JP6688001B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is the specific display result, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to the player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

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

  Note that the game value is a right for a state in which a state of a variable winning ball device provided in a game area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who easily hits a ball, or for an advantageous state for a player. Is to be generated, or the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

  In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes will be closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with a specific display result. In the state of moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is swapped, a big hit can occur before the final result is displayed The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

JP, 2014-230575, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a process of making a decision regarding the operation of the rendering device and operating the rendering device according to the determination result (for example, a command for transmitting a production selection process or various commands to the lamp control board 241). (Transmission process), a process of monitoring the operation of the effect device and determining whether or not the operation is abnormal, a process of stopping the operation of the effect device when the operation is determined to be abnormal (for example, collision It is configured that one control means (e.g., realized by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221) performs the avoidance process. Therefore, there is a problem that the processing load of the control means becomes large.

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

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of movable members (for example, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b) that perform a predetermined operation, and the first control means (for example, a microcomputer for symbol control). 100a) and a second control means (for example, electrical component control) for operating the movable member based on an operation instruction command (for example, an operation instruction command (see FIG. 40)) transmitted from the first control means. And a second control means for invalidating the received operation instruction command so as not to operate the movable member based on the operation instruction command, and the operation instruction command. upon receiving a includes a comparator means for comparing the operation instruction command received said operating instruction command before, the invalidation means A position where another movable member does not interfere when an operation instruction command (for example, a movable object control 1 designation command or a movable object control 3 designation command) for instructing the operation of one movable member of the plurality of movable members is received. If it does not exist (for example, if it is not in the initial position (in the initial position), there is a possibility that it will interfere with other rendering devices, or if it is not possible to confirm that it does not interfere), the received operation instruction command is invalid. turned into (e.g., the portion electrical components control microcomputer 100b executes the steps S927, S928, S930, S931, S932, S934), the operation instruction command received consecutively in Jo Tokoro period identical operation by the comparing means When it is determined that the operation command is an instruction command, the operation instruction command received later is invalidated.
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the rendering device and distribute the processing load.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a game control means (for example, realized by the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game is provided, and the second control means is a command transmitted from the game control means (for example, , The production control command (see FIG. 9)) based on a command (for example, a symbol control command (see FIG. 26)) is transmitted to the first control means, and the first control means is transmitted from the second control means. Based on the command, a decision is made regarding the operation of the rendering device including at least the movable member (for example, the part for which the microcomputer 100a for pattern control executes steps S8001 to S8004b), and the second control means is operated based on the result of the decision. Send an instruction command (for example, the microcomputer 100a for symbol control has steps S8007b, S). 108b, S8109b, may be configured as part) to perform S8309b.
With such a configuration, the processing load can be distributed.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, when the same operation instruction command is continuously received, the second control means invalidates the operation instruction command received later (for example, a micro controller for controlling electric parts). The computer 100b may be configured to execute steps S921 to S922).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent useless processing by invalidating the operation instruction command that is highly likely to be illegal.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, as an effect device, an image display device (for example, effect display device 9) that displays an image and a sound output device (for example, speaker 27) that outputs a sound are provided. The first control means controls the image display device (for example, the part where the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes steps S8007a, S8105, S8309a), and the second control means controls the movable member and the sound output device. The control may be performed (for example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes the steps S907 and S909).
With such a configuration, the processing load can be distributed.

(Means 5) The means 4 is provided with a storage means (for example, a ROM mounted on the symbol control board 80a, which stores the process table shown in FIG. 39) for storing image data and sound data in association with each other. The control means performs control to display an image on the image display device based on the image data (for example, the portion where the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes step S8105), and the sound data associated with the image data is switched. It may be configured to sometimes send an operation instruction command to the first control means (for example, a portion where the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes steps S8107a to S8107b).
With such a configuration, it is possible to synchronize the display of the image and the output of the sound.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of an electric part control board and a pattern control board. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board performs. It is a flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production design which is prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the electric component control main process which CPU for electric component control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is the flowchart which shows the production control command transfer processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol control command. It is a flow chart which shows operation instruction command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows sound output control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a lamp control process. It is a flowchart which shows a movable object control process. It is a flowchart which shows a movable object control process. It is the flowchart which shows the design control main processing which the CPU for design control executes. It is the flowchart which shows the command analysis processing for design control. It is a flow chart which shows design control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of production design. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a notice production setting table and an execution timing of the notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the operation instruction command. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 1st notice production and 2nd notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 1st notice production and 2nd notice production. It is a timing chart showing a specific example of the execution timing of the first notice effect and the second notice effect.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 that is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be displayed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the symbol control microcomputer mounted on the symbol control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a by the symbol control microcomputer, the effect display device 9 is caused to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of being stopped, swinging, scaling or deforming, or a plurality of symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are swapped. Then, the production performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  On the part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, a special symbol and a normal symbol which will be described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the side of the symbol control microcomputer 100a). It is performed by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.), When performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. The manner of production is being diversified, and the production mode is such that a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. The fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant motion, and is not visible on the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display regions 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals with a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that “variable display is synchronized” means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, a display color (a display color different from the deviating. For example, deviating) is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.By the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the display color reminding the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the outfall) For example, when it is out of focus, it is displayed in blue, whereas when it is big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be different depending on whether there is any.) The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is the same as the background image when turned off. It is desirable that the display color (for example, black) is different from that of the background image in order to prevent the display image from disappearing.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light-emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used. You may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth special symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, is shown, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using a light-emitting body, such as a lamp and LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which display and display of different display colors are repeated at regular time intervals. Further, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be performed separately by performing a display in which lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and when deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is used. Alternatively, the stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

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

  The small display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). I have something to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that passing the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second winning opening 13 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

  On the side of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of 4 indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b composed of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reservation storage display section 9a for displaying the first reservation storage number and a second reservation storage display section 9b for displaying the second reservation storage number are provided. There is. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are individually displayed is shown, but it is a total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory display part which displays the number of pending | holding memories may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined holding storage display section. , So that it is recognizable whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue). You may comprise.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

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

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a first movable object 78a that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86a and moves when the motor 86a rotates is provided. Further, on the right side, a second movable object 78b that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86b and moves when the motor 86b rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b operate when a notice effect (a first notice effect or a second notice effect described later) or a super reach effect is executed. It should be noted that the movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b may be operated not only in the movable object advance notice effect or the super reach effect, but also in the pseudo-relation effect, for example. The first movable object 78a is controlled to move from the initial position on the upper left side of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position near the center (see FIG. 43 (B)) by the rotation of the motor 86a. By doing so, the production state is changed from the initial state. Further, the second movable object 78b is moved from the initial position on the upper right side of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 1 to the effect position near the center (see FIG. 43 (D)) by the rotation of the motor 86b. By being controlled, the initial state is changed to the effect state. Hereinafter, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b may be collectively referred to as a movable object.

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

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

  On the right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display device 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the pattern becomes visible when turned on) are alternately turned on to perform variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of variable display, it is a win. . And when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, compared to the normal state, the probability of being decided to be a big hit is a high probability state (compared to the normal state, the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased. In the high probability state.), The probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in. Further, two speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with not only a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, effect selection) by rotating the dial.

  The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. If it is not a state where the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation big hit, after being transferred to a so-called probability variation state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is shifted to a high-probability state, and a game ball is easy to start winning (that is, a special symbol). The execution condition of the variable display on the display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established), and the game state is controlled to a high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, as compared with the case in which the high base state is not set. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

  In addition, it does not extend the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state (also referred to as an open extension state), but shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning prize is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the like, and from a disadvantageous state for the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to the normal symbol time-shortened state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, since the frequency of winning the normal symbol is high, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 is high, and the starting winning is easy (high base state).

  In addition, in this embodiment, when shifting to the high base state, a transition to a time saving state (special symbol saving time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened is also performed. By shifting to such a time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of the variation of the special symbol or the effect symbol is increased (in other words, the storage of the reserved memory is exhausted. It is possible to reduce the situation in which an invalid start winning occurs. Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. In addition, by shifting to any one of the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it is easy to start winning. It is also possible to set).

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

  Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

  Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, it means that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

  The random number circuit 53 has a function of selecting and setting a range of updating numerical data (a function of selecting and setting an initial value and a function of selecting an upper limit), a function of selecting and setting a rule of updating numerical data, and a selection of a rule of updating numerical data. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

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

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

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, which displays the special symbol variably, the normal symbol display 10 which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reservation storage Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, the electric component control means (composed of the electric component control microcomputer 100b) mounted on the electric component control board 80b is produced from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command for instructing the contents is received and transferred to the symbol control board 80a. Strictly speaking, the electric component control means transmits a symbol control command corresponding to the content designated by the received effect control command to the symbol control board 80a. Then, the symbol control means (constituted by the symbol control microcomputer 100a) mounted on the symbol control board 80a determines the effect contents based on the received symbol control command, and variably displays the effect symbols. The display of the display device 9 is controlled.

