JP6543285B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A gaming machine using a NAND flash memory has been proposed in which data errors are corrected and a region where a data error has occurred is replaced with a redundant region (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-77819, A

  According to the technology described in Patent Document 1 described above, there is a possibility that a failure may occur when the data read time is prolonged.

  This invention is made in view of the said situation, and aims at provision of the game machine which prevents generation | occurrence | production of a malfunction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.), a storage capable of storing data related to display control Means (e.g. effect data memory 123 etc.), display control means (e.g. CPU 131, VDP 135 etc.) capable of reading the stored data of the storage means and controlling the display means, and the measuring time has passed when the monitoring time has passed A signal control unit (for example, a watchdog timer 134) for generating a signal, and the display control unit is a first control (for example, the first control for initializing the measurement time by the signal generation unit before the monitoring time elapses). and control, etc.) in step S273 in the control effect data transfer process, when a predetermined event first control is not executed before SL is generated, the Control by the second control (e.g. control of effect data transfer process of step S281 to initialize the time measured by said signal generating means before the monitoring time in during a read period elapses that reads data stored in憶means Ri executable der and the like), the storage unit includes a normal use region, and a substitute use area, as the predetermined event, the data stored in the normal use region of said storage means, said storage means Execute processing to be stored in the alternative use area.
According to such a configuration, occurrence of a defect can be prevented.

(2) The gaming machine according to the above (1) , further comprising: variable display means for performing variable display of identification information, wherein the variable display means is capable of displaying the display result of the variable display, and after the predetermined period has passed The predetermined stop mode may be displayed, and the predetermined period may be set to be longer than a stop period in which the display of the display means stops when the predetermined event occurs.
In such a configuration, occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

( 3 ) The gaming machine according to the above (1) or ( 2) , further comprising: determination means (for example, the CPU 131 which executes step S 271 of effect data transfer processing under control) which determines whether or not the reading period is in progress. It is also good.
In such a configuration, occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

( 4 ) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to ( 3 ), further comprising voice control means (eg, voice processing circuit 136 etc.) capable of controlling the output of the rendering sound, the storage means relates to display control The data and the data relating to the output control of the effect sound are stored as a series of data (for example, moving image data etc.), and the control by the display control means and the control by the voice control means can be executed synchronously. (See, for example, FIG. 14).
In such a configuration, occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

( 5 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to ( 4 ), a period in which the control delayed by the occurrence of the predetermined event can be executed before the display result is derived after variable display is started. For example, a period in which the display of shaking of a decorative pattern is performed may be provided.
In such a configuration, occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

( 6 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 5 ), the number of times the measurement time is initialized by the second control reaches a predetermined number, and Initialization may be limited (for example, in the case of Yes in step S280 of the effect data transfer process under control).
In such a configuration, occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various circuits etc. which were mounted in the presentation control board. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of game control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of memory inspection processing under control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production data transfer processing under control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of memory inspection processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the storage area in production data memory. It is a figure which shows the structural example of moving image data, etc. It is a figure which shows the structural example of production control execution data. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of moving image reproduction control. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of moving image reproduction control. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of moving image reproduction control. It is a sequence diagram showing an example of start winning notification control. It is a sequence diagram showing an example of start winning notification control. It is a figure showing an example of start winning a prize announcement execution etc. It is a sequence diagram which shows the example of presentation control after reach. It is a sequence diagram which shows the example of presentation control after reach. It is a figure which shows the post-reach production execution example etc. It is a timing diagram etc. in the case of updating the remaining time of the operation effective period. It is a sequence diagram which shows the example of error alerting | reporting control. It is a sequence diagram which shows the example of error alerting | reporting control. It is a figure which shows the error alerting | reporting execution example. It is a sequence diagram showing an example of advance effect control. It is a sequence diagram showing an example of advance effect control. It is a figure which shows a preliminary production effect execution example etc. It is a timing diagram in the case of performing advance production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a game area having a substantially circular outer edge surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbols corresponding to each are variably displayed. In this case, one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol fluctuation of the second special symbol display device 4B is started in the special image game. In the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right”. The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numerals) The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or, as long as the character image is an alphabetic character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a number or a character, or a combination of a symbol and a character image. It may be configured to include a symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing a figure. Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, A decorative symbol whose symbol number is the smallest (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from those with large symbol numbers to those with small symbols, When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  On the screen of the image display 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding display is performed to display the number of holdings of the variable display (the number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game in a distinguishable manner. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done.

  For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition of the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first start condition) If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when 1) The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, starting condition of the special figure game which uses the 2nd special figure by the 2nd special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the 2nd start winning which the game ball passes (enters) the 2nd starting winning a prize opening (the 2nd starting condition If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when The addition (increment) is performed and the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one. The hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is based on information (hold memory information) regarding variable display not yet started, such as the number of first special map hold memories and the number of second special view hold memories. Display identifiable.

  The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured.

  At the upper part of the image display device 5, a circular effect lighting combination 90 is provided. A light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is incorporated in the inside of the lighting object 90 for effect. The effect lighting combination 90 may be configured to be rotatable, for example, and may be configured to light up when it is rotating (operating). Around the image display device 5, such as the upper part and the lower part of the image display device 5, there are a plurality of effect models (effect product devices) which can be made to advance to the front of the display screen of the image display device 5 and combine. The effect movable members 32A and 32B are provided. These effect movable members 32A and 32B are used as effect models for performing predetermined effects by advancing to and combining with the front of the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative design. .

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off, the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening Do not close. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) Can be opened. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second start winning port while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. The game ball may be configured to be less likely to enter (pass) than the open state. As described above, the normally variable winning ball device 6B can not pass (enter) the first variable state such as the open state or the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) Easy to do. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill, which changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided. As a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member It is also good. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided. A game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. Around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, a frame member disposed at the periphery of the image display device 5, etc.) The decorative LED may be disposed on the A hitting operation handle (operation knob) is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. The hit ball operation handle is operated by a player or the like in order to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the resilience of the gaming ball can be adjusted in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount) of the bat operating handle by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. A trigger sensor may be incorporated in the operating rod to detect a pushing operation on the trigger button as the operation of the player.

  The controller sensor unit 35A shown in FIG. 2 may be provided in the lower main body of the lower portion of the stick controller 31A or the like. The controller sensor unit 35A may include a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operating rod as the operation of the player. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 31B. The push sensor 35B detects the pressing operation on the push button 31B as the operation of the player. In the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, when the player's operation is detected, the display effect of the image display device 5 is changed by the control of the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be used in effects such as voice output from the lighting, lighting operation (flashing operation) in light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting combination for effect 90, and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a lamp driver board 13 and a motor driver board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting control and extinguishing control such as each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special figure or the second A predetermined display symbol, such as controlling variable display of a special figure, performing lighting control and extinguishing control of ordinary symbol display 20 or performing color control, etc., to control variable display of ordinary symbols by ordinary symbol display 20 It also has a function to control the variable display of.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the progression of effects by the electric components for effect such as the game effect lamp 9, the effect lamp combination 90, and the effect movable members 32A and 32B are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 has all or part of the display modes in the image display device 5, all or part of the lighting modes in the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effect 90, and other decorative LEDs, etc., and the sound from the speakers 8 L and 8 R It has a function to determine the control content for causing the electric parts for effect such as all or a part of the output mode or all or a part of the operation of the effect movable members 32A and 32B to execute a predetermined effect operation or the like. .

  The lamp driver board 13 is a board for lamp drive signal generation provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the lamp control signal from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting bonus 90 for effect It may be a driver circuit or the like that generates a drive signal that enables switching between lighting and extinguishing of the other decorative LED and the like. The motor driver board 14 is a board for motor drive signal generation provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the motor control signal from the effect control board 12, the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B rotate and stop. , And may include a driver circuit or the like that generates a drive signal that can switch the rotation speed, the rotation angle (phase), and the like. The movable member drive motor 33A may be connected to the effect movable member 32A via a predetermined link mechanism, and may supply power that can change the operation or the position of the effect movable member 32A. The movable member drive motor 33B is connected to the effect movable member 32B via a predetermined link mechanism, as long as the movable member drive motor 33B can supply power that can change the operation and the position of the effect movable member 32B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. If it is In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23, other switches connected to the main substrate 11 (for example, a switch for detecting the open / close state of the glass door, the game board 2 itself A switch for detecting the open / close state of the switch, a switch for detecting an unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting an unauthorized electromagnetic wave may be provided. The main substrate 11 includes the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general drawing reserve indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control the image display content in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 And lamp control commands used to control the lighting mode and the like of the lighting LEDs for effect 90 and other decorative LEDs, and motor control commands used to control the operation of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B, etc. It is done.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. The ROM 101 may be configured as a read-only semiconductor memory.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of various random number values used to control the progress of the game.

  In the main board 11, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is counted so as to be updated. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers. The gaming random number may be generated by the random number circuit 104 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 or the gaming random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like. Thus, the gaming random numbers may be partially or entirely updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 may execute a predetermined computer program. Software may be updated in part or in whole.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals as various control commands from the main substrate 11 by the CPU 103, and a fluctuation pattern table storing plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are constituted. Table data etc. are stored.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of various circuits mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 includes an input circuit 121, a memory controller 122, an effect data memory 123, a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 132, a watchdog timer 134, a VDP 135, an audio processing circuit 136, a lamp control circuit 137, and a motor control circuit. The 138 is installed. The VDP 135 includes an instruction decoder 141, a demultiplexer 142, a video decoder 143, a VRAM 144, and a display drive circuit 145. The audio processing circuit 136 includes an audio decoder 151. Part or all of the configuration shown in FIG. 3 may be included in the effect control microcomputer. For example, a microprocessor for effect control in which the CPU 131, the VDP 135, the sound processing circuit 136, the lamp control circuit 137, and the motor control circuit 138 are integrated may be used.

  The input circuit 121 may be provided with a buffer circuit or the like for receiving the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The memory controller 122 executes various processes on the storage data of the effect data memory 123 in response to the request signal supplied from the CPU 131 or the VDP 135. The effect data memory 123 stores various image data (image element data) indicating a display image in the image display device 5 in advance. The image data stored in the effect data memory 123 may include still image data and moving image data. Sprite image data serving as image element data of a plurality of types corresponding to a plurality of effect images, such as a plurality of types of decorative designs variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, may be prepared as still image data. . In addition, the effect data memory 123 may be stored in advance with a character to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, and the like, and image data of a background image. Apart from the image data, a part or all of the audio data used for audio output by the speakers 8L and 8R may be stored in the effect data memory 123. In the effect data memory 123, a part or all of lamp drive data used for lighting and driving the game effect lamp 9, the effect lighting combination 90, and other decorative LEDs may be stored. The effect data memory 123 only needs to store part or all of motor drive data used for rotational driving of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B. The effect data memory 123 may be, for example, a non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a NAND flash memory, which can be electrically erased, written or rewritten. However, in the state of normal use where the progression of effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled, the effect data memory 123 is used as a read-only storage device. For example, when a sector of 512 bytes is the minimum unit of data transfer, the memory controller 122 only needs to be able to read out data of an integral multiple of 512 bytes from the effect data memory 123. As long as it is writable.

  The memory controller 122 reads sector data corresponding to the request signal from the CPU 131 from the effect data memory 123. The memory controller 122 only needs to perform error detection and error correction on the read sector data. In the error detection of sector data, the number of error bits and the position of error bits are specified. At this time, it is determined whether error correction is possible. If the error correction is possible, the error correction may be performed to transfer and store the sector data to the RAM 133, the VRAM 144, or the like. The effect data memory 123 only needs to store management information of the erase unit block. The erasure unit block is an erasure unit when erasing data stored in the effect data memory 123. The management information of the erase unit block may include information indicating the number of erase processes performed in each erase unit block. The memory controller 122 reads the management information of the erase unit block including the sector data, and determines whether to refresh (data refresh) the memory cell of the sector data in the effect data memory 123 based on the information of the error bit number etc. Do.

  In the effect data memory 123, deterioration of the memory cell occurs due to factors such as erasure of stored data and read disturb. Read disturb occurs when electrons stored in the floating gate of the memory cell are gradually pulled out and the threshold voltage of the transistor changes when the number of times of reading data stored in the effect data memory 123 increases. . In addition, even when read disturbance does not occur, electrons stored in the floating gate of the memory cell are gradually released at an extremely slow speed, and data retention that changes the threshold voltage of the transistor occurs. is there. Deterioration of a memory cell due to read disturb or data retention can be recovered by refreshing the memory cell. Deterioration of a memory cell due to erasure of stored data may reduce the remaining life of the memory cell, and even if the memory cell is refreshed, recovery may become impossible. In this case, an alternative process is performed in which a block including unrecoverable memory cells is regarded as a defective block (defective area), and data is transferred to a separately provided alternative block (alternative area).

  The CPU 131 executes control processing in accordance with a computer program for effect control. The ROM 132 stores a program for effect control, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 133 provides a work area of the CPU 131. The watchdog timer 134 has a counter circuit that counts up or down based on the setting of the built-in register, and a timeout occurs as a time-out signal when the measurement time has passed and the monitoring time (time-out time) has elapsed. Generate a signal. The time-out signal may be a signal that causes the CPU 131 to be reset and restarted. The watchdog timer 134 may have an activation method set by a reset setting stored in the program management area of the ROM 132. The watchdog timer 134 only needs to be able to enable or disable the reset operation due to the expiration of the timeout time according to the WDT start data stored in the WDT start register included in the built-in register. The watchdog timer 134 clears the count value, which is the stored value of the counter circuit, and restarts the count operation, by sequentially writing a plurality of WDT clear data into the WDT clear register included in the built-in register. The CPU 131 can clear and restart the watchdog timer 134 by periodically setting the WDT clear data in the WDT clear register. On the other hand, when a delay occurs in the processing of the CPU 131 due to some failure or the like and the monitoring time passes the monitoring time without being able to clear the watchdog timer 134, a timeout signal is generated and the CPU 131 is reset.

  The CPU 131 executes processing for controlling the progression of the effect by the electric component for effect according to the program for effect control read out from the ROM 132. In this processing, for example, fixed data reading processing in which the CPU 131 reads fixed data from the ROM 132, fluctuation data writing processing in which the CPU 131 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 133 and temporarily stores them, and various kinds of CPU 131 temporarily stored in the RAM 133 The variation data reading process of reading out variation data of the data, the reception process of receiving input of various signals from the CPU 131 externally, the transmission process of outputting various signals to the outside of the CPU 131, or some or all of these processes are included. It is also good.

  The ROM 132 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 132 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 131 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting the various effect control patterns, etc. There is. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, motor control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, etc. Process data is composed. Part or all of the effect control pattern and the effect control execution data may be configured as a display list. The display list is data of an instruction group in which a series of transfer instructions to be executed by the VDP 135 and the like are described in accordance with the order of image processing and the like. In the display list, a command group for display control, a command group for voice control, a command group for lamp control, and a command group for motor control may be mixed and included. By controlling the progress of the effect using such a display list, it is only necessary to control the electric components for effect in cooperation. The RAM 133 stores programs and various data used to control the electrical components for presentation. The CPU 131 only needs to be able to read out the program and data stored in the RAM 133 in a read time shorter than the read time of the program and data stored in the ROM 132.

