JP6714967B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. Some are paid out to players. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “variation”) identification information when a game medium wins a predetermined winning area (starting condition is satisfied) is provided, and the variably displaying identification information is displayed on the variable display device. When the display result of is a special game result (big hit symbol), a game value advantageous to the player is given (for example, controlled to a big hit game state).

In such a gaming machine, the substrate of the movable display device and the substrate on the main body side are connected by a flexible cable, and the flexible table has a two-layer structure, and the front surface of one layer is a metal layer for ground. There is a device that suppresses noise by setting the above (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP, 2013-75011, A

However, sufficient noise suppression cannot be realized by conventional noise countermeasures by game machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with enhanced noise countermeasures.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first display means,
Second display means (for example, sub-image display devices 5a to 5d) that is movable to a position where at least a part thereof overlaps the first display means,
A control board (for example, liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d) that is movable together with the second display means and that controls the display of the second display means;
Noise suppressing means (for example, varistor 460, capacitors 462, bidirectional Zener diodes 464, 466, ferrite beads 468, 470, and capacitors 472 in the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d) provided in the signal input/output circuit of the control board. , A bidirectional Zener diode 474),
When the second display means is moved to the superimposition position such that one side of the outer shape of the second display means is parallel to the one side of the outer shape of the first display means, the first display means causes the superimposition position to change. The specific image including character information different from the identification information for variable display can be repeatedly moved and displayed in a predetermined direction along the one side of the outer shape of the second display means.

With such a configuration, noise countermeasures can be strengthened.

(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
A predetermined board (for example, a signal separation board 220) fixed to the game machine and outputting information to the control board,
The control board controls the display of the display device based on the information from the predetermined board (for example, the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d perform the display based on the image data or the like from the signal separation board 220). You may do it.

According to this configuration, the display on the display device can be appropriately performed.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The predetermined substrate is a noise suppressing unit (for example, bidirectional Zener diodes 252, 254 in the input side substrate 220a of the signal separation substrate 220, ferrite beads 256, 258, a varistor 260, a capacitor 262) in a signal input/output circuit. Zener diodes 264, 266, 268, 270, a capacitor 352 in the output side substrate 220b, ferrite beads 354a, 354b, 354c, 354d, 356a, 356b, 356c, 356d) may be provided.

With this configuration, it is possible to further strengthen the noise countermeasure.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The display device is rotatable (for example, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are rotated as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34).
A harness (for example, harness 600) for connecting the control board and the predetermined board,
The harness may have a noise suppressing structure (for example, the electric lines 610, 612, and 614 have a stranded wire structure).

According to this configuration, the durability against rotation of the display device can be improved and noise countermeasures can be further strengthened, as compared with the case where a flexible cable is used to connect the control substrate and the predetermined substrate.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
A plurality of the display devices (for example, sub-image display devices 5a to 5d),
The plurality of display devices are capable of synchronized display (for example, the image display shown in FIGS. 32 to 34 is performed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by the process of step S756 of FIG. 31). May be.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of presentation by the synchronized display by the plurality of movable display devices.

(6) The gaming machine of (5) above,
The plurality of display devices are operable to approach and separate from each other (for example, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are arranged as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34),
Each of the plurality of display devices is provided with a plurality of regions that can be contacted when the display devices are close to each other (for example, contactable regions 651a to 651d),
At least one set of magnets (for example, a magnet 650a1 and a magnet 650a2 arranged in the contactable area 651a) is provided in each of the regions of the plurality of display devices, and the polarities of the pair of magnets are different (for example, The magnets 650a1 and 650a2 may have opposite polarities inside and outside).

According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the number of combinations in which the display device can be brought into contact with other display devices, and it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost by sharing the structure of each display device.

(7) The gaming machine according to (5) or (6) above,
A display control unit (for example, a display control unit 123) for performing display control of the plurality of display devices,
The display control means corrects the color tone of a part of the display devices among the plurality of display devices or the plurality of display devices to match the color tone of each display device with respect to the plurality of display devices (for example, In step S723 of FIG. 27, an image whose color tone is corrected according to the characteristics of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be displayed).

According to this configuration, even when the same image data is displayed on a plurality of display devices, the color tones can be made uniform among the plurality of display devices, and thus display with no discomfort can be realized.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (5) to (7) above,
A fixed-side display device (for example, the main image display device 5) fixed to the gaming machine is provided,
At least a part of the plurality of display devices can be moved to a position overlapping with the fixed display device (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 26, the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d are overlapped with the main image display device 5). Be placed in a position)
The fixed display device can display the specific information along the display device when the display device is at a position where at least a part of the fixed display device overlaps with the fixed display device (for example, step S706 in FIG. 24). In the above, the main image display device 5 may display the selection instruction message image 500 shown in FIG. 26 in the gap area under the control of the effect control CPU 120).

According to such a configuration, since the specific information is displayed on the fixed-side display device when the display devices are superposed on each other, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows one example of the production control command. It is an internal block diagram of a display control part, a signal separation substrate, a main image display device, and a sub image display device. It is a block diagram of the input side board in a signal separation board. It is a block diagram of the output side board|substrate in a signal separation board|substrate. It is a block diagram of a liquid crystal control board. It is a block diagram of a harness. It is a figure which shows arrangement|positioning of the magnet in a sub image display apparatus, and arrangement|positioning of the magnet of the display apparatus of a comparative example. It is a figure which shows the state which rotated the sub image display apparatus of FIG. 9 180 degrees. It is a figure which shows the state which the sub image display apparatuses contacted. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating random number value MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss variation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the message production processing inside the variable display production processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows the correspondence of the number of steps of a stepping motor, and the coordinate of the four corners of a sub image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the message production process in a variable display production process. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the sub image production processing inside the variable display production processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the sub image production process in a variable display production process. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the sub image production processing inside the special winning a prize opening processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the image display in the sub image production processing inside the special winning a prize opening processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the synchronous display production processing inside the variable display production processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in a variable display effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in a variable display effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display in the synchronous display effect process in a variable display effect process.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do.

In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Below, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

A main image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. Further, four sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d are provided at the four corners on the upper surface side of the main image display device 5. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d are display devices having the same shape. In the present embodiment, the display area of the main image display device 5 is wider than the display areas of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and form a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the main image display device 5, it corresponds to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. Then, in the decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, the decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. Further, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are each movable, and an image is appropriately displayed on the screen.

As an example, on the screen of the main image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation of the decorative design (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the main image display device 5, the decorative symbol is displayed. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative pattern may be different from the decorative pattern displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern.

On the screen of the main image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with each other, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion/contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

On the screen of the main image display device 5, a start prize winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game in a identifiable manner is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B. It is generated based on a start winning by passing (for example, passing). That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display that is being held (in the present embodiment, a symbol or the like, and hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display that is held. The suspended variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the pending display symbol displayed in the area on the left side in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. The suspended variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the pending display symbol displayed in the area on the right side of the starting winning memory display area 5H.

For example, due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize in which the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A is established. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition is not established, the first special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1 (increment ) Is executed, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening, the starting condition (second starting condition) of the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition is not established, the second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1 (increment The execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. When is started, the second special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1.

The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages, and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

A display device for displaying the number of special figure reservation memories may be provided together with the starting prize winning memory display area 5H or instead of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the first special hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. For example, the first pending display unit 25A and the second pending display unit 25B correspond to the upper limit value (eg, “4”) in each of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number (for example, 4). Individual LEDs). Here, the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number are displayed according to the number of lit LEDs.

A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge (here, in the vicinity of the right side) in the display area of the main image display device 5. The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the main image display device 5 side by the rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end portion is the main image display device. A production model (production accessory device) that advances to the front of the display area in FIG. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between the non-tilted state extending in the vertical direction and the tilted state described above by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

Below the main image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed between a closed state in which the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening.

As an example, in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole. To On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning port. Put in a state. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning hole, while the enlarged opening state is when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. Also, it may be configured so that the game ball does not easily enter. In this way, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (prize game medium), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If (for example, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, The second starting condition is satisfied.

The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or one that gives points corresponding to the number of game balls that become prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily enters, which is advantageous to the player, and a closed state, in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the gaming ball into the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. A normal pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is identification information is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B (which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A)). 2) is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, a production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a signal separation board 220 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly intended for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It also has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs the lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of the predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol indicator 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol indicator 20. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc. are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in a detection signal (a detection signal indicating that the passage or entry of a game medium is detected) from various switches for detecting a game ball, and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning on or off the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) for a normal electric accessory. To the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the main image display device 5 and the sub-image display. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric devices for production such as the devices 5a to 5d, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or a part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in, and controlling the determined control content.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the LED for decoration, and the like. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and the like for performing lighting/extinction driving.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. It should be noted that the various switches may be those having any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command is used, for example, to control a display control command used to control an image display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A voice control command that is used, a lamp control command that is used to control the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the like may be included.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the variable patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a variable pattern command corresponding to each of the variable patterns specified by that 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 120 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control microcomputer 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of effect symbols.

Commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(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 120 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are referred to as display result designation commands. The command 8C01(H) (display result 1 designation command) designates the deviation. The command 8C02(H) (display result 2 designation command) designates the 15R jackpot. The command 8C03(H) (display result 3 designation command) designates a small hit.

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 variable 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 effect symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbols 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 (during initialization). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted (during initialization at restart). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes it. Send a command. The command 9F00(H) is a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

Command A001 (H) is a production control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) that designates the start of fanfare in the case of a 15-round big hit (start of big hit game state).

In the big hit game state, the fanfare is first executed, and then the special variable winning ball device 7 which is the big winning opening is opened (round game etc.) The big hit game which is the main big hit game state is executed, and the big hit The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect that informs or suggests that the big hit game state has started, that is, the big hit game is about to start. The ending is an effect that notifies that the big hit game state is over, that is, the big hit game is over.

In the small hitting game state, the small hitting game which is the main of the small hitting game state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened is executed, and the small hitting ending is executed after the small hitting game. The small hit ending is an effect that informs that the small hit game state ends, that is, the small hit game ends.

Command A1XX (H) is a production control command (small hit start designation command) that specifies the type of small hit and also specifies the start of the small hit game state. In the case of the first small hit, the small hit start designation command in which the EXT data is set to "01 (H)" is transmitted, and in the case of the second small hit, the small hit in which the EXT data is set to "02 (H)" The hit start designation command is transmitted, the small hit start designation command in which the EXT data is set to "03 (H)" is transmitted in the case of the third small hit, and the small hit start designation command is set in the EXT data in the case of the fourth small hit. The small hit start designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted.

The command A2XX(H) is an effect control command (major winning opening opening designation command) for designating the opening of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 of the number (round) indicated by XX. A3XX(H) is an effect control command (after the special winning opening opening command) that specifies the closing of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 of the number (round) indicated by XX.

Command A601 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) that specifies the start of ending and that the time saving (advantageous) state after the big hit is the first advantageous state. is there. Command A602 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) that specifies the start of ending and that the time saving (advantageous) state after the big hit is the second advantageous state. is there. Command A603 (H) is a production control command (small hit end designation command) that specifies the start of the small hit ending.

Command B000 (H) is a production control command (normal state designation command) that specifies that the game state is the normal state (normal game state). Command B001 (H) is a production control command (time saving state designation command) that specifies that the game state is a time saving (advantageous) state. The command B1XX(H) is a production control command (time saving number designating command) that specifies the remaining number of times in the time saving (advantageous) state (how many times the time saving state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX(H) indicates the remaining number of times in the time saving (advantageous) state. Command C0XX (H) is a production control command (holding storage number designation command) for designating the holding storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the number of reserved memories.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a program for game control to perform a control operation, and numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 are provided.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 is required to include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I/O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used to control the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game controlling microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, a predetermined random number value is displayed on a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102. The numerical value may be stored, and the CPU 103 may update the stored value regularly or irregularly to update the random number value.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals which are various control commands from the main board 11, and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns are stored. The constituent table data and the like are stored. The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 temporarily rewritably stores various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and a main image display. The display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the device 5 and the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d and the CPU 120 for effect control update the numerical data indicating the random number value. A random number circuit 124 for performing and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 362, a main display system output unit MK, and a sub display system output unit SK. Although not shown, the display control unit 123 may further include a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

The VDP 362 includes a main display system output unit MK to which a data signal of main image data displayed on the main image display device 5 is transmitted, and data of output image data described below that is displayed on each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. It has two system signal output lines to the sub display system output unit SK to which signals are transmitted. Of the signal output lines of the two systems, the main display system output unit MK is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400 in the main image display device 5, and the signal output from the VDP 362 via the liquid crystal control board 400 is the main image. It is input to the liquid crystal panel 401 in the display device 5.