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

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

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

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

  Signal direction regulation that allows signals input from the main board 31 to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the electrical component control board 80b (does not pass signals in the direction from the electrical component control board 80b to the relay board 77) A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted as a means. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

  Further, the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a respectively include serial communication circuits for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals by serial communication. In this embodiment, the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the pattern control microcomputer 100a exchange (transmit and receive) commands via a serial communication circuit. Not limited to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, a command is exchanged (transmitted / received) between the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a via a parallel communication circuit. May be.

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

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

  In addition, the signals for driving the lamps and the LEDs and the sound number data are bidirectionally communicated between the electric component control CPU 101b, the lamp driver 352, and the voice synthesis IC 703 (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication). Not limited to the example shown in this embodiment, signals for driving the lamps and LEDs and sound number data are transmitted by one-way communication from the electric component control CPU 101b to the lamp driver 352 and the voice synthesis IC 703. You may comprise.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the production control means such as the electric component control means and the symbol control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply ( The processing of steps S41 to S43) is performed. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for areas that may be initialized in the work area. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized are left as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result stored in the backup RAM (normal big hit, probability change big hit, sudden change big hit, small hit or off) to the electric component control board 80b ( Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do it. In this case, the microcomputer 100a for symbol control receives the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command by the electrical component control microcomputer 100b, and the corresponding symbol control command (first symbol variation designation for symbol control) It is also possible to restart the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the transmission of the command or the second symbol variation designation command for symbol control).

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

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of always transmitting the display result designation command when the power is restored. . Then, if the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that the power outage is occurring during the change, and the display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display state designation command is not transmitted and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) for initialization (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the electric component control microcomputer 100b receives the initialization designation command, it sends a symbol control command (design control initialization designation command) corresponding to the initialization designation command to the design control microcomputer 100a. When the symbol control microcomputer 100a receives the symbol control command (symbol control initialization designation command) corresponding to the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 initializes the control of the gaming machine. Is displayed on the screen, that is, initialization notification is performed.

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S17) and the initial value random number updating process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made and a random number for determining whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, and a ball payout device, which is provided in the game device, by itself. In the process to do, or the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number per ordinary symbol is one round (ordinary random number for per symbol determination) When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the reach is not suddenly and suddenly a sudden big hit symbol (for example, "135")). May be displayed as a stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed by performing a lottery for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the symbol control microcomputer 100a that actually executes the reach effect control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply-stop-time process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (step S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a drive signal is output to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (production control command control process: step S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on that any of the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23 is turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of award balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting a normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting a normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag for the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. At such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

  After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

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

  When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") when the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

  When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect may be executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not become the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "off".

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

  When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "a sudden sudden change big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, the predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability big hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, the probability change state does not shift to the normal state and the normal state does not shift to the probability change state. The sudden probability big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, 0.1 seconds is opened twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot that shifts the game state after the big hit game to a probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to a probability variation state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the special winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, when the special winning opening is opened for 0.1 second twice, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  When the gaming machine is configured such that all types of big hits are probability-change big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. Also, when the big hit types are all probability variation big hits, if a small hit is provided, it is only a transition to the probability variation state (high probability state) and a sudden probability variation big hit without a time saving state (high base state). Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 used when the reach is not reached and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-repeating is performed once again. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the reach and that accompany the pseudo-representation, the re-variation is performed once. Also, in the case of using the normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-changing is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns used for reach and involving pseudo-representation, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used, the revariation is performed three times. It should be noted that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is temporarily executed after the variable effect display of the effect symbol is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 Is prepared. Note that, in FIG. 6, the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when there is no sudden probability big hit or small hit and accompany a pseudo-representation, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the normal PB2-4 among the variation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns used when reaching and with the effect of pseudo-relation, when the super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 are used, the revariation is performed three times. Further, the variation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-repeating is once again changed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly set according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo-linkage, the variation time is 32). The fixed time is fixed at 0.75 seconds, and the variable time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of super reach A without pseudo-linking.) However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, The varying time may be different according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be different according to the first number of reserved memories, When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be different depending on the second number of reserved memories. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, a variation pattern determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved pattern storage numbers 3 and 4). Of the variation pattern determination table), and the variation time may be different by selecting the determination table according to the value of the first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped by the type of reach, and may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-variation of pseudo-repetition, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type including one variation pattern, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of effects such as pseudo-relation and sliding effects.

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

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit judgment table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which big hit judgment values to be compared with the random R are set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not the probability changed state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. In the normal-time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

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

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the game state is shifted to the probability change state. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, a small hit occurs so that if the configuration is made to inspire whether or not the probability changes, the current gaming state is the probability changing state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if the small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is the positive changed state, and the stirrer effect against the positive change is not performed more than necessary. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. 8 (A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is decided to make a jackpot (a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8 (B) and 8 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, to determine whether to transition to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to move to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning a prize is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the proportion of the “small hit” is determined to be high.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 8 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and "a sudden variation jackpot." In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), eight judgment values are assigned to the “sudden probability big hit” in the big hit type judgment table 131a (40 minutes). 8 is determined to be a sudden probability variation big hit), whereas two determination values are assigned to the "sudden probability variation big hit" in the jackpot type determination table 131b (ratio of 2/40). It is decided that the sudden change jackpot is suddenly)). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning a prize is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as “a sudden probability big hit” is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the big jack type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The "special sudden change big hit" may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden certainty big jackpot (two-round jackpot) as the first specific game state that gives a predetermined amount of game value, and the game. There is a case where it is determined to be a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot (15 round jackpot) as the second specific gaming state that gives a game value of a larger amount than the value, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Although the case where it is decided to set the first specific game state at a high rate is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one time during the big hit is extended may be determined as the game value. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15-round big hit, a first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and a second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be finished, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round will remain), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot of 15 times opening).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probably odd big hit” and “suddenly sudden big hit”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to For example, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game and a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, there are three types of big hit types, namely, “normal big hit”, “probability change big hit” and “sudden probability change big hit”, but the number is not limited to three and, for example, four or more A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, and for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a time saving state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game state (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed 100 times, the time saving state ends (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state is also ended when a big hit occurs after the shift to the time saving state and before the execution of the variable display 100 times is ended (see step S132 described later).

  The "probable variation big hit" is a big jackpot that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit game state. The time saving state (high base state) is also entered (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, the probability changing state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to a number of times when the special winning opening is less than the number of times of "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" (in this embodiment, the opening is 0.1 second twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal big hit" and "probable odds big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "sudden positive big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability jackpot gaming state is suddenly changed to the probability variation state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to the time saving state (high base state). (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, the probability changing state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when a "small hit" occurs, the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, resulting in a big hit game state due to "a sudden probability big hit". Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden variation big hit" or a "small hit", and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

  In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot", respectively. ) Is set. When the value of Random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type. The effect control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variation pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the production control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

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

  The command 9F00 (H) is a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are display control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden variation big hit big start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "normal big hit", big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of "sudden sudden change big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / sudden sudden change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designating command for sudden probability big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but does not send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Note that the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, and thus a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening open designation command (A101 (H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when finishing the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when finishing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A30A (H)) designating round 10.

  Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "normal big hit" is ended. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "probably strange big hit" is ended. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit / suddenly odd change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of a small hit game or the sudden probability sudden big hit game end. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden variation big hit end designation in the case of a sudden variation big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying the background display when the game state is the time saving state. The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability variation state background designation command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the probability variation state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition specification command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

  In this embodiment, as the reserved storage information, for the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, an effect control command (first reserved storage number addition designation) indicating that the reserved storage number has increased or decreased, respectively. Command, second reserved storage number addition designation command), but the form of the reserved storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the reserved storage in the following mode The information may be transmitted.

(1) As the reserved storage information, only one command is transmitted, and which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories. The (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) As the reserved storage information, only one command is transmitted, which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased in the one command is specified, and the total number of reserved memories is the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting winning a prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning prize designation command, second starting winning prize designation command) is transmitted, and separately, a reserved storage number designation command for designating the reserved storage number is transmitted. In the reserved storage number designation command, The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting winning a prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning prize designation command, second starting winning prize designation command) is transmitted, and separately, a reserved storage number designation command for designating the reserved storage number is transmitted. In the reserved storage number designation command, The increased number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number or second reserved storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

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

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b.

