JP6714546B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display based on that a gaming medium has passed one of a plurality of starting areas.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result on the variable display means, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (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 the variable display of the 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 given a predetermined game value. Some are configured to be given to a person (so-called slot machine).

The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the prize area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine when the specific display result is obtained is an advantageous state for the player who easily hits the ball, and To generate a right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily established.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started on the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the 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 where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the 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 the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a gaming machine, in Cited Document 1, three starting areas (for example, a first starting opening to a third starting opening) are provided, and when the game medium passes through the first starting opening, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. It is described that the variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game medium passes through the second starting opening or the third starting opening.

JP, 2010-125084, A

However, if the number of starting areas is different from that of other gaming machines, the specifications of the main board are also different, which may increase the burden of basic design and board management. Moreover, if a main board having specifications corresponding to a gaming machine with a large number of starting areas is simply applied to a gaming machine with a small number of starting areas, a vacant connector will occur, which may result in fraud.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an increase in the burden of basic design and board management, and preventing fraud.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that variably displays based on the game medium having passed through the starting area, and is capable of detecting that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area. A main control means having a first detection part consisting of two, a second detection part capable of detecting a predetermined change, a first connecting part consisting of three, and a second connecting part consisting of a predetermined number; The relay means having the third connection portion connected to the second connection portion, the performance control means for performing performance control based on the command received from the main control means, and the command received from the main control means are stored first. A first storage area, a second storage area in which a command received from the main control means is temporarily stored, and a third storage area in which a command received from the main control means is finally stored, The effect control means reads a command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt generated each time a command is received from the main control means. Storage control means, second storage control means for reading out a command stored in the second storage area and storing the command in the third storage area based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals; and the third storage control means. Analysis means for analyzing a command stored in the storage area, wherein the main control means has the first detection part connected to the first connection part and the second detection part connected to the third connection part. A first connecting method in which the first detecting section and the second detecting section are connected to the first connecting section via the first connecting method, and The second connection method in which the third connection portion that has been connected to the two detection portions is connected to the ground, and the number of the first detection portions is three, the first connection method By taking the above, all the first connection parts are connected , the second storage control means determines the type of command data read from the second storage area, and based on the determination result, the command data Is stored in an area corresponding to the type of command data in the third storage area, the second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area, and the third storage area is the second storage area. The storage capacity is larger than that of the storage area, and the reception interrupt is set to have a higher priority than that of the timer interrupt .
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud, and further reduce the omission of commands when a large number of commands are received. be able to.
(1) Further, as another gaming machine, a gaming machine that variably displays (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on the gaming medium having passed through the starting region, and the gaming medium is the starting region. (For example, the 1st starting winning opening 13, the 2nd starting winning opening 14, and the 3rd starting winning opening) The 1st detection part (for example, 1st starting opening switch 13a and 2nd starting opening switch) which can detect that it passed 14a, a third start winning opening switch 14b), and a second detecting section (for example, a gate switch 32a, a count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, etc.) capable of detecting a predetermined change. , A main control unit (for example, a main board) having a first connection section (for example, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connection section (for example, a main board side multi-pole connector 310d) 31), a relay unit (for example, an interface board 33) having a third connection section (for example, an interface board side multi-pole connector 330) connected to the second connection section, and a received command (for example, a production control command). Based on the control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 90100), a first storage area (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored, and the received command Is temporarily stored (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the built-in RAM 90112) and a third storage area where the received command is finally stored (for example, an analysis buffer provided in an external SDRAM 90116). ) And the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, serial reception interrupt) generated each time the command is received. The second storage area based on the first storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) and the timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms). Stored in the third storage area, and second storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748) that reads the command stored in the third storage area. Analyzing means for analyzing the command (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes step S90704) ) And the main control means includes a first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit (for example, The first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. Connection method. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). If the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, it is possible to connect the main substrate 31 without the interface substrate 33. , The first connection method is adopted (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the third starting port switch 13a). In the case where the starting port switch (that is, three starting port switches) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 4 is applied).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud.

(B) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area, and it is possible to detect that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area. A main control means having a first detection part consisting of two, a second detection part capable of detecting a predetermined change, a first connecting part consisting of three, and a second connecting part consisting of a predetermined number; The relay means having the third connection portion connected to the second connection portion, the performance control means for performing performance control based on the command received from the main control means, and the command received from the main control means are stored first. A first storage area, a second storage area in which a command received from the main control means is temporarily stored, and a third storage area in which a command received from the main control means is finally stored, The effect control means reads a command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt generated each time a command is received from the main control means. Storage control means, second storage control means for reading out a command stored in the second storage area and storing the command in the third storage area based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals; and the third storage control means. Analysis means for analyzing a command stored in the storage area, wherein the main control means has the first detection part connected to the first connection part and the second detection part connected to the third connection part. A first connecting method in which the first detecting section and the second detecting section are connected to the first connecting section via the first connecting method, and And a second connection method in which the third connection section that has been connected to the two detection sections is connected to the ground, and the number of the first detection sections is two, the second connection method By taking the above, all the first connection parts are connected , the second storage control means determines the type of command data read from the second storage area, and based on the determination result, the command data Is stored in an area corresponding to the type of command data in the third storage area, the second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area, and the third storage area is the second storage area. The storage capacity is larger than that of the storage area, and the reception interrupt is set to have a higher priority than that of the timer interrupt .
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud, and further reduce the missed commands when a large number of commands are received. can do.
(2) Further, as another gaming machine, a gaming machine that variably displays (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on that the gaming medium has passed through the starting region, and the gaming medium is the starting region. (For example, the 1st starting winning opening 13, the 2nd starting winning opening 14, and the 3rd starting winning opening) The 1st detection part (for example, 1st starting opening switch 13a and 2nd starting opening switch) which can detect that it passed 14a, a third start winning opening switch 14b), and a second detecting section (for example, a gate switch 32a, a count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, etc.) capable of detecting a predetermined change. , A main control unit (for example, a main board) having a first connection section (for example, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connection section (for example, a main board side multi-pole connector 310d) 31), a relay unit (for example, an interface board 33) having a third connection section (for example, an interface board side multi-pole connector 330) connected to the second connection section, and a received command (for example, a production control command). Based on the control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 90100), a first storage area (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored, and the received command Is temporarily stored (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the built-in RAM 90112) and a third storage area where the received command is finally stored (for example, an analysis buffer provided in an external SDRAM 90116). ) And the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, serial reception interrupt) generated each time the command is received. The second storage area based on the first storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) and the timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms). Stored in the third storage area, and second storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748) that reads the command stored in the third storage area. Analyzing means for analyzing the command (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes step S90704) ) And the main control means includes a first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit (for example, The first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. Connection method. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). A connection method of connecting to the main board 31 without interposing the interface board 33. See FIG. 3), and when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, The second connection method is adopted (for example, for the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two connectors). If a starting opening switch) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud.

Further, the modes for carrying out the invention described later include the inventions related to the following means A1 to means A6. Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a reception register (FIFO) is monitored at a timing of a certain period as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-248158, and a reception register using a timer interrupt in a normal reception process. A gaming machine is known in which data stored in (FIFO) is taken out and registered in a command buffer (analysis buffer). However, in such a game machine, when a large number of commands are received, the reception register (FIFO) becomes full, and there is a possibility that commands may be missed. In view of this point, it is demanded to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing missed commands when a large number of commands are received.

(Means A1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a control means for performing control based on a received command (for example, production control command). (For example, a rendering control microcomputer 90100), a first storage area in which the received command is first stored (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115), and a second storage in which the received command is temporarily stored. The control means includes an area (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the internal RAM 90112) and a third storage area (for example, an analysis buffer provided in the external SDRAM 90116) in which the received command is finally stored. , A first storage control means for reading a command stored in the first storage area and storing the command in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, serial reception interrupt) generated each time a command is received ( For example, the command stored in the second storage area is read out based on a portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) and a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms). Second storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748) and analysis means for analyzing the commands stored in the third storage area ( For example, a portion for executing step S90704 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) is included. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the omission of commands when a large number of commands are received.

(Means A2) In the means A1, the second storage area is provided in the RAM built in the control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, a built-in RAM 90112 is provided with a delivery buffer). It may have been done. With such a configuration, the command can be transferred from the first storage area to the second storage area at high speed.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or the means A2, the first storage control means reads the command stored in the first storage area based on the occurrence of the reception interrupt a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). And stores it in the second storage area (for example, in the modification shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 90100 executes steps S90721 to S90723 when Y is determined in step S90752). May be. According to such a configuration, the process of transferring the command from the first storage area to the second storage area is performed only once every predetermined number of reception interrupts, thereby reducing the processing time for each interrupt. can do.

(Means A4) In any one of the means A1 to A3, the second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area, and the third storage area has a larger storage capacity than the second storage area. The capacity is large (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the capacity of the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is 16 bytes, whereas the capacity of the transfer buffer is as large as 128 bytes, and the analysis buffer (upper) and The capacity of the analysis buffer (lower level) may be 256 bytes and larger, respectively. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the missed command by increasing the storage capacity of the storage area of the transfer destination.

(Means A5) In any one of the means A1 to the means A4, the second storage control means has the capacity of the command stored in the second storage area has reached the maximum value of the storage capacity of the second storage area. In this case, the command stored in the second storage area is read out and stored in the third storage area irrespective of the occurrence of the timer interrupt (for example, it is determined as Y in step S90724 in the effect control microcomputer 90100). (Sometimes Steps S90725 to S90734 are executed). According to such a configuration, when the second storage area is full, the command can be moved to the third storage area as much as possible, thereby reducing the missed command.

(Means A6) In any one of the means A1 to A5, the third storage area stores a first area (for example, an analysis buffer (upper)) for storing upper data of the command and lower data for the command. And a second area (for example, an analysis buffer (lower)), the second storage control means stores the upper data of the command read from the second storage area in the first area (for example, an effect control micro). The computer 90100 executes step S90745), and stores the lower data of the command read from the second storage area in the second area (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 executes step S90746). May be According to such a configuration, missed commands in the second storage area can be reduced.

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 an explanatory view showing a connection example of a starting port switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with two starting ports. It is an explanatory view showing a connection example of a starting port switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with three starting ports. 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 the block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which a CPU in a main board performs. It is a flow chart which shows a 4ms timer interruption processing in a game control microcomputer. 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 the block diagram which shows the constitution example of the production control microcomputer. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the address map in the production control microcomputer. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt setting, and an example of the setting content. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a timer interrupt setting register, and an example of a setting content. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reception register and each reception buffer. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. It is the flowchart which shows the 1ms timer interruption processing in the production control microcomputer. It is a flow chart which shows transfer buffer transfer processing. It is a flow chart which shows analysis buffer transfer processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the transfer buffer transfer process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is 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 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 feed 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.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate), for example, and is formed by a player. Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). In addition, the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122), or the like, by a predetermined operation by the player by a pressing operation. A push button 120 that can be operated is provided.

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 variably displaying the effect symbol 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 for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

In the upper right 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 and a special symbol and a normal symbol 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 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.

To the right of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays 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 numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right side of the first special symbol display device 8a), the second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as the identification information. Is also 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 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9.

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 reserved storage is not 0, 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 big hit 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 the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) 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 starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

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 becomes easier to start winning), which is in an advantageous state for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are more likely to be won in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning a prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game balls are easier to win in the first starting prize hole 13 than in the second starting prize hole 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (and a third starting winning opening described later) may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting 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. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every 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.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number (hold storage is also referred to as start memory or start prize storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. 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.