Further, the sub display system output unit SK is connected with a signal separation board 220 for separating and transmitting a data signal for transmitting image data output from the sub display system output unit SK to each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are connected via the signal separation board 220. Then, the data signal output from the VDP 362 via each of the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d is input to the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

The signal separation board 220 is composed of an input side board 220a and an output side board 220b. The input side substrate 220a outputs the data signal of the sub display system output unit SK (1 system) output from the sub display system output unit SK in the display control unit 123 to the output side substrate 220b. The output side substrate 220b has a primary separation circuit 302 for separating the data signal from the input side substrate 220a into two systems, and two systems of signals of each system (each one system) separated and output by the primary separation circuit 302. To the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Two secondary separation circuits 304a and 304b that are separated into two sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, and data signals of the respective systems (each one system) that are separated and output by the secondary separation circuits 304a and 304b. Each of the transmission circuits 306a to 306d is provided.

The VDP 362 is adapted to send out a data signal at a frequency with a dot clock value of 40 MHz, and the main image display device 5 receives a data signal with a frequency having a dot clock value of 40 MHz, which is the same as the VDP 362, and displays an image. It is supposed to be displayed. On the other hand, each of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d is adapted to receive a data signal having a dot clock value of 10 MHz and display an image. Therefore, the data signal output from the VDP 362 having a frequency of 40 MHz is converted into a data signal having a frequency of 10 MHz by the signal separation board 220 and then output.

In this signal separation board 220, the data signal output from the VDP 362 having a frequency of 40 MHz is converted into a data signal having a frequency of a dot clock of 20 MHz by the primary separation circuit 302, and the secondary separation is further performed. The circuits 304a and 304b convert the dot clock value into a data signal having a frequency of 10 MHz and output the data signal.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the input side substrate 220a in the signal separation substrate 220. As shown in FIG. 5, on the input side substrate 220a, one ends of electric paths (signal lines) 230, 232, 234 are connected to the connector 222 connected to the sub system output unit SK. The IC 224 is connected to the other ends of the signal lines 230 and 232, and the IC 226 is connected to the other end of the signal line 234. Furthermore, one end of the signal lines 236, 238, 240, 242 is connected to the IC 224, and an IC 228 is connected to the other ends of these signal lines 236, 238, 240, 242.

A V-by-One (registered trademark) signal (+) which is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 230, and a V-by-One signal (-) which is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 232. .. A bidirectional Zener diode 252 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 230 and ground (GND), and a bidirectional Zener diode 254 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 232 and GND. ing. The bidirectional Zener diode 252 has a current flowing when a voltage whose absolute value is a predetermined value or more is applied to the signal line 230 as noise, and removes the noise. Similarly, in the bidirectional Zener diode 254, a current flows when a voltage whose absolute value is a predetermined value or more is applied as noise to the signal line 232, and the noise is removed.

In addition, a part of the signal line 230 passes through the cylindrical ferrite beads 256 for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 232 passes through the cylindrical ferrite beads 258 for noise suppression. ing. When an electric current flows through the signal line 230, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 256. As a result, the ferrite beads 256 function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 232, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 258. As a result, the ferrite beads 258 function as an inductor and remove noise.

A power supply voltage signal (VDD) signal is transmitted to the signal line 234. A varistor 260 for noise suppression and a capacitor 262 are connected in parallel between the signal line 234 and GND. The varistor 260 has a low resistance value when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 234 as noise, and removes noise by flowing a current. A current flows through the capacitor 262 when the voltage applied to the signal line 234 changes, and removes noise that is an AC component.

A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is transmitted to the signal lines 236 to 242. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is a dot clock signal (CLKOUT), a data enable signal (DE), a vertical synchronizing signal (VSYNC), and a horizontal synchronizing signal (HSYNC). A bidirectional Zener diode 264 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 236 and GND, and a bidirectional Zener diode 266 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 238 and GND. A bidirectional Zener diode 268 for noise suppression is connected between 240 and GND, and a bidirectional Zener diode 270 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 242 and GND. The bidirectional Zener diodes 264 to 270, when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied as noise to the signal lines 236 to 242 respectively connected thereto, causes current to flow and removes the noise.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of the output side substrate 220b in the signal separation substrate 220. As shown in FIG. 6, signal lines 330a, 330b, 330c, 330d, and 334 are connected to the primary separation circuit 302. The signal line 330a branches into the signal line 331a and the signal line 332a in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331a is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332a is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330b branches into the signal line 331b and the signal line 332b in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331b is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332b is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330c branches into the signal line 331c and the signal line 332c in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331c is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332c is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b. The signal line 330d branches into the signal line 331d and the signal line 332d in the primary separation circuit 302, the signal line 331d is connected to the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a, and the signal line 332a is in the secondary separation circuit 403b. Connected to the IC 324b.

The signal line 333a connects between the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a and the connector 322a in the transmission circuit 306a, and the signal line 333b connects between the IC 324a in the secondary separation circuit 304a and the connector 322b in the transmission circuit 306b. Connected by. The signal line 333c connects between the IC 324b in the secondary separation circuit 304b and the connector 322c in the transmission circuit 306c, and the signal line 333d is connected between the IC 324b in the secondary separation circuit 304b and the connector 322d in the transmission circuit 306d. Connected by.

The signal line 334 connected to the primary separation circuit 302 branches into signal lines 335a, 335b, 335c, and 335d. The signal line 335a is connected to the connector 322a in the transmission circuit 306a, the signal line 335b is connected to the connector 322b in the transmission circuit 306b, and the signal line 335c is connected to the connector 322c in the transmission circuit 306c. The 335d is connected to the connector 322d in the transmission circuit 306d.

The connector 322a is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400a in the sub display device 5a via a harness 600 described below, and the connector 322b is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400b in the sub display device 5b via a harness 600 described below. The connector 322c is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400c in the sub display device 5c via a harness 600 described below, and the connector 322d is connected to the liquid crystal control board 400d in the sub display device 5d via a harness 600 described below. There is.

A reset control signal (RESX), which is a signal for forcibly resetting after an image is drawn on the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d, is transmitted to the signal line 330a. In the primary separation circuit 302, a noise suppressing capacitor 352 is connected between the signal line 330a and GND. A current flows through the capacitor 352 when the voltage applied to the signal line 330a changes, and removes noise that is an AC component.

In the transmission circuit 306a, a part of each of the four signal lines 333a passes through a noise suppression tubular ferrite bead 354a, and a part of the signal line 335a is a noise suppression tubular ferrite. The structure is such that it passes through the beads 356a. When current flows through the four signal lines 333a, magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 354a. As a result, the ferrite beads 354a function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335a, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356a. As a result, the ferrite beads 356a function as an inductor and remove noise.

The same applies to the transmission circuits 306b to 306d. That is, in the transmission circuit 306b, a part of each of the four signal lines 333b passes through the cylindrical ferrite beads 354b for noise suppression, and a part of the signal line 335b has a cylindrical shape for noise suppression. The structure is such that it passes through the ferrite beads 356b. When current flows through the four signal lines 333b, magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 354b. As a result, the ferrite beads 354b function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335a, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356b. As a result, the ferrite beads 356b function as an inductor and remove noise.

In the transmission circuit 306c, a part of each of the four signal lines 333c passes through a noise suppression cylindrical ferrite bead 354c, and a part of the signal line 335c is a noise suppression cylindrical ferrite. It has a structure that passes through the beads 356c. When current flows through the four signal lines 333c, magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 354c. As a result, the ferrite beads 354c function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335c, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356c. As a result, the ferrite beads 356c function as an inductor and remove noise.

In the transmission circuit 306d, a part of each of the four signal lines 333d passes through a noise suppression cylindrical ferrite bead 354d, and a part of the signal line 335d is a noise suppression cylindrical ferrite. It has a structure that passes through the beads 356d. When current flows through the four signal lines 333d, magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 354d. As a result, the ferrite beads 354d function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 335d, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite bead 356d. As a result, the ferrite beads 356d function as an inductor and remove noise.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. As shown in FIG. 7, the connector 402 is connected to the transmission circuits 306a to 306d in the output side substrate 220b of the signal separation circuit 220 via a harness 600 described later.

An IC 404 is connected to the connector 402 via a signal line. Further, the connector 402 is connected to one ends of signal lines 422, 424, 426, and the like. An IC 406 is connected to the other ends of the signal lines 424 and 426.

A power supply voltage signal (VDD) signal is transmitted to the signal line 422. A varistor 460 for noise suppression and a capacitor 462 are connected in parallel between the signal line 422 and GND. The varistor 460 has a low resistance value when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied to the signal line 422 as noise, and removes noise by flowing a current. A current flows through the capacitor 462 when the voltage applied to the signal line 422 changes, and removes noise that is an AC component.

A V-by-One signal (+) that is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 424, and a V-by-One signal (-) that is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 426. A bidirectional Zener diode 464 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 424 and the ground (GND), and a bidirectional Zener diode 466 for noise suppression is connected between the signal line 426 and GND. ing. The bidirectional Zener diode 464 removes the noise when a current flows to the signal line 424 when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied as noise. Similarly, in the bidirectional Zener diode 466, when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or larger than a predetermined value is applied as noise to the signal line 426, a current flows and removes the noise.

In addition, a part of the signal line 424 passes through the noise-suppressing cylindrical ferrite beads 468, and a part of the signal line 470 passes through the noise-suppressing cylindrical ferrite beads 470. ing. When a current flows through the signal line 424, magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 468. As a result, the ferrite beads 468 function as an inductor and remove noise. Similarly, when a current flows through the signal line 426, a magnetic flux is generated in the ferrite beads 470. As a result, the ferrite beads 470 function as an inductor and remove noise.

A signal line 428 is connected to the IC 404. A reset control signal (RESX), which is a signal for forcibly resetting after an image is drawn on the liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d, is transmitted to the signal line 428. A noise suppressing capacitor 472 is connected between the signal line 428 and GND. A current flows through the capacitor 472 when the voltage applied to the signal line 428 changes, and removes noise that is an AC component.

Further, four signal lines 430 are connected to the IC 406. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is transmitted to the four signal lines 430. A signal group for driving the liquid crystal panels 5a to 5d is a dot clock signal, a data enable signal (DE), a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC), and a horizontal synchronization signal (HSYNC). A bidirectional Zener diode 474 for noise suppression is connected between each of the four signal lines 430 and GND. The bidirectional Zener diode 474, when a voltage whose absolute value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is applied as noise to the signal line 430 connected to each of them, causes a current to flow and removes the noise.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of a harness 600 that connects the connectors 322a to 322d and the connector 402. The harness 600 includes a connector 602 connected to any of the connectors 322a to 322d, a connector 604 connected to the connector 402, and signal lines 610, 612, 614 connecting the connector 602 and the connector 604. It

A V-by-One signal (+) that is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 610, and a V-by-One signal (-) that is a data signal is transmitted to the signal line 612. The signal line 614 is a ground (GND) line. These signal lines 610, 612, 614 have a twisted wire (stranded wire) structure, and suppress the noise generated in each.

Next, the structure of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d will be described. In the present embodiment, each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is provided with a magnet for maintaining the contact state when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d come into contact with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

As shown in FIG. 9A, regions (contactable regions) 651a, 651b, 651c that can contact the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d are provided on each side of the outer edge portions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. , 651d are formed. Two magnets 650a1 and 650a2 are arranged at both ends of the contactable area 651a. The magnet 650a1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650a2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside, and the magnetic poles are different from each other. Similarly, in the contactable area 651b, two magnets 650b1 and 650b2 are arranged at both ends, and the magnet 650b1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650b2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside. It is a pole. In the contactable area 651c, two magnets 650c1 and 650c2 are arranged at both ends. The magnet 650c1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650c2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside. ing. In the contactable area 651d, two magnets 650d1 and 650d2 are arranged at both ends. The magnet 650d1 has an S pole on the outside and an N pole on the inside, while the magnet 650d2 has an N pole on the outside and an S pole on the inside. ing.

When the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 9(A) are rotated by 180°, the result is as shown in FIG. 10(A). Comparing the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 9A with the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10A, the arrangement of the magnetic poles is the same. Furthermore, when the four sub-image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 10A are brought into contact with each other, the state shown in FIG. 11 is obtained, and the S pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device 5a to 5d. Is opposed to the north poles of the magnets of the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d with which it comes into contact, and the north pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device 5a to 5d is with respect to the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d with which it comes into contact. It faces the south pole of the magnet. As a result, the contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d in contact with one sub image display device 5a to 5d is maintained. That is, by making the arrangement of the magnets of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d common to those shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d can be brought into contact with each other. It is possible to maintain the contact state.