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

  As a production control command transmission method, production control command data is output to the electric component control board 80b from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 byte by byte using eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production control INT signal. The electric component control microcomputer 100b mounted on the electric component control board 80b detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the performance parts such as the device 9, it is possible to prevent the number of types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the electric part control microcomputer 100b from increasing.

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

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

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

  Variation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derived display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, control is performed to send a variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, and a variation time timer that measures the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol variation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the electric component control microcomputer 100b receives the symbol. Control to transmit the confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control means (for example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a), in the effect display device 9 when receiving the symbol fixing designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. The fourth symbol is controlled so as to be stopped.

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

  Special winning opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while controlling to transmit the special winning opening opening designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. The value is updated to the value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. In addition, since the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening open designation command (A101 (H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10.

  Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the special winning opening, a process of confirming whether or not the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied is performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, while performing a control to send a designation command after opening during the big hit to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 ( In this example, it updates to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for informing the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended is performed for the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a. Also, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

  Small hitting open process (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The process of confirming the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all opening is completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for informing the player that the small hitting game state has ended is performed for the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage processing in step S312. Further, FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S314.

  First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start opening switch passage processing executed when the first start opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the 1 reserved memory number is 4) (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

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

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 14, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, a random number value such as a big hit determination random number is stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer as pending storage, but the predetermined information stored as pending storage is Not limited to random numbers. For example, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit may be determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number, and the result of the decision may be stored as a hold storage in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. .

  Next, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1220A).

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passage processing executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit value (specifically, the second holding It is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 (step S1211B). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second starting port switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

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

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demonstration designating command has not been transmitted yet, control for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designating command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b is performed (step S51A), and the processing is executed. To finish. Note that, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting is repeated based on that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled so as not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of special symbols is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating "second" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Not limited to the configuration example shown in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit, and the variation pattern winning determination (prefetch determination), and a command indicating the winning determination result. May be transmitted, and the pattern control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the command indicating the winning determination result. In such a configuration, when the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) is determined as the winning determination. Alternatively, only the process of comparing with the big hit determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the process of comparing with the big hit determination value in the probability variation state (high probability state) may not be performed. With such a configuration, when the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, between the determination result of the big hit in the winning determination and the determination result of the big hit at the start of the actual variation It is possible to prevent the deviation.

  Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved storage buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the pending specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the time saving state background designation command when only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability variation flag nor the time saving flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to send the normal state background designating command.

  Note that, specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the production control command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, the address of the command transmission table (set in advance in the ROM for each command) according to the production control command. To the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted in this order to the electric component control microcomputer 100b. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, and the display result designation command is further transmitted after 4 ms, and further after 4 ms. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first special symbol indicating that the process is executed for "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

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

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a jackpot is higher when the gaming state is the probable variation state than when the gaming state is the non-probability variation state (normal state). More specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A is set) and the number of big hit determination values An ordinary jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) that is set to be smaller than the hour jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination table is used to perform the jackpot determination process in the normal state. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a big hit symbol But also.

  The confirmation as to whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is performed by checking whether the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the game state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change big hit" or "a sudden change big hit", and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. After the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. The random number for use is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, there is a high percentage of sudden probability jackpots being selected.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the big hit type decision result, one of the big hit symbols "1", "3", "7", "9" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol. To do. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "suddenly sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, "5" which is a small hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the decided big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is The invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, a table in which the stop symbols of the special symbols are associated with the jackpot types is prepared in advance, and the stop symbols of the special symbols are first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpots are determined based on the determination result. The type may be determined.

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

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

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

  If the small hit flag is also not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). The time saving flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state or the time saving state, and is reset when ending the time saving state. Specifically, when it is determined to be a "normal big hit", a time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game is finished, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is finished. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display for the predetermined number of times is finished. Further, when it is determined that the "probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit", the probability variation flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

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

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation pattern for out-of-shortening as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of kinds. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probability changing state, the time saving state is always set. Is also changed (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined to be Y in step S95, there is a case of a probable variation state or a case where control is performed only in the time saving state). As the table used to determine any one of the plurality of types, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for out-of-time operation is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table for out-of-shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, the time variation saving variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later. When the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation pattern type may be varied in the process of step S102. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is determined as the pattern (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, or when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed. In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of pending storages are different tables are shown. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. A pattern determination table is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

  In addition, when it is determined to be out of alignment, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach, and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and based on the reach determination result, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the reach of the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved memories (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number). The reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not the reach is performed such that the reach probability becomes lower as the number of reserved memories increases.

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

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when it is out of alignment, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Further, in this case, the set storage storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by a special symbol stop process or a jackpot end process, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. Good.

  Next, if the reserved storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the reserved storage number subtraction designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1122). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S1125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S1127). . Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time saving flag indicating the time saving state, the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the time saving state. Is reset (step S132), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of big hit is "normal big hit", a big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", a big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit / sudden sudden big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on.

  In addition, the big hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit" and 2 times in the case of "a sudden probability variation big hit") is set in the special winning opening release counter (step S135). . Also, the round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 second, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probability big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the hour / hour count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the hour / short state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the hour / hour counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the hour / hour counter by -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the hour / hour counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the hour / hour flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit / sudden-variable big hit start command (command A003 (H)) to the electric component control microcomputer 100b (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred, for example) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control for sending a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and in the case of "probability variation big hit" big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) ) Is transmitted, and if it is "a sudden probability big hit", a small hit / a sudden probability big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is transmitted. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S163), and the process ends.

  In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has passed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not to end the big hit game based on the normal big hit, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is "01". It can be determined by checking. When the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the game state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) in the time saving number counter (step S168).

  Unless the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished (that is, if the big variation game based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden variation big hit) is finished, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to change the game state to the probability variation state. Along with the shift (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the game state to the time saving state (step S170).

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

  In this embodiment, since the processing described above is executed, when the probability variation state is controlled, the control is also performed in the time saving state. Therefore, as the gaming state, the normal state (low probability / low base state) ), A short-time state (low probability / high base state), and a stochastic state (high probability / high base state).

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

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) which the special symbol pointer indicates. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting. In the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b, the stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent deviation from occurring between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the electric component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer 100a side, display Also in the result designation command transmission process, the variable time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown, but in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set when the change of the special symbol ends. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the electric component control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the electric component control microcomputer 100b (specifically, the electric component control CPU 101b) as the electric component control means mounted on the electric component control board 80b. When the power is turned on, the electric component controlling CPU 101b starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of electric component control is performed (step S901). ). After that, the electric component controlling CPU 101b moves to a loop process of monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S902). When a timer interrupt occurs, the electric component controlling CPU 101b sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main processing, the electric component control CPU 101b clears the flag (step S903) and executes the following electric component control processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, an electrical component control random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number is executed (step S910). Then, it transfers to step S902.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type production control command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the effect control command reception buffer is composed of 12-byte areas of the reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a production control command reception number counter (in the example shown in FIG. 24, simply referred to as a command reception number counter) indicating which area the received command is stored in is used. That is, the effect control command received number counter serves as a storage pointer. For example, when the effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, an interrupt occurs in the electric component control microcomputer 100b. Then, the electric component control microcomputer 100b executes the effect control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the effect control command reception processing, the electric component control microcomputer 100b stores the received effect control command data in the area of the effect control command reception buffer indicated by the effect control command reception number counter. Further, when stored, the value of the effect control command received number counter is incremented by +2. The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are stored. The effect control command received number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

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

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

  In the effect control command transfer processing, the electrical component control CPU 101b first checks whether or not the effect control command is received (step S911). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the received command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the effect control command received number counter with the effect control read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored.

  When the production control command is received, that is, when the reception command is stored in the production control command reception buffer, the symbol control CPU 101a reads the reception command from the production control command reception buffer (step S912). When read, the value of the effect control read pointer is incremented by +2. The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

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

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

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

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

  When the operation instruction command is received, the electrical component control CPU 101b reads the received command from the operation instruction command reception buffer, and confirms whether or not it is the same as the previously received operation instruction command (step S921). . For example, when the reception of the operation instruction command is confirmed, the received operation instruction command is stored so that the operation instruction command can be compared with the next time when the operation instruction command is received. Therefore, the process of step S921 can be realized.

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

  In this embodiment, in principle, the same operation instruction command is not continuously transmitted from the symbol control microcomputer 100a, so that when the same operation instruction command is continuously received, noise may occur. It is possible that the operation instruction command could not be received normally. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S921 to S922, when the received operation instruction command is the same as the previously received operation instruction command, the received operation instruction command is invalidated. Has been done. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent useless processing by invalidating the operation instruction command that is highly likely to be illegal.