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. An area (total reserved storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, may be provided. In this way, if the total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

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 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 stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a and when the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, Controlled to a specific game state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result, and for example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot pattern. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means which can be changed to the first state which is advantageous to the player and the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to a closed state and an open state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open/closed plate that is in the closed state is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the large 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.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 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 normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

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. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), 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 (a state where the gaming ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. 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, every 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, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided to be a big hit than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the open time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased to a high base state.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower 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 game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down 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, the first That 1 start condition is satisfied), 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. Unless 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 the example shown in FIG. 1, two starting winning openings, a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14, are provided, and a game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening 13 (including winning). As a result, the first starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, and the second starting winning opening 14 is passed (including the winning), so that the execution condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, three start winning openings (or three or more) may be provided, or only one. May be. For example, in addition to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a third starting winning opening is provided, and a third starting opening switch capable of detecting that the game ball has won the third starting winning opening is provided. The first starting condition or the second starting condition may be established by providing the game ball with the third starting opening switch. That is, the third starting winning opening is associated with either the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, when only one starting winning opening is provided, the special symbol is also one type. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, an applicable game control board (main board) 31 is used regardless of whether the number of starting winning openings is 1 to 3.

In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high-probability state, and the game balls easily start winning (that is, in the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9). The execution condition of the variable display is easily satisfied), 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 where the high base state is not set. It will be easier to win the start prize.

It should be noted that instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), it shifts to the 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 will be 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 it becomes a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning. 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 when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, which is a disadvantage for the player. 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 saving 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, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes high and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

Further, by changing to a time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that the special symbol or It is possible to reduce the frequency with which the variation of the effect symbol is started (in other words, the storage of the reserved memory is quickly exhausted), and 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.

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 effect control board 80, 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 programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit. Including 57.

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).

The random number circuit 503 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. Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol variably, the normal symbol display device 10 which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reserved 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.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed. Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of.

Next, a method of connecting various switches will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection example of a starting opening switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with two starting openings. In addition, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection example of a starting port switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with three starting ports.

As described above, in this embodiment, the applicable main substrate 31 is used regardless of whether the number of starting winning openings is 1 to 3. That is, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the circuit configuration of the main board 31 is the same even when it is applied to a gaming machine having a different number of starting winning openings.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, on the main board 31, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, and a third connector 310c which can be connected to various switches including a starting port switch, and a main board which is connected to the interface board 33. A board-side multi-pole connector 310d is mounted.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, an interface board 330 is provided between the count switch 23 and the main board 31. The interface board 33 is a board unique to the gaming machine, and the circuit configuration is designed according to the characteristics of the gaming machine. The interface board 330 is provided with the interface board-side multi-pole connector 330, and is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board-side multi-pole connector 330 and the main board-side multi-pole connector 310d. Therefore, for example, the count switch 23 is connected to the input connector (for example, corresponding to the interface board side multi-pole connector 330) provided on the interface board 33, and the detection signal from the count switch 23 causes the interface board 330 to be detected. It is input to the main board 31 via the. Even when detecting devices such as a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, and a radio wave sensor are provided, the detection signals of these detecting devices are input to the main board 31 via the interface board 330.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, since there are two starting winning openings, a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14, a first starting opening switch 13a and a second starting opening are provided. The mouth switch 14a and the gate switch 32a are connected by the connection method shown in FIG.

Specifically, the first starting port switch 13a is connected to the first connector 310a, the second starting port switch 14a is connected to the second connector 310b, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c. That is, all of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33.

In FIG. 4, the main board 31 of this embodiment is used in a gaming machine provided with three starting winning openings 13, a first starting winning opening 13, a second starting winning opening 14, and a third starting winning opening. An example of the case is shown.

In FIG. 4, the first starting port switch 13a is connected to the first connector 310a, the second starting port switch 14a is connected to the second connector 310b, the third starting port switch 14b is connected to the third connector 310c, and the gate is connected. The switch 32a is connected to the interface board 33. That is, the first starting port switch 13 a, the second starting port switch 14 a, and the third starting port switch 14 b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32 a is connected via the interface board 33. It is connected to the substrate 31.

In this embodiment, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c provided on the main board 31 can be connected to the respective starting port switches and also to the gate switch 32a. It is configured. Further, the gate switch 32a is configured to be connectable to any of the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, the third connector 310c, and the input connector of the interface board 33. Therefore, even if the number of starting winning openings is different, the main board 31 can be applied and nothing is connected to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c to which the starting opening switch is connected. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a non-existence state and prevent fraud.

When the main board 31 of this embodiment is applied to a gaming machine having one starting winning opening, for example, the gate switch 32a is connected to the second connector and the count switch 23 is connected to the third connector. To be done. As described above, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c include a plurality of types of detection devices (for example, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor) in addition to the respective starting opening switches and the gate switch 32a. Detection device). Further, a plurality of types of detection devices including the gate switch 32a and the count switch 23 can be connected to any of the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, the third connector 310c, and the input connector of the interface board 33. Is configured.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, among the input connectors provided on the interface board 33, the input connector to which no electrical component (for example, a plurality of types of devices including a detection device) is connected. Is connected to ground. For example, it is possible to connect the third connector 310c to which the starting opening switch is not connected to the ground, but by not using the third connector 310c as an empty connector, it is not possible to use an illegal starting opening switch that greatly affects the game. Measures can be strengthened.

In this embodiment, an example in which the gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c is described (see FIG. 3), but instead of or in addition to the gate switch 32a, for example, the count switch 23 Alternatively, another device may be connected to the third connector 310c. In this case, by connecting to the main board 31 without the intermediary of the interface board 33, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions such as noise and fraud, and therefore it is desirable to connect devices of high importance with priority.

Further, the main board 31 of this embodiment can be applied to a plurality of types of gaming machines, but if the cords and harnesses used for each gaming machine are different, a connection error may occur. Therefore, for example, the colors and patterns may be unified by combining (or connectable) the cord or harness and the connector so that the connection destination can be easily determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to detect that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening). 1 detection unit (for example, the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switch 14a, the third start winning opening switch 14b) and a second detection unit (for example, the gate switch 32a or the count switch) capable of detecting a predetermined change 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a detection device such as a radio wave sensor), a first connecting portion (for example, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connecting portion (for example, a main Main control means (for example, main board 31) having board-side multi-pole connector 310d) and relay means (third connection section for connecting to second connection section (for example, interface board-side multi-pole connector 330)) Interface board 33), and the main control means has a first detection section connected to the first connection section and a second detection section connected to the second connection section via a third connection section. The first connection method (for example, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the third start port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a connects the interface board 33. A connection method for connecting to the main substrate 31 via the second connection method (see FIG. 4) and a first detection unit and a second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting opening switch 13a). , The second starting port switch 14a and the gate switch 32a are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33. See FIG. 3).

Then, when the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, the first connecting method is adopted, and when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, the second connecting method is used. It is configured to take a connection method (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a). And the third starting port switch (that is, three starting port switches) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 4 is applied, and the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two starting port switches). If a starting port switch) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the burden on the basic design and the board management from increasing, and also to prevent fraud.

In general, when the number of starting areas is different from that of other gaming machines, the specifications of the main board are different, which may increase the burden of basic design and board management. Moreover, if a main board having specifications corresponding to a gaming machine with a large number of starting areas is simply applied to a gaming machine with a small number of starting areas, a vacant connector will occur, which may result in fraud. For example, it is conceivable that a main board corresponding to a gaming machine provided with three starting areas (that is, three detection switches) is provided with three connectors to which the three detection switches can be connected. Here, if the main board is simply applied to a gaming machine provided with two starting areas (that is, two detection switches), one of the three connectors is not connected to anything. In such a state, there is a possibility that a fraudulent attempt is made to target an empty connector. In particular, fraud with respect to the detection switch in the starting area and the connector to be connected has a great influence on the game, and therefore a countermeasure is required.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a main board (that is, a main board that can be applied to a gaming machine having a different number of starting regions) capable of adopting the first connection method and the second connection method as described above is used. This prevents the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevents fraud.

In addition, in this embodiment, at least a part of the plurality of second detection units (for example, one of the detection devices such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch, the magnetic sensor, and the radio wave sensor), It is configured to be connectable to both the first connecting portion (for example, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c) and the third connecting portion (for example, the interface board-side multipolar connector 330). (For example, for the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two starting port switches) are provided. If so, the gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c, and the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied). With such a configuration, the second connection method can be adopted when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions.

Further, in this embodiment, when the second connection method is adopted, an electrical component (for example, a detection device) is included in the connection portion (for example, an input connector) provided on the relay unit (for example, the interface board 33). The connection part to which a plurality of types of devices) are not connected is connected to the ground (see FIG. 3 ). When the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, there is a first connecting portion (for example, the third connector 310c) to which the first detecting portion is not connected. The first connecting portion is not connected to the ground, one of the electric components is connected, and the connecting portion of the relay means is connected to the ground. With such a configuration, it is possible to strengthen countermeasures against fraud for the first detection unit and the first connection unit, which have a great influence on the game.

In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the production apparatus are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for effect control in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the first command is the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, the presence or absence of sliding effect, etc. 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 re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). 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 effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You may 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 variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation 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 that also includes a ratio such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case is shown in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derived and displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on 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-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is used 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 symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described 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 game 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 shown in the probability variation state after the big hit game has been shown. , But is not limited to such gaming machines. 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 a part of the device), the probability variation is confirmed 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 the above embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in the probable variation state after the end.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples of the embodiments described later.

In addition, all or some of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and configurations shown in the later-described form examples and modified examples may be arbitrarily combined.

In addition, it should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the following description, but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

The game machine according to the present invention is, in addition, a game machine that variably displays (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the game medium is started. A first detection unit (for example, a first starting port switch 13a or a second starting port) that can detect passing through an area (for example, the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the third starting winning port) The switch 14a, the third start winning opening switch 14b) and the second detecting section capable of detecting a predetermined change (for example, a detection device such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor). And a main control unit (for example, a main controller) having a first connection portion (for example, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c) and a second connection portion (for example, the main board-side multipolar connector 310d) Substrate 31), a relay unit (for example, interface substrate 33) having a third connecting portion (for example, interface substrate-side multi-pole connector 330) connected to the second connecting portion, and a received command (for example, production control command) ) Based on the control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 90100), a first storage area (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored, and received. A second storage area for temporarily storing commands (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the internal RAM 90112) and a third storage area for finally storing received commands (for example, for analysis provided in an external SDRAM 90116). A buffer), and the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, a serial reception interrupt) generated each time the command is received, and reads the command from the second storage area. The second storage based on the first storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) and the timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms). Second storage control means for reading the command stored in the area and storing it in the third storage area (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748) and the third storage area. Means for analyzing the command (for example, step S90704 in the effect control microcomputer 90100 is executed). The first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit. For example, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is provided through the interface board 33. Connection method that is connected to. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). If the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, it is possible to connect the main substrate 31 without using the interface substrate 33. , The first connection method is adopted (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the third starting port switch 13a). A game machine characterized by being provided with a starting opening switch (that is, three starting opening switches) is applied.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the present invention, in addition, a game machine that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, Has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening), the first detection unit (for example, the first starting opening switch 13a and the second starting opening switch 13a). The starting opening switch 14a, the third starting winning opening switch 14b) and a second detecting portion (for example, the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, etc.) capable of detecting a predetermined change. Device), a first connecting portion (for example, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c) and a second connecting portion (for example, the main board side multi-pole connector 310d), a main control unit (for example, , A main board 31), a relay unit (for example, an interface board 33) having a third connection portion (for example, an interface board-side multi-pole connector 330) connected to the second connection portion, and a received command (for example, performance). Control means (for example, a control microcomputer 90100) for performing control based on a control command), a first storage area (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored, A second storage area (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the internal RAM 90112) in which the received command is temporarily stored, and a third storage area in which the received command is finally stored (for example, provided in an external SDRAM 90116). An analysis buffer), and the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, serial reception interrupt) generated each time the command is received, Based on the first storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) stored in the storage area and a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms), Second storage control means for reading the command stored in the second storage area and storing it in the third storage area (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748), and the third storage area Analyzing means for analyzing the stored command (for example, step S90704 in the microcomputer 90100 for effect control). And a second connection part in which the first detection part is connected to the first connection part and the second detection part is connected to the second connection part via the third connection part. Method (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the third starting port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected via the interface board 33 to the main board 31). A connection method for connecting to the substrate 31. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). A connection method of connecting to the main board 31 without interposing the interface board 33. See FIG. 3), and when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, The second connection method is adopted (for example, for the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two connectors). If a starting opening switch) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied).