On the other hand, for example, when the arrangement of the magnetic poles is as shown in FIG. 9B, when the sub image display device is rotated by 180°, the arrangement becomes as shown in FIG. 10B, and the arrangement of the magnetic poles changes. In this case, even if the four sub-image display devices shown in FIG. 9B and FIG. 10B are brought into contact with each other, the S pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device is not in contact with the other sub-image display device. The N-pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device does not face the N-pole of the magnet and does not face the S-pole of the magnet of the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d with which it comes into contact, so the contact state is not maintained.

The magnets shown in FIG. 9C may be arranged. That is, regions (contactable regions) 651a, 651b, 651c, 651d that can contact the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d are formed on each side of the outer edge portions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. A magnet 650a is arranged in the contactable area 651a. The magnet 650a is arranged so that the lower side is the N pole and the upper side is the S pole. Similarly, in the contactable area 651b, the magnet 650b is arranged so that the left side has the N pole and the right side has the S pole. In the contactable area 651c, the magnet 650c is arranged so that the upper side has the N pole and the lower side has the S pole. In the contactable area 651d, the magnet 650d is arranged so that the right side has the N pole and the left side has the S pole.

When the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 9C are rotated by 180°, the result is as shown in FIG. 10C. Comparing the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 9C with the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 10C, the arrangement of the magnetic poles is the same. In this case, when the four sub-image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A are brought into contact with each other, the S poles of the magnets of one sub-image display devices 5a to 5d come into contact with each other. The N poles of the magnets of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are opposed to each other, and the N poles of the magnets of one sub image display devices 5a to 5d are opposed to the S poles of the magnets of the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d to be in contact therewith. To do. As a result, the contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d in contact with one sub image display device 5a to 5d is maintained. That is, by making the arrangement of the magnets of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d common to those shown in FIGS. 9C and 10C, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d can be brought into contact with each other. It is possible to maintain the contact state.

Returning to FIG. 2 again, description will be made. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121 for fixed data, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 for temporary storage, and the effect control CPU 120 stores in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data read operation for reading out various kinds of temporarily stored fluctuation data, a reception operation in which the CPU 120 for effect control receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and a CPU 120 for effect control goes to the outside of the effect control board 12. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting image data to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and an effect as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. Wiring for transmitting a sound signal, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wire for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected to a wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 that operates the movable effect member 60. ..

In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production control patterns, and the like are stored. Remembered The production control pattern is, for example, production control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, sub image display device movement control data, etc.) associated with the production control process timer judgment value, or the end. It is composed of process data including code. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movement control command to a motor drive circuit (not shown) mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in order to move the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In response to the movement control command, the motor drive circuit drives a stepping motor (not shown) mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to move the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In the present embodiment, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d include a first stepping motor for linearly moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d from the four corners of the main image display device 5 toward the center, and the sub image display. A second stepping motor for tilting (rotating) the devices 5a to 5d is mounted.

Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents to be displayed by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. .. The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and the image is displayed. Generate data. For example, the display control unit 123 determines the switching timing of the effect images to be displayed on the display screens of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and thereby variably displays decorative designs and various effect displays. Control to execute.

The I/O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 is, for example, an input port for receiving a performance control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12. It is configured to include and. For example, from the output port of the I/O 125, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the voice control board 13, a command (illumination signal) transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and a motor drive circuit 16 are transmitted. The command (drive control signal) to be performed, the command (drive control signal) transmitted to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the like are output.

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to display effect images in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output a voice, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14. Is performed, an effect image is displayed in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d via the display control unit 123, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved, and a motor is driven. The movable effect member motor 61 is driven via the circuit 16 to move the movable effect member 60. In this way, various effects (reach effects, movable effect member effects, message effects in which the main image display device 5 displays an image of a message to the player, which will be described later, images that the main image display device 5 should originally display) A part of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d display sub-image effects, such as effects for raising the game) are executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is played using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is shot based on a player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) on a ball operation handle installed on the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area by a launch motor provided in the device. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first starting condition is satisfied. Then, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state has ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A starts. To be done.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied. Then, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B starts. To be done. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning port.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Then, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the general pattern game on the basis of the fact that the general pattern start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbols is satisfied, for example, that the previous general pattern game has ended. In this public figure game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (normal symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the regular symbol becomes "normal symbol loss". In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “universal symbol”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed are performed. Whether or not the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is set as "universal symbol hit" as a predetermined specific display result, such as when the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started, the variable display result thereof. Is determined (predetermined) before the derived display.

When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, Whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result, or "small hit" as a special display result different from the specific display result, the variable It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined rate based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is issued by the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" arranged on the screen of the main image display device 5 In the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative designs (effect designs) different from the special design is performed. In the special drawing game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special that is the variable display result of the special symbol When the design is displayed as a derivation, the fixed decoration design which is the variable display result of the decoration design is derived and displayed on the main image display device 5.

When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "big hit" (specific display result), and a value advantageous to the player is given. It is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when a small hit pattern different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "small hit" (special display result), which is different from the specific game state. It is controlled to a small hit game state as a special game state. As the variable display result of the special symbol, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “miss”.

As an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" are big hit symbols, the special symbols indicating the number "1" are small hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol "-" are specified. Make it a lost design. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening and generate the winning ball. A round game (also simply referred to as "round") that is opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of the round game, the special winning opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time the game ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

When the special figure display result is "big hit", it includes a case where the big hit type is any of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probability". For example, as a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “uncertain change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, the big hit. When the type becomes “probable change” and the jackpot pattern indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes "non-probable variation" or "probable variation", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state (the special winning opening is open state) which is advantageous to the player as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. The normally open round is executed in which the upper limit time to be performed is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type becomes "acute", the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the jackpot opening state) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot playing state. A short-term open round with a time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is executed. The jackpot game state in which the normally open round is executed is also called a normally open jackpot state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term open round is executed is also called the short-term open jackpot state or the second specific gaming state.

In the jackpot game state when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the jackpot opening the jackpot) The upper limit of the period of the open state) is the second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The control similar to the case of executing the normal opening round may be performed, except that the opening period of the special winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term open round is executed, the number of times the round game is executed is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) which is the number of times the normal open round is executed, and thus the second round number (for example, “2”). ). That is, the jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily enters the special winning opening in each round game, as compared with the jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed. May be at least one of a second period shorter than the first period and a second round number in which the number of round games executed is smaller than the first round number.

When a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if game balls are won in the special winning opening. However, due to the fact that the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds or the like), there may be a big hit game state in which a payout (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

The first specific game state only needs to be more advantageous to the player than the second specific game state, and the second specific game state is less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. These aspects may be appropriate ones. The second specific game state may not be advantageous to the player.

When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled as the special game state. .. In this small hitting game state, as in the short-term open round, the variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the special winning opening is opened and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state for the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” may be maintained.

After the jackpot game state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state, based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. There is. The probability variation state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probability variation ending condition such as the next big hit game state is started. Also, after the jackpot gaming state is over, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state that is shorter than the normal state. The time saving state has a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and, for example, the average variable display time is different. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until either one of the time saving end conditions is met first, among the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state being started. .. It should be noted that the probability variation state is controlled to continue until either one of the probability variation termination conditions is met first, among the variable display being executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state being started. It may be done.

As an example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the gaming state becomes a time saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change” or “probability”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes a time saving state and a probability change state. After the small hit game state ends, the game state before the small hit game state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the time saving state reaches a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, the time saving state is set after the small hit game state ends. May end and return to the normal state.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the normal state. Closed state or normally open state). For example, the control for shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game (ordinary symbol variation time) by the ordinary symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is The control for improving the probability of "per drawing" compared to that in the normal state, the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the result that the variable display result is "universal drawing" Is controlled to be longer than that in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts of the regular variable winning ball device 6B to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). To be done. By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

For example, if the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" when the high opening control is not being performed, the probability change control is performed after the big hit game state ends, but the probability change control is performed, but the time saving state However, the high opening control may not be performed. In addition, when the gaming state before the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" is at least a short time state and high opening control is performed, high opening control is performed even after the big hit playing state ends. May be performed.

In addition, the time saving state in which the high opening control is performed is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the game state which is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base". The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high-accuracy state”, “high-accuracy”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low-accuracy state”, “low-accuracy”, and the like. The gaming state when it is in the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as a "highly accurate high base state" or "highly accurate high base". The gaming state when not in the probability changing state but in the time shortening state is also called a "low certainty high base state" or "low certainty high base". The game state when the state is not the time saving state but the probable variation state is also referred to as “high-probability low base state” or “high-probability low base”. The normal state that does not become either the time saving state or the probable variation state is also referred to as a "low probable low base state" or "low probable low base".

The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the points given corresponding to the number thereof may have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. Good. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and scores may be those that cannot be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, the game value that can be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to payout of game balls that are prize balls and the provision of points, and for example, control to a jackpot game state or a special game state such as a probability variation state. Controlling, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (eg, “15”) that is greater than the second round number (eg, “7”), and is executed in the time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable displays is the first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability changing state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). It has a high first probability (eg 1/20), and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is higher than the second consecutive chan number (eg “5”). It may include that a more favorable game situation for the player, such as a part or all of a large first consecutive chan number (for example, “10”).

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the main image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R In (variable display period), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode.

Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the decorative design not yet stopped and displayed (“reach variation design”). Also referred to as "") is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a mode in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The decoration pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decoration pattern (for example, the decoration pattern indicating the alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed while changing in synchronization.

In addition, in response to the reach mode, the fluctuation speed of the decorative design is reduced, and a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the changing mode of the decorative pattern, a rendering operation different from that before the reach mode is achieved. It may be executed. The production operation such as the display of the character image, the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the main image display device 5, but also the display operation in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 are performed. (Blinking operation) or the like may be included as an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach mode.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, according to the production mode in each reach production, "big hit" (in this embodiment, the big hit type is "probable change" or "non-probable change", but "big hit" including "probable probability" Is also possible.) (also called “reliability” or “big hit reliability”, “expectation” or “big hit expectation”) is different. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, battle A, battle B, and battle C are preset. The reach effects of the battles A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the following, the reach effects of the battles A to C may be referred to as battle reach A to C, and the normal reach effects may be referred to as normal reach.

Battle reach A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the battle reach A to C, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and the battle reach A to C may have different effect modes. In the battle A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result becomes "miss". When the battle reach C is executed, the battle reach A may be executed after the execution of the battle reach C (may develop into the battle reach A). When the battle reach C is executed but the battle reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “miss”. On the other hand, when the battle reach A is developed (for example, when a predetermined character wins a battle), the variable display result may be a “big hit”.

Depending on which reach effect has been executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be "big hit" (in the present embodiment, "big hit" in which the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change") ( Big hit expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation is higher when the battle reach A or B is executed than when the normal reach is executed. Further, among the battle reach, when the battle reach A (including the case where it develops from the battle reach C) is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the battle reach B is executed.

The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of jackpot)×(probability of being a jackpot)/{(probability of that effect being performed at the time of jackpot)×(probability of being a jackpot)+(other than when jackpot The probability that the effect will be executed x (probability of not being a jackpot)} (if the jackpot expectation is "1", the variable display result will always be a "jackpot." Same about degree.).

When the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols in the special symbol game, is “big hit”, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5. .. As an example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the same on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” It is only necessary that the fixed decorative patterns to be a big hit combination are derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative patterns together. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, a predetermined short-term opening opportunity is formed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. When the decorative pattern to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a special display result may be displayed in a derived manner. When the jackpot type is “probable”, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination (also called “reach-miss combination”) is derived and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. Sometimes. When the special map display result is "small hit", the decorative pattern that constitutes the short-term opening opportunity is stopped and displayed, as in the case where the special map display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". Therefore, there is a case where a fixed decorative design which is a special display result is derived and displayed, or a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

When the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, a fixed decorative design that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be derived. The fixed decorative design that is a non-probable variation big hit combination is, for example, the design number variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the main image display device 5 is "1". Among the decorative patterns from "" to "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" Are displayed in line on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and may be a type of a fixed decorative pattern that is a big hit combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute the non-probability variation jackpot combination are called non-probability variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). ..

