JP6476216B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game makes a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins a winning slot, and pays out a lot of prize balls by winning the lottery. The game machine displays a variety of moving images and still image effect images on the liquid crystal display device in the jackpot lottery. In addition, the gaming machine must output language, music and other performance sounds from the speaker, drive an accessory provided on the game board, and blink a lamp provided on the outer frame of the game board. Provides a variety of effects for players.

  Such a conventional gaming machine is usually provided with operation means such as a so-called “chance button” such as an effect button that can be operated by the player.

  In order to increase the player's expectation for reach and jackpot if the production button is operated within the effective operation time that enables the player to operate the production button from the start to the change stop of the production symbol The special production is executed.

  However, when the effect button is operated, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device is positioned as “effect” to the last. The presence / absence of operation of the production button is not related.

  Therefore, I have seen the effect image of the special effect executed by operating the effect button many times, and can predict that a big hit will come soon without operating the effect button, In many cases, players who are accustomed to the game do not operate the operation buttons due to annoyance and the like. For such a player, the gaming machine has missed the opportunity to provide a specially produced effect image.

  Therefore, there are gaming machines that execute such special effects even when the player does not operate the effect buttons (see Patent Documents 1 to 3).

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, when the effect button is not operated by the player within the period in which the effect button can be operated, when the specific timing (forced effect button operation effect timing) is reached, instead of the normal reach effect. It is described that a special reach effect is displayed.

  In Patent Document 3, the production control means executes the specific production when the production command button is operated during the effective period when the manual mode is set, but does not execute the specific production when the operation command button is not operated, and sets the automatic mode. When the effect command button is operated during the effective period, the specific effect is executed, and even when the operation command button is not operated, the specific effect is automatically executed after the button operation effective time elapses.

JP 2011-172815 A JP 2011-172816 A Patent No. 4545175

  However, as in the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, when the effect button is operated within the operation effective time even if the effect button is not operated within the operation effective time of the effect button as an example of the operation means, When the same special effect is executed, a special effect having the same content is provided to all players who do not operate the effect button within the operation effective time.

That is, there is a problem that many players will not actively operate the operation means .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing various special effects.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 of the present application is capable of being operated by a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the player In a gaming machine comprising operating means and effect control means for controlling a change effect using an effect symbol for notifying the result of the determination based on the result of the determination , There is a 1-variation effect and a second-variation effect that has a higher expectation of execution of the special game than the first variation effect . In the first effect mode , the effect control means is configured to perform the second variation effect in the second variation effect. wherein by the operation to the operation within the valid time to enable operation by operation means executes the first effect by being performed in the valid operation time, the operation has elapsed is the operation enabled time without without executing the first performance, the pre Change to a different second representation embodiment from the first representation embodiment by the specific condition is satisfied defined, said in the that has changed from the first representation embodiment second representation embodiment, the steering of the second in variation effect running different second effect is the first effect by operation of the operating unit within work effective time is performed, in the first variation effect, it does not enable the operation by the operating means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide various special effects.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination table which performs the hit determination for every special symbol and normal symbol performed in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of the special symbol in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion for determining the game state after the jackpot game is complete | finished. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining a big winning opening opening mode table. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening open | release mode table determined using the special electric accessory act | operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for determining the variation aspect of an effect design. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the frame buffer used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the animation information used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display list comprised from the drawing control command group used in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the big hit determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system comprised using the game machine. It is a sequence diagram showing the detailed process transition of the login logout process performed in the gaming system using the gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of an information control unit of the effect control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed flow of the login process and logout process of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for special productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of the change effect pattern determination process of a special effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of an effect input control process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a normal effect, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a button effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of the normal effect displayed after operation effective time progress. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for special productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of the effect pattern determination process of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for special productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of the change effect pattern determination process of a special effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination table for special productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of the change effect pattern determination process of a special effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of an effect input control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) 37 are provided as a liquid crystal display device (LCD) at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7. Above the display device 31, an effect drive device 33 in the form of a belt is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are used as a liquid crystal display device (LCD). However, a plasma display may be used, a projector, or an annular structure. A display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED or dot matrix may be used.

  The first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device display an image while the game is not being performed, or display an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 for informing a lottery winning lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the three effect symbols 38 are scroll-displayed, and the scrolling is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 38 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 38, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

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

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

  The effect button 35 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation input signal based on the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the sub ROM 120b determines a combination of an effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed. The effect design determination table is stored. The sub ROM 120b stores, for example, an effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIGS. 35, 42, 44, and 47, which will be described later. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. It has been.

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

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

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

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

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

  The image control board 150 is connected to the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31, the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) 37, and the audio output device 32. Based on the command, the image display control in at least one of the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) 37, and the sound output in the sound output device 32. Take control. A detailed description of the image control board 150 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the image control board 150 is connected to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and the audio output device 32, and is based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Thus, image display control in the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 are performed.

  At this time, the image control board 150 and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 have a general purpose bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. A substrate 39 is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 for displaying image data. For example, SXGA (1280 dots × 1080) Dot) 19-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31, and XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31. Absorb differences.

  The image control board 150 performs liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, liquid crystal control RAM 150 b, liquid crystal control ROM 150 c, CGROM 151, crystal oscillator 152, in order to perform image display control of effect images displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A VRAM 153, an image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 2000 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP2000”), and a sound control circuit 3000 that performs control to output sound information from the sound output device 32 are provided.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list, which will be described later, based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to thereby store the image data stored in the CGROM 151. An instruction to display on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 is given.

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

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

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

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

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

  An example of this animation information will be described below.

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

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

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

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

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000 and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 2000 to control and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A synchronization signal or the like is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the variable effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the liquid crystal display device 31 or the like.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the effect random number 1 (0 to 99).

  In FIG. 11, even when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command having the same special symbol, different variation effect patterns can be determined on the basis of the effect random number value 1. The number of special pattern variation pattern designation commands stored in the main control substrate 110 is reduced as compared with the variation effect patterns stored in the substrate 120. As a result, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 can be reduced, and a variety of effects can be achieved.

  The “variation effect pattern” refers to effect means (first liquid crystal display device 31 and second liquid crystal display device 37, sound output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. ) In a specific effect (this is also referred to as “normal effect”). For example, in the liquid crystal display device 31, the display mode of the background, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the production symbol 36 displayed by the variation production pattern are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “reach” refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are performing the variable display. . For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state in which the remaining effect symbols 36 are variably displayed is referred to as “reach”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12 is an example of a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a frame buffer used in the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 12A shows a case in which image data is displayed using one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. In particular, only the first liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image. When the image data received from the control board 150 is displayed, that is, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are not connected as shown in FIG. 12 is a memory map in a configuration in the case where the second liquid crystal display device 37 is not provided.

  The memory map shown in FIG. 12A includes an image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, a display list storage area 153a, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and other areas. It is configured.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12B shows a case where the image data received from the image control board 150 is displayed on both the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, that is, as shown in FIG. As shown, the memory map in the configuration in which the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 are connected.

  12B, similarly to the memory map shown in FIG. 12A, the image data development area 153b, the display list storage area 153a, the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, and the main liquid crystal A second frame buffer area 153d and other areas are provided, and a sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and a sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are further provided.