According to the above gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing and prevent fraud. In addition, when a large number of commands are received, it is possible to reduce the omission of commands.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the main control means for which illegal measures have been taken may send a command to the control means to control the gaming machine. According to this, it becomes possible to perform highly reliable control, and even if the command transmission amount is increased, the control means is able to reduce the omission of commands, so that more accurate and highly reliable control is possible. It becomes possible to do it.

The means for transmitting the command to the control means is not limited to the main control means and may be another means. For example, a sub-control unit controlled by the main control unit may be provided and a command may be transmitted from the sub-control unit to the control unit, or a command may be transmitted from both the main control unit and the sub-control unit. You may do it.

Furthermore, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can reduce the missed command when a large number of commands are received, it is a gaming machine that can play a game, and the received command (for example, a production control command) Based on the control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 90100), a first storage area (for example, a reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored, and the received command Is temporarily stored (for example, a transfer buffer provided in the built-in RAM 90112) and a third storage area where the received command is finally stored (for example, an analysis buffer provided in an external SDRAM 90116). ) And the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt (for example, serial reception interrupt) generated each time the command is received. The second storage area based on the first storage control means for storing (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90721 to S90723) and the timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1 ms). Stored in the third storage area, and second storage control means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 that executes steps S90741 to S90748) that reads the command stored in the third storage area. A game machine characterized by including an analyzing means for analyzing a command (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 90100 which executes step S90704). Hereinafter, an example of a form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 902 that is openably and closably provided in the game frame. The game frame is 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 906).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 902, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 903. Below the hitting ball supply plate 903, a surplus ball receiving tray 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 903 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 905 for firing a hit ball are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 906 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 906, a game area 907 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

An effect display device 909 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 907. On the display screen of the effect display device 909, 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 909 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 for variably displaying 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 909, and the symbol may be displayed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 909 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 908a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 909 to perform the 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 908b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 909, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot 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), swinging, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the production performed in a state in which 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 909 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.

In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 909, fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d for displaying the fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and the special symbol and the normal symbol described later are provided. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 909c 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 There is provided a fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol 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, accurately, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), when performing the effect using the effect display device 909, for example, the effect content including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversified production modes such as productions and productions in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 909, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. In addition, since the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant motion, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, it can be visually recognized at all times.

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 909c and the second special symbol for the first special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 909d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing to turn on and off the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909d 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 908a, a display color (a display color different from the deviating. For example, deviating) is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.In addition, depending on the kind 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 908b, the display color reminding the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the deviant) For example, when it is out of focus, it is displayed in blue, whereas when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. In addition, the display color can be changed according to the kind of big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit). The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are turned off is the same as the background image when turned off to prevent disappearance. It is desirable that the display color (for example, black) is different from that of the image.

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 909 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 909, a light emitter 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 where 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 first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown to correspond to the respective fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909. 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 the display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. In addition, 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 distinguished and executed by performing display such that lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, and when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, it is the same big hit symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols in different modes may be stopped and displayed.

On the lower left side of the game board 906, a first special symbol display device (first variable display portion) 908a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 908a 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 908a is configured to variably display the numbers (or symbols) 0-9. On the lower right side of the game board 906, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 908b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display device 908b 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 908b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 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. Further, the first special symbol display device 908a and the second special symbol display device 908b may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

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 908a and the second special symbol indicator 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 908a and 908b 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 start condition or the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 9014 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (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 the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) 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 909, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 9013 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 9013, a variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning opening 9014 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 9014 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and detected by the second starting opening switch 9014a. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by a solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second start winning port 9014 (it becomes easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball is easier to win in the second starting winning port 9014 than in the first starting winning port 9013. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 9014. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 9013 than the second starting winning port 9014. It should be noted that in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

When the variable winning ball device 9015 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 9015 is extremely easy to win the second start winning port 9014. Although the first start winning opening 9013 is provided directly below the effect display device 909, the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 909 and the first starting winning opening 9013 can be further reduced, or the first start winning opening 9013 can be obtained. The nails are densely arranged around 9013, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 9013 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 9013, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 9014 It is also possible to make the value higher than the winning rate of the first start winning port 9013.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variable winning ball device 9015 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 9014 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second winning opening 9013 are provided. A configuration may be provided in which a variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 9014 is provided.

On the side of the first special symbol display device 908a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 9013, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 9018a composed of four displays is provided. The first special symbol reservation storage display 9018a increases the number of display devices to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 908a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

On the side of the second special symbol display device 908b, a second special symbol reserved memory display device 9018b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 9014, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b increases the number of display devices 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 908b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 909, a first reserved storage display unit 909a for displaying the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage display unit 909b for displaying the second reserved storage number are provided. ing. The first hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 909a corresponding to each of the first hold memories. In addition, the second hold storage display section 909b displays a second hold display corresponding to each of the second hold storages. 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 storage 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 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 in the combined holding storage display section. , So that it is recognizable whether it is the first hold memory or the second hold memory (for example, the first hold memory is displayed in red and the second hold memory is displayed in blue). You may comprise.

Effect display device 909, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a, and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b, for decoration (for production) Variable display of the effect design as the design is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 908a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 908b, the effect symbol is reminiscent of the big hit on the effect display device 909. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 90560 for controlling the variable display of the special symbol transmits a variation pattern command capable of specifying the variation time, and the production control microcomputer 90100 receives the variation pattern command. The variable display of the effect design is controlled according to the variable time specified by the changed pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in principle in synchronization. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 90560 side and the variation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 90100 side There may be a gap between them. 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.

A movable member 9078 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 9086 and moves when the motor 9086 rotates is provided on the left side of the decoration portion around the effect display device 909. In this embodiment, the movable member 9078 operates when the notice effect (movable object notice effect) or the super reach effect is executed. Note that the movable member 9078 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.

As shown in FIG. 5, a special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. When the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 9021 to be in an open state in a specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the special winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 9023.

The game area 906 is also provided with winning holes (ordinary winning holes) 9029, 9030, 9033, 9039 for paying out a predetermined number of prize game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls that have won the winning openings 9029, 9030, 9033, and 9039 are detected by the winning opening switches 9029a, 9030a, 9033a, and 9039a.

On the right side of the game board 906, a normal symbol display device 9010 is provided. The normal symbol display 9010 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the variable display of the display on the normal symbol display 9010 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, when the lower lamp is turned on at the end of variable display, it is a win. .. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 9015 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 9014) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 9032, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 9041 increases the LED to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 9010 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, compared to the normal state, the probability that it is decided to be a big hit is a high probability state (compared to the normal state, a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variable display result of special symbols is increased. In the high probability state.), the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased.

Around the left and right sides of the game area 907 of the game board 906, decoration LEDs 9025 that are displayed blinking during the game are provided, and at the bottom there is an outlet 9026 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in. Further, two speakers 9027 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 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

An operation button 90120 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided in the member forming the hit ball supply plate 903. The operation button 90120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. Note that the operation button 90120 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, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 905, and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 907 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 907 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends from the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 908a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 909. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first starting winning opening 9013. 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 9014 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 9014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first 2 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 908b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 909. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014. Unless 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 the game ball is easy to start winning (that is, a special symbol). The execution condition of the variable display on the display devices 908a and 908b and the effect display device 909 is easily established), and the game state is controlled to a high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is longer than in the case without the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

Note that the variable winning ball device 9015 does not extend the time for which it is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 is a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9015 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 9015 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, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (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 saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 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, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 9015 becomes high, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

In addition, in this embodiment, when shifting to a 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 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 starting 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 (shift to high base state) May be. Also, by shifting to any one of the above states (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 (high. It may be set to the base state).

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 9031. Note that FIG. 6 also shows the payout control board 9037, the effect control board 9080, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 90560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 in accordance with a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 9055 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit 9057. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 9054 and the RAM 9055 are built in the game control microcomputer 90560. That is, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer may include at least the CPU 9056 and the RAM 9055, and the ROM 9054 may be external or internal. The I/O port unit 9057 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 90560 further includes a random number circuit 9053 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit). Further, a serial communication circuit 9051 is also incorporated in the game control microcomputer 90560.

Further, the RAM 9055 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 90910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 9055 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 restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the 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 9055 is backed up by power supply.

In the game control microcomputer 90560, the CPU 9056 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054, and hence the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other boards than the main board 9031.

The random number circuit 9053 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining 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 9053 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 9053 includes a selection setting function of the update range of the numerical data (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule selection. 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 90560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 9053. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 90560 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 90560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 9054. The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 9053. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 9053 can be further improved.

The serial communication circuit 9051 has a function of converting the effect control command into a serial signal and transmitting the serial signal to the effect control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the effect control board 9080 by a serial communication method.

In addition, an input driver circuit 9058 for supplying the detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the starting opening switch 9013a, the count switch 9023, and the winning opening switches 9029a, 9030a, 9033a, 9039a to the game controlling microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. There is. Also, the output circuit 9059 for driving the solenoid 9016 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 9015 and the solenoid 9021 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 9020 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game controlling microcomputer 90560. It is mounted on the 9031.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 90560, the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, which variably displays the special symbol, the normal symbol display 9010, which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reserved storage Display control of the display 9018a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 9018b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 9041 is performed.

An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs 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 9031.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 9080 uses the serial communication method to instruct effect contents from the game control microcomputer 90560. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 909 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080 controls the display of the decorative LED 9025 provided on the game board and the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 9035. The sound output from the speaker 9027 is controlled via the audio output board 9070.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 9080, the lamp driver board 9035, and the sound output board 9070. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the lamp driver board 9035 and the sound output board 9070 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070, only the effect control board 9080 may be provided for effect control.

The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control CPU 90101 and an effect control microcomputer 90100 including an internal RAM that stores information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be external. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 90100 is not backed up by power supply. In the effect control board 9080, the effect control CPU 90101 operates according to the program stored in the built-in ROM, and receives the effect control command using the serial communication circuit (see FIG. 26). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 90109 to perform display control of the effect display device 909 based on the effect control command. Further, the effect control board 9080 is equipped with an external SDRAM 90116. The built-in ROM and built-in RAM of the effect control microcomputer 90100 and the external SDRAM 90116 will be described later.

In this embodiment, a VDP 90109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 90100 to control the display of the effect display device 909 is mounted on the effect control board 9080. The VDP 90109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 90100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 90109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 909 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 90101 outputs, to the VDP 90109, a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 909, specifically, people, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for this. The VDP 90109 reads the image data from the CGROM according to the instruction from the effect control CPU 90101. Then, the VDP 90109 executes display control based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the motor 9086 to operate the movable member 9078 via the output port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives a motor 9087 for operating the effect blade accessory 9079a, 9079b via the output port 90106.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs a signal from the operation button 90120 through the input port 90107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 90120 by the player.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a signal for driving an LED or a lamp to the lamp driver board 9035 via the output port 90105. Also, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 9070 via the output port 90104.