When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative design that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite decorative pattern that is a probable variation jackpot combination may be derived. The fixed decorative design which is a combination of the probability jackpots is, for example, the design number variably displayed in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the main image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the odd number "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle", "right" In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the fixed decorative patterns are displayed in line on a predetermined effective line, and it may be a type of a fixed decorative pattern which is a big hit combination. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are called probability variation patterns.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is the non-probable variation big hit combination or the probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns to be the uncertain variation jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the main image display device 5, for example, "Left", "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is changed again with the same decorative pattern being aligned, and a decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a probability variation big hit combination, One of the decorative patterns (non-probable variation pattern) that is a non-probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed decoration pattern. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the type of jackpot is "non-probable variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed are re-varied, and then a non-probable variation jackpot combination is set. A re-lottery lottery effect in which symbols are derived and displayed is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that are displayed as the probabilistic stop jackpot are changed again after the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is changed again. The re-lottery winning effect may be executed in which the symbols are stopped and displayed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

When the jackpot type is "probable variation", the decorative pattern that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent jackpot gaming state. At the end of the medium or big hit game state, a big hit medium promotion effect may be executed, and the start of the control in the probability changing state may be notified. In the big hit game state, during the execution of the round in the big hit game state, during the execution of the round in the big hit game state, the period from the end of one round in the big hit game state until the start of the next round, in the big hit game state During the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game, a probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control the probability change state. The notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production, which is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state, is sometimes called “ending promotion production”. The start of the control in the probable change state may be notified without executing the re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect.

When the special figure display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the decorative patterns forming the predetermined non-reach combination are stopped and displayed, thereby the non-specific display result In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes Further, when the special figure display result is "miss", the decorative pattern forming a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as "reach-miss combination") is stopped and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. As a result, the fixed decorative design which is the non-specific display result may be displayed in a derived manner.

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

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

When the CPU 103, which has executed such game control main processing, receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt processing, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, such as the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes a process for controlling the progress of.

The switch process is a process of determining the states of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and issuing a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It need only be included (see FIG. 14). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to decide whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game to be a "big hit", and to set the variable display result to a "small hit". It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state, and can take any value of "1" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation" or "probability" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random number value used for this purpose and can take any value from "1" to "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and is "1" to "251". Can take any of the values.

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

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in a special symbol process process or a normal symbol process process, the transmission setting of a control command (effect control command etc.) is set to a command transmission table (preliminarily set in the ROM 101 for each command) according to the effect control command to be transmitted. .) is specified in the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102) in the ROM 101. In the command control processing, it is provided in the RAM 102. Of the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101) or the like. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set to the output port of the effect control INT signal to turn on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command (effect control command for which transmission is set) based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

When the starting winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 firstly, based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, the first starting opening. It is determined whether the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special memories for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), thereby retaining the first special figure reservation. It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of memories. In step S202, when the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting section) The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure pending storage number, which is the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4") is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), to thereby retain the second special figure It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No) or the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the starting winning determination process is ended.

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the starting port buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 (increment) when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. ) To be updated. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (incremented when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. ) To be updated. At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 and random data provided by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 are used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit according to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 15(B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 15(A) has not yet started, though the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number in the first starting winning opening (detection order of game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball. The number of storages of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 as the reserved data are stored. Is stored until reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this way, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative design is a specific mode (for example, reach effect of battle reach). It becomes the pending storage information.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 15(B), although the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred, it has not yet started. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. It is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative design is a specific mode (for example, reach effect of battle reach). It becomes the pending storage information.

Following the processing of step S210, the transmission setting of the start opening winning award designation command and the hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start opening buffer value (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 executes the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A on the effect control board 12 to execute the first special drawing game. The setting for transmitting the first start opening winning award designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition is satisfied, is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B for the effect control board 12 The setting for transmitting the second start opening winning award designation command which is the effect control command for notifying that the start condition is satisfied is performed. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved storage number (which may be specified from the first reserved storage number count value or the like). The setting for transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the effect control board 12 to specify the second special figure reservation storage number (which may be specified from the second reservation storage number count value or the like). The setting for transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying is performed. The start mouth winning award designation command and the number of reserved storage notices thus set are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. To be done.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting mouth buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting mouth buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and then the starting winning prize is given. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting winning of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

The first reserved memory number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase of the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command of the effect control board 12 is the effect control information that notifies the increase of the second special figure reserved memory number when the second starting condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the starting winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number has increased.

It should be noted that the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to that the execution of the special figure game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It may be transmitted after being transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved storages increases, a reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition) which is a production control command indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While sending the designated command or the second reserved memory number addition designated command), the production control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or together with the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total production control command for notifying the total reserved storage number. The reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like). Select and execute any of the above processes.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, based on the presence or absence of holding data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol holding storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage unit, the first special symbol display device 4A and It is determined whether or not to start the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “probability”. The big hit type is stored by storing the data showing the result of the big hit type determination in a big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol decision in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Either a small hit pattern or a lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

When the number of the second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 13 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step S232, the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, for example. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated by subtracting 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The 1st special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game which uses the 1st special figure with 1st special design indicator 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

If the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data or separately from the holding data in association with the holding number. For the special figure game corresponding to each hold data, the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied may be specified.

Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, for example, and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is also updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. In addition, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined to be one of "big hit", "small hit" and "miss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It suffices to be assigned to the determination result of whether to make “small hit” or “miss” depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the random numbers for game temporarily stored in the random number buffer for fluctuations in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for fluctuations, and the gaming state is in the probable state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, it is disturbed depending on whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state. The determination result of any one of "big hit", "small hit" and "miss" assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when a probability variation flag (a flag that turns on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in the ON state (when the probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is When it is in the OFF state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss”.

As shown in FIG. 21(A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is higher than that in the normal state or the time saving state when the probability variation control is not performed. It is decided as "big hit". Therefore, for example, by the jackpot ending process of step S117 shown in FIG. 12 (details will be described later), the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”. , When the current is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special map display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and the jackpot gaming state is more likely than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state ..

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). ..

Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special figure pending storage unit or the second special figure pending storage unit, a plurality of jackpot types (first In the case of a special figure, if it is assigned to the determination result of whether it is "probability change", "non-probability change", "probability", or in the case of the second special figure, "probability change", "non-probability change" Good (see FIG. 21(B)). The CPU 103 reads out numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 included in the game random numbers temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variation random number buffer, and the special game of this time is the first. Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure or the second special figure is used and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random number value is determined according to whether the special game of this time (variable display) uses the first special drawing or the second special drawing. One of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random number value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined by which of the processes of steps S232 and S236 has been performed.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (when the process of step S232 is performed), the Is determined (selected) as the big hit type and the special drawing game this time uses the second special drawing (when the process of step S236 is performed), the "probable variation" is decided as the big hit type. (select.

In FIG. 21(B), the determination ratio of the jackpot type is changed depending on whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. More specifically, the variation special figure is not the second special figure, and the jackpot type is not “probable”. Further, the percentage of the jackpot type determined as “probable change” is higher when the variation special map is the second special figure than when the variation special figure is the first special figure. In this way, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at different rates according to the special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game.

When the gaming state is the time saving state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normal variable winning a prize device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening. It may be changed to an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). When the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening while such high opening control is being performed, the big hit type is "probable" By limiting so that the game is not determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the delay of the game. When the variation special map is the second special figure, the jackpot type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “probable” than when the variation special figure is the first special figure.

After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103, in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit), sets a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the jackpot type determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. The big hit type may be stored by storing "0" in the case of "probability change", "1" in the case of "probability change", and "2" in the case of "probability change".

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state ( Step S245).

When the special symbol display result is not "small hit" in step S244 (step S244; No), after performing one of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special symbol game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is not “big hit” or “small hit” in steps S240 and S244, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", a plurality of types of big hits are received according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value). Any of the special symbols previously determined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined that the special symbol display result is "small hit" in step S244, the special symbol previously determined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S247), the special symbol normal process is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S247 and the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S248), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, for example. ) Determines whether the main board 11 has already transmitted to the effect control board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the production control board 12 displays a demo screen.

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types, based on the result of pre-determining whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". ing. Since the variation pattern specifies the variable display content of the decorative design (variable display mode), the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “miss” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 12 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is "small hit" is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is "miss" is determined (step S265).

FIG. 19 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, in the case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode and “reach mode” is the reach mode. In each case, the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type is "indeterminate change" or "probable change", or the big hit type is "probable" or variable. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the display result (special figure display result) is a "small hit".

In this embodiment, the variable display result is “miss” and the variation patterns for designating “non-reach” are the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-time saving) and the variation pattern for time saving. PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding in content depending on whether the variable display result is "big hit" (the big hit type is "probable change" or "non-probable change" "big hit") and "miss". Specifically, a variation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-1 (“big hit”) that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-2 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-2 (“big hit”) that specify execution of the battle reach A are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-3 (“big hit”) that specify execution of the battle reach B are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-5 (for loss) and a variation pattern PA3-5 (“big hit”) that specify that the battle reach C (relief) is executed and then the battle reach A is developed are prepared.

Furthermore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term open opportunity is derived and displayed from the non-reach as the variation pattern to be selected. A fluctuation pattern PC1-1 that specifies to do is prepared. A variation pattern PC2-1 that specifies that the normal reach is executed to derive and display the fixed decorative pattern of a predetermined reach combination is prepared.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 18, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined by using, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20(A). As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation” or “a sudden confirmation” (by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is sufficient that a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result.

The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, whereby the jackpot type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number value MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time, depending on whether it is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” or “probability”. Good. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the big hit type buffer setting value is “0” or “1”, and the big hit type buffer setting value is “2”. Sometimes, the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 18, the variation pattern at the time of small hit is determined by using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20(B). In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the variation pattern that is common when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability” ) Is assigned. However, the allocation of the determined value to each variation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is “probable”. As a result, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" depending on the variable display mode of the decorative pattern in the fluctuation pattern and the effect mode of the reach effect. It is possible to change the affirmative expectation).

It should be noted that the variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit type is “probable” may include variation patterns that are not determined when the variable display result is “small hit”. .. Alternatively, the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is "small hit" may include variation patterns that are not determined when the big hit type is "probable". .. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and is assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number MR3. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time.

In the processing of step S265 shown in FIG. 18, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to a normal state in which the game state is a normal state and a case in which the game state is a time saving state and a time saving control is performed. The variation table at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether it is during time saving is specified by whether or not a time saving flag (a flag that turns on in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is in the on state. If it is not during the time saving (when the time saving flag is in the off state), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time saving (when the time saving flag is in the ON state), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result in accordance with the total number of pending storages. The total pending storage number may be specified, for example, from the total pending storage number count value that is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter, the total value of the first pending storage number count value and the second pending storage number count value, or the like. ..

The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the time saving time are based on whether or not it is during the time saving, the total pending storage number count value, and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for the fluctuation. By referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the above, when the total pending storage number is not within the time saving period, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8”. The variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number value MR3 according to which of the following, “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” when the time is shortened. May be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time.

For example, when the random number value MR3 is “229” when the time saving flag is in the ON state, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total pending storage number count value is “0”, and the total pending The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the storage number count value is "1", and the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the total pending storage number count value is "3" to "8".

After performing any of the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S266). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 19, the special figure variation time is set in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265.

Following the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, start The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games in which the conditions are satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the variable display using the first special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation indicator 25A to display the first special figure reservation storage number that is subtracted by one. The hold display 25A may be used (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1). When the variable display using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display the second special figure pending storage number, which is subtracted by one, as a second display. The hold display 25B may be operated (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1).

After executing the processing of step S267, the transmission setting of the command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to change the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern command, the variable display result notification command, and the first hold. The transmission setting for transmitting the storage number notification commands sequentially is performed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to change the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern command, the variable display result notification command, and the second hold. The transmission setting for transmitting the storage number notification commands sequentially is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed.

The first variation start command and the second variation start command are for the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is a production control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern command is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a production control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265). The variable display result notification command is a variable display result of the special symbol ("big hit", "small hit", "miss"), or what is the big hit type, based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. It is a production control command for designating such as. The first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number.

After the process of step S268 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the process which changes the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the special symbol starts changing, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol The fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) is stopped (displayed), and the special symbol is stopped when it is stopped (displayed as a derivation). The transmission of a symbol confirmation command, which is a production control command for notifying that the thing) is also set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The symbol confirmation command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. By repeatedly performing step S112, variable display of special symbols, derivation display of fixed special symbols, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, a process of determining whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in the on state, or when the big hit flag is in the on state, the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 ( The count value of the hour/hour counter that counts the number of remaining variable displays executed during hour/hour control, which is provided in the game control counter setting unit, etc., is set to "0", and the big hit start performance waiting time (big hit game state It is a waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start is started, and is a predetermined time.), and the big hit game state is started based on the special figure display result being "big hit". A process of setting transmission of a hit start designation command (production control command) to be designated and updating the special figure process flag to "4" is included.