  If the received operation instruction command is an operation instruction command related to sound output control (step S923), the electrical component control CPU 101b sets a sound output control command reception flag (step S923a), and the received operation instruction command is It is stored in the sound output control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S924). Note that the operation instruction command relating to sound output control is, specifically, a sound output control 1 designation command, a sound output control 2 designation command, and a sound output control 3 designation in an example of operation instruction commands shown in FIG. 40 described later. It is a command. Therefore, for example, when the sound output control 1 designation command is received as the operation instruction command relating to the sound output control, the sound output control 1 designation command is stored in the sound output control command storage area in step S924. Further, for example, when the sound output control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command related to the sound output control, the sound output control 2 designation command is stored in the sound output control command storage area in step S924. In step S924, the data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (for example, “01” for the sound output control 1 designation command, “02” for the sound output control 2 designation command, etc.) is output. It may be stored in the output control command storage area.

  If the received operation instruction command is an operation instruction command related to the lamp (step S925), the electric component control CPU 101b sets the lamp control command reception flag (step S925a), and forms the received operation instruction command in the RAM. The lamp control command storage area is stored (step S926). Note that the operation instruction command relating to lamp control is specifically a lamp control 1 designation command, a lamp control 2 designation command, a lamp control 3 designation command, and a lamp control, among examples of operation instruction commands shown in FIG. 4 command. Therefore, for example, when the lamp control 1 designation command is received as the lamp operation instruction command, the lamp control 1 designation command is stored in the lamp control command storage area in step S926. Further, for example, when the lamp control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command regarding the lamp, the lamp control 2 designation command is stored in the lamp control command storage area in step S926. In step S926, the data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (for example, “01” for the lamp control 1 designation command, “02” for the lamp control 2 designation command, etc.) is set to the lamp control command. You may make it store in a storage area.

  If the received operation instruction command is the operation instruction command related to the first movable object 78a (step S927), the electric part controlling CPU 101b confirms whether or not the second movable object 78b exists at the initial position (step S928). ). Then, when the second movable object 78b is present at the initial position, the electrical component control CPU 101b sets the first movable object control command reception flag (step S928a), and also receives the received operation instruction command (specifically, Stores the movable object control 1 designation command or the movable object control 2 designation command (see FIG. 40)) in the movable object control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S929). In step S929, data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (for example, "01" for the movable object control 1 designation command, "02" for the movable object control 2 designation command, etc.) is allowed. It may be stored in the animal control command storage area. On the other hand, when the second movable object 78b is not present at the initial position, the electric component controlling CPU 101b invalidates the received operation instruction command (step S930). The operation instruction command for the first movable object is specifically a movable object control 1 designation command or a movable object control 2 designation command in an example of operation instruction commands shown in FIG. 40 described later. Therefore, for example, when the movable object control 1 designation command is received as the operation instruction command for the first movable object 78a, the movable object control 1 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area in step S929. Further, for example, when the movable object control 2 designation command is received as the operation instruction command for the first movable object 78a, the movable object control 2 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area in step S929. Further, the process of step S928 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the second movable object 78b is at the initial position and checking the detection state of the sensor.

  If the received operation instruction command is the operation instruction command for the second movable object 78b (step S931), the electrical component controlling CPU 101b confirms whether or not the first movable object 78a exists at the initial position (step S932). ). Then, when the first movable object 78a is present at the initial position, the electrical component controlling CPU 101b sets the second movable object control command reception flag (step S932a) and also receives the received operation instruction command (specifically, Stores the movable object control 3 designation command or the movable object control 4 designation command (see FIG. 40)) in the movable object control command storage area formed in the RAM (step S933). In step S933, data indicating the content designated by the received operation instruction command (for example, "03" for the movable object control 3 designation command, "04" for the movable object control 4 designation command, etc.) is allowed. It may be stored in the animal control command storage area. On the other hand, when the first movable object 78a does not exist at the initial position, the electric component controlling CPU 101b invalidates the received operation instruction command (step S934). The operation instruction command for the second movable object is specifically a movable object control 3 designation command or a movable object control 4 designation command in an example of operation instruction commands shown in FIG. 40 described later. Therefore, for example, when the movable object control 3 designation command is received as the operation instruction command regarding the second movable object 78b, the movable object control 3 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area in step S933. Further, for example, when the movable object control 4 designation command is received as the operation instruction command for the second movable object 78b, the movable object control 4 designation command is stored in the movable object control command storage area in step S933. Further, the process of step S932 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the first movable object 78a is at the initial position and checking the detection state of the sensor.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command related to the movable object control is received, the state of the movable object is confirmed, and the received operation instruction command is invalidated according to the confirmation result. Such a configuration can also be applied when an operation instruction command related to sound output control or lamp control is received. That is, the invention is not limited to the movable object, and can be applied to the case where an operation instruction command for another effect device is received. For example, when an operation instruction command related to sound output control is received, it is determined that there is a sound that is already being output, and if sounds are output according to the received operation instruction command, they will interfere with each other (for example, cancel each other out). The received operation instruction command may be invalidated. Further, for example, when it is determined that the sound is already being output and the channel is occupied (that is, the sound cannot be output according to the received operation instruction command) when the operation instruction command related to the sound output control is received, the reception is performed. The operation instruction command may be invalidated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the sound output control process (step S907). In the sound output control process, the electric component controlling CPU 101b first confirms whether or not the sound output control command reception flag is set (step S9071). Then, if the sound output control command reception flag is set, the electrical component control CPU 101b reads data from the sound output control command storage area (step S9072). The sound output control command storage area stores operation instruction commands for specifying sound number data (specifically, sound output control 1 specification command, sound output control 2 specification command, sound output control 3 specification command, etc.). (See step S924).

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the lamp control process (step S908). In the lamp control process, the electric component control CPU 101b first confirms whether or not the lamp control command reception flag is set (step S9081). If the lamp control command reception flag is set, the electric part control CPU 101b reads data from the lamp control command storage area (step S9082). The lamp control command storage area stores operation instruction commands related to lamp control (specifically, lamp control 1 designation command, lamp control 2 designation command, lamp control 3 designation command, lamp control 4 designation command). (See step S926).

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

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

  30 to 31 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the movable object control process (step S909). In the movable object control process, the electric component controlling CPU 101b first confirms whether or not the first movable object control command reception flag is set (step S9091). Then, if the first movable object control command reception flag is set, the electric part control CPU 101b reads data from the movable object control command storage area (step S9092). The movable object control command storage area stores an operation instruction command related to the first movable object control (specifically, a movable object control 1 designation command or a movable object control 2 designation command) (steps S928a, 929). reference).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether or not the read data is the movable object control 1 designation command (see FIG. 40) of the operation instruction command (step S9093). That is, it is confirmed whether the control content designated by the read data is for moving the first movable object to the effect position. When the read data is the movable object control 1 designation command (Y in step S9093), the electric component controlling CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86a to move the first movable object 78a to the effect position. The control is performed (step S9094), and at the same time, the first movable object effect operation flag indicating that the first movable object is moving to the effect position is set (step S9095). After that, the electric part control CPU 101b resets the first movable object control command reception flag (step S9098), and ends the movable object control process.

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

  When the first movable object control command reception flag is not set (N in step S9091), the electrical component control CPU 101b confirms whether the second movable object control command reception flag is set. (Step S9099). Then, if the second movable object control command reception flag is set, the electric part control CPU 101b reads data from the movable object control command storage area (step S9100). The movable object control command storage area stores operation instruction commands related to the second movable object control (specifically, movable object control 3 designation command or movable object control 4 designation command) (steps S932a, S933). reference).

  Next, the electric component control CPU 101b confirms whether or not the read data is the movable object control 3 designation command (see FIG. 40) of the operation instruction command (step S9101). That is, it is confirmed whether the control content designated by the read data is for moving the second movable object to the effect position. When the read data is the movable object control 3 designation command (Y in step S9101), the electric component control CPU 101b starts driving the motor 86b to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position. Control is performed (step S9102), and at the same time, a second movable object rendering operation flag indicating that the second movable object is moving to the rendering position is set (step S9103). After that, the electric part control CPU 101b resets the second movable object control command reception flag (step S9104c), and ends the movable object control process.

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

  If the second movable object control command reception flag is not set (N in step S9099), that is, if a new operation instruction command related to control of the movable object is not received, the electrical component control CPU 101b determines Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first movable object rendering operation flag is set (step S9105). When the first movable object rendering operation flag is set, that is, when the first movable object 78a is moved to the rendering position, the electrical component control CPU 101b detects the first movable object 78a at the rendering position. It is confirmed whether or not it is completed (step S9106). Then, if it has been detected, the electric component control CPU 101b performs control to stop the driving of the motor 86a and stop the first movable object 78a at the effect position (step S9107). After that, the electric part controlling CPU 101b resets the first movable object rendering operation flag (step S9108). In addition, the process of step S9108 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the first movable object 78a is in the presentation position and checking the detection state of the sensor. In the examples shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the movable object control process is terminated when the processes of steps S9098 and S9104c are completed, but when the processes of steps S9098 and S9104c are completed, the process of step S9105 is performed. It may be configured to shift to processing.

