JP6543217B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area by a launch device and the game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to In addition, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, Therefore, there is one configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for a predetermined game medium to one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined gaming medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is determined to be a predetermined gaming value to the player There is one which is configured to be in a state of giving to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for a player who is easy to hit a ball, or a right for a player to be in an advantageous state. Or the condition for winning the prize ball to be satisfied easily.

  In pachinko gaming machines, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. If you do, a "big hit" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol (final stop symbol) finally stop-display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. And, in each opening period, when there are winnings to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). In addition, an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state consistent with the specific display result. Motion, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed, and a big hit can occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “off”, and the fluctuation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, the operation of the rendering device is provided with a rendering device (for example, rendering character device devices A to D) to prevent a malfunction from occurring in the rendering device (for example, a collision between the rendering character devices). There is one that is configured to stop the operation of the rendering device when it is determined that there is an abnormality (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-230575, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a process related to the operation of the rendering device is performed, and the processing for operating the rendering device according to the determination result (for example, command transmission for transmitting rendering selection processing and various commands to the lamp control board Processing), processing of monitoring the operation of the rendering device and determining whether the operation is abnormal, processing of stopping the operation of the rendering device when it is determined that the operation is abnormal (for example, collision avoidance) The processing is configured to be performed by one control unit (for example, realized by the CPU of the effect control board). Therefore, there is a problem that the processing load of the control means becomes large.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a problem from occurring in the rendering device and dispersing the processing load.

(Means 1) A game machine according to the present invention includes an image display device (for example, effect display device 9) for displaying an image, a movable member for performing at least a predetermined operation, and a sound output device for outputting sound. First control means (for example, the microcomputer for symbol control 100a and the like) for controlling the apparatus (for example, the speaker 27, the decoration LED 25, the frame LED 28, the first movable object 78a, the second movable object 78b, etc.) and the image display device Second control means (for example, electric component control) for operating the rendering device based on the VDP 109 and the operation instruction command (for example, operation instruction command (see FIG. 40)) transmitted from the first control means (Implemented by the microcomputer 100b)),
The first control means includes storage means (for example, a ROM mounted on the symbol control board 80a, which stores the process table shown in FIG. 39) for storing image data and sound data in association with each other . Control is performed to display an image on the image display device based on the image data (for example, a portion where the microcomputer for symbol control 100a executes step S8105), and when the sound data associated with the image data is switched 2) Send an operation instruction command to the control means (for example, a portion where the microcomputer for symbol control 100a executes steps S8107a to S8107b),
Second control means, by receiving an operation instruction command from the first control means, the sound control possible to output sound to the output device, when receiving the operation instruction command, the effect producing device If it can not be operated (for example, if the target rendering device is already in operation or is not in the initial state (is in the initial position) or if it may interfere with other rendering devices, it does not interfere If it can not be confirmed, etc., the received operation instruction command is invalidated (for example, the part where the microcomputer for controlling an electric part 100b executes steps S927, S928, S930, S931, S932, S934), and the same operation instruction command If it continuously receives the command, it invalidates the operation instruction command received later (for example, the microcomputer for controlling the electric component). 00b is characterized in part) executing step S921～S922.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a defect in the rendering device and to disperse the processing load. Further, the display of the image and the output of the sound can be synchronized, and by invalidating the operation instruction command which is highly likely to be illegal, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing.

(Means 2) In Means 1, the game control means (for example, realized by the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game is provided, and the second control means is a command (for example, transmitted from the game control means) The command (for example, the symbol control command (see FIG. 26)) is transmitted to the first control means based on the effect control command (see FIG. 9), and the first control means is sent from the second control means Based on the command, a determination regarding the operation of the rendering device is made (for example, a portion where the microcomputer for symbol control 100a executes steps S8001 to S8004b), and an operation instruction command is transmitted to the second control means based on the determination result. (For example, the microcomputer 100a for symbol control performs steps S8007b, S8106b, and S8107b. S8108b, S8109b, may be configured as part) to perform S8309b.
According to such a configuration, the processing load can be distributed.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of an electric component control board and a symbol control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the electric component control main processing which CPU for electric component control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows production control command transfer processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of a symbol control command. It is a flowchart which shows operation instruction | command command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows sound output control processing. It is a flow chart which shows lamp control processing. It is a flowchart which shows movable object control processing. It is a flowchart which shows movable object control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol control main processing which CPU for symbol control performs. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing for symbol control. It is a flowchart which shows symbol control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a notice production setting table and execution timing of a notice production. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of operation directions command. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of the 1st notice production and the 2nd notice production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of the 1st notice production and the 2nd notice production. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the execution timing of the 1st notice production and the 2nd notice production.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by a symbol control microcomputer mounted on a symbol control board. When variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the microcomputer for symbol control causes the effect display device 9 to execute effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  The fourth part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol following the special symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol to be described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the symbol control microcomputer 100a side) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that “variable display synchronizes” means that the start point and end point of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually the display color may differ depending on whether it is a big hit or a probability change big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color which reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the off color For example, it is displayed in blue at the time of out, while it is displayed in red at the time of big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually either big hit or positive variation big hit) The display color may be made different depending on the presence or absence.) The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is the same as the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable that the display image has a display color (eg, black) different from that of the background image in order to prevent the display from being obscured.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). At the lower right of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of activated winning balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, ie, the first number of pending storages (pending storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning storage) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators to display the number of activated winning balls entered the second start winning opening 14, ie the second reserve memory number Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. There is. Although this embodiment shows the case where the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are displayed individually, the total number of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages is a total number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory display part which displays the number of pending | holding memory may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. Also, when configured as such, in the combined hold storage display unit, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the winning order for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 To be displayed in a recognizable manner as to whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue) It may be configured.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In this embodiment, as described later, the microcomputer 560 for game control which controls the fluctuation display of the special symbol transmits a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the fluctuation time, and the microcomputer 100b for electric component control The variation pattern command is transferred to the symbol control microcomputer 100a (strictly, the symbol control variation pattern command corresponding to the received variation pattern command is transmitted.). Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100a controls the variation display of the effect symbol according to the variation time specified by the received symbol control variation pattern command. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command (and the fluctuation pattern command for symbol control corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command), the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the effect pattern are synchronized in principle. Should be implemented. However, if a change in the data of the fluctuation pattern command (or the fluctuation pattern command for symbol control corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command) occurs, the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the symbol There is a possibility that a deviation may occur between the fluctuation time recognized by the control microcomputer 100a. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as data corruption of a command occurs, a situation may occur in which the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the rendering symbol are not completely synchronized.

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, on the left side, a first movable object 78a attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86a and moving when the motor 86a rotates is provided. Further, on the right side, a second movable object 78b attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86b and moving when the motor 86b rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b operate when a notice effect (a first notice effect or a second notice effect described later) or a super reach effect is performed. Note that the movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b may be operated, for example, in a pseudo-series effect, not limited to the movable object preview effect and the super reach effect. The first movable object 78a is controlled to move from the initial position on the upper left side of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position near the center (see FIG. 43B) by the rotation of the motor 86a. As a result, the effect state is obtained from the initial state. Further, the second movable object 78b is moved from the initial position on the upper right side of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position near the center (see FIG. 43D) by the rotation of the motor 86b. By being controlled, an effect state is obtained from the initial state. Hereinafter, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b may be collectively referred to as movable objects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize gaming balls determined in advance based on the winning of the gaming balls. The game balls that have won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “o” and “x”) called a normal symbol.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol is visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it becomes a hit. . Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is a high state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased as compared to the normal state). In the high probability state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an decoration LED 25 which blinks during the game, and at the lower part there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. Further, on the upper left and right of the game area 7, two speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means operable by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation, but also with a dial that allows the player to perform a rotation operation. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit is a probability change, the game state is shifted to a so-called positive change state after the big hit game is over, and the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (namely, special symbol It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display in the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the high base state, transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol time short state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the rendering symbol is shortened. By shifting to such a time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes high (in other words, It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning will occur. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, a symbol control board 80a, an electric component control board 80b, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the game state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 updates the numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and the start is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 53 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, the predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  In addition, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 There is. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the electric component control means (composed of the electric component control microcomputer 100b) mounted on the electric component control substrate 80b is rendered from the game control microcomputer 560 through the relay substrate 77. The effect control command instructing the content is received and transferred to the symbol control board 80a. Strictly speaking, the electrical component control means transmits a symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the received effect control command to the symbol control board 80a. Then, the symbol control means (composed of the symbol control microcomputer 100a) mounted on the symbol control board 80a determines the contents of the effect based on the received symbol control command, and the effect is displayed variably Display control of the display device 9 is performed.

  Further, the symbol control means transmits, to the electric component control means, an operation instruction command instructing sound output control, lamp control and movable object control based on the determined contents of the effect. The electric component control means controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side according to the received operation instruction command, the control of the sound output from the speaker 27, the first possibility The motion control of the animal 78a and the second movable object 78b is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the electric component control board and the symbol control board. In this embodiment, the electric component control board 80b performs sound output control of the speaker 27, display control of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28, and operation control of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b. Further, the symbol control board 80 a performs display control of the effect display device 9 while determining the effect content. Further, in this embodiment, “effect control” means display control of the effect display device 9, sound output control of the speaker 27, display control of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object It means performing effects such as game effects by performing the operation control of 78b. Further, the effect control means controls the display of the effect display device 9, the symbol control microcomputer 100a, the sound output control of the speaker 27, the display control of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28, and the first movable object 78a and the second This is realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b that performs operation control of the animal 78b. In this embodiment, both or one of the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a may be referred to as effect control means. Further, only the effect control board may be provided for effect control without providing the electric component control board 80b and the symbol control board 80a.

  The electric component control board 80b is mounted with an electric component control microcomputer 100b including an electric component control CPU 101b and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the electric component control microcomputer 100b is not backed up by a power supply. In the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control CPU 101b operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the signal (effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. In addition, the electric component control CPU 101 b transfers the effect control command to the symbol control board 80 a via the input / output port 104. Strictly speaking, a symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the received effect control command is transmitted to the symbol control board 80a. The present invention is not limited to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, and the command may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the electric component control board 80b by serial communication. In this case, not the effect control INT signal but a capture request that can be determined by the leading bit may be used.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the electric component control board 80b. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay substrate 77 in the direction toward the inside of the electric component control substrate 80b (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the electric component control substrate 80b to the relay substrate 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a signal direction regulation means.