In the lamp driver board 9035, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED driver 90352 via the input driver 90351. The LED driver 90352 supplies a current to a light emitting body provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 9028 based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, the electric current is supplied to the decorative LED 9025 and the like provided on the game board side.

In the voice output board 9070, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 90703 via the input driver 90702. The voice synthesis IC 90703 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 90705. The amplifier circuit 90705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesis IC 90703 to a level according to the volume set in the volume 90706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 9027. The voice data ROM 90704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031. 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 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) After executing a security check process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not, the main process after step S901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 9056 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S901). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S902), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S903). 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 S904), the RAM can be accessed. Is set (step S905). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 9056 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 9056 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 S906). If the CPU 9056 detects ON in the confirmation, the CPU 9056 executes normal initialization processing (steps S9010 to S9015).

If the clear switch is not on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S907). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 9056 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 during the power supply stop process.

After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 9056 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S908). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S908, 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, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 causes the game state recovery process (steps S9041 to S9043) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply was stopped. Processing). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set to the pointer (step S9041), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 9055) (step S9042). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for the work area that may be initialized. By the processing of steps S9041 and S9042, the stored contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain 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 9056 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S9043). Further, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normal big hit, probability change big hit, sudden change big hit, small hit, or off) to the effect control board 9080 (step. S9044). Then, the process proceeds to step S9014. In step S9044, the CPU 9056 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 12) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do so. In this case, the production control microcomputer 90100 may restart the variable display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the variable time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S9044, the measurement of the value of the variation 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. 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 9056 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. .. If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred 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 9056 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 has not been received, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

In this embodiment, it is checked whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is saved by using both the backup flag and the check data, 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 recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 9056 first performs a RAM clear process (step S9010). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol determination) is initialized to 0, but any 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 9055. Also, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set to the pointer (step S9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S9012).

By the processing of steps S9011 and S9012, 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 9056 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 90560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 9031 is mounted). Is also transmitted) to the sub-board (step S9013). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 909 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, performs initialization notification.

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 9053 (step S9014). The CPU 9056 sets the random number circuit 9053 to update the value of the random R′, for example, by executing processing according to the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in step S9015, the CPU 9056 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 90560 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 S9010 to S9015) is completed, the CPU 9056 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S9017) and the initial value random number updating process (step S9018) 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 S9016), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. The setting is made (step S9019). 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 for-use random number updating process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the 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 90560 controls, by itself, a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, or a ball payout device provided in the game machine. 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) If the number of numerical values between the minimum and maximum possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to that counter.

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 909. Also, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability jackpot, the reach does not occur and the sudden probability jackpot symbol (eg, "135") is not reached. May be displayed as a stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 90100 that actually executes the reach production control.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (step S9020). 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 9056 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 9056 executes a power-supply-stop-time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first starting port switch 9013a, the second starting port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: step S9021). ).

Next, the CPU 9056 is the first special symbol display device 908a, the second special symbol display device 908b, the normal symbol display device 9010, the first special symbol reservation storage display device 9018a, the second special symbol reservation storage display device 9018b, the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 9041 is executed (step S9022). Regarding the first special symbol display device 908a, the second special symbol display device 908b and the normal symbol display device 9010, a drive signal is output to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S9032 and S9033. 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 S9023). The CPU 9056 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 update process, display random number update process: steps S9024 and S9025).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol process processing (step S9026). In the special symbol process process, the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order, the corresponding process is executed. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S9027). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 9056 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the normal symbol process process of step S9027, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 9032, 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 for controlling the variable winning ball device 9015 to an open state or a closed state is executed.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 90100 (production control command control process: step S9028).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs information output processing for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S9029).

The CPU 9056 also executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (step S9030). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any of the first starting opening switch 9013a, the second starting opening switch 9014a and the count switch 9023 is turned on, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 9037. 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 9097 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 9056 is concerned with turning on/off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S9031: output process).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S9032).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for the normal symbol display control data setting ( Step S9033). CPU 9056, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the fluctuation of the normal symbol, 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 9056 outputs the drive signal in step S9022 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer to execute the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S9034), and the process ends.

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 S9021 to S9033 (excluding step S9029) in the timer interrupt process. In addition, 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.

If the first special symbol display device 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b and the effect display device 909 display the shift symbol still, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach 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 "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

If the first special symbol display device 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b and the effect display device 909 display the shift symbol still, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect may be executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do 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 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the symbol display areas 909L, 909C, and 909R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 909, 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 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b, in the effect display device 909, 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 large hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 909 corresponding to the small hit pattern "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b 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, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. Further, 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 second 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 the probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to the 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 this way, 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 varying big hits, if a small hit is provided, a sudden probability big hit without transitioning to the probability changing state (high probability state) and accompanied by a time saving state (high base state) Is preferably provided.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1'(MR1'): The type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) is determined (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2'(MR2'): Determines the type (type) of fluctuation pattern (for judgment of fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3'(MR3'): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4'(MR4'): Determine whether 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 first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2′) and determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3′). One of the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern type is determined. 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 are grouped by the type of reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-variation of pseudo-relation, 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 fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. 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 S9023 in the game control processing shown in FIG. 9, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for normal symbol hit determination of (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, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 90560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 90560) is used as the big hit determination random number. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of a hardware random number.

FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 9054, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R′ is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not the probability changed state) and a probability variable time big hit determination table used in the probability changed state. The numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 11(A) are set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 11(A) are set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 11(A) is a jackpot determination value.

11B and 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 9054, and is a table in which a small hit 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). Each numerical value described in FIG. 11(B) is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 11(C). Each listed numerical value is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 11B and 11C are small hit determination values.

The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11C 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 transitioned to the probability variation state, a small hit occurs so that if the configuration is made to inspire whether or not the probability variation will occur, the current gaming state is the probability variation state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if it is configured such that a small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit is less likely to occur when the game state is a positive change state, and a stirrer effect against an unexpected change is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 9053 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R′). The big hit determination random value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Also, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 11A indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 11(B) and 11(C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to move to the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b 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 shift to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, 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 in the first starting winning opening 9013 and the variable display of the first special symbol are executed, the starting winning award in the second starting winning opening 9014 and the second special symbol are performed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of the “small hit” is higher.

11D and 11E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 90131a and 90131b stored in the ROM 9054. Of these, FIG. 11(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 9013 (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) 90131a in the case. In addition, FIG. 11(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 9014 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 90131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 90131a and 90131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" based on a 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 the "probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, the jackpot type determination table 90131a is assigned with eight determination values for “abrupt change in jackpot” (40 minutes). 8 is determined to be a sudden probability big hit), whereas the jackpot type determination table 90131b is assigned two determination values for “a sudden probability big hit” (ratio of 2/40). Suddenly decided as a sudden change jackpot in)) Explain the case. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 9013 and the variable display of the first special symbol are executed, the starting winning award in the second starting winning opening 9014 and the second special symbol are executed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as “a sudden sudden big hit” is high. In addition, "sudden sudden change jackpot" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 90131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability jackpot" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 90131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The first special symbol may be determined to be "a sudden sudden big hit" only when the variable display is performed).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, a sudden certainty big hit (two-round big hit) 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 in which a game value of a larger amount than the value is given, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case of deciding to make 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 permissible 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, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and the 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 of 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, an undigested round remains), 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, internally undigested rounds remain. Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (an effect such that the opening of the special winning opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the big hit of opening 15 times).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, 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. 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. In addition, in this 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 kinds. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of types of big hits may be less than three, and for example, only two types of big hits may be provided.

The "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to a time saving state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game state (see steps S90167 and 90168 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 S90168 and S90137 to 90140 described later). In this embodiment, even after a big hit occurs after the shift to the time saving state and before the end of execution of the variable display 100 times, the time saving state ends (see step S90132 described later).

The "probable variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and shifts to a probability variation state (high probability state) after the termination of the jackpot gaming state. The time saving state (high base state) is also entered (see steps S90169 and S90170 to be described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S90132 described later).

Further, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit" (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden big hit", the big hit game state of two rounds is controlled. 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 almost impossible to expect a game ball to win the big winning opening during a 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 S90169 and S90170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S90132 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, and a big hit game state due to "a sudden probability big hit" is achieved. Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the gaming 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 is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit" and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The jackpot type determination tables 90131a and 90131b have numerical values that are compared with the value of the random 1', and the determination values (the jackpot type determination that correspond to each of the "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden confirmation variation jackpot". Value) is set. When the value of Random 1′ matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 9056 determines the type of jackpot to be the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. In the example shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, 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 909 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 fluctuation patterns that can be used, 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. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control microcomputer 90100 controls the effect display device 909 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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. Since the effect control microcomputer 90100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H), 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 effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result 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. The gaming control microcomputer 90560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is saved in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and otherwise, initialization designation Send a command.

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

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-variable big hit 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. When it is a "sudden sudden change big hit" or "small hit", a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 90560 may be configured to send a fanfare designating command for suddenly changing a sudden big hit to designate a fanfare designating command when it is a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designating command when it is 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 (designation command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted for each round with the value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening after-designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when finishing the first round during the big hit game, a command (A201(H)) after opening the special winning opening that designates 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 jackpot end 2 designation command (A302(H)) is used when the jackpot game by "probably strange jackpot" is finished. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit/sudden positive sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the game of small hit or the sudden sudden change big hit. The game control microcomputer 90560 is configured to send an ending designating command for suddenly changing sudden big hit end designation in the case of sudden probability big hit, but not to send ending designating command in the case of 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. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (time saving state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the time saving state. Command B002 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game 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 1. 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 memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation) indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased, respectively. Command, second reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted, 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, which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased in the one command is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is also specified. The (first reserved memory number or the 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 reserved memory number is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Which of the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 has the starting winning a prize (which of the first holding memory and the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the holding memory information. The production control command (first start winning award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and separately from that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. It is also possible to set the total number of reserved storages as EXT data and transmit the EXT data.

(4) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 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 award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and separately from that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The increased storage number (first storage number or second storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning-time determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is a production control command (symbol design command) indicating the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not it is a small hit, and the type of big hit among the determination results at the time of winning. is there. In addition, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number in the winning determination result. (Variable category command).

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, whether it is a small hit, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type determination in a winning effect production process described later. It is determined which judgment value range the value of the random number for use falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value that designates a big hit or a small hit and a value that designates the type of the big hit are set, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 90100. In addition, the EXT data of the variation category command is set to a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 90100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 90100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and the type of the big hit, based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

The effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 90560 installed on the main board 9031. Then, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the display state of the image display device 909 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 9070. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a start winning, and each time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

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 MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". In addition, such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the game control microcomputer 90560 converts a 2-byte effect control command into a serial signal by using a serial communication circuit (not shown) mounted on the game control microcomputer 90560. However, a serial communication method is used in which the production control command data is output from the main board 9031 to the production control board 9080 by one serial signal line.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, 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 908a. The image display that 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 908b, and the image display that is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the production parts such as the device 909, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 to the production control microcomputer 90100.

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S9026) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 908a or the second special symbol display device 908b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 9056, if the first starting opening switch 9013a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 9013 is on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 9013 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S90311 and S90312). Further, the CPU 9056, if the second start opening switch 9014a for detecting that the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 9014 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 9014 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S90313 and S90314). Then, any one of steps S90300 to S90310 is performed. If the first starting opening switch 9013a or the second starting opening switch 9014a is not turned on, any one of steps S90300 to S90310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S9030 to S90310 are the following processes.