In the special symbol stop processing, when the big hit flag is in the off state, when the time saving flag is in the on state, the count value of the time saving number counter is decremented by "1", and the count value after the decrement is " When it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off and the processing for ending the time saving state is ended, and when the small hit flag is on, a small hitting start production waiting time (production corresponding to the start of the small hitting game state) Is a waiting time until the start of the execution, which is a predetermined time.), and a control for designating the start of the small hitting game state based on the fact that the special figure display result is "small hit" The transmission setting of the hit start designation command (production control command), which is a command, is performed to update the special figure process flag to "8", and the value of the special figure process flag when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not on. Is updated to “0”.

The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed.

Through a series of these processes, the time saving state and the probability changing state are temporarily ended during the big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time saving is reduced by “once” during the loss or the small hit. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time saving becomes “0” times, the time saving flag is turned off and the time saving state ends. In other words, the time saving state (time saving control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the initial count value below) which is set in advance before the variable display result becomes a "big hit" from the start. When the game state is changed, the changed game state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the round game start timing has come (for example, the big hit start effect waiting time set above has elapsed. ) And the like, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state to open the special winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability" (it can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer), the big prize is won. You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes a mouth open. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is in the open state to "29 seconds" in accordance with the big hit type of "non-probable change" or "probable change", the normal opening round is executed. do it. On the other hand, when the jackpot type corresponds to “probability”, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened to “0.1 seconds”. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114, the waiting until the start timing of the round game and the opening of the special winning opening are realized.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. To determine whether it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open state), and the timing to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (for the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to a closed state when it is determined that the number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time has reached the upper limit period set in step S114) , The process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state, etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of times of execution of the round game to open the big winning opening has reached a predetermined upper limit, or if the maximum winning opening has not been reached, It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (in this case, Is, for example, in the process of step S114, the special winning opening is immediately opened.) When the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, it is a control command for notifying that the big hit game state has ended. The jackpot game state end command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed. By repeating step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened again.

The jackpot gaming state is realized by repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". The big hit ending process is a waiting time corresponding to a period when a big hit end effect (ending effect) waiting time (a ending effect, which will be described later, as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed. Processing for determining whether or not (time) has elapsed is included. If the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed, the big hit end process is ended as it is. If the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed, if the big hit type is “indeterminate change” according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer setting value is If it is "0", the probability variation flag is kept in the off state, the time saving flag is turned on, and if the jackpot type is "probability variation" or "probability" (the jackpot type buffer setting value is "1" or "2"). If so), the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are turned on. In this way, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a low-probability-high base state with only time saving control, and when the jackpot type is "probable variation" or "probability" After the end of the big hit game state, the game state becomes a high-precision high-base state in which there is a probability variation control and a time saving control. When the time saving flag is turned on, the count initial value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time saving counter. When the production waiting time at the end of a big hit has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is finally updated to "0".

The time saving state (time saving control) is such that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hitting game state is started, and is ended only when the next big hitting game state is started. Good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the time saving counter.

The small hit opening preprocessing of step S118 of FIG. 12 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit", and it is time to open the special winning opening (for example, the small hit start performance waiting time set above. The process of opening the special winning opening in the open state, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state, and the like are included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is in the open state is "0.1 seconds". By setting such as "," the small hit game state is set. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9". By repeating step S118, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small hitting open process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big prize based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. The process of determining whether it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or the partially opened state), and the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (the game ball Processing for returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, a process of determining whether the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state if the upper limit number of times has not been reached The process of measuring the elapsed time from, and the process of opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time are executed. When the number of times of opening the special winning opening reaches the upper limit number, it is set to send a small hitting game state end command which is a control command notifying that the small hitting game state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is " Updated to 10". The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing described above after the special symbol process processing is completed.

By repeating step S118 and repeating step S119, the small hit game state is realized.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hitting end process, an effecting operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed by an effecting device such as the main image display device 5, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the specified period (finishing the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses) and the like. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit) is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal to be a production control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state and the command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the first starting mouth winning designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command, the second starting mouth winning designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when the starting winning is generated. When any one of the above is received, the number of pending storages is increased by 1, so the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123. Then, by changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning prize memory display area 5H of the main image display device 5, the pending memory display of the starting prize winning memory display area 5H is changed, the pending display symbol is increased by 1, and the pending memory is held. The number of variable displays that can be specified by the display is increased by one. When the starting mouth winning award designating command is the first starting mouth winning award designating command, the number of holding display symbols displayed on the left side of the starting winning award memory display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first holding display. Increase the number of the 1st special figure reservation storage which is present by one. When the starting mouth winning award designating command is the second starting mouth winning award designating command, the holding display symbol displayed on the right side of the starting winning award memory display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second holding display. The number of second special figure reservation storages that are present is increased by one.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, the effect image display operation in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the decoration LED are emitted. With respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the lighting operation on the body, determination, determination, setting and the like are performed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control. Then, the process of step S72 is executed again.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value (initially "0") of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Then, any one of the following steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like from the main board 11 is received, and whether or not the variable display of the decorative pattern in the main image display device 5 is started. It includes processing to determine whether or not. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the main image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and decoration on the main image display device 5. In order to perform variable display of symbols and other various effect operations, it includes processing for determining fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result. The variable display start setting process ends after the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control determined in step S171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Various control data are read from the pattern, and various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to, etc., the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design resulting in the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that is "probability change". Or “uncertain change”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. If the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state, or if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the variable display result notification received before that If the jackpot type specified by the command is “probability”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Also, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this big winning opening short-time opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the "hit chance" big hit game state or small hit game state, and an effect image based on the set content. Are displayed in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. , Various effect control in the "big hit" big hit game state or small hit game state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14. (For example, effect control that notifies the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is also included.). In addition, the special winning opening short-time processing corresponds to the fact that the big hit game state end command or the small hit game state end command from the main board 11 is received, and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the ending effect process. It is updated to "6" which is the value.

The special winning opening normally open process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this special winning opening normal open time process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the “probability change” or “non-probability change” jackpot gaming state, and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. , Production control in the "probable variation" or "non-probable variation" jackpot gaming state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14. (For example, effect control that notifies the occurrence of a big hit in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is also included.). Further, the special winning opening normally open process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit game state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process "6" To update.

The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the setting content is displayed on the main image display device 5, the sub image. Displaying in the display area of the image display devices 5a to 5d, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and instructing the lamp control board 14 ( Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the electric decoration signal, is executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “miss” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “missing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 indicates the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of "non-reach" which is not the reach mode (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for left fixed symbol determination that is updated by a random number for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. Numerical data is extracted, and by referring to the left definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the like, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display region of the main image display device 5 of the fixed decorative symbols The left fixed decorative pattern which is stopped and displayed at is decided. Next, the numerical data showing the random number value for determining the right confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the right fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative patterns. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative pattern is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By means of the above, among the fixed decorative designs, the medium fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the main image display device 5 is determined.

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbols updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like is extracted, and left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols Determines the same decorative pattern. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the final decorative designs. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; No), if the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is "small hit" or other cases (step S525). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined to be "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of "probable hit" or "small hit" such as a short-term opening opportunity or a predetermined reach combination. The combination of the fixed decorative patterns which is the variable display result of the decorative patterns is determined (step S526). Note that in steps S523 and S524, a combination of fixed decorative patterns which is a variable display result of decorative patterns corresponding to the "probable" or "small hit" such as a short-term opening opportunity, a predetermined reach combination, etc. is determined. (For example, if such a combination is decided, a decorative pattern which does not correspond to these combinations and which constitutes a reach combination or a non-reach combination prepared in advance is determined as a fixed decorative pattern (selection). ).

As an example of the processing in step S526, when the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, a combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols constituting one of a plurality of types of short-term opening opportunities is selected. decide. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance item updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the predetermined chance item determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the short-term opening opportunities.

As another example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the variation pattern command, a predetermined reach combination determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to a table for determining a predetermined reach combination stored in advance in the ROM 121, a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the case of “probability” or “small hit” can be obtained. It suffices to determine the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols to be configured. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified, the same processing as step S524 is executed to stop and display the same in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. While determining the decorative pattern, by performing a process different from step S524, a special decorative pattern (short-term opening opportunity) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal time in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C. You may decide to stop and display (pattern). The fixed decorative design of the reach combination including such a short-term opening chance design may be included in a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening opportunity or the case of “probability” or “small hit”.

Even when the variable pattern PC2-1 is designated and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is arranged in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R. After the reach mode is displayed by the temporary stop display, the variable display effect of "slip" is to change the decorative pattern displayed in the temporary stop by changing the decorative pattern again in the "right" decorative pattern variable display area 5R. In addition to the above, a predetermined decorative design is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C, so that a combination of decorative designs forming any one of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed. .. In this case, in the process of step S526, even when any one of the fluctuation patterns PC2-1 is designated, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols forming any one of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probable change" or "probable change" other than "collision" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative design which is the final stop design constituting the big hit combination is set. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, is extracted. Then, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the like, "L", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the main image display device 5 The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative pattern is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect pattern setting processing (step S529).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern, which is a usage pattern to be used thereafter, from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, based on the effect pattern set in step S529 (step S530).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (the effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 in correspondence with the change pattern designated by the change pattern command, for example. (Step S531).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (step S532). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the image display device 5 The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display area. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting processing is ended.

It should be noted that since one pending storage is exhausted when the variable display is started, in step S532, the display control unit is selected depending on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of 123, the color of a predetermined area of the start prize memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed, and the start prize memory display is performed. A process of changing the hold storage display in the area 5H, reducing the hold display symbol by one, and reducing the number of variable displays held by the hold storage display by one is also performed.

Specifically, when the first variation start command is received, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning prize memory display area 5H, for example, to the left of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. The displayed hold display symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left held display symbol is erased), and the number of the first special figure reserved storages that can be identified by the display of the held storage is reduced by one. When the production control CPU 120 receives the second variation start command, for example, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H, a hold display displayed on the right side of the starting winning prize memory display area 5H. The symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost reserved display symbol in the reserved display symbol on the right side is erased), the second reserved memory display in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H is changed, and it can be specified by the display of the reserved memory. Decrease the number of the 2nd special map reservation storage that is present by one.

In the variable display effect process of step S172 described above, a message effect process in which the main image display device 5 displays the image of the message to the player is performed.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the message effect process within the variable display effect process in step S172. In the message effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the message effect executing flag indicating that the message effect is being executed is turned on (step S700). For example, the message effect executing flag is set in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 determines in step S700 whether the message effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

When the message effect executing flag is off (step S700; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, or PA2-3. It is determined whether or not it is one of PA3-5 (step S701).

When the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S701; No), the message effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S701; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Among them, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the message effect, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved (step S702). For example, the effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs the drive control signal to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The drive control signal is a combination of pulse power for driving the first stepping motor mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and pulse power for driving the second stepping motor. The motor drive circuits mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d drive the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to the drive control signal to move the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the larger the number of pulse powers for driving the first stepping motor, the larger the amount of linear movement, and the larger the number of pulse powers for driving the second stepping motor, the larger. , The amount of rotation increases.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has ended (step S703). For example, according to one pulse power which is a drive control signal, the time when the first stepping motor is driven according to one pulse power which is a drive control signal and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d linearly move by a predetermined distance. The time during which the second stepping motor is driven to rotate the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by a predetermined rotation amount is fixed. In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control multiplies the predetermined output number of pulse power corresponding to the first stepping motor by the time required for the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to linearly move according to one pulse power. When the elapsed time has elapsed and the time obtained by multiplying the output number of the pulse power corresponding to the predetermined second stepping motor by the time during which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate according to one pulse power has elapsed, It is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has been completed, and in other cases, it is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has not been completed.

If the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has not been completed (step S703; No), the operation from step S700 is repeated. On the other hand, when the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is completed (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to respond to the driving of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor. The position is specified (step S704).

For example, the effect control CPU 120 has the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d in the initial position (positions at the four corners of the main image display device 5) and sets the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d. When the number of steps of each of the 1st stepping motor and the 2nd stepping motor is 0, the counting of the number of pulse powers (step number) output from the effect control CPU 120 to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is started. .. The moving direction of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the first stepping motor is reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the second stepping motor are reversed. The rotation direction of is reversed. That is, the direction of linear movement and the direction of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 increases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is positive, and decreases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is negative.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the table shown in FIG. 25 stored in the RAM 122, for example, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d uniquely determined by the number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. Specify the coordinates of the four corners of. Note that in the table shown in FIG. 25, the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are associated with each other every 10 steps. Therefore, if the current step number of the first stepping motor and the current step number of the second stepping motor are not integer multiples of 10 at the timing of step S704, the effect control CPU 120 causes the current step step of the first stepping motor to be performed. And the coordinates of the four corners of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d according to the number of steps obtained by rounding off the number and the ones of the number of steps of the second stepping motor. The configuration of the table is not limited to this, and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each step, or the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each predetermined step. The coordinates may be associated.