  The VDP 135 determines control content of image display in the image display device 5 based on a display control instruction from the CPU 131, register setting, and the like. For example, the VDP 135 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or the like. The VDP 135 is an image processor having an image data processing function such as a high-speed drawing function, a moving image data separation function, and a video decoding function. The VDP 135 may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP).

  The VDP 135 may be configured to include the instruction decoder 141, the demultiplexer 142, the video decoder 143, the VRAM 144, and the display drive circuit 145. The instruction decoder 141 decodes an instruction part (instruction code) included in the display control instruction from the CPU 131, and instructs image processing or the like according to the decoding result. For example, instructions for display control included in the decoding result are supplied to the internal circuit of the VDP 135. Further, the voice control instruction group included in the decryption result may be supplied to the voice processing circuit 136. The lamp control instruction group included in the decoding result may be supplied to the lamp control circuit 137. The motor control commands included in the decoding result may be supplied to the motor control circuit 138. The demultiplexer 142 receives moving image data read from the effect data memory 123, separates the data into video data and audio data, and outputs the separated data. The video data output from the demultiplexer 142 is input to the video decoder 143. The audio data output from the demultiplexer 142 is input to the audio decoder 151 of the audio processing circuit 136. The video decoder 143 decompresses and outputs the compressed and encoded video data. The video data output from the video decoder 143 is stored in a predetermined area of the VRAM 144. The VRAM 144 temporarily stores image data, and provides a work area for image data processing by the VDP 135. For example, each area such as a pallet area in which pallet data is arranged, a character buffer in which character image data is stored, and a CG buffer may be provided in the VRAM 144. The CG buffer temporarily stores palette data in which the display color of the character is defined when the drawing process is performed by the VDP 135, or temporarily stores display data of an effect image created by the drawing process. Used to

  A frame buffer is provided in the VRAM 144 or in a memory module separate from the VRAM 144. The frame buffer provides a virtual display area in which display data of the effect image created in the drawing process by the VDP 135 is expanded and stored. The display data stored in the frame buffer may be, for example, pixel data (raster data) created by the VDP 135 based on vector data (vector data) such as points, lines, and polygons. In the frame buffer, for example, an actual display area for storing display data of various images displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and display data of various images not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 are stored. And a virtual display area may be included. Alternatively, display data for performing screen display of the same size as the display screen of the image display device 5 in the virtual display area of the frame buffer is created, and the display data of the virtual display area read by the VDP 135 is a display drive circuit. The image may be output to the side of the image display device 5 by being supplied to 145. An image display area and an image drawing area are allocated to the storage area of the frame buffer. Display data for displaying the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is stored in the image display area. Display data of each effect image created by the drawing process is stored in the image drawing area. The image display area and the image drawing area may be switched to each other whenever V blanking occurs. The V blank occurs at a cycle of updating the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Every time V blanking is started, a V blank interrupt signal is output from the VDP 135 to the CPU 131, and various other interrupt signals are output from the VDP 135 to the CPU 131. By switching between the image display area and the image drawing area each time a V blank occurs, display data of each effect image is created in the storage area allocated as an image drawing area in a certain V blank cycle (first drawing display period) In the next V blank cycle (second drawing display period), the storage area is switched to the image display area. Therefore, display data created in the drawing process in the first drawing display period is output to the image display device 5 in the second drawing display period, and an image drawing area is allocated in the second drawing display period. In the storage area, the display data created in the drawing process is stored.

  The display drive circuit 145 is a circuit for outputting a signal for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5. The display drive circuit 145 outputs a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal) or a scan signal (drive control signal) to the image display device 5 together with a color signal (gradation control signal) corresponding to display data generated by the VDP 135. Just do it.

  The audio processing circuit 136 generates an audio signal that enables audio output using the speakers 8L and 8R based on an instruction from the CPU 131 or the VDP 135 and a register setting. Audio data output from the demultiplexer 142 of the VDP 135 is input to the audio decoder 151 of the audio processing circuit 136. The audio decoder 151 decompresses the compression-encoded audio data to enable generation of an audio signal. Further, the audio processing circuit 136 may include an audio data memory capable of storing audio data not included in moving image data in advance. The audio processing circuit 136 may generate an audio signal by expanding audio data read from the audio data memory based on an instruction from the CPU 131 or the VDP 135 and register settings.

  The lamp control circuit 137 controls lighting modes (light emitting modes) such as lighting, extinguishing and blinking of light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting combination 90 and other decorative LEDs. The lamp control circuit 137 generates lamp control data based on an instruction from the CPU 131 or VDP 135 and register settings, and outputs the lamp control data to the lamp driver board 13. The motor control circuit 138 controls operation states such as rotation, stop, rotation speed, rotation angle (phase) and the like of the movable member drive motors 33A, 33B. The motor control circuit 138 generates motor control data based on an instruction from the CPU 131 or VDP 135 and register settings, and outputs the motor control data to the motor driver board 14.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progression of effects is counted so as to be updateable. The random numbers used to control the progression of such effects are also referred to as effect random numbers. The effect random number may be generated by a random number circuit built in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer, or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 or the like. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random number values for determining various effects such as a random number value for stopping symbol determination in variable display of decorative symbols and a random number value for preliminary announcement effect determination Controlled by

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When this gaming ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first based on the fact that the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2, etc. The start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the first start condition is established based on, for example, the end of the previous special view game or the big hit gaming state. When the first start condition is established, a special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball launched toward the game area passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Be done. The second start condition is established based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B. Thereafter, the second start condition is established based on, for example, the end of the previous special view game or the big hit gaming state. When the second start condition is established, a special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. When the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normal open state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  In the normally variable winning ball device 6B, based on the variable display result of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing", the open control and the enlargement open the movable wing piece of the electric tulip becomes a tilting position Control is performed, and closing control or normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game ball can easily pass through or can pass through the second start winning opening when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the enlargement opening state as the first variable state by the opening control or the enlargement opening control. The ordinary drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied based on the fact that the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the popular drawing start condition is established, the common symbol display 20 is updated by the common symbol display 20 based on the common drawing start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol being established, for example, the previous common drawing game is ended. The figure game is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost".

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are also referred to as left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol, respectively.

  In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5. The variable display result is "big hit" (specific display result) when the predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, and the variable display result is displayed when the predetermined lost symbol is derived and displayed. It becomes "loss" (non-specific display result). Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit", it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative symbol to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, a big hit combination is decided by the same decorative pattern being aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" The decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, for example, a round game in which the big winning opening is continuously opened in a period of 29.5 seconds or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. (Simply called "round") is performed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball every time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of winning balls extremely easily, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may provide a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the definite change state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition, and the probability (big hit probability) that the variable display result becomes the "big hit" becomes higher than the normal state Control may occur. In the definite variation state, predetermined definite variation ending conditions are satisfied, such as the variable display being performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or the big hit gaming state being started before the number of times the variable display is performed reaches a predetermined number. It is controlled to continue until It should be noted that the definite variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of times of execution of the variable display. After the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state may be short, and time-saving control may be performed in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied, such as that a variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, or a big hit gaming state is started before the number of times of execution of variable display reaches a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until

  In a positive change state or a short time state, the game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state in an advantageous change mode in which the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (opened state or enlarged open state) And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "high base control"). By being controlled to such a definite change state or a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state ("advantageous game state") advantageous to the player than the normal state It is also called). Even when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the high release control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the symbols other than the symbols to be the final stop symbols (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the middle symbol of the right symbol) are stopped and shaken in a state where they are continuously matched with the big hit combination for a predetermined time. 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, a variable display including reach effect is called reach variable display. As the reach mode, a plurality of types are prepared in advance corresponding to the change pattern of the decorative pattern, etc., and the possibility (big hit expectation degree) that the variable display result will be "big hit" differs according to the reach mode. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. Among the reach effects, the normal reach effects and the super reach reach effects having a higher degree of big hit expectation than the normal reach effects may be included. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not the big hit combination, it becomes "loss", and the variation display state is ended.

  As an effect of liquid crystal display on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of a decorative pattern is performed. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, effects such as displaying a notification image based on effects using a character image or determination results of a big hit determination and a variation pattern are also executed. Various effects performed during variable display in which variable display of special symbols and decorative patterns is performed are also referred to as “variable display effects”. As an example of the variable display effect, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, a possibility that the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the variable display by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol A preview effect may be executed to suggest in advance to the player that the result may be a "big hit".

  The production operation to be the preview production is the variable display state of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before (i.e., before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. In this manner, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol is derived as the variable display result. It should be something that can give notice of sex. A plurality of advance notice effect patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the contents (effect mode) of the effect operation in the case of executing such advance notice effects.

  When the lost symbol is stop displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "loss", the variable display mode is "non reach" ("normal" Also included are cases where it is a loss, and cases where the variable display mode is a "reach" (also called a reach loss). When the variable display mode is "non-reach", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, a predetermined decorative pattern combination that does not become reach without the variable display state of the decorative pattern being in the reach state (non-reach) Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is "reach", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and finally the jackpot combination is The predetermined combination of the decorative symbols (reach loss combination) is stopped and displayed (derived).

  The game ball used as a game medium in pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have a valuable value which can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity, for example Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing the game again with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game value that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as a winning ball or the provision of a score, and for example, control to a big hit gaming state or special gaming state such as a probability change state Controlling, that the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, "15") larger than the second round number (for example, "7") The upper limit number of variable display becomes the first number (for example "100") more than the second number (for example "50"), and the jackpot probability in the positive change state is higher than the second probability (for example 1/50) The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of times of continuous chanting, which is the number of times of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive chan number (for example Second Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, switch process, main side error process, information output process, random number update process for gaming, game control process process, normal symbol process process, command control process, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  In the game control process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the game process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, the transmission of effect control commands based on the settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, the input state (on / off) of the start winning signal serving as the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. It may be determined that a prize has occurred.

  When a start winning is generated at step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random counter 104 built in (or externally attached) to the gaming control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the gaming control microcomputer 100, a gaming control micro A random number for gaming (random number value for determining variable display result, for determining gaming state, updated by at least a part of a random counter or the like configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 in the computer 100 A part or all of numerical data indicating a random number value, a random number value for determining a variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored as hold data associated with the hold number, for example, in a hold random number value storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Following the processing of step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning combination are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S13, setting for transmitting a start winning combination designation command for notifying the occurrence of the start winning combination to the effect control board 12 may be performed. If the start winning is not generated at step S11 (step S11; No) or after the process of step S13 is executed, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). Then, from among the plurality of processes described in advance in the computer program for game control, the process according to the determination value is selected and executed.

  For example, when the value of the game process flag is "0", it is determined whether or not variable display of a symbol (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the holding random number value storage unit or the like. At this time, when the number of reservations is other than “0”, after the variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display is not performed since the variable display is not yet satisfied. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the number of reservations is "0", it is determined that the variable display can not be started. When the variable display can not be started (Step S101; No), the game control process processing is ended.

  When variable display can be started in step S101 (step S101; Yes), a definite symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). The variable display result of the special symbol in the special drawing game is referred to as a special drawing display result. In the process of step S102, the game random number (variable display result determination random number value, gaming state determination random number value, fluctuation) stored at the top (storage area with the smallest hold number) in the hold random number value storage unit Read out the random numbers etc. for pattern determination. The gaming random numbers read out from the holding random number storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the gaming control microcomputer 100. Then, using a random value for variable display result determination and a variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a definite change state, the variable display result determination table so that the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" at a higher rate than in the normal state or the time saving state. It is only necessary to set the determination value in.

  When the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" in the process of step S102, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is called a definite change state using the random number value for game state determination and the game state determination table. A decision is made as to whether or not to be in a special gaming state. In response to these determination results, a finalized symbol to be derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the process of step S102, an internal flag or the like is set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. set. In addition, when it is decided that the game state after the end of the big hit game state is decided to be the definite change state, the probability change decision flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to the on state, etc. Alternatively, it may be stored so as to be identifiable. Thereafter, the value of the gaming process flag is updated to "1" (step S104), and the gaming control process processing is ended.

  When the value of the gaming process flag is "1", the variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). FIG. 5 shows a setting example of the fluctuation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each fluctuation pattern indicates the required time (variable display time) from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the finalized symbol as the variable display result and the outline of the effect mode. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 is "non reach" and "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and also in the case where the variable display result is a "big hit". As the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the special view game and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Therefore, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be determined by determining the variation pattern.

  In the process of step S111, the fluctuation pattern to be used pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio using the fluctuation pattern determination random number value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the fluctuation pattern determination table. At this time, by making the determination ratio of each variation pattern different depending on whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the possibility that the variable display result becomes "big hit" corresponding to each variation pattern The (big hit reliability) can be different.

  Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the variable display result is determined to be "loss". . Alternatively, before determining the change pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" using a random value for reach determination and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, the variation pattern may be determined to any one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result and the determination result of the reach / non-reach.

  Following the process of step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in the process of step S112, as a variable display start command for specifying the start of variable display, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a variable display time such as a variable display time of a decorative symbol and a reach effect type A setting for transmitting a fluctuation pattern designation command or the like for notifying a fluctuation pattern indicating an aspect may be performed. Further, in response to the reduction of the number of reservations due to the start of the variable display, a setting may be made to transmit a notification of number of reservations for notifying the number of reservations after reduction.

  The variable display time is set in response to the determination of the variation pattern by the process of step S112. In addition, setting for starting variable display of a special symbol by either of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed. As an example, the variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to either of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether to execute a special figure game using a special symbol in any of the special symbol display devices depends on which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening the special drawing game is based on the game ball having passed It may be set accordingly. More specifically, based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the first starting winning opening, a special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, a special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. Thereafter, after updating the value of the gaming process flag to "2" (step S113), the gaming control process processing is ended.

  When the value of the gaming process flag is "2," it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). Then, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S121; No), after performing the variable display control of the special symbol (step S122), the game control process processing ends. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), control is performed to stop the variable display of the special symbol and derive and display the final symbol (step S123).

  Following the process of step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of the variable display, or a big hit start designation command (fan fare command for specifying the start of the big hit gaming state when the variable display result is "big hit" And the like may be set to transmit.

  After the process of step S124 is performed, it is determined whether the variable display result is a "big hit" (step S125). Then, if the variable display result is "big hit" (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to "3" (step S126), and the game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, if the variable display result is not "big hit" but "lost" (step S125; No), the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S127), the game control process processing ends. In addition, when the process of step S127 is executed, it is determined whether or not the definite variation state or the time saving state is ended, and when it is determined that the ending is made based on the fulfillment of the predetermined condition, the gaming state is ended. A setting for controlling to the normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the gaming process flag is "3", it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is to be ended according to whether or not the predetermined big hit end condition is satisfied (step S131). The jackpot end condition may be, for example, that all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state have ended. When the big hit gaming state is not ended (step S131; No), after performing the gaming operation control at the time of the big hit (step 132), the game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, if the big hit gaming state is to be ended (step S131; Yes), setting is performed to control the gaming state after the big hit ends (step S133).