Special symbol normal processing (step S90300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. The gaming control microcomputer 90560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of reserved storages) stored in the reserved storage buffer when the variable display of the special symbol can be started. 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. Further, 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 S90301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

Variation pattern setting process (step S90301): 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, a control for transmitting a variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S90302.

Display result designation command transmission process (step S90302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S90303.

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S90303): 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 S90301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 90100 determines the symbol. The control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 90100 controls the effect display device 909 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560 is received.

Special symbol stop process (step S90304): 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 S90305. 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 S90308. 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 S90300. 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. 25), 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 S9022.

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S90305): 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 9021 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while controlling to transmit the special winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S90306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). 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 the 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 S90306): 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 the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S90305. In addition, while performing control to send the designation command after opening during the big hit to the production control microcomputer 90100, when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S90307 (this In the example, update to 7).

Big hit end processing (step S90307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 90100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. 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 S90300.

Small hit opening pre-processing (step S90308): 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 9021 is driven to open the special winning opening. Moreover, 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 corresponding to step S90309 (9 in this example). The small hit opening pre-processing is executed each time the big winning opening is opened during the small hit game, but when the first opening during the small hit game is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game. It is also the process to start.

Small hitting open process (step S90309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The processing etc. which confirms establishment of the closing conditions of the special winning opening are 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 S90308. 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 S90310.

Small hit end processing (step S90310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 90100 to perform the display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S90300.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing in steps S90312 and S90314. Of these, FIG. 16(A) is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage processing of step S90312. Further, FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S90314.

First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start opening switch passage process executed when the first start opening switch 9013a is in the ON state, the CPU 9056 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 S901121A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 9056 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S901212A), 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 S901213A). Next, the CPU 9056 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 9053 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S901214A). .. In the process of step S901214A, a random number R'(random number for jackpot determination) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1') that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2'). And a random number (random 3′) for fluctuation pattern determination 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 winning a prize), but are extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 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. 17 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. 17, 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'(random number for jackpot determination) that is a hardware random number and a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1') that is a software random number. , A variation pattern type determination random number (random 2′) and a 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 9055.

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 in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer as pending storage. ..

Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state) is set (step S901215A). If it is set, the process directly proceeds to step S901220A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 9056 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S901216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit game state or a small hit game state), the CPU 9056 proceeds directly to step S901220A.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the winning display effect process is performed in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined at the time of starting winning (step). S901217A). Then, the CPU 9056 performs control of transmitting a symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S901218A), and also transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Control is performed (step S901219A). Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901220A).

In addition, by executing the processing of steps S901218A and S901219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 9056 always designates the symbol every time the start winning prize is given to the first starting winning opening 9013 and the winning effect processing of step S901217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S901218A to S901220A is executed, a start winning is generated in the first start winning opening 9013 and the symbol effect designation process of step S901217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved storage number addition designation command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

However, if the winning effect effect process of step S901217A is not executed by determining Y in step S901215A or step S901216A, the CPU 9056 controls in step S901202A to transmit only the first reserved storage number addition designation command. The winning determination result designation command (symbol designation command, variation category command) is not transmitted. In addition, when the winning effect process of step S901217A is not executed, the winning determination result specification in which a value (for example, "FF(H)") indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as the EXT data is designated. You may make it transmit a command (designation command, variation category command).

In addition, in this embodiment, the process of step S901215A is executed, so that when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 9013, only when the game state is the low base state, The winning effect process is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the process of step S901216A is executed, so that when there is a start winning a prize in the first start winning port 9013, only in a case where it is not the big hit game state or the small hit game state, step S901217A. The winning effect production process is executed. It should be noted that it is possible not to shift to step S901217A only in the big hit game state, and to shift to step S901217A in the small hit game state and execute the winning effect processing.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the jackpot is started. It is the state until the end of opening the special winning opening of the final round and the notification of ending the big hit. Specifically, it is a state in which the processing from the special winning opening opening preprocessing (see step S90305) to the big hit ending processing (see step S90307) in the special symbol process processing is being executed.

Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passing process executed when the second starting opening switch 9014a is in the ON state, the CPU 9056 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second pending storage). Whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S901121B). 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 9056 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S901212B), 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 S901213B). Next, the CPU 9056 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 9053 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S901214B). .. In the process of step S901214B, random number R′ (random number for jackpot determination) that is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type determination (random 1′) that is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2′). And a random number (random 3′) for fluctuation pattern determination is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random number (random 3') is not extracted in the second starting opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 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 9056 executes a winning effect process (step S901217B). Then, the CPU 9056 performs control for transmitting a symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S901218B), and also transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Control is performed (step S901219B). Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901220B).

In addition, by executing the processing of steps S901218B and S901219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 9056 does not fail to specify the symbol every time the winning prize is entered into the second starting winning opening 9014 and the winning effect processing of step S901217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S901218B to S901220B is executed, a start winning to the second starting winning opening 9014 occurs, and when the winning effect process of step S901217B is executed, a symbol is designated. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved storage number addition designation command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

It should be noted that also in the second starting opening switch passing process, the same process as in step S901215A may be performed, and in the time saving state, the winning effect process in step S901217B may not be performed. That is, the winning-time production process of step S901217B may be executed only in the normal state (low base state) to transmit the symbol designating command and the variation category command.

Further, also in the second starting opening switch passage processing, the same processing as in step S901216A may be performed, and if the jackpot game is being performed, the winning effect processing in step S901217B may not be executed. In addition, in the second starting opening switch passage process, the winning effect process of step S901217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). ..

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S90300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 9056 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S9051). 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 demo designating command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 90100 (step S9051A), and the processing is executed. finish. Note that, for example, when the CPU 9056 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S9051A, the CPU 9056 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 transmitting 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 not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designated command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of the special symbol is started.

If the total pending storage count is not 0, the CPU 9056 confirms whether the second pending storage count is 0 (step S9052). 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 9056 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating "second" (step S9053). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S9054).

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S9052 to S9054, 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.

Next, the CPU 9056 reads in the RAM 9055 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number =1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 9055 (step S9055). Specifically, the CPU 9056, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory buffer = 1. Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 9055. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 9056 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 9055.

Then, the CPU 9056 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the content of each storage area (step S9056). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 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 reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

That is, the CPU 9056, 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 9055. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved memories=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 9055. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1. Further, the CPU 9056 adds up the values (the values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total reserved storage number=m (m=2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages=m-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is 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 respective total reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the total reserved storage numbers=1-8.

Then, the CPU 9056 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 S9058). The CPU 9056 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 9055.

In addition, the CPU 9056 controls to send a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the current game state (step S9060). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the time saving state background designation command when only the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set 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 9056 controls to send the normal state background designating command.

Note that, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 9056 sets the address of the command transmission table (set in advance in the ROM for each command) according to the effect control command. Set it to a 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 S9028). 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 effect control microcomputer 90100. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, a background designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, a display result designation command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage count subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage count subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage count subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the 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 effect control microcomputer 90100.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed targeting the first starting winning opening 9013, that is, indicating that the process is performed targeting the first special symbol "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 9014, 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 S90300 to S90310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 9056 reads out 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 9056 is for the jackpot determination which is extracted in step S901214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S901214B 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 jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 11) with a jackpot determination random number, and if they match, executes a process of determining a jackpot or a jackpot. 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). Specifically, the number of big hit determination values is set in advance and the big hit determination table (table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 11A in ROM 9054 are set) at the time of probability change. A normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 11A in ROM 9054 are set) which is set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table is provided. Then, the CPU 9056 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 normal times. That is, the CPU 9056 determines that the special symbol is a big hit if the value of the big hit determination random number (random R′) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 11(A). When it is determined to be a big hit (step S9061), the process proceeds to step S9071. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed by whether or not 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 "probably odd big hit" or "a sudden sudden 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 S9061), the CPU 9056 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 11B and 11C). Use to perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R') matches the small hit determination value shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the CPU 9056 determines to make a small hit for the special symbol. .. In this case, the CPU 9056 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. 11B. ) Is used to decide 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 using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 11C. .. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S9062), the CPU 9056 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S9063), and proceeds to step S9075.

If the value of the random R′ does not match either the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (N in step S9062), that is, if it is out of alignment, the process directly proceeds to step S9075.

In step S9071, the CPU 9056 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 S9072). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 9056 selects the jackpot type determination table 90131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 9056 selects the big hit type determination table 90131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11(E).

Next, the CPU 9056 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “normal jackpot”, “ "Probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot") is determined as the type of jackpot (step S9073). In this case, the CPU 9056 determines the jackpot type that has been extracted in step S901214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S901214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing 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. 11D and 11E, 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, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

Further, the CPU 9056 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 9055 (step S9074). 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 "a sudden probability big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

Next, the CPU 9056 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S9075). 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 "a sudden 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 "probable 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 determined big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It 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 the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S90301) (step S9076).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S90301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S9091). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 selects one of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds (step). S9092). Then, the process proceeds to step S90100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S9093). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 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 S9094). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S90100.

If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S9095). In this embodiment, the time saving flag is set when the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot is completed, and the hour saving flag is set, and the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is also entered into the probability changing state and the hour saving state. Since it is also transferred to, the time saving flag is set. Therefore, if it is determined to be Y in step S9095, in addition to the normal short-time control after the big hit game based on big hit, in addition to the probability change state after the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, it is controlled to the time saving state There are times when it is done.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S9095), that is, if the game state is the normal state, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S9096). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S9096), the CPU 9056 determines that the fluctuation pattern type for normal use is a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. A judgment table is selected (step S9097). Then, the process proceeds to step S90100.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S9096), the CPU 9056 uses the fluctuations for out-of-shortening as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of kinds. A pattern type determination table is selected (step S9098). Then, the process proceeds to step S90100.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S9095), that is, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, the CPU 9056 determines the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the out-of-time fluctuation pattern type determination table for time saving is selected (step S9099). Then, the process proceeds to step S90100.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S9095-S9099, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type for out-of-shortening time variation determination The table is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the variation pattern type determination table for out-of-time use 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 S90100 to be described later, and when the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S90102. A fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storage 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 or 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 variation state or the time saving state, when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1) The variable display of the shortened fluctuation may not be displayed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 9056 determines Y in step S9095, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is almost 0. The variation pattern type determination table for use may be selected.

Next, the CPU 9056 reads a random 2′ (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) and selects it in the processing of step S9092, S9094, S9097, S9098, or S9099. The fluctuation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S90100).

Next, the CPU 9056 uses a hit variation pattern determination table or an outlier variation pattern determination table as a table to be used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S90100. One of them is selected (step S90101). In addition, the random number 3′ (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S90101 is referred to The pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S90102). When the random number 3'(fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 9056 uses the variation pattern determination random number for generating the variation pattern determination random number 3'. The value may be directly extracted from the random number counter, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S90103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 9056 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S90104).

Next, the CPU 9056 sets, in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 9055, a value according to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern (step S90105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S90302) (step S90106).

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, the variation pattern type may be determined by executing the processing of steps S9095-S90100 based on the determination result of whether or not the reach is established. 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.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S90302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 9056 transmits the effect control command (see FIG. 12) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined type of big hit, small hit, or loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 9056 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S90110). If not set, the process moves to step S90116. 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 S90111, S90112). Whether or not it is a "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S9074 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S90113, S90114). 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 S9074 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. .. Then, when it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probability variation big hit" (that is, "a sudden probability variation big hit"), the CPU 9056 controls to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S90115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S90110), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S90116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S90117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S90116), that is, when the flag is out of alignment, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S90118).