  In the relay board 77, a signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass only in the direction toward the electric component control board 80b (a signal is not allowed to pass from the electric component control board 80b to the relay board 77) A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted as a means. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a incorporate serial communication circuits for inputting and outputting (transmitting and receiving) signals in serial communication with each other. In this embodiment, the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a exchange (transmit and receive) commands via the serial communication circuit. The present invention is not limited to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, and it is configured to exchange (transmit and receive) commands between the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a via the parallel communication circuit. May be

  The electric component control CPU 101b outputs a signal for driving a lamp or an LED to the lamp driver 352 in accordance with the operation instruction command transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving a lamp or an LED and supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28. In addition, current is supplied to the decorative LED 25 provided on the frame side.

  Further, the electric component control CPU 101 b outputs sound number data to the voice synthesis IC 703 in accordance with the operation instruction command transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100 a. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of sound effects or sounds in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of a decorative pattern).

  In addition, signals and sound number data for driving lamps and LEDs can be bidirectionally communicated between the electrical component control CPU 101b and the lamp driver 352 and the voice synthesis IC 703 (from the signal reception side to the transmission side to transmit a response signal Communication)). Note that the signal for driving the lamp or the LED and the sound number data are transmitted by unidirectional communication from the electric component control CPU 101b to the lamp driver 352 and the voice synthesis IC 703, not limited to the example described in this embodiment. It may be configured.

  The electric component control CPU 101b drives the motor 86a to operate the first movable object 78a via the output port 105 in accordance with the operation instruction command transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. The electric component control CPU 101 b drives the motor 86 b to operate the second movable object 78 b via the output port 105.

  The symbol control board 80a is mounted with a symbol control microcomputer 100a including a symbol control CPU 101a and a RAM for storing information on effects such as a symbol control process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the symbol control microcomputer 100a is not backed up by a power supply. In the symbol control board 80a, the symbol control CPU 101a operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a symbol control command from the electric component control board 80b via the input / output port 702 Do. Further, the symbol control CPU 101a determines the content of the effect based on the received symbol control command, and causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9. Further, the symbol control CPU 101a determines the content of the effect based on the received symbol control command, and the sound output control of the speaker 27, the display control of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b. An operation instruction command for performing operation control is transmitted to the electric component control board 80b.

  In this embodiment, the VDP 109 for controlling the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the symbol control microcomputer 100a is mounted on the symbol control board 80a. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the symbol control microcomputer 100a, and maps the VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The symbol control CPU 101a outputs, to the VDP 109, a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received symbol control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the symbol control CPU 101a. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery process to return the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the effect control means such as the electric component control means or the symbol control means The processes in steps S41 to S43 are performed. Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command specifying the display result (normally a big hit, a definite change big hit, a sudden change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM to the electric component control board 80b ( Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, if the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, for example, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command (see FIG. 9). You may do it. In this case, in the microcomputer 100a for symbol control, the microcomputer 100b for controlling electrical components receives the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command, and the corresponding symbol control command (design symbol designation for first symbol variation) The variation display of the fourth symbol may be resumed based on the transmission of the command or the second symbol variation specification command for symbol control.

  In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the fluctuation time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been saved is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (step S13). For example, upon receiving the initialization designation command, the electric component control microcomputer 100b transmits a symbol control command (design control initialization designation command) corresponding to the initialization designation command to the symbol control microcomputer 100a. When the symbol control microcomputer 100a receives the symbol control command (design designation initialization designation command) corresponding to the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 initializes the control of the gaming machine. Screen display for informing the user, that is, initialization notification is performed.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May appear stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the microcomputer 100a for symbol control that actually executes control of reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

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

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state. In the normal symbol process processing of step S27, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 32, and the variable display result is derived or displayed, or the variable display result of the normal symbol Executes a process of controlling the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state or in the closed state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured such that all the big hit types are probability variation big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when non-reaching and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3-Normal PB 2-4, Super PA 3-3-Super PA 3-4, Super PB 3-3-Super PB 3-4, Special PG 1-1-Special PG 1-3, Special PG 2-1-Special PG 2-2 fluctuation pattern Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the variation patterns of the special PG 1-1 to the special PG 1-3 and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 to the special PG 2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-representation, which is used when the sudden variation is not a big hit or a small hit, when using the normal PB2-3, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, a re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 which is used in the case of the sudden big hit or small hit and which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the number of pending storages 0 to 2 and the number of pending storages 3 and 4) The variation pattern determination table may be prepared, and the variation time may be made different by selecting the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns may be grouped by reach type, and divided into a change pattern type including a change pattern accompanied by a normal reach and a change pattern type including a change pattern accompanied by a super reach. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number of (1) and a random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state) and a positive change time big hit determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A in the positive change time jackpot determination table Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 8C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. If the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 8E shows the case where the jackpot type is determined by using the retention memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), eight judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit classification determination table 131b, 2 judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 2/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability change big hit (2 round big hit) as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value, and the game There are cases where it is decided that the normal special hit and the probability change big hit (15 round big hit) as the second specific gaming state that grants the game value more than the value, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed However, the game value to be awarded is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 7R probability variation big hit that controls 7 rounds of big hit games or a 5R probability variation big hit that controls 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifted to a time saving state (high base state) after the jackpot gaming state is over (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished 100 times, the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state ends even if a big hit occurs before ending the execution of the variable display 100 times after shifting to the time saving state (see step S132 described later).

  The "probably big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a high probability state) It is also shifted to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the termination of that sudden oddity big hit gaming state is transitioned to the definite change state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the positive change state and in the short time state (high base state) (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" (big hit type judgment value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control means controls to start variable display of the effect pattern on the effect display device 9. Strictly speaking, when the electric component control microcomputer 100b receives the command 80XX (H) and transmits the corresponding symbol control command, the symbol control microcomputer 100a causes the effect display device 9 to variably display the effect pattern. Control to start.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. The effect control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) determines the display result of the effect symbol according to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the symbol determination designation command, it ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol, and the display result Deduce and display.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the “normal jackpot”, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is in the “normal jackpot”. In the case of "Suddenly Positive Variation Big Hit" or "Small Hit", the small hit / sudden positive variation big hit start specification command (A003 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 specified command (A 301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. Note that the big hit end 2 designated command (A 302 (H)) is used when the big hit game due to “probable variation big hit” is ended. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background specification command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased for the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (the first pending storage number addition designation Although the case where the command and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the pending storage of the following aspect Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased is specified, and the number of pending storages of the increased one (The first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has been specified in that one command, and the total pending storage count is EXT data May be set and transmitted.

(3) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The increased number of pending storages (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  When the effect control means (implemented by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main substrate 31, In accordance with the contents shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the lamp, the sound output control of the speaker, and the operation control of the movable object are performed. Strictly speaking, the electric component control microcomputer 100b (specifically, the electric component control CPU 101b) mounted on the electric component control board 80b receives and receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560. The symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the effect control command is transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a (specifically, the symbol control CPU 101a) mounted on the symbol control board 80a. Then, the microcomputer for symbol control 100a determines the content of the effect based on the received symbol control command, and performs display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol. Further, the symbol control microcomputer 100a transmits, to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, an operation instruction command instructing the display control of the lamp, the sound output control, and the operation control of the movable object based on the determined contents of the effect. Then, according to the received operation instruction command, the electric component control microcomputer 100b controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, and outputs sound from the speaker 27. Control is performed to control the movement of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command consisting of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used

  In addition, as a method of sending out the production control command, the production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the electric component control board 80b via the relay board 77 one byte at a time with eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. Besides the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The electric component control microcomputer 100b mounted on the electric component control board 80b detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in response to the variation of the first special symbol. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering parts such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the electric component control microcomputer 100b can be prevented from increasing.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 are flow charts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on in the special symbol process processing, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, when the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to transmit a display result specification command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100b for electric component control Control for transmitting a confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the symbol determination designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 in the effect display device 9 Control to stop the 4th design.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 22), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control processing of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Moreover, while performing control to transmit the special winning opening open designated command to the microcomputer 100b for electric component control, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. It is updated to the value (6 in this example) corresponding to S306. The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed every round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also the processing to start the big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the electric component control micro computer 100b, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 ( In this example, update to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer for controlling an electric part 100b and the microcomputer for controlling a symbol 100a to perform control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer for controlling an electric part 100b and the microcomputer for controlling a symbol 100a to perform control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (A). In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a region (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first suspension storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first suspension storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where random numbers such as the jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer as hold storage, the predetermined information stored as the hold storage is It is not limited to random numbers. For example, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit may be determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a pending storage in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number addition designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1220A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number addition designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1220B).

  FIG.15 and FIG.16 is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in a special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, and if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S51A), Finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 56 sets data representing "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In addition to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit, and determines when winning a variation pattern (prefetch determination), and indicates the result of the winning determination The symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to execute pre-reading advance notice effects based on a command indicating the result of the winning determination. In such a configuration, as shown in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) is determined as the winning determination. Only the process of comparing with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the comparison with the jackpot determination value in the positive change state (high probability state) may be performed. With such a configuration, when the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, it is between the determination result of the big hit in the winning determination and the determination result of the big hit at the start of the actual change. Deviation can be prevented from occurring.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the pending storage number subtraction designated command (the first pending storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt It will be transmitted to the microcomputer 100b for control of the electric component in the order of the designation command or the second reserve storage number subtraction designation command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the microcomputer 100b for controlling the electric component.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing for deciding to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the non-probable change state (normal state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the decision result of the big hit type, it decides the stop symbol of the special symbol which one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9” which becomes the big hit symbol Do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot fluctuation pattern type judgment table according to the jackpot type as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. (Step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to a definite changing state or a time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normally a big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the fluctuation indication of specified number of times (100 times with this execution form) ends. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the predetermined number of times of variation display ends. In addition, when it is determined to be "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit", the probability flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the processing for ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination for normal time as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type for determining the variation pattern type as any one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern for loss at the time of shortening The type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (in this embodiment, the time change state is always made when transitioning to the positive change state) Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the type of variation pattern type if there is a probability change state or if it is controlled to only the time saving state). As a table used to determine any one of a plurality of types, the time-outout variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table for losing upon reduction Is selected. In addition, when the game state is a definite change state or a short time state, a time variation check pattern selection table for off time is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and if the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation is performed in step S102. As a pattern, non-reach PA-1 and shortening fluctuation are determined (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, it is shown that the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state or the time saving state is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories. However, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). May not perform the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, for normal time use The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. A pattern determination table is selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. And based on the determination result of whether to set it as a reach, the process of step S95-S100 may be performed, and you may make it determine a fluctuation pattern classification. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using a random number for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 9) according to any one of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit and removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command or second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S1121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1127). . Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, CPU 56, if it is set, a probability change flag indicating that it is a positive change state, a short time flag indicating that it is a short time state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the short time state Is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot”, the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 003 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit". 2 times in the case of "probably odd big hit") is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S135) . In addition, round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden odd change big hit, 0.1 second is set as a round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a positive change big hit, 29 seconds is set as a round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suspiciously positive change big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 specification command (command A 301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is "probable variation big hit", the big hit end 2 specification command (command A 302 (H) And, if it is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", the small hit / suddenly big variation big hit end specification command (command A 303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be finished this time is based on the normal big hit (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is a case to end the big hit game based on the normal big hit, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01" or not It can judge by confirming. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction number counter a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) (step S168).