  The image data development area 153b, the display list storage area 153a, the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and the other areas are the same as described above. The frame buffer 153e and the second sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 153f are work areas for drawing effect images to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a.

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

  In addition to the above, the first liquid crystal display device 31 as shown in FIG. 12B may be configured without the second liquid crystal display device 37, that is, with only the first liquid crystal display device 31. It is also possible to use a memory map having a frame buffer of the second liquid crystal display device 37.

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

  Subsequently, the VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, for the first liquid crystal display device 31, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c and a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d For the second liquid crystal display device 37, the image data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer of either the sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e or the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f.

  Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 for display. It is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The display circuit is a circuit that outputs the generated video signal to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the first liquid crystal display device 31, and synchronizing signal (for synchronizing with the second liquid crystal display device 37). Vertical sync signals, horizontal sync signals, etc.) are also output.

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing animation information used on the image control board 150 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The animation pattern shown in FIG. 13 (a) includes the timing of displaying the effect image in addition to the object that is the configuration information constituting the effect image displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. This is information specifying a scene as a scene, and is image forming information for forming an effect image to be displayed at the time of effect.

  A group (hereinafter also referred to as “animation group”) is formed by bundling one or a plurality of the animation patterns. For example, in FIG. 13A, a background group for displaying a background animation, a notice A notice group A for displaying the animation of the character used for A, a notice group B for displaying the animation of the character used for notice B, a reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, and an animation of the big hit effect are displayed. The effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the big hit effect group for the effect symbol 38 is shown.

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

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

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

  13B to 13D and 13E, when the effect pattern designation command “A1H07H” is received among the effect pattern designation commands designated in the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. An example of the determined animation pattern is shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 13B to 13D and 13E, the animation pattern includes a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, information specifying a display device to be displayed, and the like. Is remembered.

  For example, in the animation pattern of the effect symbol group shown in FIG. 13E, “sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device 37)” is designated in the information designating the display device to be displayed. The scene 501 is executed, the animation scene 511 is executed second after the animation scene 501, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device 37).

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, in the animation scene shown in FIG. 13 (e), first, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol are given coordinates (the first symbol is coordinates (x30, y30), the second symbol. Is displayed at coordinates (x40, y40), the third symbol at coordinates (x50, y50), and the fourth symbol at coordinates (x60, y60) for 20 frames (approximately 0.33 seconds).

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

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

  In each animation pattern of “background group, notice A group, notice B group” shown in FIG. 13B to FIG. 13D, “main liquid crystal (first liquid crystal display) in information designating a display device to be displayed. Device 31) "is designated, animation scene 1 is executed for" 600 "frames in the background group as shown in FIG. 13 (b), and animation-scene 0 is shown in FIG. 13 (c) in the notice A group. After executing “120” frame, the animation scene 11 is executed for “180” frame. In the notice B group, as shown in FIG. 13D, after the animation scene 0 is executed for “180” frame, the animation scene 21 is “ The 240 "frame is executed, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the main liquid crystal (first liquid crystal display device 31).

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 13B to FIG. 13D, “animation pattern 1 of the background group, animation pattern 11 from the notice A group, animation pattern 21 from the notice B group, and Are determined and the animations of these animation patterns are executed in parallel in time series, whereby an effect image based on the animation pattern is displayed on the main liquid crystal (first liquid crystal display device 31). As shown in FIG. 13 (e), the animation pattern “animation pattern 501 from the production pattern group” is determined, and the animation pattern is executed to execute the animation pattern on the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device 37). An effect image based on is displayed.

  As a result, images of BG1 (mountains) and BG2 (clouds) continue to be displayed in the display area of the first liquid crystal display device 31 from the start to the end of the animation pattern, and 2 seconds from the start of the animation pattern. An image that performs animation for displaying the notice of character A after (120 frames) is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames), and 4 images that perform animation for displaying the notice of character B after 3 seconds (180 frames) from the start of the animation pattern. Seconds (240 frames) are displayed.

  These images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the first liquid crystal display device 31, and the first drawn image is overwritten by an image drawn later and cannot be visually recognized as an image. Become.

  Furthermore, in the display area of the second liquid crystal display device 37, an image for performing the animation of the normal variation display of the effect symbol is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames), and then temporarily stopped for 1 second (60 frames) (stop time). The image that performs the animation is displayed. In addition, although the example which displays only an effect design is shown on the 2nd liquid crystal display device 37, it does not limit to this, For example, the animation pattern 1 which consists of the background group displayed in the 1st liquid crystal display device 31, and an effect The animation pattern 501 may be displayed in parallel in time series from the symbol group.

  FIG. 14 is an example of a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands, and shows an example of a display list for each display device to be displayed.

  FIG. 14A is an example of a first display list that is image forming information for forming an effect image to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31, and FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating the second liquid crystal display device 37. It is an example of the 2nd display list which is the image formation information for forming the production image displayed in.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the animation pattern based on the animation information as shown in FIG. 13 described above, every predetermined frame (1) displayed on each of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A display list is generated for each frame). That is, a display list is generated for each unit frame according to the number of display devices.

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

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

  Below, the example of the display list which comprises the effect image displayed in the 1st liquid crystal display device 31 is shown.

  In FIG. 14A, as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIG. 13A, the background group is associated with the lowest “priority 9” data, and the notice A group has “priority order 8”. ”And data of“ priority order 7 ”are associated with the notice B group. It is assumed that the highest priority data is associated with the big hit effect group.

  Further, in FIG. 14B, as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIG. 13A, data of “priority order 2” having a low priority order is associated with the background group, It is assumed that “priority 1” data having a high priority is associated. In the example shown in FIG. 14B, in the above case, the animation pattern 1 consisting of the background group and the animation pattern 501 from the effect design group are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37 in chronological order in parallel. An example of a display list is shown. Of course, when only the animation pattern 1 composed of the background group is displayed, the display list designating only the animation scene 501 of the effect design group, that is, the “background group” in the animation group column of FIG. The display list does not include the specified record.

  In FIG. 14 (a), as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) to 13 (d), the background group anime pattern 1, the notice A group from the anime pattern 11, and the notice B group It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns with the anime pattern 21 have been determined. In FIG. 14B, as shown in FIG. 13E, the background group anime pattern 1 and the effect design group anime pattern 501 It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns are determined.

  Next, as a display list corresponding to the effect image displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31, the animation in the current frame counter (current number of frames) is selected from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group). Drawing control commands are generated sequentially according to the contents of the scene, and when drawing control commands are generated up to the highest priority anime group (big hit effect group) among the determined anime groups, drawing ends at the end. A display list as shown in FIG. 14A is completed by generating a command.

  Next, as a display list corresponding to the effect image displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 37, the animation pattern 1 of the animation group (background group) with the lower priority and the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames). When the drawing control command for the animation group with higher priority (direction design group) is generated among the determined anime groups, the drawing end command is finally sent. The display list as shown in FIG. 14B is completed by generating.

  The display lists as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B are generated with reference to data necessary for the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  In this way, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs to the VDP 2000 the display lists (first display list and second display list) for each display device in which the drawing control command group is grouped for each predetermined frame (one frame). The drawing circuit constituting the VDP 2000 performs a drawing process for drawing the effect image for each display list, and displays the effect image subjected to the drawing process on the corresponding display device (the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the second liquid crystal display device 37). To do.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1.