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S90303) (step S90119).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S90303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 9056 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S901121). 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 S901122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S901121, it may be confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot ending processing, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of special symbols or terminating jackpot. Good.

Next, if the reservation storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the reservation storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901112). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when the value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 9056 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

Next, the CPU 9056 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S901125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S901126), performs control to transmit a symbol finalization designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S901127). Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S90304) (step S901128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S90304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S90131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 9056, 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 S90132), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed (step S90133). 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", the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002(H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit/suddenly 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 9055 (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 909 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S90134). 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 S90135). .. 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 S90305) (step S90136).

If the big hit flag is not set in step S90131, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the hour/hour count counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can fluctuate in the hour/short state is 0 (step S90137). If the value of the hour/hour counter is not 0, the CPU 9056 decrements the value of the hour/hour counter by -1 (step S90138). Then, when the value of the hour/hour counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S90139), the CPU 9056 resets the hour/hour flag (step S90140).

Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S90141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 9056 sends a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start command (command A003(H)) to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (step S90142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which, for example, the effect display device 909 is notified that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S90143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S90144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (step S90308) (step S90145).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S90141), the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S90300) (step S90146).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (step S90307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S90160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, moves to step S90164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S90161), and the big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S90162). 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 jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed on the image display device 909 (big hit end display time) (step S90163), and the process ends.

In step S90164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 9056 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 S90165). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has passed (Y in step S90165), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S90166). 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 S9074 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 S90166), the CPU 9056 sets the time saving flag and shifts the game state to the time saving state (step S90167). Further, the CPU 9056 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) in the time saving number counter (step S90168).

Unless the big hit game based on the normal big hit is ended (that is, if the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability big hit is terminated), the CPU 9056 sets the probability variation flag to the probability state. At the same time as shifting (step S90169), the time saving flag is set to shift the game state to the time saving state (step S90170).

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S90300) (step S90171).

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S9032) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S903201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol changing process is being executed), the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S903202). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuating 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 S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The variable display of special symbols on the special symbol display devices 908a and 908b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 9056 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S903203). 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 9056 is a special symbol for stopping and 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 S903204). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, The stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 908a and 908b. After the process of step S903204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the setting data is not changed, so the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S9022. 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 S903201 (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 not to cause a discrepancy between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 90560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The 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. However, in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of variation 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 S9032), the CPU 9056 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 configuration and operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the effect control board 9080. The effect control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 26 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has an effect control CPU 90101, a clock circuit 90110, an internal ROM 90111, an internal RAM 90112, a timer circuit 90113, an interrupt controller 90114, and a serial. And a communication circuit 90115. Although not shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer 90100 includes various circuits such as an external bus interface, a random number circuit, a reset circuit, an arithmetic circuit, a watchdog timer, an address decode circuit, and an input/output port. And interface and port.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an address map in the effect control microcomputer 90100. As shown in FIG. 27, in the area from address 0000H to address FFFFH, the area allocated to the internal ROM of the effect control microcomputer 90100, the area allocated to the internal RAM, and the internal register area allocated to the internal register are allocated. Area etc. are included. Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the area allocated to the built-in ROM includes a program code/data area (area for storing a user program and data) and a program management area. The program management area is a storage area that stores information necessary for performing various settings such as interrupt operation settings of the production control microcomputer 90100, serial communication circuit settings, random number circuit settings, and internal reset operation settings. is there.

The interrupt controller 90114 is a circuit that controls various interrupt requests in the production control microcomputer 90100 such as serial reception interrupt and timer interrupt. The interrupt controller 90114 includes an interrupt control register for setting permission/prohibition of interrupts and priority of interrupts for each type of interrupt.

FIG. 28A shows a configuration example of an interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt setting included in the interrupt controller 90114. FIG. 28B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the internal information data stored in the interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt setting. The internal information data Im7 stored in the bit number [7] of the interrupt control register for setting the serial reception interrupt indicates whether or not the serial reception interrupt is permitted. In the example shown in FIG. 28B, if the bit value of the internal information data Im7 is set to "0", the serial reception interrupt is set to the enabled state, while the bit of the internal information data Im7 is set to "1". Then, the serial reception interrupt is set to the disabled state. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 28B, the initial value of the internal information data Im7 is set to "1".

Internal information data Im3 to Im0 stored in the bit number [3-0] of the interrupt control register for setting the serial reception interrupt indicates the priority of the serial reception interrupt. In the example shown in FIG. 28(B), the internal information data Im3 to Im0 are set in 16-step numerical values of “0000 [0(H)]” to “1111 [F(H)]”, and “0000[0( "H)]" has the highest priority of the serial reception interrupt, and "1111 [F(H)]" has the lowest priority of the serial reception interrupt.

FIG. 29A shows a configuration example of an interrupt control register for setting a timer interrupt provided in the interrupt controller 90114. FIG. 29B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the internal information data stored in the interrupt control register for timer interrupt setting. The internal information data In7 stored in the bit number [7] of the interrupt control register for setting the timer interrupt indicates whether or not the timer interrupt is permitted. In the example shown in FIG. 29B, if the bit value of the internal information data In7 is set to "0", the timer interrupt is set to the enabled state, while the bit of the internal information data In7 is set to "1". For example, timer interrupt is set to disabled state. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 29B, the initial value of the internal information data In7 is set to "1".

The internal information data In3 to In0 stored in the bit number [3-0] of the interrupt control register for setting the timer interrupt indicates the priority of the timer interrupt. In the example shown in FIG. 29(B), the internal information data In3 to In0 are set by 16 steps of numerical values “0000[0(H)]” to “1111[F(H)]”, and “0000[0( "H)]" has the highest priority for timer interrupts, and "1111[F(H)]" has the lowest priority for timer interrupts.

Note that, in the examples shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the interrupt control registers for serial reception interrupt setting and timer interrupt setting are shown as an example. 28, if an interrupt request such as an external interrupt, a serial transmission interrupt, or an interrupt due to the random number of the random number circuit is accepted, an interrupt control register is provided for each interrupt. These interrupt control registers are constructed according to the same configuration as in FIG. Further, for example, when the serial communication circuit is provided with a plurality of channels and is configured to be capable of accepting the serial reception interrupt and the serial transmission interrupt for each channel, the serial reception interrupt setting and the serial transmission are set for each channel. An interrupt control register for setting an interrupt is provided. Further, for example, when a plurality of timer circuits are provided and configured to accept a plurality of types of timer interrupts, an interrupt control register is provided for each timer interrupt.

The setting data set in the interrupt control register shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 is set in the program management area (see FIG. 27) of the built-in ROM in advance. The effect control microcomputer 90100 sets the serial communication circuit, the random number circuit, and the internal reset operation according to the setting contents of the program management area when the power of the game machine is turned on. By setting the setting data in the interrupt control register (see FIG. 28) for serial reception interrupt and the interrupt control register for timer interrupt setting (see FIG. 29) included in the interrupt controller 90114, Reception interrupts and timer interrupts are also set. Note that the effect control microcomputer 90100 executes this setting operation by hardware regardless of the program.

In this embodiment, the internal information data Im7 of the interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt shown in FIG. 28 and the internal information data register In7 of the interrupt control register for timer interrupt shown in FIG. , And serial reception interrupt and timer interrupt are set to the enabled state, respectively. In this embodiment, the internal information data Im3 to Im0 of the interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt shown in FIG. 28 are set to "0000 [0(H)]" and the timer shown in FIG. The internal information data registers In3 to In0 of the interrupt control register for interrupts are set to "0001 [1(H)]", and the serial reception interrupt has a higher priority than the timer interrupt.

In this embodiment, in each of the interrupt control registers shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, “0000 [0(H)]” and “0001[1(H)]” are set in order from the setting value having the higher priority. The setting mode is not limited to the setting mode shown in this embodiment. For example, “1111 [F(H)]” is set in the interrupt control register for timer interrupt setting shown in FIG. 29 in order from the setting value with the lowest priority, and the serial reception interrupt setting shown in FIG. 28 is set. The interrupt control register for use may set "1110 [E(H)]" so that the serial reception interrupt has a higher priority than the timer interrupt. Further, for example, "0010[2(H)]" is set in the interrupt control register for serial reception interrupt setting shown in FIG. 28, and "0100" is set in the interrupt control register for timer interrupt setting shown in FIG. By setting [4 (H)], the serial reception interrupt may be set to have a higher priority than the timer interrupt, and at least the serial reception interrupt has a higher priority than the timer interrupt. May be set so that the priority becomes higher.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reception register and each reception buffer for storing effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 90560 of the main board 9031. In this embodiment, the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560 is first stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 of the effect control microcomputer 90100. The reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is composed of a 16-byte area of a FIFO (first-in first-out) system and can store a maximum of eight 2-byte effect control commands.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30, each time a serial reception interrupt occurs, the effect control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is transferred to the delivery buffer. Therefore, as described above, up to eight effect control commands can be stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115. However, in this embodiment, a serial reception interrupt occurs immediately after the effect control command is received. Since it is transferred to the delivery buffer, substantially no two or more effect control commands are accumulated in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115. In this example, the delivery buffer is a ring buffer type buffer having a capacity of 128 bytes, which is larger in capacity than the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115, and capable of storing 64 production control commands of 2 bytes. As shown in FIG. 30, the transfer buffer is formed in the built-in RAM of the effect control microcomputer 90100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the effect control command stored in the transfer buffer is further transferred to the analysis buffer each time a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms. Two analysis buffers are provided, an analysis buffer (upper) and an analysis buffer (lower), and the upper data (MODE data) of the effect control commands read from the delivery buffer is The data is stored in the analysis buffer (upper), and the lower data (EXT data) is stored in the analysis buffer (lower). In this embodiment, each of the analysis buffer (upper) and the analysis buffer (lower) is composed of 256 bytes having a larger capacity than the transfer buffer, and can store 256 effect control commands of 2 bytes ( Since the upper 1 byte (MODE data) of the effect control command is stored in the analysis buffer (upper) and the lower 1 byte (EXT data) is stored in the analysis buffer (lower), 256 pieces can be stored. There is a certain ring buffer format buffer. As shown in FIG. 30, the analysis buffer (upper) and the analysis buffer (lower) are formed in the SDRAM 90116 externally connected to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 90101 transfers the effect control command from the transfer buffer to the analysis buffer (upper) and the analysis buffer (lower), an external control While it is necessary to access the SDRAM 90116 connected by the bus, when transferring the production control command from the reception register to the delivery buffer, the serial communication circuit 90115 and the internal RAM 90112 connected by the internal bus are required. You can transfer data at high speed because you only need to access.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 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 activation interval (for example, 1 ms) of effect control is performed (step S90701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S90702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 32). If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (step S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 90101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: step S90704).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs effect control process processing (step S90705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state and the display control of the effect display device 909 is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S90706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the respective processes according to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected and the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d of the effect display device 909 are selected. Display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

Next, a random number updating process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S90707). After that, the process moves to step S90702.

When the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 90101 executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 32. In the timer interrupt process, the effect control CPU 90101 first executes an analysis buffer transfer process for transferring the effect control command stored in the delivery buffer to the analysis buffer (step S90711). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag (step S90712).

Note that this embodiment shows the case where the analysis buffer transfer process is executed in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 32. However, in the timer interrupt process, only the timer interrupt flag is set, and FIG. The analysis buffer transfer process may be executed (for example, the analysis buffer transfer process may be executed between steps S90703 and S90704) in the loop process of steps S90702 to S90707 of the main process.

In addition, when the production control command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560 and the serial reception interrupt occurs, the production control CPU 90101 stores the production control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 into the buffer for delivery. Executes the transfer buffer transfer process for transfer. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the transfer buffer transfer processing executed when a serial reception interrupt occurs.