  The CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and changes the gaming state into a definite state unless normally ending the big hit game based on the big hit (that is, when ending the big hit game based on a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit). At the same time as transition (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

  In this embodiment, when the above process is executed, control is also performed to the short time state when controlled to the probability change state, so the normal state (low probability / low base state) as the gaming state ), There are three states: short time state (low probability / high base state), and probability change state (high probability / high base state).

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, a display is made so as not to cause a shift between the fluctuation time recognized on the gaming control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a. Also in the result designation command transmission processing, the variation time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the electric component control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the electric component control microcomputer 100b (specifically, the electric component control CPU 101b) as electric component control means mounted on the electric component control board 80b. When the power is turned on, the electrical component control CPU 101 b starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of electric component control (step S 901) ). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b proceeds to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S902). When a timer interrupt occurs, the electric component control CPU 101b sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set, the CPU 101b for electrical component control clears the flag (step S903), and executes the following electrical component control processing.

  In the electric component control process, the electric component control CPU 101b first analyzes the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560, and uses the symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the received effect control command for symbol control A process of transmitting to the microcomputer 100a is performed (effect control command transfer process: step S905).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b analyzes the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received operation instruction command (operation instruction command analysis processing: step S906) ).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b performs a sound output control process (step S907). In this case, the electric component control CPU 101b outputs sound number data (for example, sound number data designated by the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a) to the voice synthesis IC 703. Then, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice and an effect sound according to the sound number data, and outputs the voice and the sound to the amplification circuit 705.

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b performs lamp control processing (step S908). In this case, the electric component control CPU 101b performs display control of the lamp based on the control content specified by the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b performs movable object control processing (step S909). In this case, the electric component control CPU 101b performs operation control of the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b based on the control content specified by the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. In addition, the operation timing of the movable object is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment. For example, during the start of fluctuation or during fluctuation, during reach effect, during a big hit game, during high probability state, during high base state, waiting for customer Any timing such as medium may be used.

  Subsequently, the electric component control random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the random number is executed (step S 910). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S902.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a presentation control command reception buffer for storing a presentation control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type effect control command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the effect control command reception buffer is formed of the 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a rendering control command reception number counter (in the example shown in FIG. 24, simply described as a command reception number counter) indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. That is, the effect control command reception number counter plays the role of a storage pointer. For example, when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 31 is turned on, an interrupt is generated in the electric component control microcomputer 100b. Then, the electric component control microcomputer 100b executes the process of receiving the effect control command in the interrupt process. In the effect control command reception process, the electric component control microcomputer 100b stores the received effect control command data in the area indicated by the effect control command reception number counter in the effect control command reception buffer. Moreover, if it stores, the value of a production control command reception number counter will be +2. The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are stored. The effect control command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the effect control command reception buffer, the operation instruction command reception buffer for storing the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a of the symbol control board 80a is provided. The configuration of the operation instruction command reception buffer is the same as that of the effect control command reception buffer shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the effect control command transfer process (step S905). The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, but in the effect control command transfer process, the electric component control CPU 101 b is stored in the effect control command reception buffer. A symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the effect control command is transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  In the effect control command transfer process, the electric component control CPU 101b first confirms whether or not an effect control command has been received (step S911). Specifically, it is checked whether or not a reception command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the effect control command reception number counter with the effect control read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored.

  When the effect control command is received, that is, when the receive command is stored in the effect control command receive buffer, the symbol control CPU 101a reads the receive command from the effect control command receive buffer (step S912). In addition, when read out, the value of the effect control read pointer is set to +2. The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b transmits a symbol control command corresponding to the content specified by the received effect control command to the symbol control microcomputer 100a (step S913).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory view showing the contents of the symbol control command. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the symbol control command and the effect control command are associated one-on-one. In the effect control command transfer process, for example, when the display result 1 designating command of the effect control command is received, the symbol control display result 1 designating command associated with the display result 1 designating command is the symbol control micro It is transmitted to the computer 100a. The contents designated by the symbol control display result 1 designation command are the same as the contents designated by the display result 1 designation command. Therefore, the contents of the effect control command are substantially transferred to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the operation instruction command analysis process (step S906). The operation instruction command transmitted from the symbol control board 80a is stored in the operation instruction command reception buffer, but in the operation instruction command analysis process, the electric component control CPU 101b is the content of the command stored in the operation instruction command reception buffer Are executed and processing for setting the corresponding flag is executed.

  In the operation instruction command analysis process, the electric component control CPU 101b first confirms whether or not the operation instruction command has been received (step S920). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the reception command is stored in the operation instruction command reception buffer.

  If the operation instruction command has been received, the electric component control CPU 101b reads the reception command from the operation instruction command reception buffer and checks whether it is the same as the previously received operation instruction command (step S921). . For example, when reception of the operation instruction command is confirmed, the process of step S 921 can be realized by storing the received operation instruction command so that comparison can be made when the operation instruction command is received next time.

  If it is the same as the operation instruction command received last time (Y in step S921), the electric component control CPU 101b invalidates the read operation instruction command (step S922). For example, the stored operation instruction command is invalidated by discarding without storing it in a predetermined storage area.

  In this embodiment, in principle, the same operation instruction command is not continuously transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. Therefore, when the same operation instruction command is continuously received, noise or the like is generated. There is a possibility that the operation instruction command could not be received normally. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S921 to S922, the received operation instruction command is invalidated when the received operation instruction command is the same as the previously received operation instruction command. It is done. By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing by invalidating the operation instruction command that is highly likely to be illegal.

  If the received operation instruction command is an operation instruction command related to sound output control (step S923), the electric component control CPU 101b sets a sound output control command reception flag (step S923a), and the received operation instruction command is It is stored in the sound output control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S 924). The operation instruction command relating to sound output control specifically refers to sound output control 1 specification command, sound output control 2 specification command, and sound output control 3 specification among examples of the operation instruction command shown in FIG. 40 described later. It is a command. Therefore, for example, when the sound output control 1 designation command is received as an operation instruction command related to sound output control, in step S924, the sound output control 1 designation command is stored in the sound output control command storage area. Further, for example, when the sound output control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to sound output control, in step S924, the sound output control 2 designation command is stored in the sound output control command storage area. In step S924, data indicating the content specified by the received operation instruction command (for example, "01" for sound output control 1 specification command, "02" for sound output control 2 specification command, etc.) is output. It may be stored in the output control command storage area.

  If the received operation instruction command is the operation instruction command for the lamp (step S925), the electric component control CPU 101b sets the lamp control command reception flag (step S925a), and forms the received operation instruction command in the RAM. The stored lamp control command storage area is stored (step S926). Specifically, the operation instruction command relating to lamp control specifically includes a lamp control 1 designation command, a lamp control 2 designation command, a lamp control 3 designation command, and a lamp control among examples of the operation instruction command shown in FIG. 40 described later. It is 4 specification command. Therefore, for example, when the lamp control 1 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the lamp, in step S926, the lamp control 1 designation command is stored in the lamp control command storage area. Further, for example, when the lamp control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the lamp, in step S926, the lamp control 2 designation command is stored in the lamp control command storage area. In step S926, data indicating the content specified by the received operation instruction command (for example, "01" for lamp control 1 specification command, "02" for lamp control 2 specification command, etc.) It may be stored in the storage area.

  If the received operation instruction command is an operation instruction command for the first movable object 78a (step S927), the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether the second movable object 78b exists at the initial position (step S928). ). Then, when the second movable object 78b exists at the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b sets the first movable object control command reception flag (step S928a), and the received operation instruction command (specifically, The movable object control 1 designation command or the movable object control 2 designation command (see FIG. 40) is stored in the movable object control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S929). In step S929, data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (eg, “01” for movable object control 1 designation command, “02” for movable object control 2 designation command, etc.) is acceptable. It may be stored in the animal control command storage area. On the other hand, when the second movable object 78b does not exist at the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b invalidates the received operation instruction command (step S930). Specifically, the operation instruction command related to the first movable object is a movable object control 1 specification command or a movable object control 2 specification command among examples of the operation instruction command shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the movable object control 1 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the first movable object 78a, in step S929, the movable object control 1 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area. Further, for example, when the movable object control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the first movable object 78a, in step S929, the movable object control 2 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area. The process of step S 928 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the second movable object 78 b is at the initial position, and confirming the detection condition of the sensor.

  If the received operation instruction command is an operation instruction command related to the second movable object 78b (step S931), the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether the first movable object 78a exists at the initial position (step S932) ). Then, when the first movable object 78a exists at the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b sets the second movable object control command reception flag (step S932a), and the received operation instruction command (specifically, The movable object control 3 designation command or the movable object control 4 designation command (see FIG. 40) is stored in the movable object control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S933). In step S933, data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (for example, “03” for movable object control 3 designation command, “04” for movable object control 4 designation command, etc.) is acceptable. It may be stored in the animal control command storage area. On the other hand, when the first movable object 78a does not exist at the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b invalidates the received operation instruction command (step S934). Specifically, the operation instruction command relating to the second movable object is a movable object control 3 specification command or a movable object control 4 specification command among examples of the operation instruction command shown in FIG. 40 described later. Therefore, for example, when the movable object control 3 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the second movable object 78b, in step S933, the movable object control 3 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area. Further, for example, when the movable object control 4 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the second movable object 78b, in step S933, the movable object control 4 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area. The process of step S932 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the first movable object 78a is at the initial position and confirming the detection condition of the sensor.

  In this embodiment, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b are both configured to be movable to an effect position near the center of the effect display device 9 (see FIGS. 43B and 43D). ). Therefore, when both are moving to the rendering position, there is a possibility that the movable objects may collide with each other. Therefore, in this embodiment, when an operation instruction command for moving one of the movable objects (for example, moving it to the rendering position) is received, whether or not the other movable object is present at the initial position If it does not exist in the initial position, the received operation instruction command is invalidated and control is not performed to move it to the effect position. By this configuration, it is possible to prevent movable objects from colliding with each other.