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

  First, in step S1501, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  Subsequently, in step S1502, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S1503, the main CPU 110a updates the initial symbol value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination.

  When such a process is performed, in step S1504, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power-off process for turning off the power is performed, and an interrupt process is performed until the power-off process is performed (NO in S1504). As a result, the production random number update processing (S1502) and subsequent steps are repeated. If the power interruption process is performed (YES in S1504), the process is terminated.

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

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

  First, in step S1601, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S1602, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S1603, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

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

  Next, in step S1604, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the big hit symbol initial random value, the small hit symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determination initial random value in the same manner as in step S30. Perform initial random number update processing.

  Next, in step S1605, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, in step S1606, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  Subsequently, in step S1607, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for performing the normal symbol lottery and the control of the normal electric accessory.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1608, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.

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

  Next, in step S1609, the main CPU 110a determines the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, and the normal symbol display device data. Then, data creation processing of the memory number designation command is performed.

  In step S1610, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed to output the signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in step S1609. Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S1609 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

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

  In step S1611, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S1601 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

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

  First, in step S1701, the value of the special figure special processing data is loaded, and in step S1702, the branch address is referred to from the loaded special figure special processing data.

  At this time, if the special figure special electricity processing data is 0 (zero), a special symbol memory determination process is performed (S1703). If the special figure special electricity processing data is 1, a special symbol variation process is carried out (S1704). If the special figure special electric processing data is 2, special symbol stop processing is performed (S1705).

  Also, if the special figure special electric processing data is 3, the big hit game processing is performed (S1706), if the special figure special electric processing data is 4, the big hit game end processing is executed (S1707), and the special figure special electric processing data is five. For example, a small hit game ending process is performed (S1708).

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

  As the special symbol memory determination process at this time, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. The detailed flow of this special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1801-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step S1801 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S1801-2, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S1801-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S1801-4.

  In step S1801-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  In step S1801-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to S1801-5, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In step S1810-1, the process proceeds to step S1810-1.

  In step S1801-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S1801-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S1801-2 to S1801-5.

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

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area in steps S1801-2 to S1801-6. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S1802, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S1801-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1803, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol hold number (U), acquired reach determination random value And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation.

  In step S1804, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S1805, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S1806, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing region, the data for turning on / off the LED is appropriately generated in step S1609, and the generated data is output in step S1610, so that the first special Variation display of the symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S1807, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S1803 is set in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. To do. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1602.

  In step S1808, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag to 00H and clears the demonstration determination flag.

  In step S1809, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S1810-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S1810-2.

  In step S1810-2, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S1810-3 which will be described later.

  In step S1810-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process of FIG. 17 will be returned. In the special symbol variation process of step S1704, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determined special symbol variation time has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. The special symbol variation time counter set in step S1807 is subtracted in step S1602.

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

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

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

  In the special symbol stop process in step 1705, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.

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

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

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

  In the jackpot game process in step S1706, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of long hit or short hit is to be executed, and performs processing for controlling the determined jackpot.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit game ending process in step S1707, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.

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

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

  In the small hit game process in step S1708, the main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table, and determines the small hit releasing mode based on the determined type of the small hit symbol (stop symbol data). To do.

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a jackpot determination process in the main control board of the gaming machine 1 using FIG.

  In step S1901, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S1801-6 is “big hit” based on the probability gaming state. It is determined whether it is a random value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”.

  As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S1902 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S1905 if it is not determined to be a big hit.

  In step S1902, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S1801-6, and determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data). ) Is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A). When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 6A) is used. Referring to the jackpot symbol random number value, stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 21 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 22 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S1903, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. .

  In step S1904, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short-time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and indicates the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. The game state information is set in the game state buffer.

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

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

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

  In step S1905, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1906. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1908.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S1801-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S1906, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the special symbol by determining the random number for the small symbol symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S1801-6. Then, a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

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

  In step S1907, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits and transmits it to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. To do.

  In step S1908, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C to determine the special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S1909, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for losing and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. The jackpot determination process ends.

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

  In step S2001, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in S1807 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S2002, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the set fluctuation display data, and the set special symbol is displayed as the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S2003, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2004, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S1602.

  In step S2005, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  FIG. 21 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1.

  In step S2101, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in S1704-4 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S2102, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. If the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a stores the time-saving count (J). It is updated by subtracting 1 from the short time count (J) stored in the area, and it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S2103 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set.

  On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S2103 as it is.

  In step S2103, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area and updated to determine whether the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S2104 with the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area set.

  On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process directly proceeds to step S2104.

  In step S2104, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2105, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S2110. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S2106.

  In step S2106, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S2107. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S2109.

  In step S2107, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2108, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

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

  In step S2109, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2110, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2111, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S2112, the main CPU 110 a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

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

  In step S2113, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game, small hit game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S2108 or step S2112. The opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S2114, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening release mode determination table determined in step S2108 or step S2112. Note that the special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S1602. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the jackpot game process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1.

  First, in step S2201, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2202, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2206.

  In step S2202, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S2114 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

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

  In step S2204, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S2112, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K), the first big prize winning The opening time of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S2205, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games (R). In response to this, a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S2206, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2218. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2207.

  In step S2207, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2208. If it is determined that the special prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2209.

  In step S2208, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2210 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2210 described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big prize opening, and if the closing time has passed, the process proceeds to step S2204 to open the big winning opening. Move processing.

  In step S2209, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

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

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2210. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S2210, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

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

  In step S2211, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S2212. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S2212, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S2213, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2215. If the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2214.

  In step S2214, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S2215, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S2216, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S2112. The ending designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2217, the main CPU 110a sets an end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S2112. .

  In step S2218, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2219, the main CPU 110a determines that the special figure special electric processing data has been set. 5 is set, and the processing shifts to jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is ended as it is.

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

  In step S2301, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S2302, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and stores the high probability game flag at the end of the jackpot based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2301 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S2303, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in step S2301 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the remaining number of fluctuations in the high probability gaming state (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S2304, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2301 and the game information stored in the game state buffer, the main CPU 110a stores the time-saving game in the time-saving game flag storage area. Whether or not to set a flag is processed.

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

  In step S2305, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2301 and the game information stored in the game state buffer, the remaining change count ( J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. When the game information is 02H or 03H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S2306, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2307, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S2401, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2402, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2404.

  In step S2402, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in S2114 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2403.

  In step S2403, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process.

  In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, energization data for energizing the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, and the opening mode decision table decided in step S2108 (see FIG. 9B). ), The opening time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S2404, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2413. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2405.

  In step S2405, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it is determined that the special prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2406. If it is determined that the special prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2407.

  In step S2406, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2408 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2408, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the step for ending the small hit game process to maintain the closing of the big prize opening and opening the big winning opening if the closing time has elapsed The process moves to S2403.

  In step S2407, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

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

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2408. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2408, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, in order to close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, the energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, and the opening mode determination table (step S2108) Referring to FIG. 9B), the closing time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S2409, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2410. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2410, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S2411, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2412, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and sets the end interval time corresponding to the small hit type to the special game timer counter. set.