In the transfer buffer transfer process, the effect control CPU 90101 first reads the received effect control command from the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 (step S90721). It should be noted that although the effect control command is composed of 2 bytes, the received effect control command is stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 one byte at a time, and the higher order data (MODE data) of the effect control command is stored. Since a serial reception interrupt occurs at each of the reception of the low-order data and the reception of the lower data (EXT data), in step S90721, the effect control CPU 90101 causes the effect control received from the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115. Read the command byte by byte. In this embodiment, the effect control command is assumed to be received upon reception of the upper data (MODE data) and the lower data (EXT data), and in step S90721, the effect control CPU 90101 generates a serial reception interrupt. Accordingly, the effect control commands are read in the order of the upper data (MODE data) and the lower data (EXT data).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 writes the read effect control command (1 byte data) in the area indicated by the write pointer in the transfer buffer (step S90722). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 adds 1 to the value of the write pointer of the transfer buffer (step S90723).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the effect control command received by the delivery buffer is full (step S90724). Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the value of the write pointer of the transfer buffer is in a state of catching up with the value of the read pointer, and the state of catching up (that is, an unread area) If the next data is about to be written), it can be determined that the delivery buffer is full. If the delivery buffer is not full, the process moves to step S90735.

If the delivery buffer is full, the effect control CPU 90101 reads the effect control command (1 byte data) from the delivery buffer (step S90725). In this case, the effect control CPU 90101 temporarily stores the effect control command (1 byte of upper data (MODE data) or lower data (EXT data)) read in step S90725 in, for example, one of the data registers. Keep it. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 adds 1 to the value of the read pointer of the transfer buffer (step S90726).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the read data is higher order data (MODE data) of the effect control command (step S90727). Specifically, in this embodiment, the upper data (MODE data) of the effect control command is configured to always have a value in the range of 80 (H) to FF (H), and the lower data (EXT data) is It is configured such that the value always falls within the range of 00(H) to 7F(H) (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in step S90727, the effect control CPU 90101 can determine that it is upper data (MODE data) if the most significant bit of the read data is “1”, and the most significant bit of the read data is “1”. If it is "0", it can be determined that it is lower data (EXT data).

If the read data is the lower data (EXT data) (N in step S90727, that is, in this embodiment, the upper data (MODE data) and the lower data (EXT data) are read in this order. The fact that the data is lower-order data (EXT data) means that one effect control command is read as a set of upper-order data (MODE data) and lower-order data (EXT data)), and the effect control CPU 90101 The previously read upper data (MODE data) is written in the analysis buffer (upper) (step S90728), and the lower data read this time is written in the analysis buffer (lower) (step S90729). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a writing completion flag indicating that writing to the analysis buffer is completed by setting one effect control command with upper data (MODE data) and lower data (EXT data). (Step S90730). Then, the process proceeds to step S90732.

If the read data is the upper data (MODE data) (Y in step S90727, that is, if the lower data (EXT data) has not yet been read), the effect control CPU 90101 resets the write completion flag ( Step S90731). Then, the process proceeds to step S90732.

By executing the processes of steps S90727 to S90731, in this embodiment, each time the effect control command is read out byte by byte, the upper data (MODE data) and the lower data (EXT data) are individually buffered for each analysis. Instead of controlling to store in (analysis buffer (upper) and analysis buffer (lower)), collect both upper data (MODE data) and lower data (EXT data) as a set Control is performed so that the data is stored in each analysis buffer (analysis buffer (upper) and analysis buffer (lower)).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the reading of all the effect control commands stored in the delivery buffer has been completed (step S90732). Specifically, the effect control CPU 90101 determines, for example, whether or not the value of the read pointer of the transfer buffer is in a state of catching up with the value of the write pointer. It can be determined that the reading of all the effect control commands stored in the use buffer has been completed. If an unread performance control command remains in the delivery buffer, the process returns to step S90725, and the performance control CPU 90101 executes the processes of steps S90725 to S90731 again.

If the reading of all the effect control commands stored in the delivery buffer has been completed, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the write completion flag is set (step S90733). If the write completion flag is set (Y in step S90733), the transfer buffer transfer process ends. If the write completion flag is not set (N in step S90733), only the upper data (MODE data) of the effect control command read last from the transfer buffer is read, and the lower data (EXT data) is not read yet. This means that the data cannot be read and the transfer to the analysis buffer has not been completed. Therefore, in this case, the effect control CPU 90101 subtracts 1 from the value of the read pointer and returns it by 1 (step S90734), and proceeds to step S90735.

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not all the effect control commands stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 have been read (step S90735). If an unread effect control command remains in the reception register, the effect control CPU 90101 returns to step S90721, and repeats the processing from step S90721. If no unread performance control command remains in the reception register, the transfer buffer transfer process is ended.

In this embodiment, as soon as an effect control command is received, it is transferred to the delivery buffer due to the occurrence of the serial reception interrupt, so that substantially two or more effect control commands are accumulated in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115. Although there are almost no cases, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 90560 rises earlier than the effect control microcomputer 90100, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 is set. There may be a case where the effect control command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560 before the completion and is stored in the reception register. Even in such a case, by executing the process of step S90735, after the production control microcomputer 90100 is activated, when the production control command is first received and the serial reception interrupt occurs, this time. In addition to the received effect control commands, all effect control commands including the effect control commands that have already been received and stored in the reception register before the effect control microcomputer 90100 is activated are read out and transferred to the transfer buffer. Transferred.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the analysis buffer transfer process (step S90711) executed in the timer interrupt process. In the analysis buffer transfer process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not there is an unread effect control command in the transfer buffer (step S90741). Specifically, the effect control CPU 90101 determines, for example, whether or not the value of the read pointer of the delivery buffer is in a state of catching up with the value of the write pointer, and if it is in a state of delivery, it is for delivery. It can be determined that the reading of all the effect control commands stored in the buffer has been completed, and if not, it can be determined that there is an unread effect control command.

If there is an effect control command that has not been read (Y in step S90741), the effect control CPU 90101 reads out the effect control command (1 byte of data) from the transfer buffer (step S90742). In this case, the effect control CPU 90101 once stores the effect control command (1 byte of upper data (MODE data) or lower data (EXT data)) read in step S90742 in, for example, one of the data registers. Keep it. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 adds 1 to the value of the read pointer of the transfer buffer (step S90743).

Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the read data is higher-order data (MODE data) of the effect control command (step S90744). Specifically, in this embodiment, the upper data (MODE data) of the effect control command is configured to always have a value in the range of 80 (H) to FF (H), and the lower data (EXT data) is It is configured such that the value always falls within the range of 00(H) to 7F(H) (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in step S90744, the effect control CPU 90101 can determine that it is upper data (MODE data) if the most significant bit of the read data is “1”, and the most significant bit of the read data is “1”. If it is "0", it can be determined that it is lower data (EXT data).

If the read data is lower data (EXT data) (N in step S90744, that is, in this embodiment, upper data (MODE data) and lower data (EXT data) are read in this order, so read The fact that the data is lower-order data (EXT data) means that one effect control command is read as a set of upper-order data (MODE data) and lower-order data (EXT data)), and the effect control CPU 90101 The previously read upper data (MODE data) is written in the analysis buffer (upper) (step S90745), and the lower data read this time is written in the analysis buffer (lower) (step S90746). Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the writing completion flag (step S90747) and returns to step S90741.

If the read data is the upper data (MODE data) (Y in step S90744: that is, the lower data (EXT data) has not been read yet), the effect control CPU 90101 resets the write completion flag ( Step S90748), and returns to step S90741.

Then, the processes of steps S90741 to S90748 are repeatedly executed until the processes are completed for all the effect control commands stored in the delivery buffer.

If there is no unread performance control command (N in step S90741), the performance control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the writing completion flag is set (step S90749). If the write completion flag is set (Y in step S90749), the analysis buffer transfer process ends. If the write completion flag is not set (N in step S90749), only the upper data (MODE data) of the effect control command read last from the transfer buffer is read, and the lower data (EXT data) is not read yet. This means that the data cannot be read and the transfer to the analysis buffer has not been completed. Therefore, in this case, the effect control CPU 90101 subtracts 1 from the value of the read pointer and returns the value by 1 (step S90750), and ends the analysis buffer transfer process.

The effect control command stored in the analysis buffer in the analysis buffer transfer process shown in FIG. 34 or the processes of steps S90725 to S90734 shown in FIG. 33 is analyzed in the command analysis process (see step S90704). That is, the effect control CPU 90101 reads and analyzes the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560 and stored in the analysis buffer in the command analysis processing, and sets a flag according to the analyzed effect control command. Perform processing, etc.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing the effect control process process (step S90705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 90101 performs any one of steps S90800 to S90807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process, the display state of the production display device 909 is controlled to realize the variable display of the production symbols, but the control relating to the variable display of the production 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 synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be configured to be executed by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be possible to determine which special symbol variable display is being executed depending on which effect control process process the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect pattern variation start processing (step S90801).

Production symbol variation start processing (step S90801): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect design (step S90802).

Processing during production symbol variation (step S90802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (step S90803).

Production symbol variation stop process (step S90803): 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 effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S90804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800).

Big hit display processing (step S90804): After the variation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of big hit on the effect display device 909. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S90805).

Processing during round (step S90805): 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 effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S90806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S90807).

Post-round processing (step S90806): display control between rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S90805).

Big hit end production process (step S90807): In the production display device 909, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800).

When the pre-reading notice effect is configured to be executable based on the pre-reading determination command such as the symbol designating command or the variation category command (see FIG. 13) received from the game controlling microcomputer 90560, the effect controlling CPU 90101, In the production control process processing, it may be configured to also execute the pre-reading notice production process of executing the pre-reading notice production based on the received symbol designating command or the variation category command. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 90101 may stop and display the chance eye pattern for a plurality of changes before the start of the change display of the advance notice as the prefetch advance notice effect, change the background image, and count down. A continuous effect may be executed, such as performing an effect in such a manner as described above, or a hold announcement effect may be executed in which the hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the control means (in this example, the production control microcomputer 90100) that performs control based on the received command (in this example, the production control command), and the reception The first storage area (in this example, the reception register included in the serial communication circuit 90115) in which the received command is first stored and the second storage area in which the received command is temporarily stored (in this example, is provided in the internal RAM 90112). A transfer buffer) and a third storage area (in this example, an analysis buffer provided in the external SDRAM 90116) in which the received command is finally stored. Further, the control means reads the command stored in the first storage area and stores it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt (in this example, a serial reception interrupt) that occurs each time a command is received. Then, the command stored in the second storage area is read out and stored in the third storage area based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (1 ms in this example). Then, the control means analyzes the command stored in the third storage area (in this example, in the command analysis processing (see step S90704), the effect control command stored in the analysis buffer is analyzed). Therefore, when a large number of commands are received, it is possible to reduce the omission of commands.

Specifically, in the conventional gaming machine, for the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560, the effect control command is directly sent from the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 every time a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms. It was read and transferred to the analysis buffer. Then, even if the production control command is received and stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115, the production control command is not read from the reception register until the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, so that the short-term When a large amount of effect control commands are received in the meantime, the capacity of the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 may be exceeded, and the effect control commands may be missed. In particular, in the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the same time, when the start winning occurs and the pre-reading determination is made at the same timing as the start of the variation, the variation is caused. It is possible that a large number of commands at the start of fluctuations such as pattern commands and display result specification commands and pre-reading judgment commands such as symbol specification commands and fluctuation category commands will be sent at the same timing, and then within the same timer interrupt. There is a possibility that the total number of transmitted effect control commands exceeds 20, the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 overflows, and the effect control commands are missed.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a configuration is made such that a delivery buffer is further provided in the built-in RAM 90112 in addition to the analysis buffer, and the serial communication circuit 90115 is immediately provided each time a serial reception interrupt occurs. The effect control command is transferred from the reception register to the delivery buffer, and thereafter, the effect control command is further transferred from the delivery buffer to the analysis buffer at each timer interruption every 1 ms. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when a large amount of effect control commands are received, it is possible to prevent the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 from overflowing and reduce the omission of effect control commands. ing.