  As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is on Set to Thereby, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be the "big hit", and it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be the positive change state, the game corresponding to the determination result The state can be controlled to a definite change state. Even in the case of controlling to the time saving state, the setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the gaming process flag is cleared, and the value thereof is initialized to "0" (step S134), followed by terminating the gaming control process.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 receives the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like. In the effect control board 12 where the power supply for activation is started, the CPU 131 executes the effect control main process.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 131 first executes an initialization process (step S51). In the initialization process of step S51, for example, clearing of a storage area in the RAM 133, setting of various initial values, register setting of CTC (counter / timer circuit) for generating timer interrupt for effect control, etc. are performed. Further, setting of a timeout value in the watchdog timer 134 or setting of measurement start may be performed by the initialization process of step S51.

  Following the initialization process of step S51, memory inspection setting at power-on is performed (step S52). For example, the CPU 131 supplies a test request signal to the memory controller 122. The memory controller 122 inspects the data stored in the effect data memory 123 by executing the memory inspection process based on the supply of the inspection request signal. After the setting in step S52, the memory inspection interval setting is performed (step S53). For example, the CPU 131 may set an interval (waiting time) until the next memory inspection process is performed based on the inspection result by the memory controller 122. Next, in response to the power-on, transfer setting of effect data predetermined as initial effect data is performed (step S54). For example, the CPU 131 supplies the memory controller 122 with a transfer request signal prepared in response to power-on. The memory controller 122 stores, based on the supply of the transfer request signal, predetermined initial data (a program and data stored in the effect data memory 123 and used for executing effects by the various effect devices). The program module is transferred to the RAM 133, the VRAM 144 of the VDP 135, etc. Further, the CPU 131 may transfer predetermined initial data of the programs and data stored in the ROM 132 to the RAM 133, the VRAM 144 of the VDP 135, and the like.

  After that, the effect random number updating process (step S55) is executed in the effect control main process, and the software is used to update numerical data indicating the random number that becomes the effect random number. The effect random numbers are counted as various random number values used for effect control. The effect random number updated by the hardware using the random number circuit built in or externally attached to the effect control board 12 by the effect control board 12 may not be updated in the effect random number updating process. . Alternatively, the effect random number may be updated by software using numerical value data indicating a random number value updated by hardware.

  After the effect random number updating process is performed, it is determined whether a timer interrupt has occurred (step S56). In step S56, for example, when the timer interrupt signal output from the timer circuit included in CTC is on, it may be determined that the timer interrupt has occurred. Alternatively, for example, when the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 133 is on, it may be determined that the timer interrupt has occurred. If a timer interrupt occurs, restart the timer circuit included in CTC, or clear the timer interrupt flag and turn it off to restart the measurement of the time until the next timer interrupt occurs. May be

  When the timer interrupt is not generated at step S56 (step S56; No), the effect random number updating process of step S55 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when the timer interrupt occurs (step S56; Yes), the timer interrupt process for effect control is executed. The timer interrupt process for effect control is command analysis process (step S57), effect control process process (step S58), memory check process under control (step S59), error notification process (step S60), effect data transfer process under control (Step S61) is included.

  The CPU 131 can execute an interrupt process for command reception in addition to the timer interrupt process for effect control. In the interrupt processing for command reception, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is acquired. The effect control command acquired at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a reception command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 133 or the like. In the command analysis process of step S57, it is determined whether or not the effect control command has been received, and if the effect has been received, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. In the effect control process of step S58, in order to control the progress of the effect by the electric component for effect, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 and the progress of the effect. It will be. In the control-in-control memory inspection process of step S59, the storage data of the effect data memory 123 is inspected in response to the waiting time as the memory inspection interval having elapsed during effect control that controls the progress of the effect. Settings are made. In the error notification process of step S60, based on various types of error detection in the pachinko gaming machine 1, settings for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality are performed. In the in-control effect data transfer process of step S61, settings for transferring effect data are performed during effect control that controls the progress of effects.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S58 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 131 performs the start winning game effect setting (step S161) and then sets the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 133. In response, the processing selected from the plurality of processing described in advance in the computer program for effect control is executed. The processing to be executed according to the value of the rendering process flag, variable display start waiting processing (step S170), variable display start setting processing (step S171), variable display rendering processing (step S172), special processing waiting processing (Step S173), the big hit inside effect processing (step S174), ending effect processing (step 175) is included.

  The effect setting at the start winning at step S161 shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the reception at the start winning at the time of starting opening winning where the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs, in response to the reception of the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. It is sufficient if the setting for updating the hold display in the display area 5H is included. Audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effects for presentation 90 and other decorative LEDs, the operation of the movable members for presentation 32A and 32B, and a part of them The occurrence of the start winning may be notified by all combinations. The setting in step S161 may include the setting for notifying the occurrence of the start winning.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". In the variable display start waiting process, based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the main image display device 5MA is It includes a process of determining whether to start or not. The first change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. If it is determined in the variable display start waiting process that either the first change start command or the second change start command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". The variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of decorative patterns and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the type of display result, and the like is included. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the CPU 131 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 133 A process for performing various effects control during variable display of symbols is included. In addition, during the variable display effect processing, in response to receiving the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol A process of (derivative display) is included. In addition, in response to the end code being read out from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized display (derivative display) of the finalized decorative symbol may be made. By performing display control based on the end code read from the effect control pattern, the decoration control symbol is derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control substrate 12 without using the effect control command from the main substrate 11 Thus, the variable display result can be determined. In the variable display effect process, after the control for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the decorative pattern is performed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the special view waiting process, the jackpot gaming state is based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, etc. It includes the process of determining whether or not to start. When it is determined that the big hit gaming state is started in response to the variable display result corresponding to "big hit" by receiving the big hit start designation command, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not started in response to the variable display result corresponding to "loss" because the standby time has elapsed without receiving the big hit start designation command, the presentation process flag is cleared. And its value is initialized to "0".

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the big hit, middle effect processing, the CPU 131 sets, for example, a effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the contents of the effect in the big hit, which is executed when the big hit is in the gaming state, and executes the production control based on the setting contents. In the effect control in the large hit during the effect processing, the control for displaying the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the control for outputting the voice and the sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and for decoration A part or all of the control for changing the lighting mode of the LED and the other effect control may be included. In the big hit internal effect process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, for example, in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like.

  The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In the ending effect processing, the CPU 131 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the ending effect (big hit ending effect) to be executed when the big hit gaming state ends, and executes the effect control based on the setting Do. The effect control in the ending effect processing controls the display of the effect image and the sound output, the lighting, extinguishing and blinking of various light emitting members, and other effect operations to enable the ending effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state do it. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 7 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8, a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol is determined (step S201). The final stop symbol is determined based on variable display content such as a change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or a variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. As an example, in the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result, “non reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non probability change (big hit)”, “certain change (big hit)” I hope there is.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not in the reach state, but the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss" It becomes ". When the variable display content is "reach (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the finalized decorative symbol of the reach loss combination combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "loss" . The finalized decoration design of the non-reach combination and the finalized decoration design of the reach loss combination are included in the finalized decoration design of the lost combination corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is short. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the positive change state.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the final stop design is determined to be different (mismatched) decoration design in the decoration design display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right" Be done. When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", the final stop design is determined to be the same (matching) decoration design in the decoration design display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". Be done. If the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", the final stop design is "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is determined to be the same (matching) decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", and whether or not a jackpot promotion promotion is performed, etc., a normal symbol (for example, an even number) It may be determined which of the decorative symbol to be shown and the definite variation symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is to be the finalized decorative symbol. Furthermore, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", it may be determined whether or not to execute a proficiency promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S201, a notice effect is determined (step S202). In step S202, it is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of the notice effect and the notice pattern. The presence or absence of the advance notice corresponds to whether or not to execute the advance notice. The advance notice pattern is determined when executing the advance notice effect, and a plurality of advance notice patterns may be prepared in advance corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes. The CPU 131 extracts numerical data representing a random number value for determining advance notice effect updated by a random number circuit, a random counter for effect, etc. The presence or absence of presentation and the advance notice pattern may be determined.

  After the determination in step S202, the effect control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S203). For example, the CPU 131 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the CPU 131 may select any of a plurality of effect control patterns (notice effect effect control patterns) prepared in accordance with the notice pattern determined in step S202, and set it as a use pattern. In addition, it is not limited to what determines a separate presentation control pattern as a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern and a notice production control pattern, but determines one presentation control pattern corresponding to the combination of the execution setting of each presentation It may be.

  When the effect control pattern is determined in step S203, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 133 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. A value is set (step S204). Then, setting for starting the fluctuation (variable display) of the decorative symbol etc. on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S205). At this time, the image display device 5 is transmitted, for example, by transmitting to the VDP 135 a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special pattern variation effect control pattern) determined in step S203. In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of Fig. 5, variation of the decorative symbols may be started.

  After the start setting of the variable display is performed in step S205, the update setting of the hold display at the start of the variable display is performed (step S206). In step S206, in the start winning combination storage display area 5H, the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is started is erased, and the other hold display is moved (shifted). The pending display corresponding to the variable display to be started may be shifted (shifted) to the active display area to update the active display. Then, after updating the value of the rendering process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the variable display rendering processing (step S207), the variable display start setting processing is ended.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 7 as the variable display effect processing. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 9, for example, it is determined based on the timer value of the effect control process timer whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has passed (step S221). At this time, when it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S221; No), the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (step S222). In step S222, for example, one is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer. Subsequently, it is determined whether a control data read condition is satisfied (step S223). In step S223, it is determined whether the timer value of the effect control process timer matches any of the effect control process timer determination values set in the effect control pattern. If the timer value of the effect control process timer matches the determination value, it is determined that the control data read condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the timer value of the effect control process timer and the determination value do not match, it is determined that the control data reading condition is not satisfied (step S223; No), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

  When the control data reading condition is satisfied in step S223 (step S223; Yes), the corresponding control data is read (step S224). In step S224, presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, motor control data) associated with the presentation control process timer determination value that matches the timer value of the presentation control process timer in the presentation control pattern. , Operation detection control data, etc.). Thereafter, it is determined whether the control data read in step S224 includes voice control data (step S225). When it is determined that the voice control data is included (step S225; Yes), setting for controlling (voice control) voice output by the speakers 8L and 8R is performed (step S226). In step S226, the instruction or register value indicated in the voice control data may be supplied to the VDP 135 or the voice processing circuit 136.

  If it is determined in step S225 that the voice control data is not included (step S225; No) or after the setting in step S226, it is determined whether the control data read in step S224 includes lamp control data. It determines (step S227). When it is determined that the lamp control data is included (Step S227; Yes), setting is performed to control (lamp control) lighting modes (light emitting modes) of various light emitting members (Step S228). In step S228, the instruction or register value indicated in the lamp control data may be supplied to the VDP 135 or the lamp control circuit 137. If it is determined in step S227 that the lamp control data is not included (step S227; No) or after the setting in step S228, whether the control data read in step S224 includes motor control data or not Is determined (step S229). When it is determined that the motor control data is included (Step S229; Yes), setting for controlling (motor control) the operation state of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B is performed (Step S230). In step S230, the command or register value indicated in the motor control data may be supplied to the VDP 135 or the motor control circuit 138.

  If it is determined in step S229 that the motor control data is not included (step S229; No) or after the setting in step S230, whether the control data read in step S224 includes display control data or not Is determined (step S231). When it is determined that the display control data is not included (step S231; No), the variable display effect processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display control data is included (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the memory inspection is in progress (step S232). In step S232, for example, when the memory inspection in-progress flag provided in the predetermined area (effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 133 is on, it may be determined that the memory inspection is in progress. The memory inspection flag may be set and turned on when the memory inspection is started in the memory inspection process under control in step S59 shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, and may be cleared and turned off when the memory inspection is completed. .

  If it is determined in step S232 that the memory inspection is not in progress (step S232; No), it is determined whether or not the effect data is in reading (step S233). In step S233, for example, when the in-progress data reading flag provided in the predetermined area (demonstration control flag setting unit) of the RAM 133 is on, it may be determined that the presentation data is being read. The effect data reading in-progress flag is set and turned on when setting during reading of effect data is performed in the effect data transfer process under control in step S61 shown in FIGS. 6 and 11, and is cleared when the read end control is performed. It is good if it is turned off.

  If it is determined in step S233 that effect data is not being read out (step S233; No), setting for normal control (normal display control) of the display mode on the image display device 5 is performed (step S234). While the variable display is performed, the effect processing is ended. In step S234, the instruction or register value indicated in the display control data may be supplied to the VDP 135. In contrast, if it is determined in step S232 that memory inspection is in progress (step S232; Yes), or if it is determined in step S233 that effect data is being read out (step S233; Yes), the image display device The setting for performing simple control (simple display control) on the display mode in 5 is performed (step S235), and the variable display effect processing ends.

  In step S235, for example, settings for performing simple display may be performed using only image data stored in the VRAM 144. When the memory inspection is in progress or the effect data is being read, the stored data of the effect data memory 123 can not be read in real time and used for image display. Therefore, for example, as image data (sprite image data) corresponding to a plurality of kinds of decorative designs, image data transferred and stored in the VRAM 144 as initial data is used to perform variable display of the decorative designs, etc. It is also good. On the other hand, for example, in a reach effect where moving image reproduction using moving image data is performed, display may not be performed and display stop may be performed for image display in which stored data in the effect data memory 123 needs to be read. . If it is determined in step S232 that memory inspection is in progress, or if it is determined in step S233 that effect data is being read out, variable display effect processing is performed without setting in step S235. You may finish. In these cases, the stored data of the frame buffer provided in the VRAM 144 or the like is not updated, so that there is a possibility that the image display is not updated and the display is stopped on the screen of the image display device 5. Alternatively, by erasing (clearing) the stored data of the frame buffer, there is a possibility that the image display is not performed and the display is stopped (blacked out) on the screen of the image display device 5.

  In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 9, it is determined in step S232 whether or not memory inspection is in progress, and it is determined in step S233 whether effect data is being read out. Instead of these determinations, for example, it may be determined whether the read standby signal output from the memory controller 122 is on or off. The read standby signal output from the memory controller 122 is turned on when reading stored data of the effect data memory 123 and when memory inspection in the effect data memory 123 is being executed, and turned off in other periods. Any signal can be used.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S221 (step S221; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S236). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S236; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error occurrence is notified in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  If the symbol determination command has been received in step S 236 (step S 236; Yes), the final stop symbol (fixed ornament symbol) to be displayed as a display result in the variable display of the ornament symbol, for example, by supply of an instruction or register value to VDP 135 ) Is displayed (step S237). Subsequently, a fixed time predetermined as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set (step S 238). In addition, after the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the processing for waiting for a special figure (step S239), the processing for rendering with variable display is ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S59 of FIG. 6 as the memory check process under control. In the in-control memory inspection process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the memory inspection is in progress (step S251). In step S251, whether or not the memory inspection is in progress may be determined according to, for example, whether the memory inspection in-progress flag is on or off. If it is determined in step S251 that the memory inspection is not in progress (step S251; No), it is determined whether the waiting time for the memory inspection interval has elapsed (step S252). For example, when the time-out signal output from the timer circuit included in CTC is ON, the CPU 131 may determine that the memory inspection interval has elapsed. Alternatively, the CPU 131 may determine that the memory inspection interval has elapsed when, for example, the current time specified using an RTC (real time clock) has passed the time set as the memory inspection interval.

