lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 3) generated in step S411 described later. A process of writing to the memory area in the control RAM 920 is performed (step S409).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920, and displays an effect pattern according to the contents. The lottery is selected from lots of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910. This determined effect pattern is stored as a liquid crystal control command in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S410). As a result, screens as shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. More specifically, the liquid crystal control command stored in the effect control RAM 920 is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) during timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. The content corresponding to the liquid crystal control command is processed so as to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Since this liquid crystal control command includes information on the number of reserved balls for starting, the contents of special symbol changes / stops, the contents of the notice effect, the contents of the reach effect, and the like, as shown in FIGS. A simple screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines the sound such as BGM or sound effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern after finishing the process of step S410, and the operation content of the motor that moves the movable accessory device 43. And the operation content of the solenoid is determined. Then, it is also determined whether or not there is an effect in the determined effect pattern that causes the player to press the effect button device 13 (see FIG. 1) (step S411).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to the determined sound to the sound LSI 930. Then, the sound LSI 930 reads out BGM or sound effect corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940. As a result, the sound LSI 930 performs processing based on the read sound data, and performs processing of outputting the sound source data to the speaker 16 (step S412).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 generates solenoid data corresponding to the operation content of the solenoid determined in step S411, and stores the generated solenoid data in the effect control RAM 920 (step S413).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 accesses the sound LSI 930 and confirms whether or not any error has occurred due to noise or the like when the sound LSI 930 decodes the sound data or the like regarding the processing of step S412 (step S414). ).

  Thus, after the process of step S414 is completed, the effect control CPU 900 returns to the process of step S407 again and repeats the processes of steps S407 to S414.

<Production control board: Command reception interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a process when an effect control command DI_CND and an interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) during execution of such an effect control main process will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the interrupt signal, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S500). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 900 reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S501), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S502).

  Then, the effect control CPU 900 again reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S503), and whether or not the value read in step S501 matches the value read in step S503. Is confirmed (step S504). If they do not match (step S504: NO), the process proceeds to step S507, and if they match (step S504: YES), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) moves to the address address corresponding to the calculated pointer. The received effect control command DI_CMD is stored (step S505). The stored effect control command DI_CMD is read out by the effect control CPU 900 during the process of step S410 shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 updates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S506), and restores the register saved in the process of step S500 (step S507). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

<Production control board: Timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a process when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms set in the process of step S406 (see FIG. 19) of the effect control main process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S600). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 900 refreshes the input / output port register provided in the effect control CPU 900 (step S601).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the solenoid data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 processed in step S413 shown in FIG. 19 by serial transfer from the output port. Thereby, the movable accessory apparatus 43 will operate | move. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 by serial transfer from the output port. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 performs an operation based on the motor data (step S602).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 receives a signal from the effect button device 13 (step S603). When the effect button device 13 has been pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern that takes into account that the effect button device 13 has been pressed when performing the process of step S411 shown in FIG. It will be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 confirms the position of the motor based on the detection data transmitted from the motor sensor that detects the position of the motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43 (step S604).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) in the process of step S410 shown in FIG. 19 (step S605). As a result, the content corresponding to the liquid crystal control command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 generates motor data corresponding to the operation content of the motor that moves the movable accessory device 43 determined in step S411 shown in FIG. 19 based on the position of the motor confirmed in step S604. After that, it is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S606). The motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 is transmitted by serial transfer from the output port in the process of step S602 at the time of the next 1 ms timer interruption.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 turns on or off the decorative lamps such as LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 3) stored in the effect control RAM 920 in the process of step S409 shown in FIG. A control signal necessary for the above is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100 (step S607). As a result, decorative lamps such as LED lamps are turned on or off, and a desired lamp effect is performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 increments (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 used in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 19, and divides the incremented value by 16 (that is, 16 (Division by) is performed (step S608). Then, the effect control CPU 900 restores the register saved in the process of step S600 (step S609). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment described above, appropriate information can be provided to the player.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment is the difference in the liquid crystal display device 41, and the other points are the same.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the liquid crystal display device 41 includes a main liquid crystal display device 41a and a sub liquid crystal display device 41b. In the main liquid crystal display device 41a, as in FIG. 4 of the first embodiment, the “left” symbol (image display P1) among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” combination symbols displayed in the center of the screen. Reference) and “Right” symbol (see image display P2) change display is stopped in the same state (“7” in the figure), “Medium” symbol is changing (see image display P3), “Left” The player is informed that there is a possibility that the variation display result will be a “big hit” if the symbol is stopped in the same state as the symbol “” (see image display P1) and the symbol “right” (see image display P2). Reach production is being executed. Then, on the lower left side of the combination symbol displayed in the center of the screen, the first start reserved ball number which is the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) is displayed (image). In the lower right part of the screen, the number of second starting reserved balls, which is the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), is displayed (see image display P11).

  On the other hand, on the sub liquid crystal display device 41b, the first starting reserved ball number is displayed as a number (4 in the drawing) as shown in the image display P20a, and further, the second starting reserved ball number is shown in the image display P20b. It is displayed as a number (3 in the figure).

  Thus, if the liquid crystal display device 41 is constituted by the main liquid crystal display device 41a and the sub liquid crystal display device 41b as described above, the entire main liquid crystal display device 41a is covered with the movable accessory device 43. Even if there is an effect, the sub liquid crystal display device 41b is not affected at all, so that the player can always check the number of reserved balls during the special symbol change.

  Therefore, also in this embodiment described above, appropriate information can be provided to the player.

  Although not shown, the one shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 can also be constituted by the main liquid crystal display device 41a and the sub liquid crystal display device 41b.

  Further, when the liquid crystal display device 41 is composed of the main liquid crystal display device 41a and the sub liquid crystal display device 41b, the images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIGS. 7 to 11 are the main liquid crystal display device 41a. Will be displayed.

  On the other hand, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the example in which the effect control board 90 and the liquid crystal control board 120 are provided separately is shown, but they may be provided integrally.

1 Pachinko machine 41 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
41a Main liquid crystal display device (display means)
43 Movable accessory device (movable accessory)
43a Upper movable accessory 43b Left movable accessory 43c Right movable accessory 43d Upper left movable accessory 910 Production control ROM (notice production display mode storage means)
P80c Image display (effect contents, decorative design)
CH10 character (direction contents)
C30 yen (predetermined position)

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes a lottery process resulting from a predetermined signal and displays an image effect corresponding to the lottery result on a display means,
An effect display mode storage means for storing an effect display mode comprising a plurality of effect patterns including a first effect pattern that is an image effect indicating whether or not the lottery result displayed on the display means is in a special gaming state. When,
Lamp effect execution means for executing a predetermined lamp effect according to the progress of the game;
A movable accessory effect executing means by a movable accessory that performs a predetermined movement as the game progresses,
Have
The first effect pattern displays an effect content indicating whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state at a predetermined position of the display means, and the lottery result is displayed without changing the display area of the display means. The display portion of the effect content is enlarged and displayed toward the decorative design shown, and then the display content of the display means is stopped for a predetermined time, and the lamp effect is also stopped for a predetermined time by the lamp effect executing means, The movement of the movable combination is also stopped for a predetermined time by the movable combination effect execution means, and then the result of whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state is displayed on the display means.
The display area of the display means is left as it is, and the display portion of the effect content to be enlarged is displayed with a decorative design indicating that the lottery result is in a special game state, and the lottery result is a special game. A gaming machine that is displayed with a decorative pattern that suggests that it is not in a state.

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