  In this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for moving the movable object is received, the state of the other movable object (whether or not it exists in the initial position, that is, whether it is in operation or not). Is configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command according to the confirmation result, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, for example, an operation instruction to operate the first movable object 78a When the command is received, the state of the first movable object 78a (for example, whether it is already operating or not) is confirmed, and the received operation instruction command is invalidated according to the confirmation result (for example, already in operation) In this case, the received operation instruction command may be configured to be invalidated.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the same operation instruction command is continuously received by the processes of steps S921 and S922, the received operation instruction command is configured to be invalidated, but the present invention is limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, for example, the received operation instruction command may be configured to be invalidated only when the specific operation instruction command is continuously received. Specifically, it may be configured to be invalidated when the same operation instruction command related to lamp control is continuously received, and not to be invalidated when the same operation instruction command related to sound output control is continuously received.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for moving the movable object is received by the processing of steps S930 and S934, the received operation instruction command is received when the other movable object does not exist at the initial position. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the state of the other movable object is confirmed only when a specific operation instruction command related to movable object control is received, and the confirmation result It may be configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command according to Specifically, when an operation instruction command for moving the movable object to the effect position is received, it is confirmed whether the other movable object is present at the initial position, and reception is performed if the other movable object is not present at the initial position. When the operation instruction command for moving the movable object to the initial position is received, the operation instruction command is invalidated and the operation is performed without confirming whether the other movable object exists at the initial position. Good (that is, the operation instruction command for moving to the initial position is not invalidated).

  Also, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command related to movable object control is received, the configuration of checking the state of the movable object and invalidating the received operation instruction command according to the confirmation result has been described. Such a configuration is also applicable when an operation instruction command related to sound output control or lamp control is received. That is, the present invention is applicable not only to movable objects, but also to the case of receiving operation instruction commands for other rendering devices. For example, when an operation instruction command related to sound output control is received, there is a sound that is already being output, and it is judged that if the sounds are output according to the received operation instruction command, they interfere with each other (for example, they cancel each other) , And may be configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command. Also, for example, when it is determined that the sound is already output and the channel is occupied (that is, the sound can not be output according to the received operation instruction command) when the operation instruction command related to the sound output control is received, The operation instruction command may be configured to be invalidated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the sound output control process (step S 907). In the sound output control process, the electric component control CPU 101b first confirms whether the sound output control command reception flag is set (step S9071). If the sound output control command reception flag is set, the electric component control CPU 101b reads data from the sound output control command storage area (step S9072). The sound output control command storage area stores operation instruction commands (specifically, sound output control 1 specification command, sound output control 2 specification command, sound output control 3 specification command, etc.) for specifying sound number data. (See step S 924).

  Next, the electrical component control CPU 101b outputs the sound number data specified by the read data to the voice synthesis IC 703 (step S9073). Then, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the sound output control command reception flag (step S9074).

  The speech synthesis IC 703, which has output the sound number data in the process of step S9073, generates a sound or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs the sound to the amplification circuit 705. Then, the amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set in the volume 706. By executing such processing, sound output control is performed based on the operation instruction command (sound output control) transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. In this embodiment, the sound is output for each channel corresponding to the designated sound number data, and a plurality of sounds can be output in parallel.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the lamp control process (step S908). In the lamp control process, the electric component control CPU 101b first confirms whether a lamp control command reception flag is set (step S9081). If the lamp control command reception flag is set, the electric component control CPU 101b reads data from the lamp control command storage area (step S9082). In the lamp control command storage area, operation instruction commands related to lamp control (specifically, lamp control 1 designation command, lamp control 2 designation command, lamp control 3 designation command, and lamp control 4 designation command) are stored. (See step S926).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b outputs a signal for driving the lamp or the LED to the lamp driver 352 according to the control content specified by the read data (step S9083). Then, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the lamp control command reception flag (step S9084).

  Note that the lamp driver 352 that has output a signal in the process of step S9083 amplifies the signal for driving the lamp or the LED, and starts or stops the supply of current to the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25. By performing such processing, display control of the lamp is performed based on the operation instruction command (lamp control) transmitted from the microcomputer 100a for symbol control.

  30 to 31 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the movable object control process (step S909). In the movable object control process, first, the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether the first movable object control command reception flag is set (step S9091). Then, if the first movable object control command reception flag is set, the electric component control CPU 101b reads data from the movable object control command storage area (step S9092). In the movable object control command storage area, an operation instruction command related to the first movable object control (specifically, a movable object control 1 designation command or a movable object control 2 designation command) is stored (steps S928a, 929) reference).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether the read data is the movable object control 1 designation command (see FIG. 40) of the operation instruction command (step S9093). That is, it is checked whether the control content specified by the read data is to move the first movable object to the effect position. When the read data is the movable object control 1 designation command (Y in step S9093), the electric component control CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86a to move the first movable object 78a to the effect position. At the same time, control is performed (step S9094), and a first movable object rendering operation flag indicating that the first movable object is being moved to the rendering position is set (step S9095). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the first movable object control command reception flag (step S9098), and ends the movable object control process.

  When the read data is not the movable object control 1 designation command (N in step S9093), that is, the read data is the movable object control 2 designation command and the designated control content is the first movable object at the initial position. When the electric component control CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86a to move the first movable object 78a to the initial position (step S9096), the first movable object is controlled. Sets the first movable object initial operation in progress flag indicating that it is moving to the initial position (step S9097). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the first movable object control command reception flag (step S9098), and ends the movable object control process.

  If the first movable object control command reception flag is not set (N in step S9091), the electric component control CPU 101b checks whether the second movable object control command reception flag is set. (Step S9099). If the second movable object control command reception flag is set, the electric component control CPU 101 b reads data from the movable object control command storage area (step S 9100). In the movable object control command storage area, an operation instruction command (specifically, a movable object control 3 designation command or a movable object control 4 designation command) related to the second movable object control is stored (steps S932a, S933) reference).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether the read data is the movable object control 3 designation command (see FIG. 40) of the operation instruction command (step S9101). That is, it is checked whether the control content specified by the read data is to move the second movable object to the effect position. When the read data is the movable object control 3 designation command (Y in step S9101), the electric component control CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86b to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position. At the same time, control is performed (step S9102), and a second movable object rendering operation in progress flag indicating that the second movable object is being moved to the rendering position is set (step S9103). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the second movable object control command reception flag (step S9104c), and ends the movable object control process.

  When the read data is not the movable object control 3 designation command (N in step S9101), that is, the read data is the movable object control 4 designation command and the designated control content is the second movable object at the initial position. When the electric component control CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86b to move the second movable object 78b to the initial position (step S9104a), the second movable object is controlled. Sets the second movable object initial operation in progress flag indicating that the second movable object is moving to the initial position (step S9104b). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the second movable object control command reception flag (step S9104c), and ends the movable object control process.

  When the second movable object control command reception flag is not set (N in step S9099), that is, when the new operation instruction command related to the control of the movable object is not received, the electric component control CPU 101b It is checked whether the first movable object rendering operation flag is set or not (step S9105). When the first movable object rendering operation flag is set, that is, when the first movable object 78a is moved to the rendering position, the electric component control CPU 101b detects the first movable object 78a at the rendering position. It is confirmed whether or not it is possible (step S9106). Then, if it can be detected, the electric component control CPU 101b stops the drive of the motor 86a and performs control to stop the first movable object 78a at the effect position (step S9107). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the first movable object rendering operation flag (step S9108). The process of step S9108 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the first movable object 78a is at the effect position, and confirming the detection condition of the sensor. In the example shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the movable object control process is finished when the processes of steps S9098 and S9104c are finished, but when the processes of steps S9098 and S9104c are finished, the process of step S9105 is performed. It may be configured to shift to processing.

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b checks whether the first movable object initial operation in progress flag is set (step S9109). When the first movable object initial operation flag is set, that is, when the first movable object 78a is moved to the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b detects the first movable object 78a at the initial position. It is checked whether or not it is possible (step S9110). Then, if it can be detected, the electric component control CPU 101b stops the drive of the motor 86a and performs control to stop the first movable object 78a at the initial position (step S9111). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the first movable object initial operation flag (step S9112).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b checks whether the second movable object presentation operation flag is set or not (step S9113). When the second movable object rendering operation flag is set, that is, when the second movable object 78b is moved to the rendering position, the electric component control CPU 101b detects the second movable object 78b at the rendering position. It is confirmed whether or not it is possible (step S9114). Then, if it can be detected, the electric component control CPU 101b stops the drive of the motor 86b and performs control to stop the second movable object 78b at the effect position (step S9115). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the second movable object presentation operation flag (step S9116). The process of step S9114 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the second movable object 78b is at the effect position, and confirming the detection condition of the sensor.

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b checks whether the second movable object initial operation in progress flag is set (step S9117). When the second movable object initial operation flag is set, that is, when the second movable object 78b is moved to the initial position, the electric component control CPU 101b detects the second movable object 78b at the initial position. It is confirmed whether or not it is possible (step S9118). Then, if it can be detected, the electric component control CPU 101b stops the drive of the motor 86b and performs control to stop the second movable object 78b at the initial position (step S9119). Thereafter, the electric component control CPU 101b resets the second movable object initial operation in progress flag (step S9120).

  In this embodiment, when the movable object is detected at the initial position or the effect position by the sensor by executing the processing of steps S9106 to S9197, S9110 to S9111, S9114 to S9115, S9118 to S9119, the movement of the movable object is performed. However, the detection position by the sensor may be provided before the initial position or the effect position. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable object from passing through the initial position or the effect position before the movement of the movable object is stopped after the detection at the detection position. Further, for example, in the configuration in which the detection position is provided before the initial position or the rendering position, when the stopper member for physically stopping the movable object at the initial position or the rendering position is provided, the detection is performed at the detection position. By performing control to stop the movement of the movable object later, the movable object can be reliably moved to the initial position or the rendering position.

  Next, the operation of the symbol control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the symbol control microcomputer 100a (specifically, the symbol control CPU 101a) as the symbol control means mounted on the symbol control board 80a. When the power is turned on, the symbol control CPU 101a starts the execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of symbol control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the symbol control CPU 101a proceeds to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the symbol control CPU 101a sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set, the symbol control CPU 101a clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following symbol control processing.

  In the symbol control process, the symbol control CPU 101a first analyzes the received symbol control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received symbol control command (symbol control command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a performs symbol control process processing (step S705). In the symbol control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (symbol control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9. Also, an operation instruction command is transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b.

