JP6876073B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot machine. Regarding gaming machines that can be informed.

As a game machine such as a conventional pachinko machine, for example, a game machine as described in Patent Document 1 is known. In this gaming machine, when the stop symbol command is missing, the variation display is performed with the variation pattern corresponding to the error stop symbol.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-95204

By the way, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, even if the stop symbol command is missing, the unnaturalness of the symbol fluctuation is minimized so as not to spoil the interest, but the stop symbol for error is displayed. Therefore, there was a problem that unnaturalness remained for the player.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the employees of the amusement park that an error has occurred without the player feeling unnatural.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. In addition, although the reference numerals of the embodiments described later are added in parentheses, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 5) and
A receiving means for receiving a predetermined command (for example, the effect control CPU 900 shown in FIG. 7) and
A sound reproducing means (for example, the sound LSI 930 shown in FIG. 7) that reproduces a predetermined sound according to the progress of the game, and
It has a lamp effect executing means (for example, the decorative lamp substrate 100 shown in FIG. 7) that executes a predetermined lamp effect according to the progress of the game.
When the symbol variation starts, the sound reproducing means (for example, the sound LSI 930 shown in FIG. 7) loops and reproduces the BGM during the symbol variation by receiving the command that triggers the symbol variation start, and the lamp. The effect executing means (for example, the decorative lamp substrate 100 shown in FIG. 7) loops and executes the lamp effect for pattern variation, and executes the effect.
When the symbol variation is stopped, the sound reproducing means (for example, the sound LSI 930 shown in FIG. 7) does not stop the BGM during the symbol variation, but causes loop reproduction as it is, and the lamp effect executing means (for example, FIG. 7) shows. The decorative lamp substrate 100) shown does not stop the lamp effect for changing the pattern, but loops and executes it as it is.
The command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo effect is received by the receiving means (for example, the effect control CPU 900 shown in FIG. 7) , and the state shifts to the customer waiting demo state.
The sound reproducing means (for example, the sound LSI 930 shown in FIG. 7) sets the volume of the reproduced BGM to the volume of the customer waiting demo effect.
The display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 5) has a display for the customer waiting demonstration effect.
When the receiving means (for example, the effect control CPU 900 shown in FIG. 7) cannot receive the command even though the command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo effect is transmitted.
The display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 5) does not display an error indicating that the command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo effect could not be received, and the display for the customer waiting demo effect is displayed. the without, continued to display the predetermined pattern,
The sound reproducing means (for example, the sound LSI 930 shown in FIG. 7) continues to reproduce the loop-reproduced BGM without setting the volume of the customer waiting demo effect.
The lamp effect executing means (for example, the decorative lamp substrate 100 shown in FIG. 7) continuously executes the lamp effect for symbol variation executed in the loop (for example, FIG. 15B). , (C), refer to the timing T3 o'clock, for example, refer to the timings T11 and T12 o'clock shown in FIGS. 16 (b) and 16 (c)).