Further, according to this embodiment, the second storage area is provided in the RAM incorporated in the control means (in this example, as shown in FIG. 30, the internal RAM 90112 is provided with a transfer buffer). ). Therefore, the command can be transferred from the first storage area to the second storage area at high speed. That is, since it is only necessary to access the built-in RAM connected by the internal bus, it is possible to transfer data at high speed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area, and the third storage area has a larger storage capacity than the second storage area (this example). Then, as shown in FIG. 30, the capacity of the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is 16 bytes, whereas the capacity of the transfer buffer is large at 128 bytes, and the analysis buffer (upper) and the analysis buffer ( The capacity of the lower) is larger with 256 bytes each). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the missed command by increasing the storage capacity of the storage area of the transfer destination.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the capacity of the command stored in the second storage area reaches the maximum value of the storage capacity of the second storage area, regardless of the occurrence of the timer interruption, The command stored in the second storage area is read out and stored in the third storage area (in this example, as shown in FIG. 33, in the transfer buffer transfer processing, if the transfer buffer is full, steps S90725 to S90525). By executing the process of S90734, the effect control command is transferred from the transfer buffer to the analysis buffer). Therefore, if the second storage area becomes full, the command can be alleviated by moving the command to the third storage area as much as possible.

In this embodiment, the capacity of the transfer buffer is 128 bytes, and a maximum of 64 effect control commands can be stored, and it seems that the transfer buffer is rarely full. Therefore, in the transfer buffer transfer process shown in FIG. 33, the processes of steps S90725 to S90734 may be omitted.

Further, in this embodiment, when the delivery buffer becomes full, all the effect control commands in which the upper data (MODE data) and the lower data (EXT data) are stored as a set are transferred from the delivery buffer to the analysis buffer. Although the case of transferring is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and only some of the effect control commands may be transferred from the transfer buffer to the analysis buffer. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the omission of the effect control command to some extent when the delivery buffer becomes full.

Further, according to this embodiment, the third storage area is a first area (in this example, an analysis buffer (upper)) that stores upper data of a command and a second area that stores lower data of the command. (In this example, the analysis buffer (lower level)) is included. Then, the upper data of the command read from the second storage area is stored in the first area, and the lower data of the command read from the second storage area is stored in the second area (see steps S90745 and S90746 in FIG. 34). Therefore, missed commands in the second storage area can be reduced. Further, the data transfer speed can be improved by increasing the data flow path at the time of transfer by dividing the area for storing the upper data of the command and the area for storing the lower data.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the effect control command is transferred from the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 to the transfer buffer, it is directly transferred to the common transfer buffer without being divided into upper data and lower data. It is configured to do. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing on the contrary when transferring to the transfer buffer for each serial reception interrupt.

In this embodiment, when the serial reception interrupt occurs, the effect control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is immediately read and transferred to the delivery buffer. It is not limited to the mode. For example, in this embodiment, the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is also provided with a capacity of 16 bytes, can store a maximum of eight effect control commands, and the capacity of the transfer buffer is 128 bytes, which is a certain margin. Therefore, it is possible to read the effect control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 and transfer it to the delivery buffer based on the occurrence of the predetermined number of serial reception interrupts. Good. Hereinafter, a modified example in which the effect control command is transferred to the delivery buffer on the basis of the occurrence of the predetermined number of serial reception interrupts will be described.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a modification of the transfer buffer transfer process executed when a serial reception interrupt occurs. In the modification shown in FIG. 36, in the transfer buffer transfer process, the effect control CPU 90101 first increments the value of the interrupt number counter for counting the number of times of serial reception interrupts (step S90751). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the value of the interrupt number counter after addition has reached a predetermined number (10 in this example) (step S90752). It should be noted that although the case where the predetermined number is 10 is shown in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, whether the value of the interrupt counter has reached 5 or 15 as the predetermined number. May be confirmed. At least in this embodiment, since the capacity of the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is 16 bytes, the predetermined number is set to a value (16 in this example) or less corresponding to the capacity of the reception register. It should be fixed.

If the value of the interrupt number counter has not reached the predetermined number, the transfer buffer transfer process is directly terminated without proceeding to the processes of step S90753 and thereafter. If the value of the interrupt number counter has reached a predetermined number, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the value of the interrupt number counter (step S90753). Then, the processing shifts to steps S90721 to S90723, and processing for transferring the effect control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 to the delivery buffer is executed. Note that, in FIG. 36, the processes of steps S90721 to S90723 are the same as those shown in FIG. Further, in FIG. 36, the processing of steps S90724 to S90735 is also similar to the processing shown in FIG.

According to the modification shown in FIG. 36, the command stored in the first storage area is read out and stored in the second storage area based on the occurrence of reception interrupts of a predetermined number of times (10 times in this example). 36 (in this example, as shown in FIG. 36, when it is determined to be Y in step S90752, the processing shifts to steps S90721 to S90723, and the effect control command stored in the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is stored. Execute the process of transferring to the transfer buffer). Therefore, by performing the process of transferring the command from the first storage area to the second storage area only once each time the reception interrupt occurs a predetermined number of times, the processing time for each interrupt can be shortened. As described above, in this example, the capacity of the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 is set to 16 bytes, and the capacity of the transfer buffer is set to 128 bytes. There is no problem even with data transfer for each interrupt.

In the above embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 90100 stores the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560, it is temporarily transferred from the reception register of the serial communication circuit 90115 to the transfer buffer, Although the case where the data is finally transferred to the analysis buffer is shown, the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the game control microcomputer 90560 and the payout control microcomputer store the payout control commands that are transmitted and received mutually, the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment is applied, and the received payout control commands are serial communication circuit. The transfer register may be temporarily transferred to the transfer buffer, and finally transferred to the analysis buffer. Further, for example, when the VDP 90109 stores a command received from the effect control microcomputer 90100, the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied, and the received command is once transferred from the reception register of the serial communication circuit to the transfer buffer. The data may be transferred and finally transferred to the analysis buffer.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 90100 of a change pattern indicating a change mode and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when starting the change. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 90100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when the reach does not occur. 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 re-lottery production, etc. after the reach (if the reach is not reached, the so-called first 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 effect control microcomputer 90100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the gaming control microcomputer 90560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 selects the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing. You may 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 variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation 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 that also includes a ratio such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, the production control board 9080, the audio output board 9070, and the lamp driver board 9035 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 909 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 9027, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 90100, but the game control microcomputer 90560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 8). Sound output lamp 9070, lamp driver board 9035, or the like, or a sound/lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 9070 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 9035. The control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in the effect control board 9080 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the audio output board 9070, the lamp driver board 9035, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. Microcomputer 90100 for effect control that controls the effect display device 909 by executing control related to voice control or lamp control in accordance with the above, and further changing the received command as it is or by changing it to a simplified command, for example. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 90560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 9070 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 9035 or the sound/lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible. For example, with respect to slot machines, similarly, a production control command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer to the production control microcomputer, and a payout control command is transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer. Or the commands are transmitted from the effect control microcomputer to the VDP, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied when receiving these commands, and the received commands are received by the serial communication circuit. The register may be temporarily transferred to the transfer buffer and finally transferred to the analysis buffer.

Further, in the above-described 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 game 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 shown in the probability variation state after the big hit game has been shown. , But is not limited to such gaming machines. 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 a part of the device), the probability variation is confirmed 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 the above embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in the probable variation state after the end.

Further, in the above-described 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 a plurality of 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 variable display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derived and displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on 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 90560 side determines whether or not to be a big hit, and the variation pattern type winning determination (prefetch determination), and a command indicating the winning determination result (symbol design command). , Variation category command), and the effect control microcomputer 90100 side may be configured to be able to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the command indicating the winning determination result. Not limited to the aspect, for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 side may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits a command designating only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R′) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2′) extracted when the start winning occurs. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 90100 side may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the value of the random number designated by these commands.

The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning hole 14 2nd start winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
51 Sub-effect display device 56 CPU
70 Voice Output Board 560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Performance Control Board 100 Performance Control Microcomputer 101 Performance Control CPU
109 VDP
901 Pachinko gaming machine 908a 1st special symbol display 908b 2nd special symbol display 909 production display device 909a 1st hold storage display section 909b 2nd hold storage display section 9013 1st start winning opening 9014 2nd start winning opening 9020 special Variable winning ball device 9031 Game control board (main board)
9051 Serial communication circuit 9056 CPU
90560 Game control microcomputer 9080 Performance control board 90100 Performance control microcomputer 90101 Performance control CPU
90109 VDP
90111 Built-in ROM
90112 Built-in RAM
90114 Interrupt controller 90115 Serial communication circuit 90116 SDRAM

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area,
A first detection unit composed of two or three that can detect that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
A second detector capable of detecting a predetermined change;
A main control means having three first connecting parts and a predetermined number of second connecting parts;
Relay means having a third connection part connected to the second connection part;
Production control means for performing production control based on the command received from the main control means,
A first storage area in which a command received from the main control means is first stored;
A second storage area in which the command received from the main control means is temporarily stored;
A third storage area in which the command received from the main control means is finally stored,
The effect control means,
First storage control means for reading out a command stored in the first storage area and storing it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt generated each time a command is received from the main control means;
Second storage control means for reading out a command stored in the second storage area and storing the command in the third storage area based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period;
Analysis means for analyzing a command stored in the third storage area,
The main control means,
A first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit;
The first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit, and the third connection unit that was connected to the second detection unit in the first connection method is connected to the ground. And the second connection method,
When the number of the first detection units is three, by adopting the first connection method, all the first connection units are connected ,
The second storage control means determines the type of command data read from the second storage area, and based on the determination result, stores the command data in an area corresponding to the type of command data in the third storage area. Store and
The second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area,
The third storage area has a larger storage capacity than the second storage area,
The reception interrupt is set to have a higher priority than the timer interrupt,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area,
A first detection unit composed of two or three that can detect that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
A second detector capable of detecting a predetermined change;
A main control means having three first connecting parts and a predetermined number of second connecting parts;
Relay means having a third connection part connected to the second connection part;
Production control means for performing production control based on the command received from the main control means,
A first storage area in which a command received from the main control means is first stored;
A second storage area in which the command received from the main control means is temporarily stored;
A third storage area in which the command received from the main control means is finally stored,
The effect control means,
First storage control means for reading out a command stored in the first storage area and storing it in the second storage area based on a reception interrupt generated each time a command is received from the main control means;
Second storage control means for reading out a command stored in the second storage area and storing the command in the third storage area based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period;
Analysis means for analyzing a command stored in the third storage area,
The main control means,
A first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit;
The first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit, and the third connection unit that was connected to the second detection unit in the first connection method is connected to the ground. And the second connection method,
When the number of the first detection units is two, by adopting the second connection method, all the first connection units are connected ,
The second storage control means determines the type of command data read from the second storage area, and based on the determination result, stores the command data in an area corresponding to the type of command data in the third storage area. Store and
The second storage area has a larger storage capacity than the first storage area,
The third storage area has a larger storage capacity than the second storage area,
The reception interrupt has a higher priority than the timer interrupt,
A gaming machine characterized by that.