  In step S2413, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2414, the main CPU 110a Is set to 0, the process is shifted to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is ended.

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

  FIG. 25 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process in the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1.

  In S2501, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to S2502.

  In S2502, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of S2502 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  In step S2503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to perform the power interruption process. If the power interruption process is performed, the sub CPU 120a ends the process. If the power interruption process is not performed, the sub CPU 120a returns the process to step S2502.

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

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

  First, in S2601, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In S2602, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In S2603, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2603.

  In step S <b> 2604, the sub CPU 120 a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35 a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S2605, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S2606, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 27 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing in FIG. 28 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing in FIG.

  In step S2701, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to S2702.

  In step S2702, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a password (login command) for accepting an instruction to record game history information. In a memory (state holding unit 202 described later) such as the RAM 120c, a login flag = 1 (ON) is set, and if it is not a login command, the process proceeds to step S2704.

  In step S2704, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a logout command for instructing to stop accepting an instruction to record game history information. If the command is a logout command, the sub RAM 120c in step S2705. In the memory (state holding unit 202 described later) or the like, the login flag = 0 (OFF) is set, and if it is not the logout command, the process proceeds to step S2706.

  In step S2706, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2707, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S2708.

  In step S2707, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S2708, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2709, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S2710.

  In step S2709, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S2710, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2711, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S2713.

  In step S2711, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2712, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S2713, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2714, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S2715.

  In step S2714, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect random number 1 updated in step 1100, and stores the effect random number 1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the set effect mode, a variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining one variable effect pattern from a plurality of variable effect patterns. Details of the processing in step S2714 will be described later.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, one variable effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect 1, and the determined variable effect pattern is selected. An effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c in order to transmit the determined variation effect pattern information to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 while being set in the effect pattern storage area. To do. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, if the obtained effect random number value 1 is “0 to 49”, the variation effect pattern 1 is determined, and the obtained effect random number value is “50 to 99”. ”, The variation effect pattern 2 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, the first liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S2715, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S2716, and if it is not the symbol determination command, shifts the processing to step S2717.

  In step S2716, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 36.

  In step S2717, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2718, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S2719.

  In step S2718, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2719, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2720, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S2721.

  In step S2720, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2721, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2722, and if not, it moves the processing to step S2723.

  In step S2722, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot presentation pattern determination process for determining a jackpot presentation pattern. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S2723, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S2724, and if it is not an ending command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S2724, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

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

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

In step S2901, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main process program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.
Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a gives an instruction for initial setting of the VDP2000,
(1) To instruct the display circuit to create and output a video signal, instruct the video signal to be created (set 1 to the 0 bit of the display register),
(2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as production symbol 36) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the image data expansion area 153b of the VRAM 153, predetermined initial value data is set in the expansion register. ,
(3) An initial value display list is output in order to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “power-on”).

  In step S2902, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output in step S2901 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the output display list is instructed.

  In step S2903, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120. When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, in step S2903, the received command is analyzed.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command (for example, an effect pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 11) is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process directly proceeds to step S2904. If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. A pattern is determined (see FIG. 13). When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S2904, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S3002, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2903, Update the address.

  In step S2905, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A list is generated (see FIG. 14). When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S2906, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01. Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 30B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S2906, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves to step S2907 if the FB switching flag = 01, and waits until the FB switching flag = 01 if the FB switching flag = 00.

In step S2907, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2020.
Thereafter, the processing from step S2902 to step S2907 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 30 occurs.

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

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

  FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. FIG.

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

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S3001). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

  FIG. 30B is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150. The VDP 2000 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via the CPU I / F every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S3002, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

  In step S3003, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag is “01”. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.

  If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S3004. If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing has not been completed, the processing after step S3004 is not performed.

  In step S3004, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S3005, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a instructs the memory controller 2090 of the VDP 2000 to switch between “display frame buffer” and “drawing frame buffer”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of adding 1 to the first bit of the display register via the CPU I / F.

  In step S3006, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system configured using the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 31, the gaming system includes a gaming machine 1, an information terminal 300 having a code information reading function for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1, and processing based on information included in the code information read by the information terminal 300. The information processing server (information management device) 400 that performs communication, and the communication control device 500 that controls communication between the information terminal 300 and the information processing server 400 are included.

  The information terminal 300 is equipped with an imaging device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) that captures an image for reading the code information displayed on the gaming machine 1, and images the code information using this camera. An acquisition request for information related to the player (hereinafter referred to as “player information”), such as a player ID or a player's game history information, to the information processing server 400 via the communication control device 500 based on the captured code information. I do.

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

  FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram showing the detailed process transition of the login / logout process performed in the gaming system using the gaming machine 1. 32, the detailed processing transition of the logout logout process in the information processing server (information management device) constituting the gaming system shown in FIG. 31, the information terminal such as the player's mobile phone, and the gaming machine 1 is used. Will be explained.

  First, the gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code including gaming machine identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 31 (S3201).

  The information terminal captures and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the gaming machine 1 using an imaging device (hereinafter, referred to as “camera”) or the like by a player's operation (S3202).

  The information terminal transmits the input code information to the information processing server and makes a login processing request (authentication request) (S3203).

  In the information processing server for which the login processing request is made from the information terminal, the player information managed by the information processing server is specified based on the information about the player such as the terminal ID related to the information terminal included in the login processing request. Then, the player information is read and a password including the read player information is created (S3204). If the player information is not managed by the information processing server, a response to that effect is sent, and as an example, a screen that prompts registration of information about the player is displayed.

  Then, when the information terminal creates a password, the information terminal transmits the password to the information terminal that requested the login process (S3205).

  Thus, when the information terminal accepts code information or a password response from the information processing server in response to the login processing request from the information processing server, the information terminal displays the accepted password on the display of the information terminal (S3206). Alternatively, the password is stored in the storage area of the information terminal. In this way, the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal can be read out by the player's operation.

  Subsequently, when the password including the player information is displayed on the display of the information terminal, or when the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal is read and displayed on the display of the information terminal, the player However, by operating the cross key provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine, the password is input to the gaming machine 1, thereby entering the login process (S3207).

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

  After this log-in process is performed, the gaming machine 1 records history information related to the game performed by the operation by the player as “game history information” (S3208). In step S3208, a series of processes in the gaming machine 1 shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Further, in this step S3208, control processing of effect code information in the effect of the gaming machine 1 is performed.

  When ending the game, logout processing is performed using the player information stored in the gaming machine 1 (S3209). This logout process cancels the designation of the player information specified in the login process. When the logout process is performed, the gaming machine 1 cancels the game history information and designation recorded so far. Code information or a password including the player information is created and displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1.

  Then, when the information terminal images and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1 using an imaging device or the like by the player's operation (S3210), The information terminal transmits the input code information to the information processing server (S3211).

  In the information processing server that has received the code information from the information terminal, the player information and the game history information included in the code information are newly added and registered in the game history information managed by the information processing server (S3212). .

  FIG. 33 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 included in the gaming machine 1.

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

  The information control unit 121 displays a special effect that is performed when the effective operation time elapses without the pressing operation being performed within the operation effective time for enabling the pressing operation that is the specific operation of the effect button 35 that is the operation means. Control is performed to change the effect mode (effect mode) depending on whether or not the player satisfies the specific condition specified by the player attribute of the player.