According to the present invention, it is possible to notify the employees of the game hall and the like that an error has occurred without the player feeling unnatural.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front side perspective view which shows the state which opened the door of the game machine before mounting the game board which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view which shows the state which opened the door of the game machine before mounting the game board which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a perspective view of the back side which shows the appearance of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a front perspective view which enlarged-displayed the X part shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control device of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a detailed view of the measurement display device according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a detailed view of the setting display device according to the same embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a memory area of the main control RAM according to the same embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a memory map showing a memory area of the main control ROM according to the same embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the conventional data arrangement of the main control ROM, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the data arrangement of the main control ROM according to the same embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a program for arranging the data shown in FIG. 10 (b), and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a program for reading out the data shown in FIG. 10 (b). It is a figure which shows the program example which shows the other embodiment different from the program example shown in FIG. 11A. (A) shows an example of a conventional counter program, (b) shows an example of a counter program according to the same embodiment, and (c) shows a program example when the counter program shown in (b) is made into a general-purpose module. Shown, (d) is a diagram showing an example of a program when calling the general-purpose modularized program shown in (c). (A) shows a program example of the table address of the subroutine that can be called by the CALL_S instruction, (b) shows a program example showing a part of the initialization process of the main control, and (c) shows (b). A program example of the CTC setting table is shown, (d) shows a program example of the data set processing shown in (b), (e) shows a program example of the command transmission processing shown in (b), and (f) shows a program example of the command transmission processing shown in (b). It is a figure which shows the program example of the main loop processing of a main control. (A) is a timing chart diagram showing the case where the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from 1 to 0, and the case where the customer waiting demo command is not missing, (b) is the start-holding number of balls of 1. A timing chart diagram showing a case where the number is subtracted from 0 and the customer waiting demo command is missing, and (c) is a timing chart diagram showing a lamp effect different from the lamp effect shown in (b). is there. (A) is a timing chart diagram showing the case where the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from 1 to 0 and the symbol stop command is not missing, and (b) is the start-holding number of balls from 1. A timing chart diagram showing a case where the number is subtracted to 0 and a case where the symbol stop command is missing, (c) is a timing chart diagram showing a lamp effect different from the lamp effect shown in (b). (A-1) to (a-2) show an example of a screen in which the number of start-holding balls is held and the special symbol is stopped from a state of high-speed fluctuation, and (a-3) is a start-holding. An example of a screen in which an animation of subtracting the number of balls from 3 to 2 is executed is shown, and (a-4) is a screen in which a special symbol fluctuates at high speed while the number of start-holding balls is held by 2. An example is shown, (a-5) shows a screen example when the start hold subtraction command for subtracting the number of start hold balls from 3 to 2 is missing, and (b-1) to (b-2) are start. A screen example is shown in which the special symbol stops from a state where the special symbol fluctuates at high speed in a state where the start hold subtraction command for subtracting the number of hold balls from 3 to 2 is missing. An example of a screen in which an animation of subtracting one from one is executed is shown, (b-4) shows an example of a screen in which one starting reserved ball is held, and (c-1) to (c-2). ) Shows an example of a screen in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from 3 to 2, and the special symbol stops from a state of high-speed fluctuation in a state where the start-holding subtraction command is missing. An example of a screen in which two numbers are held is shown, (c-4) shows an example of a screen in which an animation in which the number of balls held for starting is subtracted from two is executed, and (c-5) shows a screen example in which starting is held. It is a figure which shows the screen example in which one sphere is held. It is a flowchart explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the input management process during the main process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary symbol processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the start opening check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. 22. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation start processing shown in FIG. 22. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating processing during the special symbol confirmation time shown in FIG. 22. (A) shows a normal symbol hit determination table used when executing a winning / failing lottery of ordinary symbols, and (b) shows a special symbol jackpot determination table used when executing a winning / failing lottery of special symbols. (C) is a figure which shows the special symbol small hit determination table used when executing the winning or failing lottery of a special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the effect control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the effect control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the effect control which concerns on the same embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, when the directions of up, down, left, and right are shown, it means the up, down, left, and right when viewed from the front of the illustration.

<Explanation of the appearance configuration of pachinko game machines>
First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

<Explanation of the appearance configuration of the front of the pachinko machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a wooden outer frame 2 and a hinge 4a (see FIG. 2) provided on the left side of the front surface of the outer frame 2 so as to be around the vertical axis. It is provided with a rectangular front frame 3 that is pivotally attached so as to be openable and closable and detachable.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front frame 3 includes an upper mounting portion 5 and a lower mounting portion 6 provided below the upper mounting portion 5. On the front side of the upper mounting portion 5, an upper opening / closing door 7 supporting transparent glass pivotally attached around the center of the vertical axis via the hinge 4a is provided, and the front side of the lower mounting portion 6 is provided. The lower opening / closing door 8 is pivotally attached to the lower opening / closing door 8 by a hinge 4b provided on the same side as the hinge 4a so as to be openable / closable and detachable.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower opening / closing door 8 has an upper tray 9 for storing the discharged game balls and a lower tray 9 for receiving and storing the surplus balls when the upper tray 9 is full. The saucer 10 is integrally formed. Further, the lower opening / closing door 8 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card ejection button 12 (card return button 12), and a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit on the upper plate surface portion of the upper tray 9. A push-button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the button occasionally is provided. Further, the upper saucer 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for pulling out the game ball stored in the upper saucer 9 downward, and further, a setting button 15 composed of a substantially cross key is provided. The setting button 15 can be operated by the player, and includes a circular determination key 15a provided in the center, a triangular upper key 15b provided on the upper side of the determination key 15a in the drawing, and the determination. A triangular left key 15c provided on the left side of the key 15a, a triangular right key 15d provided on the right side of the decision key 15a, and a triangular shape provided on the lower side of the decision key 15a. It is composed of a lower key 15e.