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, a symbol control random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the symbol control command analysis process (step S704). The symbol control command transmitted from the electric component control board 80b is stored in the symbol control reception command buffer, but in the symbol control command analysis process, the symbol control CPU 101a is the command stored in the symbol control command reception buffer. checking the content. The configuration of the symbol control command reception buffer is the same as that of the effect control command reception buffer shown in FIG. 24. In the symbol control process, as in the case of the electric component control process, for example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes a symbol control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the symbol control command reception process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a stores the received symbol control command data in the area indicated by the symbol control command reception number counter in the symbol control command reception buffer. Further, when stored, the value of the symbol control command reception number counter is set to +2. The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are stored.

  In the symbol control command analysis process, the symbol control CPU 101a first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the symbol control command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the symbol control command reception number counter with the symbol control read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the symbol control command reception buffer, the symbol control CPU 101a reads the reception command from the symbol control command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received symbol control command is the symbol control variation pattern command (step S614), the symbol control CPU 101a stores the received symbol control variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received symbol control command is the symbol control display result designation command (step S617), the symbol control CPU 101a receives the received symbol control display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command). , And stores the command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618).

  If the received symbol control command is a symbol control designated symbol determination designation command (step S619), the symbol control CPU 101a sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received symbol control command is the symbol control big hit start designation command (command A 001 to A 002 (H)) (step S 621), the symbol control CPU 101 a sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step S 622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designation command for symbol control is received, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if the jackpot start 2 designation command for symbol control is received, the jackpot start 2 Set the specified command reception flag.

  If the received symbol control command is a symbol control big hit end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S623), the symbol control CPU 101a sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step S624). In this case, for example, if the symbol control big hit end 1 designated command is received, the big hit end 1 designated command reception flag is set, and if the symbol control big hit end 2 designated command is received, the big hit end 2 Set the specified command reception flag.

  If the received symbol control command is another command, the symbol control CPU 101a sets a flag corresponding to the received symbol control command (step S625). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing symbol control process processing (step S705) in the main processing shown in FIG. In the symbol control process processing, the symbol control CPU 101a performs any one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the symbol control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the symbol control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second The control regarding the variable display of the production symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one symbol control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the production symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the attraction symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol by another symbol control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the symbol control process processes the variable display of the effect symbols is executed.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command for symbol control has been received from the microcomputer 100b for controlling electrical components. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the symbol control command analysis process is set. If the symbol control variation pattern command is received, the value of the symbol control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, if the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S 807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the symbol control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the symbol control CPU 101a confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command (and the display control result designation command for symbol control) is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see steps S44 and S914), but as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, normally, based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command for symbol control, it shifts to the production symbol fluctuation start processing to start the fluctuation display of the production symbol, so the fluctuation pattern command for symbol control is received The variation display of the effect design is not started only by receiving the display control command for symbol control without doing it. In addition, you may comprise so that it may start a fluctuation of a production | presentation symbol on condition that it received not only the example shown in FIG. 35 but receiving all the commands transmitted at the time of a fluctuation start, for example, it transmits at the time of a fluctuation start It may be configured to start the fluctuation of the effect pattern on condition that at least a part of the command to be played has been received.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the symbol control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the symbol control CPU 101a first reads out a variation pattern command for symbol control from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Then, the CPU 101a for symbol control produces effects according to the variation pattern command for symbol control read out in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command for symbol control). The display result (stop symbol) of the symbol is determined (step S8002). That is, by the processing of step S8002 being executed by the symbol control CPU 101a, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the display symbol according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when the pseudo ream is designated by the symbol control fluctuation pattern command, in step S8002, the symbol control CPU 101a sets the chance eye symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo entrant. As such, the combination of a jackpot symbol and a symbol with one symbol shifted is also determined. Further, the CPU 101a for symbol control stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined rendering symbol in the rendering symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the symbol control CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit based on the received symbol control variation pattern command, and determines the stop symbol of the rendering symbol based only on the symbol control variation pattern command. You may do it.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received symbol control display result designation command indicates "normal big hit" (when the received symbol control display result designation command is the symbol control display result 2 designation command) The symbol control CPU 101a determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same even symbol as a stop symbol. In addition, when the received symbol control display result specification command indicates "probable variation big hit" (when the received symbol control display result specification command is the display result 3 specification command), the symbol control CPU 101a is As the stop design 3 combinations of the production design which is the same odd design with the same design is decided.

  Also, when the received symbol control display result designation command indicates "Suddenly probability variation big hit" or "small hit" (the received symbol control display result designation command is the symbol control display result 4 designated command or display As a result 5 designation command), the CPU 101a for symbol control determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (when the received command for symbol control display result designation command is the symbol control display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  The symbol control CPU 101a, for example, extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of effect symbols are associated with numerical values, the stop symbol of the effect symbols decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, since the stop display is performed in a state in which the left middle, the right and the left are aligned with the odd symbols when it becomes the definite variation big hit, it is recalled that the odd symbols become the definite variation big hit. The symbol that reminds me of such a big hit is called a odd symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the big hit is normal, the left middle, the right, and the left are evenly displayed with the even symbols, so even symbols are not likely to be a big hit (usually a big hit) . Such a pattern that reminds me of not becoming a definite big hit is called a non-deterministic pattern. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a executes a first notice effect setting process of determining whether to execute the first notice effect for operating the first movable object 78a (step S8004a). Further, the symbol control CPU 101a executes a second notice effect setting process of determining whether to execute the second notice effect of operating the second movable object 78b (step S8004b). Note that the present invention is not limited to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, and whether or not one or both of the first preview presentation effect and the second preview presentation effect are performed by one setting process, that is It may be configured to determine whether to operate the animal.

  In step S8004a, the symbol control CPU 101a uses the first notice effect setting table shown in FIG. 38A to determine whether to execute the first notice effect based on the read variation pattern. A lottery process using random numbers is performed to determine whether or not to execute the first preview effect. In step S8004b, the symbol control CPU 101a determines whether or not to execute the second notice effect based on the read variation pattern, using the second notice effect setting table shown in FIG. 38B. A lottery process using a random number for the purpose is performed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the second notice effect.

  FIG. 38C is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the advance presentation effect. As shown in FIG. 38C, in the first notice effect, control is performed to move the first movable object 78a to the effect position and to move from the effect position to the initial position after a predetermined period. The first preview effect is executed before the left symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, in the second preview effect, control is performed to move the second movable object 78 b to the effect position and to move the effect from the effect position to the initial position after a predetermined period. The second preview effect is executed after the left symbol is stopped and displayed but before the right symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, the first preliminary announcement effect is performed earlier than the second preliminary announcement effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, the ratio at which the first preview effect is determined to be executed is higher than that at the second preview effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same proportion may be used, and conversely, the proportion to be determined to be executed by the first notice effect may be configured to be lower than that of the second notice effect. . In addition, although the variation pattern is configured such that the first preview effect or the second preview effect can be performed only in the case of non-reach out, super reach out, and super reach big hit, the case is also possible in the case of other variation patterns. , Or may be configured to be able to execute the first preview effect or the second preview effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the first preview rendering and the second preview rendering for moving the movable object as the rendering during the change, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, In place of or in addition to the preliminary production and the second preliminary production, it is decided whether or not to execute step-up preliminary production, mini character preliminary production, production wing character preliminary production etc. and execute the preliminary production based on the determination result You may do it.

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a selects a process table according to the presence or absence of the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect (step S8005). Then, the symbol control CPU 101a starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8006).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the symbol control CPU 101a executes control of the rendering device is set, and is stored in the ROM mounted on the symbol control board 80a. That is, the symbol control CPU 101a controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound output control data, and movable object control data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The symbol control CPU 101a refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, it controls the blinking of the light emitter in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound output control data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27. Further, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b are controlled in a mode set in the movable object control data.

  In this embodiment, the control of the effect display device 9 in the effect device is performed by the symbol control CPU 101a outputting a command to the VDP 109 according to the process data, and the sound output control of the speaker 27 in the effect device For the display control of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 and the operation control of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b, the symbol control CPU 101a transmits an operation instruction command to the electric component control CPU 101b according to process data. The component control CPU 101b executes the process according to the operation instruction command.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the operation instruction command. As shown in FIG. 40, the command E000 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 1 designation command) indicating that control to turn on the frame LED 28 is performed. The command E 001 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 2 designation command) indicating that control to turn off the frame LED 28 is performed. The command E 002 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 3 designation command) indicating that control to turn on the decoration LED 25 is performed. The command E 003 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 4 designation command) indicating that control to turn off the decoration LED 25 is performed. In this embodiment, the lamp control 1 designation command to the lamp control 4 designation command are also referred to as operation instruction commands related to lamp control.

  The command E100 (H) is an operation instruction command (movable object control 1 specification command) indicating that control to move the first movable object 78a to the rendering position is performed. The command E101 (H) is an operation instruction command (movable object control 2 specification command) indicating that control to move the first movable object 78a to the initial position is performed. The command E102 (H) is an operation instruction command (movable object control 3 specification command) indicating that control to move the second movable object 78b to the rendering position is performed. The command E103 (H) is an operation instruction command (movable object control 4 specification command) indicating that control to move the second movable object 78b to the initial position is performed. In this embodiment, the movable object control 1 designation command to the movable object control 4 designation command are also referred to as operation instruction commands related to movable object control.

  The command E 201 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 1 designation command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 1 is performed. The command E 202 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 2 designation command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 2 is performed. The command E 203 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 3 specification command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 3 is performed. In this embodiment, the sound output control 1 specification command, the sound output control 2 specification command, and the sound output control 3 specification command are also referred to as operation instruction commands related to sound output control.

  When the time corresponding to the timer value set in the process timer setting value has elapsed, the symbol control CPU 101a performs control in accordance with the next rendering control execution data in the process table. That is, the timing at which the control state of the rendering device is switched (for example, the timing at which a new character is displayed on the presentation display device 9, the timing at which the lamp or LED is switched from the on state to the off state, When the timing to switch the operation comes, the symbol control CPU 101a controls the rendering device in accordance with the next rendering control execution data in the process table.