  If the memory inspection interval has elapsed in step S252 (step S252; Yes), it is determined whether a demonstration is being displayed (step S253). In step S253, it is determined that the demonstration display is in progress when the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in progress and the demonstration display for displaying the effect image to be the demonstration on the screen of the image display device 5 is being executed. do it. If the memory inspection interval has elapsed in step S252, the memory inspection interval may be set again. If it is determined in step S253 that a demo is not displayed (step S253; No), a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) predetermined as an inspection standby time during control is set (step S254), and control is in progress. End the memory check process. The predetermined time set as the inspection standby time under control in step S254 corresponds to the case where data refresh or data transfer is executed after the memory inspection interval has elapsed, and the storage data of the effect data memory 123 is normal. In order to be recoverable or transferable (replaceable), data refresh and data transfer may be set within a range that can normally be performed. For example, the predetermined time which is the inspection standby time during control may be set to a different time in accordance with the number of times of reading of the effect data memory 123 which is executed until the interval of the memory inspection elapses. In this case, if the number of times of reading of the effect data memory 123 executed before the memory inspection interval elapses is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times determination value, a shorter time than that when less than the number of times determination value May be set. Alternatively, the predetermined time which is the inspection standby time during control may be set to a different time in accordance with the number of error bits generated until the memory inspection interval elapses. In this case, if the number of error bits detected before the memory check interval elapses is equal to or greater than a predetermined error judgment value, a shorter time is set than in the case where it is less than the error judgment value. It is also good.

  If the memory inspection interval has not elapsed in step S252 (step S252; No), it is determined whether the control standby time set in step S254 has elapsed (step S255). If the inspection standby time under control has not elapsed (step S255; No), it is determined whether or not a demonstration is displayed (step S256). If it is determined in step S256 that a demo is not being displayed (step S256; No), the memory inspection process under control is ended.

  If it is determined in step S253 that a demo is being displayed (step S253; Yes), or if the test waiting time under control has elapsed in step S255 (step S255; Yes), or the demo is being displayed in step S256 If it is determined that (step S256; Yes), control is made to cause the memory controller 122 to start the under-control memory inspection that inspects the storage data of the effect data memory 123 during effect control (step S257) ). For example, the CPU 131 supplies a test request signal to the memory controller 122. The memory controller 122 inspects the data stored in the effect data memory 123 by executing the memory inspection process based on the supply of the inspection request signal. At this time, for example, the memory inspection flag is set and turned on, and the corresponding setting is performed during the memory inspection (step S258), and the memory inspection process under control is ended. If it is determined in step S252 that the memory inspection interval has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S257 to immediately start the memory inspection under control, without determining whether the demonstration display is in progress in step S253. You may do so.

  If it is determined in step S251 that the memory inspection is in progress (step S251; Yes), it is determined whether the memory inspection is completed (step S259). In step S259, when the memory controller 122 receives the completion notice of the memory check, it may be determined that the memory check is completed. If it is determined that the memory inspection is not completed (step S259; No), the memory inspection process under control is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the memory inspection is completed (step S259; Yes), control corresponding to the end of the memory inspection under control is performed (step S260). For example, the CPU 131 may supply an instruction or a register value to the memory controller 122, the VDP 135, or the like in order to read out the effect data that has become unreadable due to the execution of the memory test. At this time, for example, the memory inspection flag is cleared and turned off, and the corresponding setting is performed after the memory inspection (step S261), and the memory inspection process under control is ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S61 of FIG. 6 as the effect data transfer process under control. In the in-control effect data transfer process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 131 determines whether or not effect data is being read (step S271). In step S 271, whether or not effect data is being read may be determined according to, for example, whether the effect data reading flag is on or off. If it is determined in step S271 that effect data readout is not in progress (step S271; No), it is determined whether or not effect data readout conditions are satisfied (step S272). In step S272, if it is necessary to transfer the stored data of the effect data memory 123 to the RAM 133 or VRAM 144, for example, from the contents of the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern, it is determined Good. Alternatively, when stored data in the effect data memory 123 is read out based on signals transmitted from the memory controller 122 or the VDP 135, it may be determined that the effect data read condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in step S272 that the effect data reading condition is not satisfied (step S272; No), the normal WDT clear setting is performed (step S273). In step S 273, the watchdog timer 134 is cleared and the measurement time is initialized before the monitoring time of the watchdog timer 134 elapses in response to the case where the storage data of the effect data memory 123 is not read out. You just have to restart it. For example, the CPU 131 may periodically clear the watchdog timer 134 by sequentially writing a plurality of WDT clear data to the WDT clear register.

  If the effect data reading condition is satisfied in step S272 (step S272; Yes), control is made to cause the memory controller 122 to start reading of effect data (step S274). For example, the CPU 131 supplies a read request signal to the memory controller 122. The present invention is not limited to the case where the CPU 131 supplies the read request signal to the memory controller 122. For example, the VDP 135 may supply the read request signal to the memory controller 122. The memory controller 122 may read the stored data of the effect data memory 123 based on the supply of the read request signal, and transfer the data to the RAM 133 or the VRAM 144 for storage. At this time, the corresponding setting is performed during effect data reading, for example, the effect data reading flag is set and turned on (step S275), and the effect data transfer process under control is ended. Further, in step S275, a predetermined time set in advance as the read-out clearing time is set.

  When it is determined in step S271 that the effect data is being read (step S271; Yes), it is determined whether the reading of the effect data is completed (step S276). In step S 276, when the completion notice of data reading is received from the memory controller 122, it may be determined that reading of effect data is completed. If it is determined that the reading of the effect data is completed (Step S276; Yes), control corresponding to the end of the effect data reading is performed (Step S277). For example, the CPU 131 may supply an instruction or a register value to the VDP 135 or the like in order to resume the progress that has been stopped by the execution of the effect data read. At this time, for example, the effect data reading flag is cleared and turned off, etc., the corresponding setting is performed after the effect data reading (step S278), and the effect data transfer processing under control is ended.

  If it is determined in step S276 that reading of effect data is not completed (step S276; No), it is determined whether or not the clearing time during reading has elapsed (step S279). At this time, if the reading clearing time has elapsed (step S279; Yes), it is determined whether the reading clearing count has reached a predetermined clearing upper limit judgment value (step S280). The number of times of clearing during reading indicates the number of times the watchdog timer 134 is cleared by the setting of step S281 after the effect data starts being read by the control of step S274. For example, in step S275, "0" may be set as the count initial value of the clearing counter during reading, and the count value may be updated so as to be incremented by one by the setting of step S282.

  If the clearing time during reading is not elapsed at step S279 (step S279; No), or if the clearing upper limit judgment value is reached at step S280 (step S280; Yes), the effect data transfer process under control Finish. On the other hand, if the clear upper limit judgment value is not reached in step S280 (step S280; No), WDT clear setting during reading is performed (step S281). In step S 281, in response to the storage data of the effect data memory 123 being read out, the watchdog timer 134 is cleared before the monitoring time of the watchdog timer 134 elapses, and the measurement time is initialized. You can restart it by When WDT clear setting during reading is performed in step S281, the number of times of clearing during reading is updated by, for example, adding 1 (step S282), and the effect data transfer process under control is ended.

  The WDT clear setting during reading in step S281 may be set to clear the watchdog timer 134 at a cycle different from that of the normal time WDT clear setting in step S273. For example, in the reading WDT clear setting in step S281, the watchdog timer 134 is cleared in a longer cycle than in the case of the normal time WDT clear setting in step S273. In this case, the normal time WDT clear setting in step S273 clears the watchdog timer 134 by each setting, whereas the WDT clear setting in reading in step S281 is a watchdog timer by setting a plurality of times. You may clear 134. In the case where the watchdog timer 134 is cleared by sequentially setting a plurality of WDT clear data in the WDT clear register, the plurality of WDT clear data is all set when the normal WDT clear setting is performed once in step S273. In contrast to setting in order, when WDT clear setting is performed once during reading in step S281, only WDT clear data of 1 is set, and multiple WDT clear settings are repeated during plural times of reading. Clear data may be set in order. Conversely, in the setting of WDT clear during reading in step S281, the watchdog timer 134 may be cleared in a cycle shorter than that in the case of the normal WDT clear setting in step S273.

  As described above, in the effect data transfer process under control, when the normal time WDT clear setting is performed in step S273, the measurement time by the watchdog timer 134 is initialized before the monitoring time of the watchdog timer 134 elapses. Do. In addition, after the readout of effect data is started by the control in step S274, if it is determined in step S276 that the readout of effect data is not completed, the watch is set to WDT clear during reading in step S281. Before the monitoring time of the dog timer 134 elapses, the measurement time by the watchdog timer 134 is initialized. As a result, when the readout time of the effect data is extended, the watchdog timer 134 can be appropriately cleared to suppress the improper reset of the CPU 131, so that the occurrence of a problem can be prevented.

  In the in-control effect data transfer process shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the stored data in the effect data memory 123 is being read out by determining whether the effect data is being read in step S271. Determine If data refresh and data transfer (alternative processing) in the effect data memory 123 are executed during this read period, the read period can be extended and the normal WDT clear setting can be performed in step S273. There is a risk of disappearing. Therefore, if it is determined in step S271 that effect data is being read out, and if it is determined in step S276 that reading of effect data is not completed, the WDT clear setting during reading of step S281 causes the watchdog timer 134 to Before the monitoring time elapses, the measurement time by the watchdog timer 134 can be initialized. In this case, when it is determined in step S280 that the number of times of clearing during reading does not reach the clear upper limit determination value, the setting of WDT clearing during reading of step S281 can be performed. If it is determined in step S280 that the number of times of clearing during reading reaches the clear upper limit determination value, WDT clear setting is not performed during reading of step S281, so initialization of the measurement time by the watchdog timer 134 is limited. Ru. As described above, after the number of times of reading during reading reaches the clear upper limit judgment value, when the monitoring time of the watchdog timer 134 elapses, a time-out signal that becomes a time lapse signal is generated, and the CPU 131 is reset. restart. When the number of times of clearing during reading reaches the clear upper limit judgment value, the CPU 131 may be immediately reset and restarted without waiting until the monitoring time of the watchdog timer 134 elapses. For example, when it is determined in step S280 that the number of times of clearing during reading has reached the clear upper limit determination value, a reset interrupt of the CPU 131 may be generated to put the CPU 131 in a reset state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the memory inspection process executed by the memory controller 122. The memory controller 122 may start execution of the memory inspection process based on the inspection request signal supplied from the CPU 131. As described above, the memory controller 122 only needs to be able to execute the memory inspection process on the condition that the signal from the CPU 131 is supplied. Alternatively, the memory controller 122 may be able to execute the memory inspection process based on the setting at power on, the end of the memory inspection interval, etc., without using the signal supply from the CPU 131 as a condition. .

  In the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 12, the memory controller 122 reads the status information stored in the effect data memory 123 or the like (step S451). The status information may include management information of the erase unit block, management information of the number of error bits, management information of error correction, management information of data refresh, and the like. The management information of the number of error bits may be created each time sector data is read from the effect data memory 123, and may be information indicating the number of error bits specified by the error detection of each sector data. The error correction management information may be created as long as the error correction of the sector data read from the effect data memory 123 is performed, and it may be information indicating whether or not the error correction of each sector data can be performed. The data refresh management information is created when data refresh of the sector data stored in the effect data memory 123 is performed, and may be information indicating the number of times of data refresh, the execution date, and the like.

  Subsequently, based on the content of the status information read out in step S451, it is determined whether the data refresh condition is satisfied (step S452). For example, when there is sector data in which the number of error bits indicated in the management information of the number of error bits exceeds a predetermined error threshold value, it may be determined that the data refresh condition is satisfied. In addition, when there is sector data that can not be subjected to error correction indicated by management information of error correction, it may be determined that the data refresh condition is satisfied.

  If the data refresh condition is satisfied in step S452 (step S452; Yes), control is performed to execute data refresh (step S453). In step S453, for example, storage data of the erase unit block including sector data to be data-refreshed is read out, and error correction is performed to restore correct data. Then, with respect to the erase unit block from which the storage data has been read, the storage data may be erased and then the restored correct data may be written. Alternatively, the restored correct data may be written to an erase unit block different from the erase unit block from which the storage data has been read. When the restored correct data is written, the written data may be read again and compared with the data before writing to determine whether the data refresh has ended normally.

  If the data refresh condition is not satisfied in step S452 (step S452; No) or after the control in step S453, it is determined whether the data transfer condition is satisfied (step S454). For example, when there is sector data for which error correction can not be performed, which is indicated in the management information of error correction, it may be determined that the data transfer condition is satisfied. In addition, it may be determined that the data transfer condition is satisfied when there is sector data in which the number of times of data refresh indicated by the data refresh management information exceeds a predetermined transfer threshold value. . If the data refresh does not end normally in step S453, it may be determined that the data transfer condition is satisfied.

  If the data transfer condition is not satisfied at step S454 (step S454; No), the memory inspection process is ended. On the other hand, if the data transfer condition is satisfied (step S454; Yes), control for executing data transfer is performed (step S455), and the memory check process is ended. In step S455, for example, storage data of the erase unit block including sector data to be data transferred is read out, and error correction is performed to restore the correct data. At this time, the erase unit block from which the stored data has been read is set as a defective block as a defective area. Then, the restored data may be written to an alternative block serving as an alternative area in the redundant area. In addition, the arrangement information included in the address conversion table is updated or the like so that the storage data of the alternative block can be read out instead of the defective block.

  In the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 12, when the data refresh condition is satisfied in step S452, data refresh is enabled by the control in step S453. As a result, even when a memory cell degraded in the effect data memory 123 due to factors such as read disturb and data retention occurs, stored data can be restored to the correct data and protected. Furthermore, when the data transfer condition is satisfied in step S454, the alternative process of transferring data under the control of step S455 can be executed. Thereby, in the effect data memory 123, when there is a defective block which becomes an unrecoverable defective area even if the memory cell is refreshed, the storage data of the defective area is transferred to the alternative block which becomes an alternative area and protected. it can.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the memory inspection setting at power on is performed in step S52, and an inspection request signal is supplied from the CPU 131 to the memory controller. When the inspection request signal is supplied, the memory controller 122 executes the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 12 when the power is turned on. At this time, there are cases where data refresh is executed by the control in step S453, and data transfer is executed by the control in step S455. For example, after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, such as before the power is shut off last time, the status information of the effect data memory 123 is updated, and a state where data refresh conditions can be met or data transfer conditions can be met. It may be in a state. However, when the power supply is terminated by power-off without data refresh or data transfer, the deterioration of the memory cell is left as it is, and further progress is made, and the stored data of the effect data memory 123 contains many errors May be included. Therefore, when the power supply is started again by turning on the power, the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 12 is executed, and if the data refresh condition is satisfied in step S452, the data refresh is executed by the control in step S453. If the data transfer condition is satisfied in step S454, data transfer is executed by the control in step S455. Further, in the effect control main processing shown in FIG. 6, an interval of memory inspection is set in step S53.