Again, it returns to FIG. 24 and demonstrates. Next, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the gap between the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in the display area of the main image display device 5 based on the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S704. The area (gap area) is specified (step S705). For example, since the main image display device 5 does not move, the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 are fixed and stored in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120, based on the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 stored in the RAM 122 and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S704, the gap in the main image display device 5. The area can be specified. The coordinate system of the main image display device 5 and the coordinate system of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are common.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d to display a character image (option character image) as an option selected by the player, and at the same time, in the gap area of the main image display device 5, the player. A selection instruction message image, which is an image of a message prompting the user to select an option character image, is displayed (step S706).

For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the option character image to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control unit 123 generates image data of different choice characters for each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs the image data to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display option character images according to the input image data. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the selection instruction message image to be displayed on the main image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 in accordance with the determination. This display control command includes information on the gap area in the main image display device 5 as the area in which the selection instruction message image should be displayed. The display control unit 123 generates image data of the selection instruction message based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a selection instruction message image corresponding to the input image data in the gap area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the message effect executing flag to ON (step S707).

On the other hand, when the message effect executing flag is ON (step S700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has performed an operation of selecting one of the option characters (step S709). .. For example, the player tilts the stick controller 31A to select one of the images of the option characters displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and further presses the push button 31B to change the option character. Confirm image selection. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the selection operation of the image of the option character by the player based on the operation detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B.

When the player has performed an operation of selecting one of the option characters (step S709; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes all of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to display the selected option character image. (Step S710).

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines an option character image corresponding to the selection operation recognized in step S709 as the option character image to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the display control unit according to the determination. A display control command is output to 123. The display control unit 123 generates image data of the option character based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs it to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The sub image display devices 5a to 5d display option character images according to the input image data.

In step S710, after the selected option character images are displayed on all of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, or in step S709, the player has not performed an operation of selecting one of the option characters. If determined to be (step S709; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the message effect (step S711). For example, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the message effect, and determines that the measured effect time is the end time of the message effect at the timing when the message effect time corresponding to the effect control pattern is reached. To do.

If it is not the end timing of the message effect (step S711; No), the operations of step S700 and subsequent steps are repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the message effect (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the end control of the message effect (step S712). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control sends an output end command of the image of the message effect to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the selection instruction message image on the main image display device 5 and the display end of the option character image on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the output end command. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control generates a drive control signal for returning the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the positions in the initial state, and outputs the drive control signals to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The motor drive circuit mounted on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor in accordance with the drive control signal to move the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial position. To move.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the message effect executing flag to off (step S713).

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of image display in the message effect process in the variable display effect process. FIG. 26 is an example of a case where a message effect is executed in parallel with the reach effect. When the main image display device 5 transits from the variable display state of the decorative design shown in FIG. 26A to the reach effect state shown in FIG. 26B, the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is started. .. Then, when the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d shown in FIG. 26C is completed, different choice character images 500a to 500d are displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, respectively. In addition, between the sub image display device 5b and the sub image display device 5d, from the gap region between the main image display device 5, specifically, the gap region between the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5c. The selection instruction message image 500 is displayed over the gap area. If the selection instruction message image 500 cannot be displayed at one time, the selection instruction message image 500 is scroll-displayed as shown in FIGS. 26(c) and 26(d).

Further, in the variable display effect process of step S172 described above, the sub image effect process in which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d originally display a part of the image to be displayed by the main image display device 5 is performed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub-image effect process in the effect process during variable display in step S172. In the sub-image effect process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a sub-image effect executing flag indicating that the sub-image effect is being executed is turned on (step S720). For example, the sub image effect execution flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S720, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub-image effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

When the sub image effect execution flag is off (step S720; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3. , PA3-5 is determined (step S721).

When the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S721; No), the sub-image effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5 (step S721; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Among them, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect, the main image display device 5 is caused to display the image of the decorative pattern (variably displayed image) corresponding to the variable display (step S722).

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a variable display image as an image to be displayed on the main image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Here, the CPU 120 for effect control excludes, from the images to be originally displayed on the main image display device 5, images other than the variably displayed image from the display target of the main image display device 5. The display control unit 123 generates image data of the variable display image based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a variable display image according to the input image data.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 originally causes the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d to display the main image in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub-image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. It is an image relating to the progress of the game to be displayed on the display device 5, a reserved memory image showing the number of reserved memories, a game mode image showing the current game mode, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The image of the fourth symbol corresponding to the special symbol displayed in, the right hitting instruction image for instructing the player to shoot a game medium such as a game ball to the right side of the game area, etc. are displayed (step S723). ..

For example, the effect control CPU 120, as an image to be displayed on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, a reserve storage image indicating the number of reserve storages specified by the reserve storage number designation command, a game mode image, a fourth symbol image, and a right hit. An instruction image or the like is determined, and a display control command is output to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control instruction includes information for instructing that the reserved storage image, the game mode image, the fourth symbol image, the right hitting instruction image, and the like are displayed on different sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control unit 123 generates image data of each of the hold storage image, the game mode image, the fourth design image, the right hitting instruction image, and the like based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and the sub image display device. It outputs to 5a-5d. The sub-image display devices 5a to 5d display a reserved storage image, a game mode image, a fourth symbol image, a right-handing instruction image, etc. according to the input image data.

In the present embodiment, the VDP 362 in the display control unit 123 displays the image data output to the main display system output unit MK to display the image on the main image display device 5 and the image on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The color tone of the image data output to the sub display system output unit SK for display is corrected. Color tone correction includes, for example, brightness correction for adjusting the brightness and contrast of images displayed on the main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and gamma correction for adjusting the numerical value indicating the response characteristic of image gradation. There is a method such as.

Specifically, the VDP 362 performs color tone correction on each image data when drawing in the VRAM, or collectively performs color tone correction on the image data drawn in the VRAM. The color tone of the image displayed on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is corrected by performing a filtering process using a mask pattern prepared by recording it in the CGROM in advance. An IC (integrated circuit) for color tone correction may be externally attached to the VDP 362, and the image data output from the sub display system output unit SK may be color tone corrected by the IC.

In the present embodiment, the image to be displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d having a small display area is subjected to color tone correction so as to match the main image display device 5 having a large display area. Specifically, first, a reference color (for example, white) is specified, and the color tones of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are corrected so as to match the main image display device 5 with respect to the specified color. Since the sub image display devices 5a to 5d use the same liquid crystal panels 401a to 401d, the data required for color tone correction may be commonly used for the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Data (correction amount) required for color tone correction is recorded as a mask pattern in a predetermined area of the CGROM, and all colors other than the specified color are also corrected using the mask pattern or the like.

As a result, for example, with respect to the portion displayed in white in the main image display device 5, even if it is displayed in bluish or yellowish in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, by correcting the color tone, The difference in color from the main image display device 5 can be suppressed. That is, it is possible to realize a display that does not feel uncomfortable between the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Further, since it is fitted to the main image display device 5 having a large display area, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort in accordance with a large and conspicuous place. Furthermore, by correcting all the colors with reference to a specific color, it is possible to realize a display that does not feel uncomfortable between the plurality of display devices such as the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

Note that the image displayed on the main image display device 5 may be subjected to color tone correction so as to match the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Further, by matching the color tone of the main image display device 5 to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and the color tone of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the main image display device 5, the main image display device 5 The color tone between the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be adjusted. As a result, it is possible to deal with a case where it is not possible to perform correction beyond the range in which the color tone can be corrected, for example, when trying to make white more white.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub image effect executing flag to ON (step S724).

On the other hand, when the sub image effect execution flag is on (step S720; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the sub image effect (step S726). For example, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the sub-image effect, and at the timing when the measured time reaches the time of the sub-image effect corresponding to the effect control pattern, at the end timing of the sub-image effect. Judge that there is.

If it is not the end timing of the sub-image effect (step S726; No), the operations from step S720 are repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the sub image effect (step S726; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the end control of the sub image effect (step S727). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends to the display control unit 123 an output end command such as a pending storage image in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the reserved storage images and the like in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the output end command.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub-image effect execution flag to off (step S728).

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of image display in the sub-image effect process in the variable display effect process. As shown in FIG. 28, when the variable display image 501a of the decorative pattern is displayed on the main image display device 5, it is an image relating to the progress of the game that should be originally displayed on the main image display device 5, the game mode. The image 505a is displayed on the sub image display device 5a, the right hitting instruction image 505b is displayed on the sub image display device 5b, the fourth symbol image is displayed on the sub image display device 5c, and the reserved storage image is displayed on the sub image display device 5d. ..

In addition, in the special winning opening normal opening process of step S175 described above, the sub-image effect process is performed in which the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d originally display a part of the image to be displayed by the main image display device 5. ..

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub image effect process in the special winning opening normal opening process of step S175. In the sub-image effect process within the special winning opening process, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the main board 11 and specifies the start of the fanfare in the case of a 15-round big hit (start of the big hit game state). It is determined whether or not the designated command has been input (step S800). For example, when the special winning opening normal opening process is started, a big hit start designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the big hit start designation command is input, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the big hit start designation command input flag indicating that the big hit start designation command has been input to the RAM 122. In step S800, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit start designation command input flag is on.

If the big hit start designation command has not been input (step S800; No), the sub-image effect process is not executed, and the processes of step S800 and subsequent steps are repeated. On the other hand, when the big hit start designation command has been input (step S800; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect execution completion flag indicating that the fanfare effect has been executed is turned on. The determination is made (step S801). For example, the fanfare effect execution completed flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S801, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect execution completion flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

When the fanfare effect execution completed flag is not on (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 then performs control to output a fanfare sound, which is a sound effect (step S802). For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a fanfare sound effect signal to the sound control board 13 and controls the speakers 8L and 8R to output the fanfare sound.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect execution completion flag to ON (step S803).

After setting the fanfare production execution completion flag to ON in step S803 or after determining that the fanfare production execution completion flag is ON in step S801 (step S801; Yes), the production control CPU 120 It is determined whether or not the production control command special winning opening opening designation command for designating the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the round game, which is output from the substrate 11, has been input (step S804). For example, when a round game is started once, a special winning opening open designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the special winning opening opening specifying command is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening opening specifying command input flag indicating that the special winning opening opening specifying command has been input to the RAM 122 to ON. To do. In step S804, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command input flag is ON.

When the special winning opening opening designation command has not been input (step S804; No), the sub-image effect process is not executed, and the processes of step S800 and subsequent steps are repeated. On the other hand, when the special winning opening opening designation command has been input (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the sub-image effect executing flag indicating that the sub-image effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S805). For example, as in step S720 of FIG. 26, the sub-image effect executing flag is set in the RAM 122. In step S720, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub-image effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

When the sub image effect execution flag is off (step S805; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command from the main board 11 is PA3-2, PA3-3, PA3-5. It is determined whether or not (step S806).

When the variation pattern is not any of PA3-2, PA3-3, and 3-5 (step S806; No), the sub-image effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any one of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the current one based on the input special winning opening designation command. The number of rounds is specified (step S807).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the jackpot gaming state on the main image display device 5 in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. The background image (main jackpot background image) is displayed, and the main jackpot background image is superimposed to display a character image (jackpot character image) corresponding to the jackpot gaming state (step S808).

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a main jackpot background image and a jackpot character image as images to be displayed on the main image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. Here, the CPU 120 for effect control excludes, from the images to be originally displayed on the main image display device 5, images other than the main big hit background image and the big hit character image from the display targets of the main image display device 5. .. Further, the display control command includes information such as the drawing order of the image data so that the big hit character image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the main big hit background image. The display control unit 123 generates image data of a composite image in which the big hit character image is superimposed on the main big hit background image based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and outputs the image data to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a composite image in which a big hit character image is superimposed on a main big hit background image according to the input image data.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to enter the jackpot gaming state in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the sub image effect among the effect control patterns selected in step S530 of FIG. While displaying the corresponding background image (sub jackpot background image), superimposing it on the sub jackpot background image, which is originally an image related to the jackpot gaming state to be displayed on the main image display device 5, the current round number Number of rounds image showing the big hit, big hit mode image showing the type of big hit, number of balls showing the number of prize balls paid out after the big hit game state, the number of times repeatedly controlled in the big hit game state (number of consecutive chan ) Is displayed (step S809).