  Here, the specific condition specified by the player attribute of the player means a condition specified based on the history information (game history information) in the game of the player's gaming machine 1 and input operation information.

  As this specific condition, for example, in the game of the gaming machine 1, it is possible to give a recording instruction of the player's game history information by setting the gaming system in a login state.

  Further, as the specific condition, for example, in the game of the gaming machine 1, points acquired according to the number of rotations, the number of jackpots, the number of reach, and the level (player level) updated based on the points are predetermined values. It is mentioned above or becoming a predetermined range.

  Furthermore, the specific condition includes, for example, that the operation handle 3 is operated within the operation effective time of the effect button 35.

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

  The transmission / reception control unit 201 also receives a password (login command) for inputting information relating to the player (player information) and instructing recording of the game history information received by an input operation using the player's cross key 36 or the like. And the player information and the game history information included in the password are acquired. Then, the transmission / reception control unit 201 sets a login flag = 1 (ON) indicating that the player is in the specified login state in the state holding unit 202.

  On the other hand, the transmission / reception control unit 201 sets a log-in flag = 0 (OFF) indicating that it is not in a log-in state (log-out state) in the state holding unit 202 by performing log-out processing described later.

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

  The state holding unit 202 obtains a password (login command) input by the player for the login process by the transmission / reception control unit 201, thereby indicating that the player is in the designated login state. Set (ON) and hold.

  Further, the state holding unit 202 sets a login flag = 0 (OFF) indicating that it is not in the login state (the logout state) when the transmission / reception control unit 201 receives the code information creation instruction in the logout process. Hold.

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

  The information holding unit 204 is configured by the sub ROM 120b or the sub RAM 120c in the effect control board 120, and stores player information and game history information included in the password based on the control of the information processing control unit 203.

  The information storage unit 205 is configured by the sub ROM 120b in the effect control board 120, and various information such as table information for determining an effect pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150 based on the control of the information processing control part 203. Remember.

  The operation determination unit 206 determines whether or not the player has performed the pressing operation of the effect button 35 within the operation effective time in which the specific operation such as pressing the effect button 35 is enabled, and the determination result is determined as an effect process. The data is sent to the unit 207.

  In addition, the operation determination unit 206 determines whether or not the player has performed a rotation operation of the operation handle 3 within this operation effective time, and sends the determination result to the effect processing unit 207.

  The effect processing unit 207 stores table information stored in the information storage unit 205 (such as the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 35, FIG. 41, FIG. 43, or FIG. 46) based on the control of the effect program stored in the sub-ROM 120b. ) Based on the production process.

  The effect processing unit 207 controls the effect (hereinafter referred to as “normal effect”) based on the change pattern specifying command received from the main control board 110 and the effect pattern specifying command determined by the effect random number 1. I do.

  In addition, the effect processing unit 207 provides an effect (hereinafter referred to as “button effect”) in which the changed effect pattern of the determined effect pattern designation command prompts the user to press the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. In the case of a variable effect pattern for performing the operation, the player operates the operation button 35 within the operation effective time, or the operation effective time has elapsed without the operation button 35 being operated within the operation effective time. By doing this, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”) performed in place of the normal effect is controlled.

  Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 determines whether or not the player satisfies a specific condition specified by the player attribute of the player. Then, the effect processing unit 207 specifies a special effect mode that is an effect mode of a special effect that is performed when the operation effective time elapses without being pressed by the player within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. If it is determined that the player does not satisfy the condition, the player is identified as the first mode A (for example, the special performance mode in which the character 1 appears), and is determined to be the player who satisfies the specific condition. In this case, it is specified as B mode (for example, special effect mode in which character 2 appears) which is a second effect mode different from A mode.

  In this way, the effect processing unit 207 determines that the player is a player who satisfies the specific condition, and changes the effect mode of the special effect from the A mode that is the first effect mode to the second mode that is different from the A mode. The mode is changed to the B mode which is a production mode.

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing steps S3207 to S3209 in FIG. A detailed flow of the login process in step S3207 and the logout process in step S3209 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  The login process in step S3207 in FIG. 32 will be described in detail. In step S3207-1, the gaming machine 1 receives information by an operation such as a cross key operation provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine 1 by the player. It is determined whether the password displayed on the terminal display is input. The process of step S3207-1 is performed by the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 of the gaming machine 1 determining whether or not a password has been received from the transmission / reception control unit 201.

  When it is determined in step S3207-1 that the password has been input, the gaming machine 1 analyzes the input password and reads player information included in the password in step S3207-2. This step S3207-2 is performed by the information processing control unit 203.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine 1 determines in step S3207-1 that a password has not been input, the gaming machine 1 proceeds to step 3207-5.

  Next, in step S3207-3, the gaming machine 1 retains information indicating that the player is in the specified login state and initializes stored game history information in response to the input of the password. To do.

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

  Next, the gaming machine 1 registers the received player information in step S3207-4. Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 registers the received player information in the information holding unit 204.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the game has been started based on whether or not the launch control board 160 has received information such as detecting the launch of a game ball in step S3207-5. . If it is determined that the game has started, the process proceeds to step S3208. If it is determined that the game has not started, the process returns to step S3207-1. In the determination process of step S3207-5, the information processing control unit 203 receives the information that the transmission control board 160 of the information control unit 121 detects the launch of the game ball, etc. It is determined that the game has started.

  Further, the logout process in step 3209 in FIG. 32 will be described in detail. First, in step S3209-1, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not an instruction to end the game has been given based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 35. To do. The end of the game in this case is a determination as to whether or not the player has input a code information creation instruction. If the player has entered a code information creation instruction, the process proceeds to step S3209-2. If the player has not entered a code information creation instruction, the process returns to step S3208. In this game end instruction determination process, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the transmission / reception control unit 201 has received information on a code information creation instruction based on detection by the effect button detection switch 31a. It is done by judging.

  In step S3209-2, the gaming machine 1 generates code information including the stored player history information, player information, and the like.

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

  In step S3209-3, the gaming machine 1 displays the generated code information on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  In step S3209-3, the transmission / reception control unit 201 of the information control unit 121 transmits the code information supplied from the code information generation unit 208 to the image control board 150, and this code information is transmitted to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the first liquid crystal display device 31. Instruct to display on at least one of the two liquid crystal display devices 37.

  Here, the variation effect pattern determination process when performing the effect process of the special effect based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect shown in FIG. 35 will be described.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect process using the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 35 in the variable effect pattern determination process in step S2714 of FIG.

  First, the information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 confirms the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 in step S3601, and confirms the effect random number value (0 to 99) in step S3602. To do.

  Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 confirms the variation pattern designation command received by the transmission / reception control unit 201 in step S3601, and in step S3602, the information storage unit 205 configured by the sub ROM 120b. The random number value (0 to 99) for production is confirmed by referring to the production pattern determination table for normal production stored (FIG. 11). Thereby, the variation effect pattern of the normal effect is determined (step S3603).