  In the in-control memory inspection process shown in FIG. 10, when the memory inspection interval has elapsed in step S252, it is determined that the demo is being displayed in step S253 or step S256, or in step S255. Under the condition that it is determined that the inspection standby time under control has elapsed, the memory inspection under control is enabled by the control in step S257. As described above, data refresh and data transfer can be performed based on the elapse of the memory inspection interval even when controlling the progression of effects as well as when the power is turned on. Even when the supply is not stopped and a long time elapses, the process for protecting the storage data of the effect data memory 123 can be executed. In particular, since the alternative process of transferring data can be executed based on the elapse of the memory inspection interval, storage data of a defective block which becomes a defective area where an unrecoverable data error occurs even if the memory cell is refreshed is It can be properly transferred and stored in an alternative block which is an alternative area.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of a storage area in the effect data memory 123. The storage area of the effect data memory 123 has three areas, such as a data area, a control area, and a redundant area. A management table and various effect data can be stored in the data area and the redundant area. The effect data may be audio data, lamp drive data, motor drive data, etc., in addition to image data including still image data and moving image data. The data area is a normal use area used for normal access of the effect data memory 123. The program for controlling the progression of the rendering and the rendering data used to execute the rendering are written and stored in the data area as long as the access is not hindered. The redundant area is an alternative use area that can be used in place of a defective area having a problem with writing or reading among data areas. A defective area such as a defective block determined to have a problem in the data area is set to use prohibition, and storage data of the defective area is stored in an alternative area such as a substitute block in the redundant area. The control area is a control information area that stores correspondence information or the like indicating a relation between a defective area in the data area and an alternative area in the redundant area. As the correspondence information, for example, arrangement information indicating the correspondence between the address of the data area and the address of the redundant area is stored. The address of the data area or the address of the redundant area may be designated by a page number or a block number, or may be designated by a start address and an end address. The arrangement information indicating the correspondence between the address of the data area and the address of the redundant area may be collectively stored in the address conversion table. The address change table is table data of arrangement information that makes it possible to convert a logical block address specified when requesting access to the effect data memory 123 from the CPU 131 or VDP 135 into a physical block address allocated to an actual storage area What is necessary is just to be comprised.

  Three defect areas A, B, and D exist in the data area shown in FIG. In this case, redundant areas A, B, D to which stored data of defective areas A, B, D are transferred are provided in the redundant area. In the control area, arrangement information A, B, D for specifying the correspondence between the defect areas A, B, D and the alternative areas A, B, D is stored. History information may be written to the redundant area. The history information may be information indicating the history of data transfer in the effect data memory 123, and may include, for example, date information on which data transfer has been performed. History information C is stored in the redundant area shown in FIG. Arrangement information C corresponding to history information C is stored in the control area. The arrangement information C differs from the arrangement information indicating the correspondence between the defect area and the alternative area, and includes a history flag indicating that the arrangement information relates to history information, and address information of a redundant area storing the history information. It should be included. The history information stored in the redundant area can be read by reading the address information included in the arrangement information in which the history flag is on. From the date information of data transfer included in the history information, the number of times data transfer is performed may be specified in the effect data memory 123, and it may be determined whether the use of the effect data memory 123 can be continued or discarded. In the control area, besides the arrangement information, various management information constituting status information, such as management information of the erase unit block, management information of the number of error bits, management information of error correction, management information of data refresh, etc. It may be stored.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of moving image data included in image data among the effect data stored in the effect data memory 123. FIG. 14B shows an operation example of separating moving image data into video data and audio data and decoding. FIG. 14C shows an example of execution of moving image reproduction using moving image data. The moving image data may be configured by multiplexing video data and audio data, each of which has been compression-coded, in a predetermined container format. In the moving image data, if the video data block in which the packetized video data is stored and the audio data block in which the packetized audio data is stored are arranged in a predetermined order following the header information Good. The moving image data read from the effect data memory 123 is input to the demultiplexer 142 of the VDP 135 and separated into video data and audio data. The video data output from the demultiplexer 142 is supplied to the video decoder 143 of the VDP 135. The audio data output from the demultiplexer 142 is supplied to the audio decoder 151 of the audio processing circuit 136. The video decoder 143 decodes the video data supplied from the demultiplexer 142, and outputs the decoded data at timing according to the header information or the time stamp added to each packet. The audio decoder 151 decodes the audio data supplied from the demultiplexer 142, and outputs the decoded audio data at timing according to the header information or the time stamp added to each packet.

  As described above, the video data and the audio data are separated and decoded using the moving image data formed by multiplexing the video data and the audio data, and then the video data and the audio data are output according to the time stamp. This makes it possible to reproduce a moving image in which the video output and the audio output are synchronized. In the effect data memory 123, video data relating to display control of the image display device 5 and audio data relating to output control of effect sound in the speakers 8L and 8R are stored as a series of moving image data. The VDP 135 and the audio processing circuit 136 reproduce the moving image using the moving image data read from the effect data memory 123, thereby controlling the display of the image display device 5 and controlling the output of the effect sound in the speakers 8L and 8R. And can be executed synchronously.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132. The effect control execution data may be stored in the effect control pattern in association with the effect control process timer determination value. In addition, the effect control execution data may be readably stored on condition of the occurrence of a specific event such as the occurrence of the start winning, the detection of the operation of the player who presses the push button 31B, and the like. The presentation control execution data may be configured to include part or all of various control data such as display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, motor control data, operation detection control data, and the like.

  The display control data is configured as data designating a display state of the image display device 5 and may include a command for display control (command) or a register value (parameter). The contents specified by the display control data may include the case of specifying moving image reproduction and the case of specifying still image display. When moving image reproduction is designated by the display control data, control for reproducing and displaying a moving image is executed using the moving image data read from the effect data memory 123. When still image display is designated by the display control data, the still image is displayed on the screen using still image data stored in advance in VRAM 144 or using still image data read from effect data memory 123 Control is executed. The screen display of the still image may be performed as long as it is possible to execute animation display in which various effect images are smoothly changed and displayed by switching display of each frame in a short time. The voice control data is configured as data designating a voice output state of the speakers 8L and 8R, and may be configured to include a voice control command (command) and a register value (parameter). The lamp control data is configured as data for specifying the lighting mode (lighting mode) of the light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9, the lighting for lighting effect 90, and other decorative LEDs, and the lamp control command (command) or register value (Parameters) may be included. The motor control data is configured as data designating the operation state of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B, and may be configured to include a motor control instruction (command) and a register value (parameter). The operation detection control data is configured as data designating an operation detection state of a player who operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and includes an instruction (command) for detection control and a register value (parameter). Just do it.

  The effect control execution data shown in FIG. 15 includes voice control data and lamp control data as well as display control data. On the other hand, the effect control execution data including the voice control data and the lamp control data may be configured separately from the effect control execution data including the display control data. As the effect control pattern, an audio lamp control pattern may be prepared in which a plurality of combinations in which an effect control process timer determination value is associated with effect control execution data including sound control data and lamp control data are stored. Further, as the effect control pattern, a display control pattern may be prepared in which a plurality of combinations in which the effect control process timer determination value and the effect control execution data including only the display control data are associated are stored.

  The CPU 131 determines the effect control pattern in step S203 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8 and, according to the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern, controls contents of various effects during variable display of the decorative symbol Set For example, in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 9, when the timer value of the effect control process timer matches any of the effect control process timer determination values set in the effect control pattern, the control data is read in step S223. It is determined that the condition is established. At this time, in accordance with the control data read in step S224, the control content of the audio output is set in step S226, the control content of the lamp output is set in step S228, and the control content of the motor output is set in step S230. At step S234, control contents of display output are set. For example, according to the setting in step S234, the decorative design is variably displayed in a mode designated by the display control data, and an effect image using a still image such as a character image or a background image, or an effect using moving images in reach effect Control is performed to display an image or the like on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, according to the setting in step S226, control is performed so that the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the audio output state specified by the audio control data. For example, according to the setting in step S228, control is performed to turn on or off the light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effect for presentation 90, and other decorative LEDs in the lighting mode (lighting mode) specified by the lamp control data. According to the setting in step S230, the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B are driven in the operation state specified by the motor control data, and control is performed to move or stop the movable members 32A and 32B for effect. Further, in the operation detection state designated by the operation detection control data, control may be performed to detect the operation of the player operating the trigger button of the stick controller 31A or the operation rod or the push button 31B.

  The display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, motor control data, instructions (commands) and register values (parameters) included in the operation detection control data in the effect control execution data are supplied from the CPU 131 to the VDP 135 and the like. In the VDP 135, for example, the instruction decoder 141 decodes the instruction and instructs image processing or the like according to the decoding result. For example, when a moving image reproduction command is supplied, moving image data specified from a register value or the like serving as a parameter is read from the effect data memory 123 and supplied to the demultiplexer 142. Alternatively, when a still image display instruction is supplied, if image data specified from a register value as a parameter or the like is stored in advance in the VRAM 144, drawing is performed so as to be disposed at a predetermined position of the frame buffer, Create display data for the screen. Alternatively, when an audio output instruction is supplied, audio data specified from a register value as a parameter or the like is supplied to the audio processing circuit 136.

  Moving image data tends to have a larger data capacity than other effect data. If moving image data having a large data capacity is stored in advance in the VRAM 144 or the like, the work area of the VDP 135 may be compressed. Therefore, it is difficult to store moving image data having a large data capacity in advance in the VRAM 144 or the like, and it is necessary to read out from the effect data memory 123 each time it is used. When a moving image reproduction instruction is supplied from the CPU 131, the VDP 135 sends a moving image data read request to the memory controller 122 to read out moving image data stored in the effect data memory 123.

  FIGS. 16 to 18 are sequence diagrams showing an example of moving image reproduction control corresponding to the case where a moving image reproduction command is supplied. FIG. 16 shows the case where the inspection result of the moving image data (read data) read out from the effect data memory 123 is normal and the inspection is OK. FIG. 17 shows a case where data refresh is successful in the effect data memory 123 and data refresh is successful. FIG. 18 shows the case of defective block detection in which a defective block is detected in the effect data memory 123.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the VDP 135, upon receiving a moving image reproduction instruction from the CPU 131, requests the memory controller 122 to read a moving image data read request to read moving image data specified from register values as parameters. Supply. The memory controller 122 sets the read standby signal to be output to the CPU 131 to ON in response to the reception of the moving image data read request. Thereafter, reading of moving image data is started. When reading of moving image data is completed, error detection and error correction of the read moving image data are performed. Thus, when the moving image data is read out, the VDP 135 starts reproduction and display of the moving image on the screen of the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to the case where reproduction display of moving images is not started until all moving image data is read out, and the read out moving image data is used each time reading of a predetermined unit of moving image data is completed. The reproduction display of the moving image may be advanced sequentially. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, in reproduction and display of a moving image, video output in the image display device 5 and audio output in the speakers 8L and 8R are executed in synchronization with each other. You just have to go ahead.

  Further, the memory controller 122 inspects the read data using the execution result of the error detection and the error correction. For example, the inspection result of the read data is determined according to whether the number of error bits specified in the error detection exceeds the error threshold or whether there is sector data that can not be corrected by the error correction. At this time, if it is determined that the inspection result of the read data is normal, the read data stored in the effect data memory 123 is normally read, and the read standby signal to be output to the CPU 131 is set to OFF. Thereafter, when the reproduction display of the moving image by the control of the VDP 135 or the like is ended, the VDP 135 may notify the CPU 131 of the completion of the moving image reproduction.

  In the case shown in FIG. 17, the memory controller 122 determines that the inspection result of the read data is abnormal. In this case, data refresh is started on the sector data stored in the effect data memory 123. Thereafter, when the data refresh ends normally, the stored data of the effect data memory 123 can be read anew, so the read standby signal to be output to the CPU 131 is set to OFF. Since data refresh based on the inspection result of read data is executed according to the result of execution of error detection and error correction, it can be executed even after reproduction display of moving image is started by control of VDP 135 etc. Good. As a result, even when data refresh is performed on data stored in the effect data memory 123, a delay can be prevented from occurring in the reproduction display of the moving image, and an effect can be performed by the reproduction display of the appropriate moving image. On the other hand, when the reproduction display of the moving image under the control of the VDP 135 or the like is not started until the data refresh is completed, a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  In the case shown in FIG. 18, after the data refresh is started in the memory controller 122, the data refresh is interrupted by the detection of a defective block which becomes a defective area. In this case, data transfer is started on the sector data of the erase unit block stored in the effect data memory 123 in response to the detection of the defective block. After that, in the effect data memory 123, data transfer from the defective block which is the defective area in the data area to the alternative block which is the alternative area in the redundant area is completed, and the stored data of the effect data memory 123 can be read anew Then, the read standby signal output to the CPU 131 is set to OFF. The data transfer performed subsequent to the data refresh based on the detection result of the read data may be performed after the reproduction display of the moving image is started by the control of the VDP 135 or the like, similarly to the data refresh. As a result, even when data transfer to stored data in the effect data memory 123 is executed, it is possible to prevent a delay from occurring in the reproduction display of the moving image, and to execute the effect by the reproduction display of the appropriate moving image. On the other hand, when waiting for playback of moving images under control of VDP 135 or the like to start until transfer of data from the defective area to the alternative area is completed, comparison with the case where data refresh is completed normally This causes a further delay in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  In the cases shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when it is determined that the inspection result of the read data is abnormal, data refresh is subsequently started. In the case shown in FIG. 18, after the data refresh is started, when a defective block which becomes a defective area is detected, data transfer is subsequently started. As described above, it may be possible to execute data refresh or data transfer immediately after the read is performed according to the inspection result on the read data of the effect data memory 123. On the other hand, execution results of error detection and error correction for the read data of the effect data memory 123 are stored in the effect data memory 123, and when the memory inspection interval passes, the data refresh condition and the data transfer condition It may be possible to execute data refresh and data transfer in response to the establishment.

  In the moving image reproduction control example shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, when a moving image reproduction instruction is supplied from the CPU 131 to the VDP 135, the VDP 135 supplies a moving image data read request to the memory controller 122 to generate moving image data. Has started reading. On the other hand, an instruction corresponding to a moving image data read request may be supplied from the CPU 131 to the memory controller 122. In the CPU 131, when the reproduction start of the moving image is determined from the effect control execution data and the like included in the effect control pattern, the effect data reading condition is satisfied in step S272 of the in-control effect data transfer process shown in FIG. judge. Therefore, under the control of step S 274, the CPU 131 may supply an instruction corresponding to the moving image data read request to the memory controller 122. However, when the CPU 131 supplies a moving image reproduction command to the VDP 135 and the CPU 131 supplies an instruction corresponding to a moving image data read request to the memory controller 122, the processing load on the CPU 131 may increase. is there. On the other hand, when the VDP 135 receives a moving image reproduction command supplied from the CPU 131, as in the moving image reproduction control example shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the VDP 135 supplies a moving image data read request to the memory controller 122. By doing this, the processing load for reading moving image data is distributed, so that the processing load on the CPU 131 can be reduced.

  When starting reproduction display of a moving image, delay may occur due to various factors. For example, as in the playback control example of a moving image shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, a delay due to data refresh or data transfer based on the inspection result of read data may occur. In addition, when control to start the memory inspection under control is performed in step 257 of the memory inspection process under control shown in FIG. 10, stored data in the effect data memory 123 can not be read out, and the memory inspection during control ends. There may be a delay in playback display of moving images. Furthermore, in the effect data memory 123 configured using a NAND flash memory, there may be a delay in reproduction display of a moving image due to reading of stored data by random access. In the effect data memory 123 configured using a NAND flash memory, stored data is read in sector units. Since the moving image data tends to have a larger data capacity than other effect data, the effect data memory 123 may store the moving image data across a plurality of sectors. In the effect data memory 123, when effect data such as moving image data is stored across a plurality of sectors, each sector must be accessed to read out the stored data. In this case, frequent random access to the effect data memory 123 causes a delay in reading stored data, and the delay affects the reproduction display of a moving image.