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a sub-big hit background image, a round number image, a big hit mode image, a number-of-balls image, a consecutive-chan number image, and the like as images to be displayed on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d. A display control command is output to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. For example, the number of rounds indicated by the number of rounds image is specified based on the number of rounds indicated by the special winning opening open designation command. Further, the type of big hit shown in the big hit mode image is specified by the kind of big hit start designation command and the command capable of specifying the variation pattern and the kind of big hit. It is specified by a command input from the main board 11 based on the detected number of times the game ball has passed, and the number of consecutive chans indicated by the consecutive chan number image is specified by the number of times the big hit start designation command is input. The display control command includes information for instructing that the number-of-rounds image, the big hit mode image, the number-of-balls image, the consecutive-changs number image, etc. are displayed on different sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, and the sub-big hit background image. The information such as the drawing order of the image data is included so that the number of rounds image, the big hit mode image, the number of balls output image, the number of consecutive chans image, etc. are superimposed and displayed. Based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 displays a composite image in which a round number image, a big hit mode image, a coin number image, a consecutive chan number image and the like are superimposed on the sub big hit background image. Image data is generated and output to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays a composite image corresponding to the input image data, in which a round number image, a big hit mode image, a ball number image, a continuous change number image and the like are superimposed on a sub big hit background image.

Here, as in step S723 of FIG. 27, the VDP 362 in the display control unit 123 causes the image data output to the main display system output unit MK to display an image on the main image display device 5, and the sub image display device. Color tone correction of the image data output to the sub display system output unit SK to display an image on 5a to 5d is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub-image effect executing flag to ON (step S810). After the sub-image effect executing flag is set to ON, the operation from step S800 is repeated.

On the other hand, when the sub-image effect execution flag is on (step S805; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is input with a special winning opening after-designating command for designating closing of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the round game. It is determined whether or not (step S811). For example, when a round game is completed once, the main board 11 is directed to the effect control board 12 and a designated command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted. When the designation command after opening the special winning opening is input, the effect control CPU 120 sets the flag indicating that the designation command after opening the special winning opening has been input to the RAM 122 to indicate that the designation command has been input. To do. In step S811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specified winning command after opening the special winning opening is ON.

When the designation command after opening the special winning opening has not been input (step S811; No), the operation from step S800 onward is repeated. On the other hand, if the command after opening the special winning opening has been input (step S811; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the end of the sub image effect in response to the end of the round game (step S812). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends to the display control unit 123 an output end command such as a round number image in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of the round number image or the like in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the output end command.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sub image effect executing flag to OFF (step S813). Here, when the special winning opening open designation command input flag and the special winning opening after designation command input flag are set to ON, the effect control CPU 120 causes the special winning opening open designation command Both the input completed flag and the specified command input completed flag after opening the special winning opening are set to OFF.

Next, the production control CPU 120 specifies the start of the ending, which is output from the main board 11, and specifies that the time saving state after the big hit is the first advantageous state, or the big hit end 1 designation command, or the ending. It is determined whether or not a big hit end 2 designation command that specifies that the time saving state after the big hit is the second advantageous state has been input (step S814). For example, when the special winning opening normal opening process is completed, a big hit end 1 designation command or a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the big hit end 1 designation command or the big hit end 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the big hit end 1 designation command or the big hit end 2 designation command has been input to the RAM 122. Set the specified command input flag on. In step S814, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not this big hit end designation command input flag is on.

When the big hit end 1 designation command or the big hit end 2 designation command has not been input (step S814; No), the operation from step S800 onward is repeated. On the other hand, when the big hit end 1 designation command or the big hit end 2 designation command has been input (step S814; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect execution completion flag to off (step S815). If the big hit start designation command input flag and the big hit end designation command input flag are set to ON, the effect control CPU 120 causes the big hit start designation command input flag and the big hit end designation. Set all command input flags to off.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "6" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S816), and then ends the sub image effect process.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of image display in the sub-image effect process within the special winning opening normal opening process. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main image display device 5, when the big hit character image 501 is displayed by being superimposed on the main background image 502, the image relating to the big hit game state which should be originally displayed in the main image display device 5. The jackpot mode image 511a is superimposed on the sub background image 512a and displayed on the sub image display device 5a, and the round number image 511b is superimposed on the sub background image 512b and displayed on the sub image display device 5b. The number-of-balls image 511c is displayed on the sub-image display device 5c by superimposing it on the sub-background image 512c, and the consecutive-chan number image 511d is displayed on the sub-image display device 5d by being superposed on the sub-background image 512d. Here, the sub background images 512a to 512d have the same shape and color as the main background image 502.

Further, in the variable display effect process of step S172 described above, one image may be a continuous display between the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (one image is the main image display device. 5 and the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are displayed separately.) One image is displayed continuously by the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d (one image is displayed on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d). 5d), and a synchronous display effect process may be performed.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the synchronous display effect process in the effect effect during variable display in step S172. In the synchronous display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the synchronous display effect executing flag indicating that the synchronous effect effect is being executed is on (step S750). For example, the synchronous display effect execution flag is set in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 determines in step S750 whether or not the synchronous display effect executing flag set in the RAM 122 is ON.

When the synchronous display effect execution flag is off (step S750; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main board 11 is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3. , PA3-5 is determined (step S751).

When the variation pattern is not any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S751; No), the synchronous display effect process is not performed and the process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, and PA3-5 (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. Of these, in the execution of the effect based on the effect control pattern of the synchronous display effect, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved (step S752). For example, as in step S702 of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 generates a drive control signal for moving the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs the drive control signal to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The drive control signal is a combination of pulse power for driving the first stepping motor mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and pulse power for driving the second stepping motor. The motor drive circuits mounted on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d drive the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor according to the drive control signal to move the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the larger the number of pulse powers for driving the first stepping motor, the larger the amount of linear movement, and the larger the number of pulse powers for driving the second stepping motor, the larger. , The amount of rotation increases.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d according to the driving of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor (step S754).

For example, as in step S704 of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are in the initial position (positions at the four corners of the main image display device 5) and the sub-images. When the number of steps of each of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor in the display devices 5a to 5d is 0, the number of pulse powers output from the effect control CPU 120 to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d ( Start counting the number of steps. The moving direction of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the first stepping motor is reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d driven by the second stepping motor are reversed. The rotation direction of is reversed. That is, the direction of linear movement and the direction of rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are reversed depending on whether the pulse power is positive or negative. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 increases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is positive, and decreases the number of steps by 1 when the pulse power is negative.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the table shown in FIG. 25 stored in the RAM 122, for example, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d uniquely determined by the number of steps of the first stepping motor and the number of steps of the second stepping motor. The coordinates of the four corners (the coordinates in the coordinate system common to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d) are specified. Note that in the table shown in FIG. 25, the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are associated with each other every 10 steps. Therefore, when the current step number of the first stepping motor and the current step number of the second stepping motor are not integer multiples of 10 at the timing of step S754, the effect control CPU 120 causes the current step step of the first stepping motor to be performed. And the coordinates of the four corners of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d according to the number of steps obtained by rounding off the number and the ones of the number of steps of the second stepping motor. The configuration of the table is not limited to this, and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each step, or the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be associated with each predetermined step. The coordinates may be associated.

Again, it returns to FIG. 31 and demonstrates. Next, the effect control CPU 120 divides one image into the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S754. (Step S755). For example, since the main image display device 5 does not move, the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 are fixed and stored in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 displays the main image display device 5 based on the coordinates of the four corners of the main image display device 5 stored in the RAM 122 and the coordinates of the four corners of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d specified in step S754. Among the areas, the display area (superimposed area) in which each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is superimposed is specified. Further, the effect control CPU 120 allocates one image to the main image display device 5 by the effect control CPU 120. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 includes, among the one image, an image included in the overlapping area generated by the sub image display device 5a, and an image that is an image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display device 5a. Is assigned to the sub image display device 5a. Similarly, the CPU 120 for effect control, among the one image, is an image included in the overlapping area generated by the sub image display device 5b and an image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display device 5b. Are assigned to the sub-image display device 5b, and among the one image, an image included in a superimposition region generated by the sub-image display device 5c and an image protruding from the main image display device 5 and being displayed on the sub-image display device 5c. The images included are assigned to the sub-image display device 5c, and among the one image, the images included in the overlapping area generated by the sub-image display device 5d and the images protruding from the main image display device 5 that are sub-image display. The images included in the device 5d are assigned to the sub image display device 5d.

Here, assigning one image to the main image display device 5 means, for example, the display position of the image when the one image is displayed on the main image display device 5 in the coordinate system of the main image display device 5. Means to specify by coordinates. In addition, assigning the images included in the overlapping area and the images that protrude from the main image display device 5 and that are included in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is one image. Among these, the image of the overlapping area and the image protruding from the main image display device 5 and included in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (hereinafter, the image of the overlapping area and the image protruding from the main image display device 5 The images included in the image display devices 5a to 5d are collectively referred to as a "sub image display device target image") are specified by the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image, and the display position of the sub image display device target image is further specified. Is designated by the coordinates in the respective coordinate systems of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to display the respectively assigned images (step S756).

For example, the CPU 120 for effect control outputs a display control command of an image to be displayed to the display control unit 123 to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The display control command includes information for specifying one image assigned to the main image display device 5, coordinates in the coordinate system of the main image display device 5 indicating the display position of the one image, and the overlapping area. Information about the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image showing the image and the coordinates in each coordinate system of the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d indicating the display position of the image in the overlapping area is included. The display control unit 123 generates image data corresponding to one image based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and coordinates the image data of the main image display device 5 indicating the display position of the one image. The coordinates in the system are designated and output to the main image display device 5. The main image display device 5 displays one image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates.

Furthermore, the display control unit 123 displays the sub-image display device 5a on the basis of the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub-image display device target image to be displayed on the sub-image display device 5a. The image data corresponding to the image display device target image is generated, and the image data is the coordinates in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5a indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a. Is designated and output to the sub-image display device 5a. The sub image display device 5a displays the image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates. The same applies to display control for the sub image display devices 5b to 5d. That is, the display control unit 123 displays the sub image display device 5b on the basis of the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b. Image data corresponding to the image display device target image is generated, and the image data is the coordinates in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5b indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b. Is designated and output to the sub image display device 5b. The sub image display device 5b displays the image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates. The display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c. Image data corresponding to the device target image is generated, and the image data is designated in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5c indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c. And outputs it to the sub image display device 5c. The sub image display device 5c displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates. The display control unit 123 displays the sub image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d based on the coordinates in the coordinate system of one image indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d. Image data corresponding to the device target image is generated, and the image data is designated in the coordinate system of the sub image display device 5d indicating the display position of the sub image display device target image to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d. And outputs it to the sub image display device 5d. The sub image display device 5d displays an image corresponding to the image data input at the display position designated by the coordinates.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the synchronous display effect executing flag to ON (step S757).

On the other hand, if the synchronous display effect execution flag is on (step S750; Yes), then the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has ended (step S763). ). For example, as in step S703 of FIG. 24, the time when the first stepping motor is driven according to one pulse power that is the drive control signal and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d linearly move by a predetermined distance, and the drive control signal. The time during which the second stepping motor is driven according to one pulse electric power and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate by a predetermined rotation amount is fixed. In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control multiplies the predetermined output number of pulse power corresponding to the first stepping motor by the time required for the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to linearly move according to one pulse power. When the elapsed time has elapsed and the time obtained by multiplying the output number of the pulse power corresponding to the predetermined second stepping motor by the time during which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate according to one pulse power has elapsed, It is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has been completed, and in other cases, it is determined that the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has not been completed.

When the movements of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d have not been completed (step S760; No), the operations after step S752 are repeated. On the other hand, when the movement of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d has ended (step S760; Yes), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the synchronous display effect (step S761). For example, as in step S761 in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time from the start of the synchronous display effect, and the measurement time reaches the time of the synchronous display effect corresponding to the effect control pattern. Determines that it is the end timing of the synchronized display effect.

If it is not the end timing of the synchronous display effect (step S761; No), the operation from step S750 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the synchronous display effect (step S761; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the end control of the synchronous display effect (step S762). For example, as in step S712 of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output end command for the image of the synchronous display effect to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 controls the display end of one image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in response to the output end command. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control generates a drive control signal for returning the positions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to the positions in the initial state, and outputs the drive control signals to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The motor drive circuit mounted on the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d drives the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor in accordance with the drive control signal to move the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d to the initial position. To move.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the synchronous display effect executing flag to off (step S763).