  Specifically, when the time corresponding to the timer value set in the process timer setting value has elapsed, the symbol control CPU 101a performs the effect display device according to the display control execution data of the next effect control execution data in the process table. A command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect pattern) according to the fluctuation pattern at S9. In addition, in order to perform lighting / lighting out control of various lamps and LEDs according to the lamp control execution data, an operation instruction command corresponding to the control content indicated by the lamp control execution data (for example, lamp control 1 designation command to lamp control 4 designation Command) is sent to the electric component control CPU 101b. Also, in order to cause voice output from the speaker 27 according to the sound output control data, an operation instruction command corresponding to the control content indicated by the sound output control data (for example, sound output control 1 designation command to sound output control 3 designation command ) Is sent to the electric component control CPU 101b. Also, in order to operate the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b according to the movable object control data, an operation instruction command corresponding to the control content indicated by the movable object control data (for example, movable object control 1 designation command The animal control 4 designation command is transmitted to the electric component control CPU 101b. In addition, dummy data (data for which control is not specified) is set in data (for example, movable object control data) corresponding to a component for presentation not to be controlled among the presentation control execution data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the symbol control board 80a. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern. When it is decided to execute the effects such as the first notice effect and the second notice effect, the symbol control CPU 101a selects a process table corresponding to the effect to be executed in step S8005.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  When the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table is started by the process of step S8006, the symbol control CPU 101a outputs a command to the VDP 109 according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1). The display control is executed (step S8007a). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Then, the VDP 109 reads out the image data from the CGROM in response to the command of the symbol control CPU 101a, and executes display control based on the read out image data.

  Further, the symbol control CPU 101a transmits an operation instruction command to the electric component control CPU 101b according to the contents of the process data 1 (lamp control execution data 1, sound output control data 1, movable object control data 1) (step S8007b) . Then, the electric component control CPU 101b performs lamp control, sound output control, and movable object control according to the received operation instruction command. In step S8007b, when dummy data (data for which control is not specified) is set, the operation instruction command may not be transmitted.

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8008).

  Then, the symbol control CPU 101a sets the value of the symbol control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) (step S8009).

  In this embodiment, the CPU 101a for symbol control controls so that the variable display of the effect symbol is performed by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command (the variation pattern command for symbol control) one to one, but the symbol The control CPU 101a may select a variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing a process (step S802) during effect symbol fluctuation in symbol control process processing. In the effect symbol variation processing, the symbol control CPU 101a subtracts one from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts one from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104).

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a outputs a command to the VDP 109 in accordance with the content of the next process data (display control execution data) to execute display control of the effect display device 9 (step S8105).

  Further, when the content of the process data (lamp control execution data) designates a change in lamp control, the symbol control CPU 101a does not, for example, execute dummy control (data not specifying control) as lamp control execution data. If data for designating is set, the operation instruction command related to lamp control (for example, any of lamp control 1 designation command to lamp control 4 designation command) according to the contents of process data (lamp control execution data) It transmits to CPU101b for electric component control (step S8106a, S8106b).

  Further, when the content of the process data (sound output control execution data) designates a change of sound output control, the symbol control CPU 101a does not use dummy data (data not specifying control) as sound output control execution data, for example. , When data for specifying sound output control is set, an operation instruction command related to sound output control (for example, sound output control 1 specifying command to sound output control according to the contents of the process data (sound output control execution data) 3) transmits any of the three designation commands to the electric component control CPU 101b (steps S8107a and S8107b).

  Further, when the content of the process data (movable object control execution data) designates the change of the first movable object control, the symbol control CPU 101a, for example, dummy data (data not specifying control) as movable object control execution data When the data specifying the first movable object control is set, not the data specifying the second movable object control or the second movable object control, the first movable object control related to the content of the process data (movable object control execution data) An operation instruction command (for example, a movable object control 1 specification command or a movable object control 2 specification command) is transmitted to the electric component control CPU 101b (steps S8108a and S8108b).

  Further, when the content of the process data (movable object control execution data) designates the change of the second movable object control, the symbol control CPU 101a, for example, dummy data (data not specifying control) as movable object control execution data And when the data specifying the second movable object control is set instead of the data specifying the first movable object control, the second movable object control is performed according to the content of the process data (movable object control execution data) An operation instruction command (for example, a movable object control 3 designation command or a movable object control 4 designation command) is transmitted to the electric component control CPU 101b (steps S8109a and S8109b).

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8110), the symbol control CPU 101a updates the value of the symbol control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8111).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, display control execution data for causing the effect display device 9 to display an image, lamp control execution data, sound output control data and movable object control data are stored in association with each other. By executing the processing of steps S8106a to S8109b, it is configured to transmit an operation instruction command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b at the timing when lamp control, sound output control, and movable object control are switched. . By this configuration, it is possible to synchronize the display of the image with the lamp control, the sound output control, and the movable object control.

  FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing production symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803) in the symbol control process processing. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the symbol control CPU 101a checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the symbol control CPU 101a confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8301a), and if it is not set, the effect symbol fluctuation stop process is performed as it is Finish. If the confirmation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101a for symbol control outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to stop and display the determined stop symbol (disappear symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). Further, the symbol control CPU 101a resets the confirmation command reception flag before or after the process of S8302. When sound output control, lamp control, or movable object control is performed along with the stop display of the stop symbol, a corresponding operation instruction command is transmitted to the electric component control CPU 101b. When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the symbol control CPU 101a proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the symbol control CPU 101a sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. Check whether the big hit start designated command reception flag indicating that it is received or the small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designated command received flag which indicates that the small hit / suddenly sudden change big hit start specified command is received (step S8305) . When the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designated command reception flag is set, the CPU 101a for symbol control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start start designated command reception flag is set, the symbol control CPU 101a resets the flag that has been set.

  Then, the symbol control CPU 101a starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value in the process timer (step S8308), and outputs a command to the VDP 109 according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1) The display control of the effect display device 9 is executed (step S8309a). Further, the symbol control CPU 101a transmits an operation instruction command to the electric component control CPU 101b in accordance with the content of the process data 1 (lamp control execution data 1, sound output control data 1, movable object control data 1) (step S8309b). .

  Thereafter, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU 101a for symbol control resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the symbol control CPU 101a resets the first symbol variation specification command reception flag and the second symbol variation specification command reception flag. Further, in step S8311, for example, a flag related to the variation set in the symbol control command analysis process and data related to the stored variation (for example, data stored in the display result specifying command storage area) are cleared. Note that such processing may be performed at the start of the next change. Also, for example, the symbol control CPU 101a may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the symbol control process processing and the fourth symbol process processing (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 35) If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately). However, for example, the symbol variation specification command is referred to in both symbol control process processing and the fourth symbol process processing, so as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop processing etc. at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset at the time of, or at the time of the big hit end, in the big hit end effect processing. Then, the symbol control CPU 101a updates the value of the symbol control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, specific examples of the first advance presentation effect and the second advance presentation effect will be described. FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the first preview rendering and the second preview rendering.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43, the operations of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b when the first preview effect and the second preview effect are performed are shown.

  Specifically, as the first notice effect, the first movable object 78a is the first notice effect after the variation of the effect pattern is started from the state shown in FIG. 43 (A) (the effect pattern on the left middle right is stopped). Control to move to the effect position is performed (FIG. 43 (B)). Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, control is performed to move the first movable object 78a from the effect position to the initial position, and the left effect pattern is stopped and displayed (FIG. 43 (C)).

  Next, control is performed to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position as a second advance effect (FIG. 43 (D)). Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, the second movable object 78b is controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position, and the right effect pattern is stopped and displayed (FIG. 43 (E)). As shown in FIG. 43 (E), when the effect pattern is in the reach state, the reach effect is started thereafter.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, although it has been decided to execute the first preview production and the second preview production, an abnormality occurs during the execution of the first preview production, and the execution of the second preview production is canceled. The operation of the case is shown.

  Specifically, as the first notice effect, the first movable object 78a is the first notice effect after the variation of the effect pattern is started from the state shown in FIG. 44A (the state in which the effect pattern on the left in the left is stopped). Control to move to the effect position is performed (FIG. 44 (B)). Here, it is the timing when control is performed to move the first movable object 78a from the rendering position to the initial position after a predetermined period has elapsed, for example, some abnormality (for example, delay of operation due to motor failure, operation instruction command Is not normally transmitted and received, etc.), and when the control delay occurs, the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed before the first movable object 78a moves from the effect position to the initial position (FIG. 44 (C)) .

  Then, it is the timing at which the second movable object 78b is controlled to move to the effect position as the second preview effect, but since the first movable object 78a does not exist at the initial position (that is, collision of movable objects occurs) In order to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position, the operation instruction command instructing to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position is invalidated, and the control to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position is discontinued (FIG. )).

  Then, after the timing at which the second movable object 78b is supposed to be controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position, the right effect pattern is stopped and displayed (FIG. 44 (E)). In FIG. 44E, the abnormality relating to the control of the first movable object 78a is eliminated, and the first movable object 78a is moved to the initial position.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a specific example of execution timings of the first preview rendering and the second preview rendering. In particular, FIG. 45 (A) is a timing chart in the case where the first notice effect and the second notice effect are normally executed. As shown in FIG. 45A, when normal, when an operation instruction command to move the first movable object 78a to the rendering position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric part control board 80b, the electric part control is performed. Control is performed to move the first movable portion 78a from the initial position to the effect position from the substrate 80b. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when reaching the effect position. Then, when an operation instruction command for moving the first movable object 78a to the initial position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric part control board 80b, the electric part control board 80b produces the first movable portion 78a. Control to move from to the initial position. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when reaching the initial position.

  Then, when an operation instruction command to move the second movable object 78b to the rendering position is transmitted from the symbol control substrate 80a to the electric component control substrate 80b, the electric component control substrate 80b initializes the second movable object 78b. Control to move to the effect position from. The second movable object 78b starts moving and stops when reaching the effect position. Then, when an operation instruction command to move the second movable object 78b to the initial position is transmitted from the symbol control substrate 80a to the electric component control substrate 80b, the electric component control substrate 80b produces the second movable object 78b Control to move from to the initial position. The second movable object 78b starts moving and stops when reaching the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A), the period from when the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b starts moving from the initial position toward the rendering position until the initial position returns again is the initial position. It is a period that does not exist. In this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for designating control to move the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b to the rendering position is received, if the other movable object does not exist at the initial position, Although the operation instruction command received is configured to be invalidated, in the example shown in FIG. 45A, since the other movable object is present at the initial position, the first movable object is determined according to the operation instruction command. Control is performed to move 78a or the second movable object 78b to the rendering position.

  On the other hand, FIG. 45 (B) is a timing chart in the case where the first notice effect and the second notice effect are not properly executed. In the example of FIG. 45 (B), a case is shown where a part of the operation instruction command transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b can not be received normally due to noise or the like. The case where the command can not be received normally is a concept including not only the case where the command is garbled due to noise, but also the case where the command is missed, for example.