  Next, the electric component controlling CPU 101b confirms whether or not the first movable object initial operation flag is set (step S9109). When the first movable object initial operation flag is set, that is, when the first movable object 78a is moved to the initial position, the electric component controlling CPU 101b detects the first movable object 78a at the initial position. It is confirmed whether or not it has been completed (step S9110). Then, when it is detected, the electric component controlling CPU 101b performs the control of stopping the driving of the motor 86a and stopping the first movable object 78a at the initial position (step S9111). After that, the electric component controlling CPU 101b resets the first movable object initial operation flag (step S9112).

  Next, the electric component controlling CPU 101b confirms whether or not the second movable object rendering operation flag is set (step S9113). When the second movable object rendering operation flag is set, that is, when the second movable object 78b is moved to the rendering position, the electrical component control CPU 101b detects the second movable object 78b at the rendering position. It is confirmed whether or not it has been completed (step S9114). Then, when it is detected, the electric component control CPU 101b performs control to stop driving the motor 86b and stop the second movable object 78b at the effect position (step S9115). After that, the electric part controlling CPU 101b resets the second movable object rendering operation flag (step S9116). In addition, the process of step S9114 can be realized by providing a sensor capable of detecting that the second movable object 78b is in the presentation position and checking the detection state of the sensor.

  Next, the electric component controlling CPU 101b confirms whether or not the second movable object initial operation flag is set (step S9117). When the second movable object initial operation flag is set, that is, when the second movable object 78b is moved to the initial position, the electrical component control CPU 101b detects the second movable object 78b at the initial position. It is confirmed whether or not it is completed (step S9118). Then, if detected, the electric component control CPU 101b performs control to stop the driving of the motor 86b to stop the second movable object 78b at the initial position (step S9119). After that, the electric component controlling CPU 101b resets the second movable object initial operation flag (step S9120).

  In this embodiment, when the movable object is detected by the sensor at the initial position or the effect position by performing the processing of steps S9106-S9197, S91110-S9111, S9114-S9115, and S9118-S9119, the operation of the movable object is performed. However, the detection position by the sensor may be provided before the initial position or the effect position. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable object from passing through the initial position or the effect position after the detection at the detection position and before the operation of the movable object is stopped. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the detection position is provided before the initial position or the production position, if a stopper member for physically stopping the movable object at the initial position or the production position is provided, the detection position is detected. By performing control to stop the operation of the movable object later, the movable object can be reliably moved to the initial position or the effect position.

  Next, the operation of the symbol control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the symbol control microcomputer 100a (specifically, the symbol control CPU 101a) as a symbol control means mounted on the symbol control board 80a. When the power is turned on, the symbol control CPU 101a starts execution of main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the symbol control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . After that, the symbol control CPU 101a moves to a loop process of monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the symbol control CPU 101a sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the symbol control CPU 101a clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following symbol control process.

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

  Next, the symbol control CPU 101a performs a symbol control process process (step S705). In the symbol control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (symbol control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Further, it sends an operation instruction command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b.

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

  Next, a symbol control random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Then, it transfers to step S702.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the symbol control command analysis process (step S704). The design control command transmitted from the electric component control board 80b is stored in the design control reception command buffer, but in the design control command analysis process, the design control CPU 101a uses the commands stored in the design control command reception buffer. Check the contents. The structure of the symbol control command receiving buffer is the same as that of the effect control command receiving buffer shown in FIG. 24. In the symbol control process as well, similar to the electric component control process, for example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a executes a symbol control command receiving process in the interrupt process. In the symbol control command reception process, the symbol control microcomputer 100a stores the received symbol control command data in the area indicated by the symbol control command reception number counter in the symbol control command reception buffer. Further, when stored, the value of the symbol control command received number counter is incremented by +2. The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are stored.

  In the symbol control command analysis process, the symbol control CPU 101a first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the symbol control command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the symbol control command reception number counter with the symbol control read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the symbol control command reception buffer, the symbol control CPU 101a reads the received command from the symbol control command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

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

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

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

  If the received symbol control command is a symbol control jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the symbol control CPU 101a sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, when the big hit start 1 designation command for symbol control is received, the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag is set, and when the big hit start 2 designation command for symbol control is received, the big hit start 2 Set the designated command reception flag.

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the symbol control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the symbol control process process, the symbol control CPU 101a performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the symbol control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the symbol control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbols in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one symbol control process process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be configured to be executed by another symbol control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols the variable display is being executed, depending on which of the symbol control process processes the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed.

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

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the variation process of the effect symbol (step S802).

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

  Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S807).

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

  Big hit end production process (step S807): In the production display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the symbol control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the symbol control CPU 101a confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the symbol control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in the present embodiment, the display result designation command (and the symbol control display result designation command) is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see steps S44 and S914), but as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, in normal times, the process moves to the effect symbol variation start process based on the receipt of the symbol control variation pattern command, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started, so the variation pattern command for symbol control is received. The variable display of the effect design is not started only by receiving the design control display result designating command without performing. Note that, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 35, for example, the variation of the effect symbol may be started on condition that all the commands transmitted at the start of the variation are received, or transmitted at the time of the variation start. It may be configured to start changing the effect symbol on the condition that at least a part of the command is received.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the symbol control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the symbol control CPU 101a first reads the symbol control variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the symbol control CPU 101a renders in accordance with the symbol control variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received symbol control display result designation command). The display result of the symbol (stop symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by the process of step S8002 being executed by the symbol control CPU 101a, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the production symbol) is performed in accordance with the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. In addition, when the pseudo-relation is designated by the symbol control variation pattern command, the symbol control CPU 101a, in step S8002, is a chance eye symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-relation. In this way, a combination of a jackpot pattern which is not a reach and a pattern in which one symbol is deviated) is also determined. Further, the symbol control CPU 101a stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the symbol control CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the received symbol control variation pattern command, and determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the symbol control variation pattern command. You may do it.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received symbol control display result designation command indicates "normal big hit" (when the received symbol control display result designation command is the symbol control display result 2 designation command) ), The symbol control CPU 101a determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number symbol as the stop symbol. Further, when the received symbol control display result designation command indicates “probable variation big hit” (when the received symbol control display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the symbol control CPU 101a, As the stop symbol, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd symbol is determined.

  In addition, when the received design control display result designation command indicates "sudden probability big hit" or "small hit" (the received design control display result designation command is the design control display result 4 designation command or display In the case of the result 5 designation command), the symbol control CPU 101a determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “out” (when the received symbol control display result designation command is the symbol control display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that reminds of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right sides are all the same symbol) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed in a state where the left, middle, and right are aligned with the odd symbols, it is recalled that the odd symbols are probability variation jackpots. A pattern that evokes such a sudden change jackpot is called a probability change pattern. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit, since the left, middle and right are stopped and displayed in a state where even symbols are aligned, it is reminiscent that even-numbered symbols are not probability variation big hits (normal big hits). . Such a pattern that reminds me that it does not become a probability jackpot is called a non-probability pattern. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

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

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

  FIG. 38C is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 38 (C), in the first notice effect, control is performed to move the first movable object 78a to the effect position and move it from the effect position to the initial position after a predetermined period. The first notice effect is executed before the left symbol is stopped and displayed. In the second notice effect, control is performed to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position and move it from the effect position to the initial position after a predetermined period. The second notice effect is executed after the left symbol is stopped and displayed and before the right symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, the first notice effect is executed earlier than the second notice effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 (A) and (B), the first notice effect is configured to be executed at a higher rate than the second notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio may be the same, or conversely, the first notice effect may be determined to be executed at a lower rate than the second notice effect. . Further, the variation pattern is configured to be able to be executed only when the variation pattern is non-reach, super-reach, and super-reach jackpot, but also in the case of other variation patterns. The first notice effect or the second notice effect may be executed.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect for moving the movable object is determined as the changing effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of or in addition to the notice production and the second notice production, it is determined whether or not to execute a step-up notice production, a mini-character notice production, a production feather role notice notice production, etc., and execute the notice production based on the determination result. You may do it.

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

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the design control CPU 101a executes control of the effect device is set, and is stored in the ROM mounted on the design control board 80a. That is, the symbol control CPU 101a controls the effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound output control data, and movable object control data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of effect symbols are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The symbol control CPU 101a refers to the process table, and performs control to display the effect symbol in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound output control data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b are controlled in a mode set in the movable object control data.