  Among the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is an effect that a delay is likely to occur according to the read permission status of the effect data memory 123, as in the case where playback display of a moving image is executed. On the other hand, there is also an effect that can be performed without delay regardless of the reading permission status of the effect data memory 123. For example, the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 may include effect control execution data for executing the start winning notification SH1. The start winning notification SH1 is a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effect for presentation 90, and other decorative LEDs at the time of starting opening winning where the first starting winning or second starting winning occurs. The occurrence of the start winning is notified by the mode, the operation of the effect movable members 32A, 32B, or a combination of part or all of them. Further, the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 may include effect control execution data for executing the after reach effect AR1 or the after reach effect AR2. In response to the after-reach effect AR1 being in the reach state, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is, for example, the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R corresponding to the period when the reproduction display of the moving image is normally started. The start of reach effect is notified by the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9, the effect lighting combination 90, and other decorative LEDs, the operation of the effect movable members 32A and 32B, and a combination of part or all of them. In addition, the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 may include effect control execution data for executing the error notification EH1. The error notification EH1 is an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting modes of the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effects for presentation 90, and other decorative LEDs when errors occur, and some or all of them are displayed. The occurrence of an abnormality is reported by the combination of Alternatively, the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 may include effect control execution data for executing the advance notification effect YA1. The notice effect YA1 is an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9, the lighting effects for presentation 90, and other decorative LEDs, and the movable members 32A and 32B for effect during variable display of the decorative symbol. It is suggested that the action in, the combination of part or all of them, etc., are controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the advantageous state.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are sequence diagrams showing an example of control when the start winning notification SH1 is executed. FIG. 19 shows a case where there is no delay in reading of moving image data. FIG. 20 shows the case where there is a read delay that causes a delay in the reading of moving image data. In the control examples shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the control until the reach effect start is common. Specifically, when variable display of a special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a variable display start command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 Be done. For example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 performs setting for transmitting a variable display result notification command or a variation pattern specification command in step S112 of the game control process shown in FIG. . In the effect control board 12, in response to the variable display start command being received, the CPU 131 executes the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. Start variable display of. In this way, in response to the variable display start of the special symbol, the variable display start setting of the decorative symbol is performed, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Thereafter, the pre-reach presentation BR1 may be executed. The before-reach effect BR1 may be, for example, an effect that suggests being controlled to a big hit gaming state or the like by a variable display mode of a decorative symbol, such as a variable display effect of "slip" or "simulated train". Alternatively, the reach-before-reach effect BR1 may be an effect that indicates that the jackpot game state is to be controlled, for example, regardless of the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, such as a notice effect. Thereafter, in response to reaching the reach establishment in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol reaches the reach state, the reach effect start is started where the execution of the reach effect is started.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 19, reproduction display of a moving image is started without delay as reach effect. After the reproduction display of the moving image is started, the start winning notification SH1 is executed at the time of the start winning where the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. The start winning notification SH1 can be executed without delay at the time of starting winning by reading out the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 in response to the occurrence of the starting winning. The start winning notification SH1 is a passing area (starting area where a game ball can pass, such as a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A or a second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. ) Is included in the passage assistance effect relating to the passage of the game ball. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes the audio output in the speakers 8L and 8R executed in synchronization with the video output on the screen of the image display device 5. This voice output is included in the display assistance effect relating to the display of the image display device 5.

  After the execution of the reach effect is started in the control example shown in FIG. 19, an after-reach effect AR10 may be executed. The after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that indicates being controlled to a big hit gaming state, such as a cut-in display of a prepared effect image. Alternatively, the after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that does not indicate that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled, such as a video output or an audio output describing the content of the reach effect. In the control example shown in FIG. 19, after the reproduction and display of the moving image started without delay is finished, the display of shaking of the decorative pattern is started. Subsequently, the reach effect is finished when the execution of the reach effect is finished, and in response to the variable display finish when the variable display of the special symbol is finished, the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (full stop display) and confirmed It will be in the state where the decorative design is displayed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 20, a delay occurs in reading out moving image data used to execute reproduction display of a moving image included in reach production, and a period in which display is stopped without starting reproduction display of the moving image. There is. In the display stop period, when the first start winning or the second start winning occurs, the start winning notification SH1 is executed even in the display stop period. For example, if the effect control execution data used to execute the start winning notification SH1 includes a part or all of the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the motor control data, but does not include the display control data. Good. Alternatively, the presentation control execution data used to execute the start winning notification SH1 includes presentation control execution data including voice control data, lamp control data, part or all of motor control data, and presentation control data only Data may be prepared separately. When the read standby signal output from the memory controller 123 is on, the CPU 131 does not use the effect control execution data including only the display control data, and the voice control data, the lamp control data, a part of the motor control data or The start winning notification SH1 may be made executable using the effect control execution data including all of them. For example, the CPU 131 executes the effect control prepared corresponding to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second start winning when performing the effect setting at the start winning at the step S161 of the effect control process processing shown in FIG. The data is read from the ROM 132. Since the start winning notification SH1 is executed using the effect control execution data read out at this time, the start winning notification SH1 can be executed even during the display stop period without being affected by the delay in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  After the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example illustrated in FIG. 20, the after-reach effect AR10 may be performed. In this control example, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started before the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is finished. The timing of the start of the swing display of the decorative pattern is determined in advance by the effect control process timer determination value or the like set in the effect control pattern read from the ROM 132 regardless of whether or not there is a delay in the playback display of the moving image. It should be done. In the sway display of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern to be displayed as the finalized display in the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is accompanied by slight sway, expansion and contraction, etc. And is displayed until it is stopped and displayed (completely stopped). The decorative symbol targeted for final display is the final decorative symbol derived as a display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol, and may be the final stop symbol determined in step S201 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Just do it. The sway display period in which sway display of the decorative pattern is performed may be, for example, two seconds, or a period until a time set in advance in the effect control pattern has elapsed. In this shaking display period, the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is continuously executed. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes an audio output to be executed in synchronization with the video output as a display auxiliary effect regarding display on the screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, when a delay occurs in the playback display of the moving image, it is possible to delay and execute the audio output as the display assistance effect according to the stop period of the playback display due to the delay, and even in the shaking display period, The control of the sound output that is the delayed display assistance effect is executed. Thus, the swing display period can be a period in which control delayed by the occurrence of the read delay can be performed.

  For example, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the variable display time from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived becomes long. Also, moving image data used to perform reach presentation by playback display of moving images tends to have a large data capacity. As a result, there is a high possibility that a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image. Therefore, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern having a long variable display time is performed, the sway display period is extended as compared with the case where the variable display corresponding to a fluctuation pattern having a short variable display time is performed. It may be set to As a result, even when reproduction display of a moving image tends to be delayed, the possibility of completing the reach effect by reproduction display of the moving image causing the delay can be improved, and occurrence of a problem can be prevented by appropriate presentation without discomfort. .

  When the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example shown in FIG. 20, the video output by the reproduction display of the moving image may be faded in. For example, when playback and display of a delayed moving image is started, the blending ratio of the moving image may be initialized to “0”, and the blending ratio may be updated so as to increase as time passes. As described above, when the delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of the display effect using the moving image by fading in the video output by the reproduction display of the delayed moving image.

  FIG. 21 shows an execution example of the start winning notification SH1 and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the game ball passes the starting area included in the passing area, such as the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, it is shown, for example, in FIG. The start winning notification SH1 is executed by outputting the voice of "Pokeon!" From the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, when the game ball passes through the starting area, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (B2), a predetermined light emission such as blue or yellow for the decorative LED provided inside or around the normally variable winning ball device 6A The start winning notification SH1 is executed by emitting light (lighting) in a color (lamp lighting color).

  As shown in FIG. 21C, the start-up winning notification SH1 in which the content of the voice output and the lamp lighting color are different corresponding to each of the plurality of reserved display colors by the execution ratio at the time of winning different depending on the winning determination. May be performed. It is determined whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state using, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value extracted in step S12 of the game control process processing shown in FIG. It should be a result. By performing the determination in step S12, it may be determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is to be controlled before determining whether to control the big hit gaming state. The determination result at the time of winning may include “big hit” when controlled to the big hit gaming state and “losing” when not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Alternatively, the determination result at the time of winning is determined as a specific variation pattern in which a specific effect such as a reach effect of super reach is executed instead of “big hit” and “loss” or in addition to “big hit” and “loss”. It may include the determination result in the case where it is determined and the determination result in the case where the specific variation pattern is not determined. The hold display color is a display color of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. In the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a suspension display capable of specifying the number of suspension of variable display is performed based on the suspension storage information on the variable display. As shown in FIG. 21C, by setting the content of the audio output corresponding to the hold display color and the lamp lighting color, the start winning notification SH1 can be executed by a different effect mode according to the display mode of the hold display. . In the example shown in FIG. 21C, both the content of the audio output and the lamp lighting color are set corresponding to the hold display color. On the other hand, only one of the contents of the audio output or the lamp lighting color may be set corresponding to the hold display color, and the other may have constant contents set regardless of the hold display color.

  FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are sequence diagrams showing a control example in the case of executing the after-reach effect AR1. FIG. 22 shows a case where there is no delay in reading of moving image data. FIG. 23 shows a case where there is a readout delay that causes a delay in readout of moving image data. Also in the control examples shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, as in the control examples in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control from the variable display start to the reach effect start is common.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 22, reproduction display of a moving image is started without delay as reach effect. After the reproduction display of the moving image is started, the after-reach effect AR1 is executed. For example, the after-reach effect AR1 can be executed without delay during variable display of the decorative pattern, using the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. The after-reach effect AR1 may be executed, for example, by detecting an action by the player who presses the push button 31B and the effect execution condition is satisfied according to the detection result. Alternatively, the after-reach effect AR1 may be executed when the effect execution timing in the variable display of the decorative symbol is reached regardless of the detection result of the action by the player. The after-reach effect AR1 in which the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the action by the player is included in the detection assistance effect related to the detection of the action by the player. Regardless of the detection result of the action by the player, for example, the after-reach effect AR1 of operating the movable members 32A and 32B for effect by the driving force of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B is included in the operation assistance effect related to the movement of the movable object . The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes the audio output in the speakers 8L and 8R executed in synchronization with the video output on the screen of the image display device 5. This voice output is included in the display assistance effect relating to the display of the image display device 5.

  After the after-reach effect AR1 is executed in the control example shown in FIG. 22, the after-reach effect AR2 may be further executed. The after-reach effect AR2 may be, for example, an effect such as a cut-in display of an effect image prepared in advance, which suggests to be controlled to a big hit gaming state or the like. Alternatively, the after-reach effect AR2 may be, for example, an effect that does not indicate that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled, such as a video output or an audio output that explains the content of the reach effect. In the control example shown in FIG. 22, after the reproduction and display of the moving image started without delay is finished, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started. Subsequently, the reach effect is finished when the execution of the reach effect is finished, and in response to the variable display finish when the variable display of the special symbol is finished, the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (full stop display) and confirmed It will be in the state where the decorative design is displayed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 23, a delay occurs in reading out moving image data used to execute reproduction display of a moving image included in reach effect, and a period in which display is stopped without starting reproduction display of the moving image. There is. When the effect execution condition is satisfied in the display stop period, or when the effect execution timing is reached, the after-reach effect AR1 is executed even in the display stop period. For example, if the presentation control execution data used to execute the after-reach presentation AR1 includes a part or all of the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the motor control data, but is not included in the display control data Good. Alternatively, the presentation control execution data used to execute the after-reach presentation AR 1 includes presentation control execution data including voice control data, lamp control data, presentation control execution data including a part or all of motor control data, and display control data only Data may be prepared separately. When the read standby signal output from the memory controller 123 is on, the CPU 131 does not use the effect control execution data including only the display control data, and the voice control data, the lamp control data, a part of the motor control data or The after-reach effect AR1 may be made executable using the effect control execution data including all. For example, when it is determined in step S223 that the control data reading condition is satisfied in step S223 based on the timer value of the effect process timer updated in step S222 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The effect control execution data constituting the effect control pattern determined in step 203 shown in FIG. Since the after-reach effect AR1 is executed using the effect control execution data read at this time, the after-reach effect AR1 can be executed even in the display stop period without being affected by the delay in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  After the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example illustrated in FIG. 23, the post-reach effect AR2 may be performed as in the case of FIG. In this control example, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started before the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is finished. The timing of the start of the swing display of the decorative pattern is determined in advance by the effect control process timer determination value or the like set in the effect control pattern read from the ROM 132 regardless of whether or not there is a delay in the playback display of the moving image. It should be done. In the sway display of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern to be displayed as the finalized display in the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is accompanied by slight sway, expansion and contraction, etc. And is displayed until it is stopped and displayed (completely stopped). The sway display period in which sway display of the decorative pattern is performed may be, for example, two seconds, or a period until a time set in advance in the effect control pattern has elapsed. In this shaking display period, the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is continuously executed. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes an audio output to be executed in synchronization with the video output as a display auxiliary effect regarding display on the screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, when a delay occurs in the playback display of the moving image, it is possible to delay and execute the audio output as the display assistance effect according to the stop period of the playback display due to the delay, and even in the shaking display period, The control of the sound output that is the delayed display assistance effect is executed. Thus, the swing display period can be a period in which control delayed by the occurrence of the read delay can be performed.

  For example, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the variable display time from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived becomes long. Also, moving image data used to perform reach presentation by playback display of moving images tends to have a large data capacity. As a result, there is a high possibility that a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image. Therefore, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern having a long variable display time is performed, the sway display period is extended as compared with the case where the variable display corresponding to a fluctuation pattern having a short variable display time is performed. It may be set to As a result, even when reproduction display of a moving image tends to be delayed, the possibility of completing the reach effect by reproduction display of the moving image causing the delay can be improved, and occurrence of a problem can be prevented by appropriate presentation without discomfort. .

  When the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example shown in FIG. 23, the video output by the reproduction display of the moving image may be faded in. For example, when playback and display of a delayed moving image is started, the blending ratio of the moving image may be initialized to “0”, and the blending ratio may be updated so as to increase as time passes. As described above, when the delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of the display effect using the moving image by fading in the video output by the reproduction display of the delayed moving image.