32 to 34 are diagrams showing an example of image display in the synchronous display effect process in the variable display effect process. In the synchronous effect display process, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved and rotated, and are superimposed on the entire main image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 34 through the state shown in FIG. 32 to the state shown in FIG. It becomes a state. In the mode shown in FIG. 34, as shown in FIG. 11 described above, the south pole of the magnet of one sub-image display device 5a to 5d faces the north pole of the magnet of the other sub-image display device 5a to 5d with which it comes into contact. The N poles of the magnets of the one sub-image display devices 5a to 5d oppose the S poles of the magnets of the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d that come into contact with the one sub-image display devices 5a to 5d. The contact state with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 32, in one image 551, the sub image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a is displayed on the sub image display device 5a, and the sub image display device 5b to be displayed on the sub image display device 5b. The image display device target image 551b is displayed on the sub image display device 5b, and the sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c is displayed on the sub image display device 5c and displayed on the sub image display device 5d. The sub image display device target image 551d to be displayed is displayed on the sub image display device 5d.

After that, by moving and rotating the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, as shown in FIG. 33, the sub image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5b should be displayed. The sub image display device target image 551b, the sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device 5c, and the sub image display device target image 551d to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d change.

Further, when the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved and rotated to be in the state shown in FIG. 34, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are in a state of being superimposed on the entire main image display device 5. In this case, the entire one image 551 is the sub-image display device target image 551a to be displayed on the sub-image display device 5a, the sub-image display device target image 551b to be displayed on the sub-image display device 5b, and the sub-image display device 5c. The sub image display device target image 551c to be displayed on the sub image display device target image 551d and the sub image display device target image 551d to be displayed on the sub image display device 5d are displayed in association with each other.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is provided with the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and signals in the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The line is provided with a varistor 460 for noise suppression, a capacitor 462, bidirectional Zener diodes 464, 466, ferrite beads 468, 470, a capacitor 472, and a bidirectional Zener diode 474. As a result, noise countermeasures can be strengthened.

Further, a signal separation board 220 fixed to the main body of the gaming machine 1 and outputting information to the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d is provided, and the liquid crystal control boards 400a to 400d are sub-based on the basis of the information from the signal separation board 220. The display of the image display devices 5a to 5d is controlled. Therefore, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be appropriately displayed.

Further, noise suppression bidirectional Zener diodes 252, 254, ferrite beads 256, 258, varistor 260, capacitor 262, bidirectional Zener diodes 264, 266, 268 are connected to the signal line in the input side substrate 220a of the signal separation substrate 220. 270 is provided, and a noise suppressing capacitor 352, ferrite beads 354a, 354b, 354c, 354d, 356a, 356b, 356c, 356d are provided on the signal line in the output side substrate 220b, and noise suppression is more effective. It can be further strengthened.

Although the sub image display devices 5a to 5d rotate as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34, the signal separation substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are connected by the harness 600. Further, the harness 600 has a structure in which the signal lines 610, 612, and 614 have a stranded wire structure and noise can be suppressed. Thereby, compared with the case where a flexible cable is used to connect the signal separation substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d, durability against rotation of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be improved and noise countermeasures can be taken. Can be further strengthened. Specifically, the flexible cable can only cope with the linear movement of the movable object to be connected, and when the flexible cable is connected to the movable object that is rotated or displaced like the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d, the disconnection occurs. Cheap. If the sub image display devices 5a to 5d only rotate, it is possible to prevent disconnection by providing a slip ring mechanism on the flexible cable. It is difficult to apply when 5a to 5d are accompanied by displacement. Further, it is conceivable to displace the slip ring mechanism together with the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, but in this case, the displacement is limited to a linear displacement due to the flexible cable. On the other hand, when the harness 600 is used, disconnection is unlikely to occur even when the harness 600 is rotated or displaced like the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d.

Further, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display in synchronization with the main image display device 5 and other sub image display devices 5a to 5d as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34, and the main image display as shown in FIG. It is possible to display differently from the device 5 and the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The effect of presentation can be improved by such synchronized display or different display.

Further, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are arranged so as to be separated from or in contact with each other as shown in FIGS. 32 to 34. However, as shown in FIG. 9A, each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is , Contactable areas 651a to 651d that can be contacted when the other sub-image display devices 5a to 5d approach each other, magnets 650a1 and 650a2 are arranged in the contactable area 651a, and magnets in the contactable area 651b. 650b1 and the magnet 650b2 are arranged, the magnet 650c1 and the magnet 650c2 are arranged in the contactable area 651c, and the magnet 650d1 and the magnet 650d2 are arranged in the contactable area 651d. Furthermore, the inner and outer polarities of the pair of magnets 650a1 and 650a2 in the contactable area 651a are opposite, and the inner and outer polarities of the pair of magnets 650b1 and 650b2 in the contactable area 651b are opposite. The inner and outer polarities of the pair of magnets 650c1 and 650c2 in the contactable area 651c are opposite to each other, and the inner and outer polarities of the pair of magnets 650d1 and 650d2 in the contactable area 651d are opposite to each other. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of combinations in which the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be contacted with the other sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and to make the structure of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d common. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Further, the display control unit 123, which controls the display of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, corrects the color tones of all or part of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to match the color tones of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. By doing so, it is possible to realize a display with no discomfort.

Further, the main image display device 5 fixed to the main body of the gaming machine 1 is provided, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are movable to a position where at least a part thereof overlaps with the main image display device 5, The main image display device 5 displays the selection instruction message image 500 shown in FIG. 26 in the gap area when the main image display device 5 is at a position where at least a part of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d overlaps. That is, since the selection instruction message image is displayed on the main image display device 5 when the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are arranged in a superposed manner, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, as noise suppression measures, measures other than those shown in the above embodiment may be considered. For example, a part of the signal line connecting the production control board 12 and the signal separation board 220 may pass through a cylindrical ferrite bead for noise suppression. Alternatively, the signal separating substrate 220 and the liquid crystal control substrates 400a to 400d may be passed through a cylindrical ferrite bead for noise suppression.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the synchronous display effect process, one image is displayed continuously by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, or one image is the main sub image display device. Although the case where the display is continuous with 5a to 5d has been described, the case where the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display the same image, or the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are the same. The present invention can be similarly applied to the synchronous display effect processing when displaying the image.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d are described as having the same shape, but the present invention can be similarly applied even if they have different shapes.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process are executed in the variable display effect effect process, but the execution timing of the message effect process arrow synchronous display effect process is not limited to this. It may be executed in any of the processes of steps S170 to S176. Further, in the effect processing other than the message effect processing, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d may be moved to display the image in the gap area of the main display device 5. Furthermore, in any of the processes of steps S170 to S176 of FIG. 22, in the effect process other than the message effect process, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved to display an image in the gap area of the main display device 5. You may do it. For example, the message effect process may be executed in effects other than during the reach effect, such as effects during changes in the decorative pattern, demonstrations other than during changes, effects for big hits, and small hits.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-image effect that causes the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d to display the image originally to be displayed on the main image display device 5 in the variable display effect process and the special winning opening normal opening process. Although the process is executed, the execution timing of the sub-image effect process is not limited to this, and may be executed in any of the processes of steps S170 to S176 of FIG. Further, in the effect processing other than the sub-image effect processing, the image which should be originally displayed on the main image display apparatus 5 may be displayed on the sub-image display apparatuses 5a to 5d.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 31, when the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, the message effect processing and the synchronous display effect processing are always executed. However, the message effect process and the synchronous display effect process may be executed in other variation patterns as well. Further, for example, even when the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5 using a random number or the like for setting the execution propriety of the message effect process or the synchronous display effect process. The message effect process and the synchronous display effect process may not be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, in the effect display during variable display, when the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, the sub image display device 5a is surely executed. Although the sub-image effect process for displaying the image to be displayed on the main image display device 5 is originally executed in 5d to 5d, the sub-image effect process may be performed for other variation patterns. Good. Further, for example, by using a random number or the like for setting whether or not to execute the sub-image effect processing, even if the variation pattern is PA2-3, PA2-5, PA3-3, PA3-5, there is a predetermined probability. The sub-image effect process may not be executed. Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, in the special winning opening normal opening process, when the variation patterns are PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d display. Originally, the sub-image effect processing for displaying the image to be displayed on the main image display device 5 is executed, but all the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 corresponding to the special winning opening normal opening processing. , PA3-3, PA3-5, the sub-image effect processing may be executed. Further, for example, by using a random number or the like for setting whether or not to execute the sub-image effect processing, even if the variation pattern is PA3-1, PA3-2, PA3-3, PA3-5, there is a predetermined probability. The sub-image effect process may not be executed. Furthermore, without providing step S806 of FIG. 28, the process of determining whether or not the sub-image effect process can be executed based on the variation pattern is not performed, and the sub-image effect process is always executed in the case of a normal big hit. May be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the message effect processing and the synchronous display effect processing are executed by moving all the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, but any one or a plurality of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are moved. Alternatively, the message effect process or the synchronous display effect process may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26C, in the gap area of the main image display device 5, from the gap area between the sub image display device 5 a and the sub image display device 5 c, the sub image is displayed. Although the selection instruction message image is displayed in the gap area between the display device 5b and the sub-image display device 5d, the selection instruction message image is not limited to this, and the selection instruction message image is appropriately displayed in one or more gap areas. May be displayed. For example, in FIG. 26(c), from the gap area between the sub image display device 5a and the sub image display device 5b to the gap area between the sub image display device 5c and the sub image display device 5d, A selection instruction message image may be displayed.

Further, the image displayed in the gap area of the main image display device 5 is not limited to the selection instruction message image described above, and may be an image of the remaining time during which the player can perform a selection operation, an image of the option itself, or the like.

Further, the images to be originally displayed on the main image display device 5, which are displayed on the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, are the above-described big hit mode image, round number image, number of coins image, consecutive number image, It is not limited to the game mode image, the right hitting instruction image, the fourth symbol image, and the hold storage image. For example, an image of a story corresponding to the number of consecutive channels, which is an image corresponding to the story when a story having a story is used as a motif and the story progresses according to the number of consecutive channels, may be used. In addition, an image showing all the number of balls in the consecutive Chan, an image showing how many times the decorative pattern has changed from the previous big hit to this big hit, whether the current big hit is a sudden big hit or a normal big hit An image or the like showing whether or not

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main image display device and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are liquid crystal display devices each having a built-in liquid crystal panel. The present invention can be applied to a device, a display device including an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) or an inorganic EL, a transmissive display device including a transmissive liquid crystal, and the like.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 determines that the control content of various effect operations is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of CPUs respectively mounted on a plurality of control boards provided for controlling the effect operation may share and determine the control content of various effect operations. You can

In the above-described embodiment, one variation pattern command is transmitted at the start of variation to notify the production control CPU 120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, and the like before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode after 2 stops). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the concrete fluctuation mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Good. 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 order of transmission 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.

In the above-described embodiment, a structure for shooting a game ball, which is a game medium, in the game area and recognizing that the specific effect is executed to the pachinko gaming machine 1 that variably displays special symbols and decorative symbols Also, it has been described that the configuration for providing different benefits according to the operation content is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configurations and functions that characterize the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the display operation of the production image in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to the detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as an enclosed game machine that gives points.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources on the other device side may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Main image display device 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d ... Sub image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21... Gate switches 22A, 22B... Start switch 23... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 120... CPU for effect control
123... Display control unit 125... I/O
220... Signal separation board 220a... Input side board 220b... Output side board 222, 322a, 322b, 322c, 322d, 402, 602, 604... Connector 224, 226, 228, 324a, 324b... IC
230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 330a, 330b, 330c, 330d, 331a, 331b, 331c, 331d, 332a, 332b, 333a, 333b, 333c, 333d, 335a, 335b, 335c, 335d,. 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 610, 612, 614... Signal lines 252, 254, 264, 266, 268, 270, 464, 466, 474... Bidirectional Zener diodes 256, 258, 354a, 354b, 354c, 354d, 356a, 356b, 356c, 356d, 468, 470... Ferrite beads 260, 460... Varistor 262, 352, 462, 472... Capacitor 302... Primary separation circuit 304a, 304b... Secondary separation circuit 306a, 306b, 306c, 306d. ... Transmission circuit 362 ... VDP
400, 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d... Liquid crystal control boards 401, 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d... Liquid crystal panel 600... Harnesses 650a1, 650a2, 650b1, 650b2, 650c1, 650c2, 650d1, 650d... Magnets 651a, 651b, 651c. , 651d... Contactable area MK... Main display system output section SK... Sub display system output section

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A gaming machine for playing a game,
A first display means,
Second display means at least part of which is movable to a superposition position where the first display means is superposed;
A control board that is movable together with the second display means and that controls the display of the second display means;
Noise suppressing means provided in the electric circuit for signal input/output of the control board,
When the second display means is moved to the superimposition position such that one side of the outer shape of the second display means is parallel to the one side of the outer shape of the first display means, the first display means causes the superimposition position to change. gaming machine wherein the in a predetermined direction along the one side of the outer shape of the second display means, the identification information for the variable display is moveable repeatedly displaying specific image including different character information in the.

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