  In this embodiment, the control of the effect display device 9 in the effect device is performed by the CPU 101a for symbol control outputting a command to the VDP 109 according to the process data, and the sound output control of the speaker 27 in the effect device. As for the display control of the decorative LED 25 and the frame LED 28, and the operation control of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b, the symbol control CPU 101a transmits an operation instruction command to the electrical component control CPU 101b in accordance with the process data, and the electrical control is performed. This is performed by the component control CPU 101b executing processing in accordance with the operation instruction command.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the operation instruction command. As shown in FIG. 40, the command E000 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 1 designation command) indicating that control to turn on the frame LED 28 is performed. The command E001 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 2 designation command) indicating that control to turn off the frame LED 28 is performed. The command E002 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 3 designation command) indicating that control to turn on the decorative LED 25 is performed. The command E003 (H) is an operation instruction command (lamp control 4 designation command) indicating that control to turn off the decorative LED 25 is performed. In this embodiment, the lamp control 1 designation command to the lamp control 4 designation command are also referred to as operation instruction commands related to lamp control.

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

  The command E201 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 1 designation command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 1 is performed. The command E202 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 2 designation command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 2 is performed. The command E203 (H) is an operation instruction command (sound output control 3 designation command) indicating that control to output the sound number data 3 is performed. In this embodiment, the sound output control 1 designation command, the sound output control 2 designation command, and the sound output control 3 designation command are also referred to as operation instruction commands related to sound output control.

  When the time corresponding to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, the symbol control CPU 101a performs control according to the next effect control execution data in the process table. That is, the timing of switching the control state of the effect device (for example, the timing of displaying a new character on the effect display device 9, the timing of switching the lamp or LED from the lit state to the unlit state, the timing of switching the output sound, the movable object. When the timing of switching the operation) comes, the symbol control CPU 101a controls the effect device according to the next effect control execution data in the process table.

  Specifically, the symbol control CPU 101a, the effect display device according to the display control execution data of the next effect control execution data in the process table when the time corresponding to the timer value set in the process timer setting value elapses. In 9, a command is output to the VDP 109 to display an image (including effect design) according to the variation pattern. Further, in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps and LEDs according to the lamp control execution data, an operation instruction command (for example, lamp control 1 designation command to lamp control 4 designation) corresponding to the control content indicated by the lamp control execution data. Command) to the CPU 101b for controlling an electric component. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27 according to the sound output control data, an operation instruction command (for example, a sound output control 1 designation command to a sound output control 3 designation command) corresponding to the control content indicated by the sound output control data. ) Is transmitted to the CPU 101b for controlling the electric component. Further, in order to operate the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b according to the movable object control data, an operation instruction command (for example, the movable object control 1 designation command-possible (Animal control 4 designation command) is transmitted to the electric part control CPU 101b. In addition, dummy data (data that does not specify control) is set to data (for example, movable object control data) corresponding to the parts for production that are not control targets in the production control execution data.

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

  In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

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

  Further, the symbol control CPU 101a transmits an operation instruction command to the electric component control CPU 101b in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (lamp control execution data 1, sound output control data 1, movable object control data 1) (step S8007b). . Then, the electric component control CPU 101b performs lamp control, sound output control, and movable object control according to the received operation instruction command. In step S8007b, if dummy data (data that does not specify control) is set, the operation instruction command need not be transmitted.

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the symbol control process process. In the effect symbol variation process, the symbol control CPU 101a subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and also subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104).

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

  Further, when the content of the process data (lamp control execution data) specifies the change of the lamp control, the symbol control CPU 101a does not use dummy data (data that does not specify the control) but lamp control as the lamp control execution data, for example. When the data designating the lamp is set, an operation instruction command related to the lamp control (for example, any one of the lamp control 1 designation command to the lamp control 4 designation command) is executed according to the content of the process data (lamp control execution data). It is transmitted to the CPU 101b for controlling electric parts (steps S8106a, S8106b).

  Further, when the content of the process data (sound output control execution data) specifies a change in the sound output control, the symbol control CPU 101a does not use dummy data (data that does not specify control) as the sound output control execution data, for example. When the data designating the sound output control is set, an operation instruction command related to the sound output control (for example, the sound output control 1 designation command to the sound output control is performed according to the content of the process data (sound output control execution data)). One of the three designated commands) is transmitted to the CPU 101b for controlling an electric component (steps S8107a, S8107b).

  Further, when the content of the process data (movable object control execution data) specifies the change of the first movable object control, the symbol control CPU 101a, for example, as the movable object control execution data, dummy data (data that does not specify control) If the data designating the first movable object control is set instead of the data designating the second movable object control or the second movable object control, the first movable object control is performed according to the content of the process data (movable object control execution data). An operation instruction command (for example, a movable object control 1 designation command or a movable object control 2 designation command) is transmitted to the electric component control CPU 101b (steps S8108a, S8108b).

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

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

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the symbol control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop processing, first, the symbol control CPU 101a confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, it moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare production has not yet been executed, so the process for displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

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

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the symbol control CPU 101a sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that or the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). .. When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden variation big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the symbol control CPU 101a resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare production. A process table is selected (step S8307). In addition, when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden variation big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the symbol control CPU 101a resets the set flag.

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

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

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

  Next, specific examples of the first notice effect and the second notice effect will be described. 43 and 44 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the first notice effect and the second notice effect.

  The example shown in FIG. 43 shows the operations of the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed.

  Specifically, after the variation of the effect design is started from the state shown in FIG. 43 (A) (the state where the left, right, and right effect symbols are stopped), the first movable object 78a is the first notice effect. Control to move to the effect position is performed (FIG. 43 (B)). Then, after a predetermined period of time, the first movable object 78a is controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position, and the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 43 (C)).

  Next, as the second notice effect, control for moving the second movable object 78b to the effect position is performed (FIG. 43 (D)). Then, after a predetermined period of time, the second movable object 78b is controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position, and the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 43 (E)). When the effect design is in the reach state as shown in FIG. 43 (E), the reach effect is then started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, it is decided to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect, but an abnormality occurs during the execution of the first notice effect and the execution of the second notice effect is stopped. The operation of the case is shown.

  Specifically, after the variation of the effect design is started from the state shown in FIG. 44 (A) (the state where the left, right, and right effect symbols are stopped), the first movable object 78a is the first notice effect. Control to move to the effect position is performed (FIG. 44 (B)). Here, it is a timing at which the first movable object 78a is controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position after a predetermined period has passed. For example, some abnormality (for example, a delay in operation due to a malfunction of the motor or an operation instruction command) When the control delay occurs due to (for example, not being transmitted and received normally), the left effect symbol is stopped and displayed before the first movable object 78a moves from the effect position to the initial position (FIG. 44 (C)). .

  Next, as the second notice effect, it is the timing at which the second movable object 78b is controlled to move to the effect position, but since the first movable object 78a does not exist at the initial position (that is, the collision of the movable objects occurs. Therefore, the operation instruction command for instructing to move the second movable object 78b to the effect position is invalidated, and the control for moving the second movable object 78b to the effect position is stopped (FIG. 44 (D). )).

  Then, after the timing at which the second movable object 78b should have been controlled to move from the effect position to the initial position, the effect symbol on the right is stopped and displayed (FIG. 44 (E)). In FIG. 44 (E), the abnormality relating to the control of the first movable object 78a has been resolved, and the first movable object 78a has moved to the initial position.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the execution timing of the first notice effect and the second notice effect. In particular, FIG. 45 (A) is a timing chart when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are normally executed. As shown in FIG. 45 (A), in a normal state, when the operation instruction command for moving the first movable object 78a to the effect position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric part control board 80b, the electric part control is performed. The board 80b performs control to move the first movable portion 78a from the initial position to the effect position. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when it reaches the effect position. Next, when the operation instruction command for moving the first movable object 78a to the initial position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control board 80b directs the first movable portion 78a to the effect position. Control to move from to the initial position. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when reaching the initial position.

  Next, when the operation command command for moving the second movable object 78b to the effect position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control board 80b moves the second movable object 78b to the initial position. Control to move to the production position. The second movable object 78b starts moving and stops when it reaches the effect position. Then, when the operation instruction command for moving the second movable object 78b to the initial position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control board 80b renders the second movable object 78b at the production position. Control to move from to the initial position. The second movable object 78b starts moving and stops when reaching the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A), the period from when the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b starts moving from the initial position toward the effect position until it returns to the initial position is the initial position. It is a nonexistent period. In this embodiment, when the other movable object does not exist at the initial position when the operation instruction command designating the control for moving the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b to the effect position is received, Although it is configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command, in the example shown in FIG. 45 (A), since the other movable object is present at the initial position, the first movable object is in accordance with the operation instruction command. Control for moving 78a or the second movable object 78b to the effect position is performed.