  Next, in step S3604, the information control unit 121 determines an effect pattern designation command for normal effects to be transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, in step S3604, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for normal effect stored in the information storage unit 205, and the variation pattern designation command confirmed in S3601 and S3602. Based on the effect random number (0 to 99) confirmed in step 1, the effect pattern designation command for normal effect to be transmitted to the image control board 150 is determined, and information indicating the determined effect pattern designation command is determined as the effect processing unit 207. To send.

  Next, in step S3605, the information control unit 121 is provided with the operation effective time of the effect button 35 in the change effect pattern of the effect pattern designation command determined in step S3604, and operates the effect button 35 during the operation effective time. It is determined whether or not it is a fluctuating effect pattern in which a button effect (see FIG. 38B) is urged.

  Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 35 stored in the information storage unit 205 in step S3605, and the effect pattern determined in step S3603. If the variation effect pattern of the specified command is a variation effect pattern with button effect (1), the process proceeds to step S3606, and if it is a change effect pattern with no button effect (0), the process ends.

  Next, in step S3606, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the player is designated by inputting the player's password, and thereby is in a login state in which an instruction to record game history information is received. To do.

  In step S3607, the information control unit 121 determines that the login state is set in step S3606, and identifies the special effect mode (special effect mode) to be executed instead of the normal effect as the B mode.

  Specifically, when the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the state holding unit 202 and determines that the login flag = 1 (ON) indicating the login state is set, the special processing is performed in step S3607. The effect mode is specified as the B mode executed by determining that the player satisfies the specific condition such as being logged in, and it is determined that the log-in flag = 0 (OFF) indicating the logout state is set. In this case, in step S3608, the special effect mode is specified as the A mode executed by determining that the player does not satisfy the specific condition.

  According to the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35, in the case of the variable effect patterns 1 to 5 for executing the button effect, when the player is not specified, that is, is not logged in (login flag = 0 (OFF) setting). When the special effect mode is specified as the A mode and the player is designated, that is, when the player is logged in (login flag = 1 (ON) setting), the special effect mode is specified as the B mode.

  As described above, the effect processing unit 207 normally determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 satisfies a specific condition that the player is designated and is in a login state in which an instruction to record game history information is received. The effect mode of the special effect executed instead of the effect is changed. For example, by determining that the gaming machine 1 is in the login state, the information control unit 121 determines that the effect mode (special effect mode) of the special effect performed instead of the normal effect is not in the login state. The mode is changed from the A mode, which is an effect mode of the special effect to be performed, to the B mode.

  In step S3609, the information control unit 121 selects a candidate for an effect pattern designation command for a special effect to be transmitted to the image control board 150 according to the random number value for effect and the special effect mode (A mode or B mode).

  Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 35 stored in the information storage unit 205, and specifies the special effect mode as the B mode in step S3607. In this case, if the effect random number is 0 to 89, the effect pattern designation command for performing the special effect 21 (MODE = A2H, DATA = 05H) and the effect pattern designation command for performing the special effect 22 (MODE = A2H, DATA). = 06H) is selected as a candidate for a special effect production pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150. On the other hand, if the random number for production is 90 to 99, the production pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 07H) for performing the special production 23 and the production pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA for performing the special production 24). = 08H) is selected as the candidate.

  On the other hand, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 specifies the effect pattern designation command (MODE) for performing the special effect 11 if the effect random number is 0 to 89 when the special effect mode is specified as the A mode in step S3608. = A2H, DATA = 01H) and an effect pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 02H) for performing the special effect 12 are selected as candidates for the effect pattern designation command for the special effect transmitted to the image control board 150. On the other hand, if the production random number is 90 to 99, the production pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 03H) for performing the special production 13 and the production pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA for performing the special production 14). = 04H) is selected as the candidate.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect input control process in step S2604 of FIG.

  In step S3701, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not a standby time (button effect standby time) before performing the button effect has elapsed.

  Specifically, the information processing control unit 203 of the information control unit 121 waits before performing a button effect (button effect standby time) based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 in the transmission / reception control unit 201. If it is determined whether or not the button effect standby time has elapsed, information indicating that the button effect standby time has elapsed is supplied to the effect processing unit 207, and the process proceeds to step S3702. On the other hand, if the information processing control unit 203 determines that the button effect standby time has not elapsed, it repeats the process of step S3701.

  In step S3702, the information control unit 121 executes a button effect. In this step S 3702, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 uses the button effect effect pattern designation command specified for each normal effect change effect pattern for the button effect stored in the information storage unit 205. It is specified from the variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and sent to the transmission / reception control unit 201.

  In step S 3703, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the player has operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. In step S3703, the operation determination unit 206 of the information control unit 121 transmits an operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player from the effect button detection switch 35a to the transmission / reception control unit within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. If received via 201, the operation input signal is sent to the effect processing unit 207 in step S3704.

  On the other hand, if the operation determination unit 206 does not receive this operation input signal within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, the operation determination unit 206 advances the process to step S3705.

  In step S3704, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 1 (ON) indicating that the player has pressed the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S3704, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 sends a button to a cache memory (not shown) included in the effect processing unit 207 when the operation input signal is transmitted from the operation determining unit 206 in step S3703. Set operation flag = 1 (ON).

  In step S3705, the information control unit 121 determines whether the operation effective time of the effect button 35 has elapsed. If the operation determination unit 206 of the information control unit 121 determines in step S3705 that the effective operation time of the effect button 35 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S3703 and the operation effective time of the effect button 35 has elapsed. If it is determined, information indicating that the operation effective time has passed is supplied to the effect processing unit 207, and the process proceeds to step S3706.

  In step S3706, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 0 (OFF) indicating that the player has not operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S3706, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 receives the information indicating that the effective operation time has elapsed from the operation determination unit 206 in step S3705, and thus the cache memory described above is stored. Button operation flag = 0 (OFF) is set.

  In step S3707, the information control unit 121 determines an effect pattern designation command for special effects to be transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, in step S3707, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. Then, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the fact that the button operation flag is set to 1 (ON) in the cache memory, and from the effect pattern designation command for the special effect selected in the process of step S3609 described above, the effect button 35 When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation effective time, a special effect effect pattern designation command to be performed instead of the button effect after the pressing operation is determined. In addition, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the fact that the button operation flag is set to 0 (OFF) in the cache memory, and the effect button 35 is not pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, and the operation effective time. After the elapse of the operation effective time, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is performed instead of the button effect is determined.

  For example, the case where the special effect mode is specified as the B mode based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect in FIG. 35 and the effect random number is 0 to 89 will be described. In this case, in step S3609 described above, the effect pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 05H) for performing the special effect 21 and the effect pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 06H) for performing the special effect 22 are special. It is selected as a candidate for an effect production pattern designation command.

  When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35 (YES in step S3703), the special effect is specified as an effect pattern designation command for a special effect performed instead of the button effect after the pressing operation. The effect pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 06H) to be executed 22 is determined. On the other hand, when the effect button 35 is not pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35 (NO in step S3703) and the operation effective time elapses (YES in step S3704), the button effect is replaced after the press operation. An effect pattern designation command (MODE = A2H, DATA = 05H) for performing the special effect 21 is determined as the effect pattern designation command for the special effect to be performed.