  Specifically, when an operation instruction command for moving the first movable object 78a to the rendering position is transmitted from the symbol control substrate 80a to the electric component control substrate 80b, the electric component control substrate 80b becomes the first movable portion 78a. Control to move from the initial position to the effect position. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when reaching the effect position. Next, an operation instruction command to move the first movable object 78a to the initial position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b. Here, when an abnormality such as garbled to a command occurs due to noise or the like, the electric component control board 80b does not perform control to move the first movable portion 78a from the rendering position to the initial position. Continue to stop at the staging position.

  Thereafter, when an operation instruction command for moving the second movable object 78b to the rendering position is transmitted from the symbol control substrate 80a to the electric component control substrate 80b, the electric component control substrate 80b initially receives the first movable object 78a. Since it does not exist at the position, the received operation instruction command is invalidated, and control to move the second movable object 78 b from the initial position to the rendering position is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 45B, when the first movable object 78a continues to stop at the effect position (that is, when it does not exist at the initial position) due to the occurrence of a command abnormality, the second movable object 78b is at the effect position. When the operation instruction command for specifying the control to be moved to is received, the received operation instruction command is invalidated, and the control to move the second movable object 78b to the rendering position is not performed.

  In this embodiment, when the electric component control CPU 101b receives the operation instruction command for moving the movable object to the rendering position, the other command object is received when the other movable object is not present at the initial position. In addition to this, it may be configured to perform control to move the other movable object to the initial position. By this configuration, when a command abnormality as shown in FIG. 45B occurs, the control can be performed as long as the operation instruction command can be normally received.

  (1) As described above, according to this embodiment, the rendering device (in this example, the speaker 27, the decoration LED 25, the frame LED 28, the first movable object 78a, the second movable object 78b, and the effect display device 9) , The first control means (in this example, realized by the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109), and the operation instruction command (in this example, the operation instruction command (see FIG. 40) transmitted from the first control means And a second control means (in the present example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b) for operating the rendering device. Then, when the second control means can not operate the rendering device when receiving the operation instruction command from the first control means (in the present example, there is a possibility of interference with other rendering devices) , Is configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a defect in the rendering device and to disperse the processing load. That is, if the specific control means is configured to execute all of the above processes, there is a risk that the processing load may increase. In this embodiment, the first control means and the second control means The processing load can be distributed by configuring the system to process in a coordinated manner.

  In this embodiment, an example using the speaker 27, the frame LED 28 decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a, the second movable object 78b, etc. as the "effect device" of the above (1) has been described. Alternatively, different types of devices (for example, a device that vibrates the operation lever when provided with an operation lever) may be used as the effect device, or the number of effect devices may be increased or decreased.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for moving one movable object to the effect position is received as “when the effect device can not be operated” in the above (1), the other movable object is initially Although the case where it is not at the position has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the other movable object is moving, it may be determined as "when the rendering device can not be operated". Also, for example, when the other movable object is physically located at a position where it interferes or it can not be confirmed that it is not at a position where it does not interfere (including the case where the position can not be confirmed due to a defect of the sensor) If it can not be determined. That is, when there is a possibility that the movable objects may collide with each other, it may be determined that "when the rendering device can not be operated", and the operation instruction command may be invalidated. Further, for example, even when the movable object to be controlled by the operation instruction command is already operating, it is determined that “when the rendering device can not be operated” and the operation instruction command is invalidated. Good. Also, for example, when part of the operation instruction command is missed (for example, when the first byte is received but the second byte is not received), or when the operation instruction command with garbled condition is received, etc. Even when the content of the operation instruction command can not be accurately determined, the operation instruction command may be invalidated by determining “when the rendering device can not be operated”.

  Further, in this embodiment, although the case where the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b can not be operated is described as “when the rendering device can not be operated” in the above (1), the present invention is limited thereto. Alternatively, when the speaker 27 can not be operated, or when the light emitter such as the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 can not be operated, it may be determined that "when the rendering device can not be operated". That is, when an operation instruction command specifying sound output is received while sound output is being executed, it is determined that "if the rendering device can not be operated", since the speaker 27 can not be operated. You may In addition, when the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 is lit, the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 can not be operated when the operation instruction command for designating the lighting of the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 is received. May be determined as “when it can not be operated”.

  In this embodiment, although the case where the rendering device can not be operated is described based on the relationship between the rendering devices of the same type (for example, the relationship between the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b), the present invention is limited thereto. Alternatively, it may be determined that the rendering device can not be operated according to the relationship between different types of rendering devices. For example, when it is confirmed that the second movable object 78b is present at the initial position when the operation instruction command for outputting the sound effect for the timing when the second movable object 78b reaches the rendering position is received, If the speaker 27 can not be operated, it may be determined that "when the rendering device can not be operated".

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command is invalidated, an example is described in which the received operation instruction command is invalidated by not storing it in a predetermined storage area, but the method of invalidating is limited to this. I can not. For example, in the operation instruction command analysis process, the processes of steps S928 and S932 are omitted, and the received operation instruction command is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the movable object control process is performed based on the received operation instruction command. Before executing the processing in steps S 928 and S 932, and when the other movable object does not exist at the initial position (ie, when it can not be operated based on the operation instruction command), the processing to operate is performed. Alternatively, the operation instruction command may be invalidated by clearing the data stored in the storage area without performing the operation process.

  (2) Further, according to this embodiment, the effect device includes a movable member (in this example, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b) which perform a predetermined operation, and the second control means When the movable member can not be operated (in this example, when there is a possibility of interference with another rendering device) when the operation instruction command is received from the first control means, the received operation instruction command is invalidated. Are configured to With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a defect (for example, collision between movable objects) in the movable member and to disperse the processing load.

  In this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for moving one movable object to the effect position is received as “when the movable member can not be operated” in (2) above, the other movable object is initially Although the case where there is no position is described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the other movable object is moving, it may be determined that "the movable member can not be operated". Also, for example, when the other movable object physically interferes or when it can not be confirmed that the other movable object does not interfere (including the case where the position can not be confirmed due to a defect in the sensor), It may be determined that there is no case. That is, when there is a possibility that the movable objects collide with each other, it may be determined that "the movable member can not be operated" to invalidate the operation instruction command. Also, for example, even when the movable object to be controlled by the operation instruction command is already in operation, it may be determined that "the movable member can not be operated". Also, for example, when part of the operation instruction command is missed (for example, when the first byte is received but the second byte is not received), or when the operation instruction command with garbled condition is received, etc. Even when the content of the received operation instruction command can not be accurately determined, it may be determined that "the movable member can not be operated" and the operation instruction command may be invalidated.

  (3) Further, according to this embodiment, the effect device includes a plurality of movable members (in this example, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b) which perform a predetermined operation, and the second control means Is a movable command when it receives an operation instruction command (in this example, a movable object control 1 specification command or a movable object control 3 specification command, etc.) instructing the operation of one of the plurality of movable members When the members do not interfere with each other (in this example, when they are not in the initial position), the received operation instruction command is configured to be invalidated. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a defect in the movable member (for example, collision of movable objects, etc.) and to disperse the processing load.

  In this embodiment, when the operation instruction command to move one movable object to the rendering position is received as “when the other movable members do not interfere with each other” in (3) above, the other may be Although the case where the animal is not at the initial position has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the other movable object is moving, it is determined as "when the other movable member does not interfere" May be In addition, for example, even when it is not possible to confirm that the other movable object physically interferes with or does not interfere with it, it is determined that "the other movable member does not interfere with it". Good. That is, when there is a possibility that the movable objects collide with each other, it may be determined that "the case where the other movable members do not interfere" and the operation instruction command may be invalidated.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the first movable object 78 a and the second movable object 78 b are provided as the “plurality of movable members” in the above (3), and move to the rendering position near the center of the rendering display 9, It is configured to return to the initial position. Therefore, the example of "when other movable members do not interfere with each other" is taken as the case where the other movable object is not at the initial position. However, the configuration of “a plurality of movable members” is not limited to the configuration example of the movable object shown in this embodiment, and may be configured to operate continuously. For example, the first movable object may start moving, and the second movable object may be moved to the space created by the first movable object moving. In such a configuration, when the first movable object does not start moving (when it is in the initial position), the movable objects collide with each other when the second movable object is moved. It will be. Therefore, in such a configuration, “when the other movable members do not interfere with each other” means that the other movable object (the movable object to be moved first) is at the initial position. Therefore, in the configuration having "a plurality of movable members", "when the other movable members do not interfere" does not only mean that the other movable object is in the initial position but the other movable object is in the initial position. It is also realized by not being in position. Also, for example, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b do not interfere when positioned at the rendering position, but when one is positioned between the rendering position and the initial position, interference occurs. It may be arranged in such a positional relationship. In this case, “when the other movable members do not interfere with each other” means that the other movable object is not at the initial position or the effect position. Further, the case where it is not possible to grasp the position of another movable object due to a defect or the like of a sensor that detects the position of the movable object is also included in the “case where the other movable members do not interfere”.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control means (in this example, realized by the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game is provided, and the second control means is transmitted from the game control means. Command (in this example, based on the effect control command (see FIG. 9), the command (in this example, a symbol control command (see FIG. 26)) is transmitted to the first control means, and the first control means Based on the command transmitted from the second control means, determination regarding the operation of the rendering device (in this example, determination of the content of the rendering including determination of whether to perform the first preview rendering and the second preview rendering) is performed The operation instruction command is transmitted to the second control unit based on the determination result. By such configuration, the processing load can be distributed.

  In this embodiment, when the effect control command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the electric component control microcomputer 100b transmits the symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the received effect control command. Although configured to be transmitted to the control microcomputer 100a, the received effect control command may be transmitted as it is to the symbol control microcomputer 100a, or a partially changed command or an entirely different command (for example, the number of bytes or definition) Different) may be transmitted. Further, for example, information may be added to the content specified by the received effect control command and transmitted, or only a part of the received effect control command may correspond to the specified content. It may be transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as the determination regarding the operation of the rendering device, it is determined whether or not to execute the first preview rendering and the second preview rendering, but for these renderings, the first movable object 78a Since the operations of the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the decoration LED 25 are included in addition to the second movable object 78b, the operations of the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the decoration LED 25 in addition to the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b Are configured to transmit an operation instruction command instructing the In addition, in place of or in addition to the first notice effect and the second notice effect, the determination of the effect contents including the determination of whether to execute the effect for operating the effect device (the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25) It may be configured to perform.