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

  Specifically, when an operation command command for moving the first movable object 78a to the effect position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control board 80b causes the first movable portion 78a. Control is performed to move from the initial position to the presentation position. The first movable portion 78a starts moving and stops when it reaches the effect position. Next, an operation command command for moving the first movable object 78a to the initial position is transmitted from the pattern control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b. Here, when an abnormality such as a garbled command occurs due to noise or the like, the electric component control board 80b does not perform control to move the first movable portion 78a from the effect position to the initial position, and thus the first movable portion 78a Continue to stop at the production position.

  After that, when the operation command command for moving the second movable object 78b to the effect position is transmitted from the symbol control board 80a to the electric component control board 80b, the electric component control board 80b initially sets the first movable object 78a. Since it does not exist at the position, the received operation instruction command is invalidated, and the control for moving the second movable object 78b from the initial position to the effect position is not performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when the electric component controlling CPU 101b receives the operation instruction command for moving the movable object to the effect position, if the other movable object does not exist at the initial position, the received command is transmitted. Although it is configured to invalidate, in addition to this, it may be configured to perform control to move the other movable object to the initial position. With such a configuration, when the command abnormality as shown in FIG. 45 (B) occurs, the control that has been performed can be performed if the operation instruction command is normally received.

  (1) As described above, according to this embodiment, the rendering device (in this example, the speaker 27, the decorative LED 25, the frame LED 28, the first movable object 78a, the second movable object 78b, and the rendering display device 9). ), A first control means (in this example, realized by the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109), and an operation instruction command transmitted from the first control means (in this example, an operation instruction command (see FIG. 40)). )), The second control means for operating the effect device (in this example, realized by the electric component control microcomputer 100b). Then, the second control means, when receiving the operation instruction command from the first control means, when the effect device cannot be operated (in this example, when there is a possibility of interfering with another effect device). , Is configured to invalidate the received operation instruction command. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the rendering device and distribute the processing load. That is, if the specific control means is configured to execute all of the above processing, the processing load may increase. However, in this embodiment, the first control means and the second control means are The processing load can be distributed by configuring the processing to cooperate with each other.

  In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, the first movable object 78a, the second movable object 78b, and the like are used as the “effect device” in (1) has been described. May use a different type of device (for example, a device that vibrates the operation lever when the operation lever is provided) as the effect device, or the number of effect devices may be increased or decreased.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command for moving one movable object to the effect position is received, the other movable object is initially set as the above (1) "When the effect device cannot be operated". Although the case where the movable body is not in the position has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the other movable object is moving, it may be determined that “the effect device cannot be operated”. In addition, for example, when it is not possible to confirm that the other movable object is in a position where it physically interferes or is not in a position where it does not interfere (including the case where the position cannot be confirmed due to a sensor malfunction) It may be determined that “when not possible”. That is, when there is a possibility that the movable objects collide with each other, it may be determined that “the effect device cannot be operated” and the operation instruction command may be invalidated. Further, for example, even when the movable object controlled by the operation instruction command is already in operation, it is determined that "the effect device cannot be operated" and the operation instruction command is invalidated. Good. In addition, for example, when a part of the operation instruction command is dropped (for example, the first byte is received but the second byte is not received), or when the operation instruction command with a garble is received, Even when the content of the operation instruction command cannot be accurately determined, the operation instruction command may be invalidated by determining "when the effect device cannot be operated".

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the first movable object 78a or the second movable object 78b cannot be operated has been described as the above (1) "When the effect device cannot be operated", but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, when the speaker 27 cannot be operated, or when the light-emitting body such as the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 cannot be operated, it may be determined that “the effect device cannot be operated”. That is, when the operation instruction command for designating the sound output is received while the sound output is being executed, it is determined that the speaker 27 cannot be operated and “the operation of the effect device cannot be operated”. You may Further, when the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 is turned on, if the operation instruction command for designating the lighting of the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 is received, it is determined that the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 cannot be operated, and the “production device May not be operated ”.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the effect device cannot be operated due to the relationship of the same type of effect devices (for example, the relationship between the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be determined that the effect device cannot be operated due to the relationship of the effect devices of different types. For example, when it is confirmed that the second movable object 78b exists at the initial position when the operation instruction command for outputting the sound effect for the timing when the second movable object 78b reaches the effect position is received, If the speaker 27 cannot be operated, it may be determined to be “when the effect device cannot be operated”.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation instruction command is invalidated, the received operation instruction command is invalidated by not storing it in a predetermined storage area. However, the invalidation method is not limited to this. I can't. For example, in the operation instruction command analysis processing, the processing of steps S928 and S932 is omitted, the received operation instruction command is stored in a predetermined storage area, and in the movable object control processing, processing is performed based on the received operation instruction command. Before executing, perform the same processing as steps S928 and S932, and if the other movable object does not exist at the initial position (that is, if it cannot be operated based on the operation instruction command), execute the operation processing. The operation instruction command may be invalidated by not performing the operation (clearing the data stored in the storage area without executing the operation processing).

  (2) Further, according to this embodiment, the effect device includes a movable member (a first movable object 78a or a second movable object 78b) that performs a predetermined operation, and the second control means When the movable member cannot be operated when the operation instruction command is received from the first control means (in this example, when there is a possibility of interfering with another effect device), the received operation instruction command is invalid. Is configured to change. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent malfunction (for example, collision between movable objects) of the movable member and to disperse the processing load.

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

  (3) According to this embodiment, the rendering device includes a plurality of movable members (first movable object 78a and second movable object 78b) that perform a predetermined operation, and second control means. When a motion instruction command (in this example, a movable object control 1 designation command, a movable object control 3 designation command, etc.) for instructing the operation of one movable member of the plurality of movable members is received, the other movable member When the member is not in the position where it does not interfere (in this example, it is not in the initial position), the received operation instruction command is invalidated. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a defect in the movable member (for example, collision of movable objects) and to disperse the processing load.

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, a first movable object 78a and a second movable object 78b are provided as the "plurality of movable members" in (3) above, and the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b are moved to the effect positions near the center of the effect display device 9, respectively. It is configured to return to the initial position. Therefore, the example of "when the other movable member is not in the position where it does not interfere" is defined as the case where the other movable object is not in the initial position. However, the configuration of the “plurality of movable members” is not limited to the configuration example of the movable object shown in this embodiment, and may be configured to operate continuously. For example, the first movable object may start to move, and the second movable object may move to a space generated by the movement of the first movable object. In such a configuration, when the second movable object is moved when the first movable object has not started moving (when it is in the initial position), the movable objects collide with each other. It will be. Therefore, in such a configuration, "when the other movable member is not in the position where it does not interfere" means that the other movable object (the movable object to be moved first) is in the initial position. Therefore, in the configuration including "a plurality of movable members", "when the other movable member is not in a position where it does not interfere" is not limited to the other movable object being in the initial position, and the other movable object is not in the initial position. It is also realized by being out of position. Further, for example, the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b do not interfere with each other when positioned at the effect position, but interfere with each other when one of them is positioned between the effect position and the initial position. It may be arranged in such a positional relationship. In this case, "when the other movable member is not in the position where it does not interfere" means that the other movable object is not in the initial position or the effect position. Further, the case where the position of another movable object cannot be grasped due to a malfunction of the sensor that detects the position of the movable object is also included in “when the other movable member is not in a position where it does not interfere”.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control means (in this example, realized by the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game is provided, and the second control means is transmitted from the game control means. Based on the command (in this example, production control command (see FIG. 9)), the command (in this example, symbol control command (see FIG. 26)) is transmitted to the first control means, and the first control means, Based on the command transmitted from the second control means, a decision regarding the operation of the effect device (in the present example, the decision of the effect contents including the decision of whether to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect) is performed. The operation instruction command is transmitted to the second control means based on the determination result. With such a configuration, the processing load can be dispersed.