  Here, an example in which the special effect is executed based on the effect pattern designation command determined by the effect pattern determination table for the special effect shown in FIG. 35 will be described.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table of FIG. 11, for example, when the variation effect patterns 1 to 5 (reach effect (win)) are determined, as the effect image of the normal effect, for example, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that an effect image representing a situation where A and character B fight is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  In this case, when the operation effective time of the effect button 35 is reached, as a button effect, for example, an effect button display as shown in FIG. An effect image having a message is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  A case (special effect mode: A mode) where the player is in a logout state (login command OFF (0) setting) in which no player is specified will be described. In this case, when the operation effective time elapses without the operation button 35 being pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, for example, the effect image (effect random number 0 to 89, character A appearance, pattern 11 (motion of character A flying forward, with flying object a1), or effect image shown in FIG. 39 (b) (random number for effect 90-99, appearance of character A, pattern 12 (character The action of A flying to the front and the presence of the balloon a2) is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 as a special effect effect image.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, a case where the player is in a login state (login command ON (1) setting) designated (special effect mode: B mode) will be described. In this case, for example, when the operation effective time elapses without the operation button 35 being pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, for example, the effect image (effect random number 0 to 89, character for the effect shown in FIG. B appearance, pattern 21 (character B rightward, with flame a3)) or effect image shown in FIG. 40 (b) (effect random numbers 90 to 99, pattern 22 (character B rightward, tower a4 present)) Is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37.

  The information control unit 121 of the effect control board 120 provides the image control board 150 with the effect pattern specifying command for normal effect determined in FIG. 11 and the effect pattern specifying command for special effect determined by the table of FIG. By transmitting the image, the image control board 150 controls to display the effect image of the special effect on the effect image of the normal effect within the effective operation time of the effect button 35 while displaying the effect image of the normal effect. To do.

  By such control, it is possible to display the effect image of the normal effect again after the operation effective time for displaying the effect image of the special effect has elapsed. For example, after the effect image of the special effect is displayed, the effect image of the normal effect (in the case of the variable effect pattern 1) representing the state where the character B as shown in FIG. The effect image of the normal effect (in the case of the variable effect pattern 2) representing the state where the character B as shown in 41 (b) is brought down by the character A may be displayed.

  Next, an example in which a special effect is performed based on the effect pattern designation command determined by the effect pattern table for special effects shown in FIG. 42 will be described.

  In this example, in the login state in which the player is designated, the player level being 100 or higher is the specific condition designated by the player attribute of the player.

  That is, as shown in the effect pattern determination table for special effects in FIG. 42, even when logged in, the player level is less than 100, or the logout state (login flag = 0 (OFF) setting) ), The A mode is set as the special effect mode. On the other hand, when the player level is 100 or more in the login state, the B mode is set as the special effect mode.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect process using the table shown in FIG. 42 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step S2710 of FIG.

  Steps S4301 to S4304 perform the same processing as steps S3601 to S3604 described above.

  In step S4305, the information control unit 121 is a variation effect pattern in which the variation effect pattern of the effect pattern designation command determined in step S4304 is provided with an operation effective time of the effect button 35 and performs a button effect during the operation effective time. Determine whether or not.

  In step S4305, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 42 stored in the information storage unit 205, and changes in the effect pattern designation command determined in step S4304. If the effect pattern is a variation effect pattern with button effect (1), the process proceeds to step S4306. If the effect pattern is a change effect pattern with no button effect (0), the process ends.

  In step S4306, the information control unit 121 enters a log-in state in which a player is designated by inputting the player's password, thereby accepting an instruction to record game history information, and the current player level is 100 or more. It is determined whether or not. By determining that the current player level is 100 or more, the information control unit 121 specifies the special effect mode (special effect mode) to be performed instead of the normal effect as the B mode. As described above, the information control unit 121 changes from the A mode specified when the player level is less than 100 or not in the login state to the B mode.

  Specifically, in step 4306, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the state holding unit 202 to check whether or not the login flag = 1 (ON) is set. When the login flag = 1 (ON) is set, the player level currently stored by the player and stored in the information holding unit 204 is confirmed, and the player level is 100 or higher. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S4307. In step S4307, the effect processing unit 207 specifies the special effect mode as the B mode executed by determining that the player satisfies the specific condition that the player level is 100 or more.

  On the other hand, in step 4306, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the state holding unit 202 to refer to the fact that the login flag = 0 (OFF) is set, or the login flag = 1 ( ON) is set, and if it is referred to that the current player level stored in the state holding unit 202 is less than 100, the process proceeds to step S4308. In step S4308, the effect processing unit 207 specifies the special effect mode as the A mode that is executed by determining that the player does not satisfy the specific condition that the player level is 100 or more.

  In step S4309, as in step S3609, the information control unit 121 sets the effect pattern designation command candidate for the special effect to be transmitted to the image control board 150 to the effect random number value and the special effect mode (A mode or B mode). Select accordingly.

  Next, an example in which a special effect is performed based on an effect pattern designation command determined by the effect pattern table for special effects shown in FIG. 44 will be described.

  In this example, as in the above-described example described with reference to FIG. 42, in the login state in which the player is specified, the player level specified by the player attribute of the player is 100 or higher. It is a specific condition. And in the example using the table shown in this FIG. 44, the effect mode (special effect mode) of a special effect is changed with the range (100-199, 200-299, 300 or more) of the player level.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect process using the table shown in FIG. 44 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step S2710 of FIG.

  Steps S4501 to S4504 perform the same processing as steps S3601 to S3604 described above.

  In step S4505, the information control unit 121 is a variation effect pattern in which the variation effect pattern of the effect pattern designation command determined in step S4504 is provided with the operation effective time of the effect button 35 and performs the button effect during the operation effective time. Determine whether or not.

  In step S4505, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 44 stored in the information storage unit 205, and changes in the effect pattern designation command determined in step S4504. If the effect pattern is a variation effect pattern with button effect (1), the process proceeds to step S4506. If the effect pattern is a change effect pattern with no button effect (0), the process ends.

  Steps S4506 to S4508 perform the same processing as steps S4306 to S4308 described above.

  In step S4509, the information control unit 121 confirms whether the current player level belongs to any level range of the player levels 100 to 199, 200 to 299, and 300 or more.

  Specifically, in step S4509, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 confirms the player level currently acquired by the player and stored in the information holding unit 204, and the player level is 100. It is confirmed whether it belongs to any level range of ˜199, 200˜299, 300 or more.

  In step S4510, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 transmits to the image control board 150 according to the effect random number value, the special effect mode (A mode or B mode), and the level range to which the player level belongs. A candidate for an effect production pattern designation command is selected.

  For example, when the player level is 100 or more (special effect mode: B mode), when the player level is 100 to 199, effect random number 0 to 89, and no effect button operation (0), for example, FIG. The effect image (character B, pattern 21a (characters B1, B2)) shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 as the effect image of the special effect.

  Further, when the player level is 200 to 299, the random number for production 0 to 89, and no production button operation (0), for example, the production image (character B, pattern 21b (characters A1 and A3) shown in FIG. , A4) is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 as a special effect effect image.

  Further, when the player level is 300 or more, the production random number value 0 to 89, and no production button operation (0), for example, the production image (character A appearance, pattern 21c (characters A1 to A5) shown in FIG. ) Is displayed on at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 as a special effect effect image.