  FIG. 24 shows an execution example of the after-reach effect AR1 and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on detection of an action by the player, such as a continuous hit operation of pressing the push button 31B repeatedly, for example, FIG. 24 (B1) The after-reach effect AR1 is executed by the voice output that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output the voice of “chance!” Shown in FIG. Alternatively, when the effect execution condition is satisfied, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (B2), the after-reach effect AR1 is executed by the lighting mode in which the lighting combination 90 for effect is turned on. Alternatively, when the effect execution condition is satisfied, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (B3), after the effect movable members 32A and 32B are operated (advanced) by the driving force of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B, after reaching The effect AR1 is executed. The after-reach effect AR1 may be any effect that can be executed by voice output, lighting mode, operation of the movable member, or a combination of part or all of them.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (C), the after-reach effect AR1 may be made executable by the operation execution ratio different according to the variable display result. The variable display result may be, for example, the result determined using the random number value in step S102 of the game control process processing shown in FIG. The variable display result may include the "big hit" corresponding to the case where the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state and the "losing" corresponding to the case where the big hit game state is not controlled. Alternatively, the variable display results may be replaced with "big hit" and "lost", or in addition to "big hit" and "lost", "probable change" corresponding to the case of definite change after the end of the big hit gaming state It may include "non-probability change" corresponding to the case where it does not become a probability change state after the end of the gaming state. The operation execution ratio shown in FIG. 24C is set to be higher when the variable display result is “big hit” than when the variable display result is “losing”. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit", the after-reach effect AR1 is more easily performed than when the variable display result is "loss". In addition, it is not limited to what changes the operation time execution ratio according to a variable display result, The presentation aspect of after-reach effect AR1 may be determined by a different ratio according to a variable display result. In this case, according to the effect mode of the after-reach effect AR1, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the expectation degree controlled to the big hit gaming state can be made different. Further, the operation time execution ratio may be varied according to the fluctuation pattern, or the effect mode of the after-reach effect AR1 may be determined at a different ratio according to the fluctuation pattern.

  The after-production effect AR1 is executed when the action by the player who presses the push button 31B is detected and the effect execution condition is satisfied according to the detection result when the promotion notification for prompting the action of the player is not executed. It may be done. In the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is not started but the display is stopped, the action by the player pressing the push button 31B is detected when the promotion notification for prompting the action of the player is not executed. It may be possible to execute the after-reach effect AR1 based on the detection result.

  The display of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 may notify the remaining time of the operation effective period as the promotion notification for prompting the player to perform the operation. The operation valid period is a valid detection period in which an action by the player who presses the push button 31B is effectively detected. In the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is not started due to the delay and the display is stopped, the remaining time of the operation valid period may not be notified or the display of the remaining time may not be updated. When the promotion notification is not properly executed in the display stop period, the remaining time of the operation effective period may be continuously reduced as in the normal case without delay in controlling the progression of the effect. The measurement of the remaining time may be temporarily stopped so as not to decrease unlike the usual case without delay. Every time the action by the player pressing the push button 31B is detected in the operation valid period, the after-reach effect AR1 is executed at the operation execution rate according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 24C. It may be decided whether to do it or not. Then, when it is determined that the after-reach effect AR1 is to be executed, any one of the voice output, the lighting mode, the operation of the movable member, or a part or all of them shown in FIGS. 24 (B1) to (B3) After reaching, the effect AR1 may be executed by a combination of the above.

  FIG. 25 is a timing diagram or the like showing a control example in the case of updating the remaining time of the operation valid period. FIGS. 25A1 and 25A2 show the case where there is no delay in reading of moving image data without delay. FIGS. 25 (B1) to 25 (B3) show cases where there is a read delay that causes a delay in the reading of moving image data. The timing at which the moving image reproduction shown in FIG. 25 (A1) is changed from "none" to "present" is the reproduction start setting timing specified by the display control data etc. included in the effect control execution data making up the effect control pattern. It is the timing set as the reproduction start of the moving image at the design stage.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A1), in the case of no reading delay where there is no delay in reading moving image data, the remaining time of the operation valid period corresponds to the reproduction start setting timing, as shown in FIG. The initial setting time T0 is set as shown in FIG. The remaining time of the operation valid period may be measured, for example, using the timer value of the valid period timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 133 or the like. As shown in FIG. 25 (A2), after the initial setting time T0 is set corresponding to the reproduction start setting timing, the remaining time of the operation effective period is decreased with the lapse of time. Then, when the remaining time of the operation valid period becomes “0”, the operation valid period ends. If the end condition of the operation effective period is satisfied based on the detection result of the operation by the player pressing the push button 31B before the remaining time of the operation effective period becomes “0”, that time point The operation effective period may be ended by The termination condition of the operation valid period is set in advance so that it can be established based on the detection of the motion, for example, when it is determined to execute the after-reach effect AR1 at the operation execution ratio shown in FIG. It should be determined.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B1), even in the case where there is a read delay that causes a delay in reading of moving image data, the remaining time of the operation valid period corresponds to FIG. And the initial setting time T0 as shown in (B3) is set. As an example of control thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (B2), the remaining time of the operation valid period is reduced as in the case of no read delay, and when the remaining time becomes “0”, the operation valid period is You may finish. As another example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B3), the remaining time of the operation effective period may be temporarily stopped so as not to decrease in accordance with the delay in the start of reproduction of the moving image. In this case, unlike the case where there is no read delay, in the display stop period in which the start of moving image playback is delayed and the display is stopped, the timer stop control is maintained without updating the timer value of the valid period timer. You should do it.

  FIG. 25C shows a display example of the meter image MT1 as an execution example of the prompt notification. In this display example, the meter image MT1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 together with the effect image MS1 showing a character notifying the message of "Press!" And the effect image BT1 showing a character corresponding to the push button 31B. Be done. The meter image MT1 may be displayed updateably using video data separated from moving image data. In this case, updating of the display of the meter image MT1 is also stopped in the display stop period due to the read delay that causes a delay in reading the moving image data. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B2), in the case of reducing the remaining time of the operation valid period as well as in the case of readout delay as in the case of readout delay, the operation notified by the display state of meter image MT1. A difference may occur between the remaining time of the valid period and the remaining time of the operation valid period actually measured using the timer value of the valid period timer. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B3), if the operation is temporarily stopped so as not to reduce the remaining time of the operation valid period when there is a read delay, the operation valid period notified by the display state of the meter image MT1 There is no difference between the remaining time and the remaining time of the operation valid period actually measured using the timer value of the valid period timer, so that occurrence of a problem can be prevented by an appropriate effect without a sense of discomfort. However, by performing control of timer stop, an operation effective period longer than the design stage is provided. Therefore, the operation by the player at the timing not intended in the design stage is detected, and the post-reach AR 1 is performed. There is also a possibility that problems may occur due to the execution of

  The meter image MT1 shown in FIG. 25C may be displayed so as to be updateable by animation display or the like using still image data prepared separately from moving image data. Still image data used for updating and displaying the meter image MT1 may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the VRAM 144 or the like. The update display of the meter image MT1 may be controlled using effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern read by the CPU 131 from the ROM 132. In this case, updating of the display of the meter image MT1 may also be stopped during the display stop period, due to a read delay that causes a delay in the reading of moving image data. Even in the display stop period, the display of the meter image MT1 may be updated by using still image data stored in advance in the VRAM 144. Even when the update display of the meter image MT1 is stopped in the display stop period, when the display stop period ends, the display state is the same as in the case of no read delay according to the setting in the effect control execution data The display of the meter image MT1 may be updated. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B2), in the case of reducing the remaining time of the operation effective period as well as in the case of readout delay as in the case of readout delay, a meter after at least the display stop period has ended. There is no difference between the remaining time of the operation valid period notified by the display state of the image MT1 and the remaining time of the operation valid period actually measured using the timer value of the valid period timer, and by appropriate representation without discomfort It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems. However, when the display stop period ends, the display state of the meter image MT1 may change discontinuously, which may cause discomfort in the display of the meter image MT1 and may cause a problem. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B3), in the case of temporarily stopping so as not to reduce the remaining time of the operation effective period when there is a read delay, display of the meter image MT1 after at least the display stop period has ended. A difference may occur between the remaining time of the operation effective period notified by the state and the remaining time of the operation effective period actually measured using the timer value of the effective period timer. In the CPU 131 or the VDP 135, when control of timer stop with respect to the valid period timer is performed in the display stop period, control of update display stop may be performed in which update display of the meter image MT1 is also stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem by an appropriate effect that is not uncomfortable.

  The after-reach effect AR1 for causing the effect movable members 32A and 32B to operate (advance) shown in FIG. 24 (B3) may be executed regardless of the detection result of the operation by the player. For example, when variable display of a decorative pattern is started, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is determined in step S203 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Then, in the specific effect control pattern determined corresponding to the specific fluctuation pattern, when the effect execution timing is reached as motor control data included in the effect control execution data associated with the effect control process timer determination value The data used for execution of the after-reach effect AR1 that causes the effect movable members 32A and 32B to operate (advance) may be set in advance. Such a specific effect control pattern may be determined at different rates according to the variable display result. The determination ratio may be set to be higher when the variable display result is “big hit” than when the variable display result is “losing”. By this setting, when the variable display result is "big hit", the after-reach effect AR1 is more easily executed than when the variable display result is "loss". In addition, it is not limited to what changes the execution ratio of after-reach production AR1 which operates movable member 32A for a presentation, and 32B according to a variable display result, It is movable member 32A for a presentation at different ratio according to a variable display result. The manner of operation of may be determined. In this case, depending on the operation mode of the effect movable members 32A and 32B, the variable display result can be "big hit" and the expectation degree controlled to the big hit gaming state can be made different.

  FIGS. 26 and 27 are sequence diagrams showing an example of control in the case of executing the error notification EH1. FIG. 26 shows a case where there is no delay in reading out moving image data. FIG. 27 shows a case where there is a readout delay that causes a delay in readout of moving image data. Also in the control examples shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, as in the control examples in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control from the variable display start to the reach effect start is common.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 26, the reproduction display of the moving image is started without delay as the reach effect. After the reproduction display of the moving image is started, the error notification EH1 is executed when an error is detected and the occurrence of an error is detected. The error notification EH1 can be executed without delay at the time of error detection by reading out the effect control execution data stored in the ROM 132 in response to the detection of the error occurrence. The error notification EH1 is included in an abnormality notification assistance effect regarding notification of the occurrence of an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes the audio output in the speakers 8L and 8R executed in synchronization with the video output on the screen of the image display device 5. This voice output is included in the display assistance effect relating to the display of the image display device 5.

  After the execution of the reach effect is started in the control example shown in FIG. 26, the after-reach effect AR10 may be executed. The after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that indicates being controlled to a big hit gaming state, such as a cut-in display of a prepared effect image. Alternatively, the after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that does not indicate that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled, such as a video output or an audio output describing the content of the reach effect. In the control example shown in FIG. 26, after the reproduction display of the moving image started without delay is finished, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started. Subsequently, the reach effect is finished when the execution of the reach effect is finished, and in response to the variable display finish when the variable display of the special symbol is finished, the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (full stop display) and confirmed It will be in the state where the decorative design is displayed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 27, a delay occurs in reading out moving image data used to execute reproduction display of a moving image included in reach effect, and a period in which display is stopped without starting reproduction display of the moving image. There is. When the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is detected in the display stop period, the error notification EH1 is executed even in the display stop period. For example, the presentation control execution data used to execute the error notification EH1 may be configured to include voice control data, lamp control data, a part or all of motor control data, but not display control data. . Alternatively, the presentation control execution data used for the execution of the error notification EH1 includes presentation control execution data including voice control data, lamp control data, presentation control execution data including part or all of motor control data, and display control data only And may be prepared separately. When the read standby signal output from the memory controller 123 is on, the CPU 131 does not use the effect control execution data including only the display control data, and the voice control data, the lamp control data, a part of the motor control data or The error notification EH1 may be made executable using the effect control execution data including all of them. For example, when the CPU 131 executes the error notification process of step S60 in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, the effect control execution data prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the occurrence of an error is detected read out. Since the error notification EH1 is executed using the effect control execution data read out at this time, the error notification EH1 can be executed even in the display stop period without being affected by the delay in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  After the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example illustrated in FIG. 27, the after-reach effect AR10 may be performed. In this control example, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started before the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is finished. The timing of the start of the swing display of the decorative pattern is determined in advance by the effect control process timer determination value or the like set in the effect control pattern read from the ROM 132 regardless of whether or not there is a delay in the playback display of the moving image. It should be done. In the sway display of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern to be displayed as the finalized display in the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is accompanied by slight sway, expansion and contraction, etc. And is displayed until it is stopped and displayed (completely stopped). The sway display period in which sway display of the decorative pattern is performed may be, for example, two seconds, or a period until a time set in advance in the effect control pattern has elapsed. In this shaking display period, the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is continuously executed. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes an audio output to be executed in synchronization with the video output as a display auxiliary effect regarding display on the screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, when a delay occurs in the playback display of the moving image, it is possible to delay and execute the audio output as the display assistance effect according to the stop period of the playback display due to the delay, and even in the shaking display period, The control of the sound output that is the delayed display assistance effect is executed. Thus, the swing display period can be a period in which control delayed by the occurrence of the read delay can be performed.

  For example, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the variable display time from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived becomes long. Also, moving image data used to perform reach presentation by playback display of moving images tends to have a large data capacity. As a result, there is a high possibility that a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image. Therefore, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern having a long variable display time is performed, the sway display period is extended as compared with the case where the variable display corresponding to a fluctuation pattern having a short variable display time is performed. It may be set to As a result, even when reproduction display of a moving image tends to be delayed, the possibility of completing the reach effect by reproduction display of the moving image causing the delay can be improved, and occurrence of a problem can be prevented by appropriate presentation without discomfort. .

  Note that when the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example shown in FIG. 27, the video output by the reproduction display of the moving image may be faded in. For example, when playback and display of a delayed moving image is started, the blending ratio of the moving image may be initialized to “0”, and the blending ratio may be updated so as to increase as time passes. As described above, when the delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of the display effect using the moving image by fading in the video output by the reproduction display of the delayed moving image.

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the error notification EH1. For example, if an error related to a power failure (power failure error) is detected, for example, an error due to a short circuit failure of a switch power supply, as shown in FIG. 28A, the message “power failure detected” The error notification EH1 is executed by outputting the sound to be notified from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, when the occurrence of an error (door open error) due to the open state of the front door is detected, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), an audio notifying a message of “door is open” The error notification EH1 is executed by causing the speakers 8L and 8R to output the error notification EH1. Alternatively, if the occurrence of an error (full error) due to the lower plate being full with gaming balls is detected, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the message "Please remove the ball" is displayed. The error notification EH1 is executed by outputting the sound to be notified from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6, when the error notification process is executed in step S60, any error is generated among the plurality of errors in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Determine if it has occurred. In response to the determination result, the effect control execution data for error notification stored in the ROM 132 is selected and read, and the error notification EH1 is executed using the read effect control execution data. Thus, the error notification EH1 included in the abnormality notification assistance effect may be executed in a different effect mode in accordance with the determined abnormality.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are sequence diagrams showing an example of control in the case of executing the notice effect AY1. FIG. 29 shows a case where there is no delay in reading of moving image data. FIG. 30 shows a case where there is a readout delay that causes a delay in readout of moving image data. Also in the control examples shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, as in the control examples in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control from the variable display start to the reach effect start is common.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 29, the reproduction display of the moving image is started without delay as the reach effect. After the reproduction display of the moving image is started, the notice effect YA1 is executed. For example, using the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the advance effect pattern, the advance effect YA1 can be executed without delay during variable display of the decorative design. The notice effect YA1 is executed when a predetermined notice execution timing is reached, corresponding to the effect control process timer determination value or the like set in the effect control pattern, during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect YA1 is included in the notice assistance effect regarding the notice. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes the audio output in the speakers 8L and 8R executed in synchronization with the video output on the screen of the image display device 5. This voice output is included in the display assistance effect relating to the display of the image display device 5.