  In this embodiment, when the effect control command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the electric component control microcomputer 100b designs a symbol control command corresponding to the content specified by the received effect control command. Although it is configured to be transmitted to the control microcomputer 100a, the received effect control command can be transmitted to the symbol control microcomputer 100a as it is, or a partially changed command or a completely different command (for example, the number of bytes or definition). May be transmitted). Also, for example, information may be added to the content specified by the received effect control command and transmitted, or only a part of the received effect control command may be changed to the symbol control command corresponding to the specified content. You may make it transmit to the symbol control microcomputer 100a.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as the decision regarding the operation of the effect device, whether or not to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect is determined. However, these effects include the first movable object 78a. Since the operations of the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the decoration LED 25 are included in addition to the second movable object 78b, the operations of the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, and the decoration LED 25 in addition to the first movable object 78a and the second movable object 78b. Is configured to be transmitted as an operation instruction command. In addition, instead of or in addition to the first notice effect and the second notice effect, determination of effect contents including determination of whether or not to execute an effect for operating the effect device (speaker 27, frame LED 28, decoration LED 25). It may be configured to do so.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol control microcomputer 100a manages the timing of operating each effect device by transmitting the operation instruction command at the timing of switching the lamp control, the sound output control, and the movable object control. However, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, after making a decision regarding the operation of the effect device, it may be configured to collectively send instructions regarding lamp control, sound output control, and movable object control. Good. Specifically, in the effect symbol variation start processing, the symbol control microcomputer 100a issues a command for instructing an operation pattern during effect symbol variation of each effect device (or all effect devices) to the electric component control microcomputer 100b. The electronic component control microcomputer 100b operates the effect device according to the command. In this case, the electric component control microcomputer 100b manages the timing of starting the operation of each effect device. For example, the electric component control microcomputer 100b stores a process table as shown in FIG. 39 in advance, and uses the process table corresponding to the operation pattern to manage the timing of starting the operation of each effect device. Even in this case, when the same command is continuously received, the configuration for invalidating the command received later can be applied.

  Further, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process, a command instructing the operation pattern of each effect device is transmitted to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, and the timing of starting the operation of each effect device is managed by the symbol control micro computer. It may be configured to be performed by the computer 100a. For example, in the effect symbol variation start processing, the symbol control microcomputer 100a sends a command (for example, an operation pattern command) for instructing an operation pattern during the effect symbol variation of each effect device (or all effect devices) to an electric component. The operation pattern command transmitted to the control microcomputer 100b and received by the electric component control microcomputer 100b is stored. Then, the symbol control microcomputer 100a manages the timing of operating the effect device, and transmits a command (for example, a timing designation command) at the timing of switching the operation of the effect device. Then, the electric component control microcomputer 100b operates the effect device according to the stored operation pattern command at the timing when the timing designation command is received. Even in this configuration, if the same command is continuously received, the command received later is invalidated, or the effect device is configured to direct the operation pattern command at the timing when the timing designation command is received. It is possible to apply a configuration in which it is confirmed whether or not it can be operated, and when it is not operated, the received timing designation command is invalidated (that is, the effect device is not operated).

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

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

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

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

  Further, according to this embodiment, a storage unit (in this example, a ROM mounted on the symbol control board 80a; a process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored) that stores image data and sound data in association with each other. The first control means controls to display an image on the image display device based on the image data, and transmits the operation instruction command to the first control means when the sound data associated with the image data is switched. Is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to synchronize the image display and the sound output.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol control board 80a is provided with the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109, but the symbol control CPU 100a and the VDP 109 of the symbol control microcomputer 100a It may be a configuration in which the integrated circuit is mounted. In this case, the integrated circuit determines the effect contents, controls the effect control device 9, and transmits operation instruction commands for controlling the effect devices other than the effect control device 9.

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

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, the circuit mounted on the electric component control board 80b is configured to control the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, the decorative LED 25, the first movable object 78a, and the second movable object 78b of the rendering device. However, for example, by providing a voice output board, a lamp driver board, and a movable object control board, and sending a command from the electric component control board 80b, the circuits mounted on these boards can cause the speaker 27 and the frame LED 28 to move. It may be configured to control the decorative LED 25, the first movable object 78a, and the second movable object 78b. Further, for example, the pattern control microcomputer 100a may directly transmit an operation instruction command for operating the effect device to the sound output board, the lamp driver board, and the movable object control board.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the electric component control microcomputer 100b, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, symbol control). The board 80b. Or, if a sound output board, a lamp driver board, or a movable object control board is provided, a production control command is transmitted to those boards, and the electric parts in the electric part control board 80b are sent via other boards. It may be transmitted to the control microcomputer 100b. In that case, the command may be simply passed on another board, and in addition to the symbol control board 80a, a voice output board, a lamp driver board, a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the movable object control board. Then, the control means executes the control relating to the voice control and the lamp control in response to the reception of the command, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, a simplified command, and the electric component control micro It may be transmitted to the computer 100b. Even in that case, the electric component control microcomputer 100b (and the symbol control microcomputer 100a) performs control in the same manner as the configuration for directly receiving the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 in this embodiment. You can

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention has a plurality of types depending on the operation of the operation lever by the player when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals will be paid out to the player. It is also possible.

  For example, when applied to a slot machine, if the slot machine is equipped with a character product, a speaker, and a liquid crystal display device as a rendering device, the progress of the game (for example, winning or losing of a winning combination, freeze rendering, RT (Replay time) lottery and the like) game control means (e.g., equivalent to the game control microcomputer 560), and the first effect control means (e.g., electrical component control microcomputer 100b) to control the accessory and speaker. And a second effect control means (e.g., corresponding to the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the VDP 109) that controls the liquid crystal display device and performs advance notice lottery and AT (assist time) lottery. Good. Then, as in the above embodiment, the first effect control means transfers the command transmitted from the game control means to the second effect control means, and the second effect control means based on the transferred command. , Advance notice lottery and AT (assist time) lottery. Further, the second effect control means controls the liquid crystal display device based on the lottery result, and at the timing of operating the accessory or the speaker, transmits a command to cause the first effect control means to perform the control. .

  Further, the configurations shown in the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a portable interlocking system generally gives a player a predetermined privilege based on a game machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the predetermined information output by the game machine. And a privilege granting device that performs a granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine plays a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of so-called condominiums (the number of big hits while the probability changing state continues), the number of mission achievements, etc. The history is accumulated and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information at the end of the game. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and sends it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits digital contents such as image contents and music contents to the mobile terminal of the player as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the mobile terminal of the player, so that the next When a game is played, a process is performed so that the display screen of the gaming machine can be customized according to the taste of the player.

  When the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, the fact that the first notice effect and the second notice effect have been executed and a big hit is determined to be the predetermined condition is satisfied, The number of times may be managed as a game history by the Web server. Then, depending on the number of times the first notice effect and the second notice effect have been executed and the jackpot is achieved, the digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

  Note that, in the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation is started in order to notify the fluctuation control pattern and the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of pseudo-relation to the electric component controlling microcomputer 100b. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the electric component control microcomputer 100b by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc., before reaching the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after 2 stop). In this case, the electric component controlling microcomputer 100b and the symbol controlling microcomputer 100a may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the gaming control microcomputer 560, the variation time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is the electrical component control microcomputer 100b and the symbol control microcomputer. The selection may be made on the side of 100a. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept including a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the one using the game medium as the game machine is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the game machine for paying out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball It can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine that encloses a game medium such as and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there are probability variation big hit and normal big hit as the big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as the probability variation big hit as the big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game has been shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (the probability variable area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments to the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability change state after the end.

  Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed, or two types of "○" and "x" are ordinary. Although the case where the symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown, the variably display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be displayed and displayed last, or a symbol different from that one type may be displayed and displayed last. It may be one.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit and the winning pattern determination (pre-reading determination) of the variation pattern, and a command indicating the winning determination result (a symbol designating command, The variable category command) may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed on the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b based on the command indicating the winning determination result. Further, for example, the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to perform a winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a command designating only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R) and the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted when the start winning is generated. Alternatively, the symbol control microcomputer 100a and the electric component control microcomputer 100b may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the values of the random numbers designated by these commands.

  The present invention is preferably applied to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 production display device 9a 1st hold memory display section 9b 2nd hold memory display section 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 78a First movable object 78b Second movable object 80a Design control board 80b Electrical component control board 100a Design control microcomputer 100b Electrical component control microcomputer 101a Design control CPU
101b CPU for controlling electric parts
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A plurality of movable members performing a predetermined operation,
First control means,
A second control means for operating the movable member based on an operation instruction command transmitted from the first control means,
The second control means is
And disabling means for disabling so as not to operate the movable member on the basis of an operation instruction command is received in said operating instruction command,
When an operation instruction command is received, a comparison means for comparing the operation instruction command with the previously received operation instruction command is included,
The invalidating means is
When receiving an operation instruction command for instructing the operation of one of the movable member of the multiple movable member, when not in a position where the other movable member does not interfere invalidates the operation instruction command received,
Gaming machine, characterized in that disabling the operation instruction command received, after when it is determined that the same operation instruction command by the operation instruction command received consecutively in Jo Tokoro period the comparison means. Equipped with game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The second control means transmits a command to the first control means based on the command transmitted from the game control means,
Based on the command transmitted from the second control means, the first control means makes a decision regarding the operation of the effect device including at least the movable member, and based on the decision result, the second control means receives an operation instruction command. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine transmits.

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