  Next, an example in which the special effect is executed based on the effect pattern designation command determined by the effect pattern table for the special effect shown in FIG. 47 will be described.

  In this example, the specific condition specified by the player attribute of the player is that the game ball is being fired by operating the operation handle 3 of the player within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. It is considered that the player who operates the operation handle 3 to fire the game ball within the operation effective time of the effect button 35 is a player who does not dare to press the effect button 35 due to troublesomeness. Because.

  That is, as shown in the table of FIG. 47, when the operation handle 3 is not performed by the player within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, the special effect mode is specified as the A mode and the operation of the effect button 35 is enabled. If the player operates the operation handle 3 within the time, the special effect mode is specified as the B mode.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the variation effect pattern determination process in step S2710 of FIG. In this example, special effect production processing is performed based on the special effect production pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Steps S4801 to S4804 perform the same processing as steps S3601 to S3604 described above.

  In step S4805, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 47 stored in the information storage unit 205, and changes the effect pattern designation command determined in step S4804. If the pattern is a variation effect pattern with button effect (1), the process proceeds to step S4806. If the pattern is a change effect pattern with no button effect (0), the process ends.

  In step S4806, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 selects a special effect effect pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150 according to the effect random number value and the special effect mode (A mode or B mode). Is elected.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect input control process in step S2604 of FIG.

  Steps S4901 to S4902 perform the same processing as steps S3701 to S3702.

  In step S4903, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the player has operated the operation handle 3 within the effective operation time of the effect button 35.

  Specifically, in step S4903, when a touch signal based on the touch of the operation handle 3 by the player is detected by the touch sensor 3a, the touch signal is detected by the launch control board 160, the payout control board 130, and the main control board 110. Is sent to the transmission / reception control unit 201 of the effect control board 120. The operation determining unit 206 sends the touch signal received via the transmission / reception control unit 201 to the effect processing unit 207, and the process proceeds to step S4904.

  On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in step S4903 that the player has not operated the operation handle 3, that is, if the operation determination unit 206 does not receive a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, the process proceeds to step S4905. Proceed with the process.

  In step S4904, the information control unit 121 specifies the special effect mode as the B mode. Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 47 stored in the information storage unit 205, and sets the special effect mode within the operation effective time. The mode B is specified as a result of this, and the process proceeds to step S4910.

  In step S4905, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the player has operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4905, the operation determination unit 206 of the information control unit 121 sends an operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player from the effect button detection switch 35a within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. If received via the transmission / reception control unit 201, the operation input signal is sent to the effect processing unit 207, and the process proceeds to step S4906.

  On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in step S4905 that there is no operation of the effect button 35 by the player within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, the process proceeds to step S4907.

  In step S4906, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 1 (ON) indicating that the player has pressed the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4906, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 sends a button to a cache memory (not shown) included in the effect processing unit 207 when the operation input signal is transmitted from the operation determining unit 206 in step S4905. Set operation flag = 1 (ON).

  In step S4907, the information control unit 121 determines whether the operation effective time of the effect button 35 has elapsed. If the operation determining unit 206 of the information control unit 121 determines in step S4907 that the effective operation time of the effect button 35 has elapsed, the operation determining unit 206 supplies information indicating that the effective operation time has elapsed to the effect processing unit 207. Then, the process proceeds to step S4908, and if it is determined that the effective operation time of the effect button 35 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S4903.

  In step S4908, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 0 (OFF) indicating that the player has not operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4908, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 receives the information indicating that the operation valid time has elapsed from the operation determination unit 206 in step S4907, and thus stores the information in the cache memory. Button operation flag = 0 (OFF) is set.

  In step S4909, the information control unit 121 specifies the special effect mode as the A mode. Specifically, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 47 stored in the information storage unit 205, and sets the special effect mode within the operation effective time. The mode is specified as not being performed, and the process proceeds to step S4914.

  In step S4910, the information control unit 121 determines whether or not the player has operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4910, the operation determination unit 206 of the information control unit 121 sends an operation input signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player from the effect button detection switch 35a within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. If received via the transmission / reception control unit 201, the operation input signal is sent to the effect processing unit 207, and the process proceeds to step S4913.

  On the other hand, if the information control unit 121 determines in step S4910 that there is no operation of the effect button 35 by the player within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, the process proceeds to step S4911.

  In step S4911, the information control unit 121 determines whether the operation effective time of the effect button 35 has elapsed. If the operation determining unit 206 of the information control unit 121 determines in step S4911 that the effective operation time of the effect button 35 has elapsed, the operation determining unit 206 supplies information indicating that the effective operation time has elapsed to the effect processing unit 207. Then, the process proceeds to step S4912, and if it is determined that the effective operation time of the effect button 35 has not elapsed, the process returns to step S4910.

  In step S4912, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 0 (OFF) indicating that the player has not operated the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4912, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 receives the information indicating that the effective operation time has passed from the operation determination unit 206 in step S4911, and thus the cache memory described above is supplied. Button operation flag = 0 (OFF) is set.

  In step S4913, the information control unit 121 sets a button operation flag = 1 (ON) indicating that the player has pressed the effect button 35 within the operation effective time of the effect button 35. Specifically, in step S4913, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 sends a button to a cache memory (not shown) included in the effect processing unit 207 when the operation input signal is sent from the operation determining unit 206 in step S4910. Set operation flag = 1 (ON).

  In step S4914, the information control unit 121 determines an effect pattern designation command for special effects to be transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, in step S4914, the effect processing unit 207 of the information control unit 121 refers to the effect pattern determination table for special effects shown in FIG. 47 stored in the information storage unit 205. Then, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the fact that the button operation flag is set to 1 (ON) in the cache memory, and from the effect pattern designation command for the special effect selected in the process of step S3609 described above, the effect button 35 When the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation effective time, a special effect effect pattern designation command to be performed instead of the button effect after the pressing operation is determined. In addition, the effect processing unit 207 refers to the fact that the button operation flag is set to 0 (OFF) in the cache memory, and the effect button 35 is not pressed within the operation effective time of the effect button 35, and the operation effective time. After the elapse of the operation effective time, an effect pattern designation command for a special effect that is performed instead of the button effect is determined.

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the specific condition specified by the player attribute of the player is satisfied, and the effect mode of the special effect is switched according to the determination result. Therefore, various special effects can be provided according to player attributes.

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

  In the present embodiment, the specific direction side of the game area is the second game area 6R on the right side, but it may be the first game area 6L on the left side.

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on establishment of the start condition;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Based on the result of the determination, effect control means for controlling the change effect using the effect symbol for informing the result of the determination ;
In a gaming machine comprising
The variation effects include a first variation effect and a second variation effect that is higher in expectation of execution of the special game than the first variation effect.
The production control means includes
In a first representation embodiment, performing a first effect by the fact that operation is performed in the operation within the valid time to enable operation by the operation means of the second in variation effect, within the valid operation time, the operation without performing the first effect by the lapse of the operation enabled time not performed,
By changing the second production mode different from the first production mode by satisfying a predetermined specific condition,
Wherein the said, which is changed from the first representation embodiment second representation embodiment, different from the second effect is the first effect by operation of the operating unit within said second said operations in fluctuation effect valid time is performed Run
In the first variation effect, the operation by the operation means is not validated.
Yu technique machine.