  After the notice effect YA1 is executed in the control example shown in FIG. 29, the after-reach effect AR10 may be performed. The after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that indicates being controlled to a big hit gaming state, such as a cut-in display of a prepared effect image. Alternatively, the after-reach effect AR 10 may be, for example, an effect that does not indicate that the jackpot gaming state is to be controlled, such as a video output or an audio output describing the content of the reach effect. In the control example shown in FIG. 29, after the reproduction display of the moving image started without delay is finished, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started. Subsequently, the reach effect is finished when the execution of the reach effect is finished, and in response to the variable display finish when the variable display of the special symbol is finished, the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (full stop display) and confirmed It will be in the state where the decorative design is displayed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 30, a delay occurs in reading out moving image data used to execute reproduction display of a moving image included in reach effect, and a period in which display is stopped without starting reproduction display of the moving image. There is. When the advance notice execution timing is reached in this display stop period, the advance notice effect YA1 is executed even in the display stop period. For example, the presentation control execution data used to execute the announcement presentation YA1 may be configured to include voice control data, lamp control data, a part or all of motor control data, but not display control data. . Alternatively, the presentation control execution data used to execute the announcement presentation YA1 includes presentation control execution data including voice control data, lamp control data, presentation control execution data including a part or all of motor control data, and display control data only And may be prepared separately. When the read standby signal output from the memory controller 123 is on, the CPU 131 does not use the effect control execution data including only the display control data, and the voice control data, the lamp control data, a part of the motor control data or The advance presentation YA1 may be made executable using the presentation control execution data including all of them. For example, when it is determined in step S223 that the control data reading condition is satisfied in step S223 based on the timer value of the effect process timer updated in step S222 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The effect control execution data constituting the effect control pattern determined in step 203 shown in FIG. Since the advance notice effect YA1 is executed using the effect control execution data read out at this time, the advance notice effect YA1 can be executed even during the display stop period without being affected by the delay in the reproduction display of the moving image.

  After the execution of the reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example illustrated in FIG. 30, the post-reach effect AR10 may be performed as in the case of FIG. In this control example, the shaking display of the decorative pattern is started before the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is finished. The timing of the start of the swing display of the decorative pattern is determined in advance by the effect control process timer determination value or the like set in the effect control pattern read from the ROM 132 regardless of whether or not there is a delay in the playback display of the moving image. It should be done. In the sway display of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern to be displayed as the finalized display in the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is accompanied by slight sway, expansion and contraction, etc. And is displayed until it is stopped and displayed (completely stopped). The sway display period in which sway display of the decorative pattern is performed may be, for example, two seconds, or a period until a time set in advance in the effect control pattern has elapsed. In this shaking display period, the reproduction display of the moving image in which the delay has occurred is continuously executed. The reach effect by the reproduction display of the moving image includes an audio output to be executed in synchronization with the video output as a display auxiliary effect regarding display on the screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, when a delay occurs in the playback display of the moving image, it is possible to delay and execute the audio output as the display assistance effect according to the stop period of the playback display due to the delay, and even in the shaking display period, The control of the sound output that is the delayed display assistance effect is executed. Thus, the swing display period can be a period in which control delayed by the occurrence of the read delay can be performed.

  For example, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the variable display time from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived becomes long. Also, moving image data used to perform reach presentation by playback display of moving images tends to have a large data capacity. As a result, there is a high possibility that a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image. Therefore, when the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern having a long variable display time is performed, the sway display period is extended as compared with the case where the variable display corresponding to a fluctuation pattern having a short variable display time is performed. It may be set to As a result, even when reproduction display of a moving image tends to be delayed, the possibility of completing the reach effect by reproduction display of the moving image causing the delay can be improved, and occurrence of a problem can be prevented by appropriate presentation without discomfort. .

  When the execution of reach effect in which a delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image is started in the control example shown in FIG. 30, the video output by the reproduction display of the moving image may be faded in. For example, when playback and display of a delayed moving image is started, the blending ratio of the moving image may be initialized to “0”, and the blending ratio may be updated so as to increase as time passes. As described above, when the delay occurs in the reproduction display of the moving image, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of the display effect using the moving image by fading in the video output by the reproduction display of the delayed moving image.

  FIG. 31 shows an execution example of the notice effect YA1 and the like. When the advance execution timing is reached, for example, the advance effect YA1 is executed by audio output that causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a voice of “superheat!” Shown in FIG. 31 (A1). Alternatively, when the advance notice execution timing is reached, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A2), the notice effect YA1 is executed by the lighting mode in which the lighting combination 90 for effect is turned on. Alternatively, when the advance notice execution timing is reached, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A3), the moveable members 32A and 32B for effect are operated (advanced) by the driving force of the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B. YA1 is executed. The preview effect YA1 may be any effect that can be executed by voice output, lighting mode, operation of a movable member, or a combination of part or all of these.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect YA1 as the presence / absence of the advance effect, at different rates according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command. In this case, in step S202 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8, for example, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect YA1 at a different rate according to the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 31B, the notice effect YA1 can be executed at a predetermined ratio in the case of the variation pattern PA2-3 and in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is in the reach state corresponding to the case where the display pattern of the decorative pattern is “reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. Later, it is a fluctuation pattern in which normal reach effect, super A reach effect, and super B reach effect can be executed in order. The fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is a fluctuation pattern capable of executing the same reach effect as the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 after reaching the reach state, corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit". The determination ratio shown in FIG. 31 (B) is set so that the ratio at which the notice effect YA1 is executed is higher in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3 than in the case of the variation pattern PA2-3. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit", the notice effect YA1 is more easily performed than when the variable display result is "loss". In addition, the reach effect of the supermarket B executed corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is higher in the ratio that the variable display result is "big hit" than when the normal reach effect is executed. It is a reach production of becoming a super reach. The preview effect YA1 may be executable before the reach effect of the super B is started, for example, in response to the start of the reach effect of the super A by reproduction display of a moving image. When the notice effect YA1 is executed, it can be notified that the reach effect of Super B will be executed corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 or the fluctuation pattern PA3-3, so that the variable display result is "big hit". The player's expectation for becoming a player can be dramatically improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the case where it is determined whether or not to perform the advance notice production YA1 at different rates according to the change pattern, and the effect mode of the advance notice production YA1 may be determined at different rates according to the change pattern. In this case, the variable display result is "big hit" according to the effect mode of the advance effect YA1, and the expected degree at which the big hit gaming state is controlled, and the expected degree at which the specific effect such as the reach effect of Super B is executed, It can be different. Moreover, if it is a reach change pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach", regardless of the change pattern, depending on whether the variable display result is "loss" or "big hit" Whether or not to execute the notice effect YA1 may be determined at different rates, and the effect mode of the notice effect YA1 may be different at different rates depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” It may be determined.

  As in the case of the after-reach effect AR1, the preliminary announcement effect YA1 may be executed based on the detection result of the operation by the player who presses the push button 31B in the operation valid period. In this case, the promotion notification may be executed to prompt the player's action, or the promotion notification may not be performed, for example, in the display stop period in which the display is stopped without starting the reproduction display of the moving image. Good. When the promotion notification is not executed, the action by the player who presses the push button 31B may be detected, and the notice effect YA1 may be made executable by the detection result.

  The notice effect period in which the notice effect YA1 is executed may include all of a display stop period in which display is stopped without starting reproduction display of a moving image, or may include a part of the display stop period. Alternatively, the display stop period may include all of the notice effect period, or the display stop period may include a part of the notice effect period. As described above, when the preview rendering period and the display suspension period overlap at least a part of each other, it is sufficient to control the preview rendering YA so as to be executable if it is the preview rendering period even in the display suspension period. .

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing an example of control in the case of executing the notice effect YA1. FIG. 32A shows a control example of moving picture reproduction in the case where there is no reading delay in which reading of moving picture data is not delayed. FIG. 32B shows a control example of moving image reproduction in the case where there is a read delay that causes a delay in reading moving image data. FIG. 32 (C) shows an example of control to execute the notice effect YA1. The timing at which the moving image reproduction shown in FIG. 32A is changed from "none" to "present" is the reproduction start setting timing specified by the display control data etc. included in the effect control execution data making up the effect control pattern. It is the timing set as the reproduction start of the moving image at the design stage.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), there is no read delay that causes no delay in reading moving image data, or there is a read delay that causes delay in moving image data read as shown in FIG. 32 (B). Regardless of whether it is the case, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the notice effect YA1 is executed by reaching the notice execution timing before reaching the reach state in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Is started. Thereafter, the notice effect YA1 is executed until the end of the notice effect period over the reproduction start setting timing. In the case of the read delay shown in FIG. 32 (B), although there is a delay in the start of the reproduction of the moving image, the moving image reproduction is started before the end of the advance presentation effect period. In this case, the notice effect period in which the notice effect YA1 is executed includes the entire display stop period in which the display of the moving image is stopped without being started. The preliminary announcement production YA1 uses the presentation control execution data forming the presentation control pattern determined according to the preliminary presentation presentation pattern, and the like, regardless of whether or not it is a display stop period, voice output, lighting mode, movable member Is performed by any one or all or a combination of these operations.

  For example, when the display stop period is prolonged, the preview effect period in which the preview effect YA1 is executed may end before the display stop period ends. Alternatively, the notice effect period in which the notice effect YA1 is executed may be started later than the reproduction start setting timing. In this case, after the display stop period is started, the notice execution period may be started before the display stop period ends. In addition, when the display stop period is prolonged, the notice execution period may end before the display stop period ends. As described above, regardless of the relation between the notice effect period in which the notice effect YA1 is executed and the display stop period, the notice effect YA1 uses the effect control execution data constituting the effect control pattern. By controlling the execution, it may be possible to execute in a predetermined advance presentation effect period.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment can be solved so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. It may have a configuration of For example, among the features described in the above embodiment, any one of a feature for preventing occurrence of a defect, a feature for appropriately protecting stored data, a feature for performing appropriate presentation, or What is necessary is just to have the feature which combined at least one part of these.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), as video data, video data and audio data compressed and encoded are multiplexed using a predetermined container format, and video data is generated. It has been described that the display control of the image display device 5 and the output control of the effect sound in the speakers 8L and 8R are performed in synchronization so as to reproduce a moving image in which the output and the audio output are synchronized. On the other hand, display control of the image display device 5 and output control of the effect sound in the speakers 8L and 8R in the reproduction of the moving image by setting of the effect control execution data constituting the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 132, for example May be performed synchronously. In this case, when reading the image data and the audio data stored in the effect data memory 123, if the delay caused in the reading of one of the stored data is detected, the progress of the control using the other stored data is The display control and the output control of the effect sound may be performed in synchronization with each other while waiting.

  This invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. The slot machine is, for example, an arbitrary gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as plural types of identification information and giving a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and variably displays plural types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. For example, one game is ended when the display results of a plurality of reels are derived and displayed, and the winnings are made according to the displaying results (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning, RB winning etc) Is a game machine in which it is possible to generate In such a slot machine, the pachinko game shown in the above embodiment is performed by the cooperation of hardware resources including a game control microcomputer for performing game control and software for performing predetermined processing. It may be configured to include all or some of the features of the machine 1.

  In addition, the device configuration and various operations of the gaming machine can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and the gaming medium is enclosed and scored based on the occurrence of a prize It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants. The slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming values and only credits as gaming values It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. The game to be executed in the gaming machine may be any game, and may be at least capable of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, or capable of giving an advantageous gaming value to the player. It may be.

  As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, the WDT clear setting during reading is performed in step S281 of the in-control effect data transfer process shown in FIG. Since the reset can be suppressed, the occurrence of a failure can be prevented.

  In the in-control memory inspection process shown in FIG. 10, based on the fact that the memory inspection interval is determined to have elapsed in step S252, the memory inspection is executed under control in step S257, and the data transfer condition is satisfied. Since the alternative process of transferring the storage data of the defective area to the alternative area can be performed, the protection process for protecting the storage data can be appropriately performed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 20, since the start winning notification SH1 can be executed even during the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is not started but the display is stopped, the effect can be appropriately performed.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 23, since the after-reach effect AR1 can be executed even in the display stop period in which the display is stopped without starting the reproduction display of the moving image, the effect regarding the detection of the action by the player is appropriately performed it can.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 23, since the after-reach effect AR1 can be executed even during the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is stopped without starting the reproduction display of the moving image, the effects regarding the movable members 32A and 32B for effect are appropriately It can be done.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 27, the error notification EH1 can be executed even in the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is stopped without starting the reproduction display of the moving image.

  In the control example shown in FIG. 30, since the advance notice effect YA1 can be executed even during the display stop period in which the display of the moving image is stopped without starting the reproduction display of the moving picture, the effect on the notice can be appropriately performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, since the storage area of the effect data memory 123 includes a data area which is a normal use area and a redundant area which is an alternative use area, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a defect, and storage data Can properly execute a protection process to protect the

  In step S455 of the memory inspection process shown in FIG. 12, control is performed to transfer the storage data of the defective block which is the defective area of the data area to the alternate area which is the alternate area of the redundant area. Also, protection processing for protecting stored data can be appropriately executed.

  In step S271 of the in-control effect data transfer process shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the effect data stored in the effect data memory 123 is being read, so that the occurrence of a defect can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the moving image data, video data for display control and audio data for output control of effect sound are multiplexed as a series of data, and display control and output of effect sound are generated. Since the control can be performed synchronously, the rendering can be appropriately performed.

  In the control examples shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 23, FIG. 27, and FIG. 30, control such as reproduction display of a delayed moving image can be executed in a period before the display result of variable display is derived. So you can perform the rendering properly.

  In the effect data transfer process under control shown in FIG. 11, since the clear of the watchdog timer 134 by the setting in step S281 is limited when the number of times of clearing being read reaches the clear upper limit judgment value in step S280, It can prevent the occurrence.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 5 ... Image display apparatus 6A ... Normal prize ball apparatus 6B ... Ordinary variable prize ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32A, 32B ... movable member for presentation 33A, 33B ... movable member drive motor 35A ... controller sensor unit 35B ... push sensor 90 ... lighting combination for presentation 122 ... memory controller 123 ... presentation data memory 131 ... CPU
132 ... ROM
133 ... RAM
134 ... Watchdog timer 135 ... VDP
136 ... audio processing circuit 137 ... lamp control circuit 138 ... motor control circuit 141 ... instruction decoder 142 ... demultiplexer 143 ... video decoder 144 ... VRAM
145 ... display drive circuit 151 ... voice decoder

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Storage means capable of storing data relating to display control;
Display control means capable of reading out stored data of the storage means and controlling the display means;
Signal generation means for generating a time lapse signal when the measurement time has passed the monitoring time;
The display control means
If the predetermined event and the first control, before Symbol first control is not executed to initialize the time measured by said signal generating means before the monitoring time has elapsed occurs, reads the data stored in said storage means executable der and a second control to initialize the time measured by said signal generating means before the monitoring time in during a read period has elapsed are is,
The storage means includes a normal use area and an alternative use area.
A process of storing data stored in a normal use area of the storage means in an alternative use area of the storage means is executed as the predetermined event.
A game machine characterized by   A variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
  The variable display means displays identification information in a fixed stop mode after a predetermined period has elapsed since display results of the variable display can be displayed,
  The predetermined period is set to be longer than a stop period in which the display of the display means stops when the predetermined event occurs.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.