  Also, in this embodiment, the microcomputer for symbol control 100a manages the timing for operating each rendering device by transmitting the operation instruction command at the timing for switching the lamp control, the sound output control, and the movable object control. However, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, even after the determination regarding the operation of the effect device is made, the instructions regarding the lamp control, the sound output control, and the movable object control may be collectively transmitted. Good. Specifically, in the effect symbol variation start process, the microcomputer 100a for symbol control instructs the command for instructing the operation pattern during the effect symbol variation of each effect device (or all effect devices) to the electric component control microcomputer 100b The electric component control microcomputer 100b operates the rendering device according to the command. In this case, the electric component control microcomputer 100b manages the timing at which the operation of each rendering device is started. For example, the electric component control microcomputer 100b stores a process table as shown in FIG. 39 in advance, and manages timing to start the operation of each rendering device using the process table corresponding to the operation pattern. Also in this case, when the same command is continuously received, a configuration can be applied in which the command received later is invalidated.

  Further, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, a command instructing the operation pattern of each effect device is transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, and management of the timing of starting the operation of each effect device is performed for symbol control It may be configured to be performed by the computer 100a. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, a command (for example, an operation pattern command) instructing the pattern control microcomputer 100a to indicate an operation pattern during effect pattern variation for each effect device (or all effect devices) is an electric component It transmits to the control microcomputer 100b, and stores the operation pattern command received by the electric component control microcomputer 100b. Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100a manages the timing at which the rendering device is operated, and transmits a command (for example, referred to as a timing designation command) at the timing at which the operation of the rendering device is switched. Then, the electric component control microcomputer 100b operates the rendering device according to the stored operation pattern command at the timing when the timing designation command is received. Even in such a configuration, when the same command is continuously received, the effect pattern command is instructed so that the operation pattern command instructs when the command received later is invalidated or when the timing designation command is received. A configuration can be applied that checks whether or not to be operated, and in the case where it can not be operated, invalidate the received timing specification command (that is, do not operate the rendering device).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100b for electric component control transmits the symbol control command corresponding to the received effect control command to the microcomputer 100a for symbol control, and the symbol control received by the microcomputer 100a for symbol control It is comprised so that the presentation content may be determined based on a command. Then, the microcomputer for symbol control 100a controls the effect display device 9 based on the determination result (outputs a command to the VDP 109) and operates the operation instruction command at the timing of operating the effect device other than the effect display device 9 It transmits to the microcomputer 100b for electric component control, and the microcomputer 100b for electric component control is configured to control the rendering devices other than the effect display device 9 in accordance with the operation instruction command. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, for example, the microcomputer 100b for controlling an electric component determines the contents of the effect based on the received effect control command, and transmits a command indicating the determination result to the microcomputer 100a for symbol control It is good also as composition. In this case, the symbol control microcomputer 100a controls the effect display device 9 (outputs a command to the VDP 109) based on the determination result designated by the command, and operates the effect devices other than the effect display device 9 The operation instruction command may be transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b at timing, and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may control the rendering device other than the effect display device 9 according to the operation instruction command. Further, for example, the microcomputer 100 b for controlling the electric part determines the content of the effect based on the received effect control command, and the effect determined for one or two of the sound output control, the lamp control and the movable object control The control may be performed according to the content, and the remaining control may be performed according to the operation instruction command received from the symbol control microcomputer 100a. That is, the processing load can be dispersed if at least one of the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b is used as the effect device controlled by the operation instruction command. More specifically, microcomputer 100b for controlling electric parts performs movable object control according to an operation instruction command received from microcomputer 100a for symbol control, and microcomputer 560 for game control for sound output control and lamp control. The control content may be uniquely determined and performed based on the effect control command received from the control unit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the second control means is configured to invalidate the operation instruction command received later when the same operation instruction command is continuously received. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing by invalidating the operation instruction command which is highly likely to be illegal.

  In this embodiment, the electric component control CPU 101b is configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command when the same operation instruction command is continuously received, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the received operation instruction command may be invalidated only when the same operation instruction command is continuously received within a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds).

  Further, according to this embodiment, as a rendering device, an image display device (in the present embodiment, the rendering display device 9) that displays an image, a movable member that performs a predetermined operation (in the present embodiment, the first movable object 78a and A second movable object 78b) and a sound output device (in this example, a speaker 27) for outputting a sound, the first control means controls the image display device, and the second control means outputs the movable member and the sound It is configured to control the device. By such configuration, the processing load can be distributed.

In addition, according to this embodiment, storage means (in this example, a ROM mounted on the symbol control board 80a. In this example, a process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored) for storing image data and sound data in association with each other. The first control means performs control to display an image on the image display device based on image data, and transmits an operation instruction command to the second control means when sound data associated with the image data is switched. Is configured as. By such configuration, it is possible to synchronize the display of the image and the output of the sound.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109 are mounted on the symbol control board 80a, but the symbol control CPU 101a and the VDP 109 of the symbol control microcomputer 100a May be mounted on a circuit in which the In this case, the integrated circuit determines an effect content, controls the effect control device 9, and transmits an operation instruction command for controlling an effect device other than the effect control device 9.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the electric component control board 80b and the symbol control board 80a are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted on one board You may For example, the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109 (or a circuit in which the symbol control CPU 101a and the VDP 109 are integrated) may be mounted on one substrate.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the circuit mounted on the electric component control board 80b controls the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b in the effect device, and the symbol control Although the circuit mounted on the substrate 80a is configured to control the effect display device 9 among the effect devices, the present invention is not limited to this, and the role of controlling the effect device may be any combination. For example, the circuit mounted on the electric component control board 80b controls the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the decoration LED 25 in the effect device, and the circuit mounted on the symbol control board 80a corresponds to the effect display device 9 or the effect device. , And may be configured to control the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b.

  Further, in this embodiment, the circuit mounted on the electric component control board 80b is configured to control the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b in the effect device. For example, by providing an audio output board, a lamp driver board, and a movable object control board and transmitting a command from the electric component control board 80b, the circuit mounted on those boards can be the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, The decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a, and the second movable object 78b may be controlled. Further, for example, the microcomputer for symbol control 100a may directly transmit an operation instruction command for operating the rendering device to the sound output substrate, the lamp driver substrate, and the movable object control substrate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, symbol control) In the case of providing the substrate 80b, or an audio output substrate, a lamp driver substrate, or a movable object control substrate, an effect control command is transmitted to the electric component control substrate 80b via another substrate. It may be transmitted to the control microcomputer 100b. In that case, the command may simply pass through the other substrate, and in addition to the symbol control substrate 80a, a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output substrate, the lamp driver substrate, and the movable object control substrate. Control unit performs control relating to voice control and lamp control in response to reception of a command, and further changes the received command as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, It may be transmitted to the computer 100b. Even in that case, the microcomputer 100b for controlling electric parts (and the microcomputer 100a for symbol control) performs control in the same manner as in the configuration for receiving the effect control command directly from the microcomputer 560 for game control in this embodiment. Can.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  For example, in the case of applying to a slot machine, when the slot machine is equipped with a character, a speaker, and a liquid crystal display device as a rendering device, the progress of the game (for example, the presence or absence of winning of a winning or freeze effect, RT Game control means (for example, equivalent to the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling (replay time) lottery, etc., and first effect control means (for example for the electric component control microcomputer 100b for controlling features and speakers) And the second effect control means (for example, corresponding to the microcomputer 100a for symbol control and VDP 109) which controls the liquid crystal display device and performs advance notice lottery and AT (assist time) lottery Good. Then, as in the above embodiment, the first effect control means transfers the command transmitted from the game control means to the second effect control means, and the second effect control means performs the transfer based on the transferred command. Perform advance notice lottery and AT (assist time) lottery. Furthermore, the second effect control means controls the liquid crystal display device based on the lottery result, and sends a command to cause the first effect control means to perform control when it is time to perform the operation of the prize or the speaker .

  Further, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming system called a so-called portable interlocking system. In general, a gaming system called a mobile interlocking system is a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined benefit for the player based on predetermined information output by the gaming machine. And a privilege giving device for performing a process of giving.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine plays predetermined conditions such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called consecutive villas (the number of big hits in a definite change state ongoing), and the number of mission achievements. It accumulates as a history and displays a two-dimensional code etc. as predetermined information at the end of the game. In addition, the player captures a two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine using a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function, and transmits it to a Web server (a privilege giving device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of providing a predetermined benefit according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital content such as image content and music content to the player's portable terminal as a predetermined benefit, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's portable terminal, and the player next time When playing a game, processing is performed to enable customization of the display screen of the gaming machine according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a game system as described above, for example, it is determined that the first condition and the second condition are performed and a big hit is established as a predetermined condition, The number of times may be managed by the Web server as a game history. Then, the digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized according to the number of times the first preliminary announcement effect and the second preliminary announcement effect are executed and a big hit is made.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for controlling the electric part 100b of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the electric component control microcomputer 100b by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer for the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing. The selection may be made by the person 100a. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, although the game machine uses game media as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine that seals game media such as, and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can also be applied to gaming machines that are controlled to a definite change state after the end.

  Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed to derive and display the display result, or “O” and “x” two types of ordinary Although the case where the symbol is variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, the variably display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit, and determines when winning a variation pattern (prefetching determination), and indicates a command determination result at the time of winning (design designation command, The variation category command may be transmitted, and the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to execute pre-reading advance notice effects based on a command indicating the result of the winning determination. In addition, for example, it may be configured to perform winning determination (pre-reading determination) on the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command specifying only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted at the occurrence of the start winning. Alternatively, the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetching determination) based on the value of the random number designated by the command.

  The present invention is suitably applied to game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

1 pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st holding memory display unit 9b 2nd holding memory display unit 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 78a 1st movable object 78b 2nd movable object 80a symbol control board 80b electric component control substrate 100a microcomputer for symbol control 100b microcomputer for electric component control 101a CPU for symbol control
101b CPU for electrical component control
109 VDP

Claims (2)

An image display device for displaying an image;
A rendering device that includes a movable member that performs at least a predetermined operation, and a sound output device that outputs a sound;
First control means for controlling the image display device;
And second control means for operating the rendering device based on the operation instruction command transmitted from the first control means.
The first control means is
Comprising storage means for storing separately in association with the image data and sound data,
Performing control to display an image on the image display device based on the image data;
When the sound data associated with the image data is switched, an operation instruction command is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means is
By receiving the operation instruction command from the first control means , control can be made to output a sound to the sound output device,
When receiving the operation instruction command, when said performance apparatus not to operate the invalidates the operation instruction command received,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the same operation instruction command is continuously received, the operation instruction command received later is invalidated. It has game control means to control the progress of the game,
The second control means transmits a command to the first control means based on the command transmitted from the game control means.
The first control means makes a determination regarding the operation of the rendering device based on the command transmitted from the second control means, and transmits an operation instruction command to the second control means based on the determination result. The gaming machine according to 1).