On the other hand, on the right end side of the lower opening / closing door 8, as shown in FIG. 1, launch handles 16 for operating the launch unit are provided, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, both upper sides of the front frame 3 are provided. A speaker 17 that emits BGM (Background music) or a sound effect is provided on the surface side and in the vicinity of the launch handle 16. Decorative lamps such as LED lamps that bring out the effect of the decoration of light are arranged at various places of the upper opening / closing door 7 and the lower opening / closing door 8.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper mounting portion 5 is provided with a game board mounting frame 18, and the game board YB (see FIG. 1) is attached to the game board mounting frame 18 in FIG. The game area 40 shown is mounted so as to face the front surface, and is fixed in the game board mounting frame 18. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, since the upper mounting portion 5 is provided with a plurality of connection connectors 19 (4 in the drawing) at the lower part on the right side surface side, the game board YB is provided on these connection connectors 19. By connecting a connector for connection (not shown) provided on the back surface of the game board, the game board YB is mounted in the game board mounting frame 18. Then, the game board YB is fixed in the game board mounting frame 18 by the fixtures 20a and 20b provided in the vertical direction on the right side surface side. As a result, the game board YB is mounted in the game board mounting frame 18, so that the upper opening / closing door 7 supporting the transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 40 of the game board YB (see FIG. 1). ). The game area 40 is composed of an area surrounded by a ball guide rail UR (see FIG. 5) arranged on the surface of the game board YB.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lower mounting portion 6 has a firing mechanism 21 arranged substantially in the center in the left-right direction, and a speaker 17 is arranged on the right side of the firing mechanism 21. As shown in FIG. 3, the launch mechanism 21 includes a sheet metal support plate 22, a launch rail 23 mounted on the front surface of the support plate 22, and a game ball mounted on the front surface of the support plate 22 for launching. A ball holding portion 25 that holds the ball at the launch standby position 24 on the launch rail 23, a striking mallet 27 that is swingably supported around the drive shaft 26 in the front-rear direction on the front surface of the support plate 22, and the back side of the support plate 22. The striking mallet 27 is provided with a launch control board 71 provided with a launch motor that drives the striking mallet 27 in the striking direction via a drive shaft 26.

<Explanation of the appearance configuration of the game board>
On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board YB, as shown in FIG. 5, a liquid crystal display device 41 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged in a substantially central portion. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle, and right, and can independently display numbers, characters, characters (character conversation, lyric telop, etc.) or special symbols in a variable manner. Is. Around such a liquid crystal display device 41, a decorative upper decoration 42a, a left decoration 42b, and a right decoration 42c are provided, and on the back side of the upper decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c. The movable accessory device 43 is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 5, the movable accessory device 43 has an upper movable accessory 43a, a left movable accessory 43b, a right movable accessory 43c, and an upper left movable accessory that perform a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses. It is composed of an object 43d and a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor that drives the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Decorative lamps such as LED lamps that produce an effect by decorating the light are arranged on the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

On the other hand, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is arranged directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the special symbol 1 starting port 44. Then, the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7), that is, the number of first start hold balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as a predetermined number (for example, 4). .. When a game ball wins a special symbol 1 starting port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 7), the number of balls on hold for the first start is incremented by 1 (+1). When the variable display of a special symbol such as a number, a character, or a symbol (decorative symbol) is started, 1 subtraction (-1) is performed.

On the other hand, a special symbol 2 starting port 45 is arranged on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 7) for detecting a winning ball is provided inside the special symbol 2 starting port 45. Then, the number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7), that is, the number of second start hold balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as a predetermined number (for example, 4). .. The number of balls on hold for the second start is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball wins the special symbol 2 start port 45 and is detected by the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7). When the variable display of a special symbol such as a number, a character, or a symbol (decorative symbol) is started, 1 subtraction (-1) is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is provided with an opening / closing member 45b, and when the opening / closing member 45b is opened, the game ball is likely to win a prize. The opening / closing member 45b is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a lottery for a normal symbol described later is won, and the opening / closing operation is controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7). In the following, a device combining such an opening / closing member 45b and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, a winning device 46 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44. The winning device 46 opens and closes so that the large winning opening (not shown) closed by the opening / closing door 46a opens when the lottery of the special symbol described later is won, that is, in the special game state generated by the big hit. The door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7), and the game ball can enter the large winning opening (not shown). The game ball that has entered the large winning opening (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by the large winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 7) provided inside the large winning opening (not shown).

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery has not been won, that is, when the game is not in the special game state, the opening / closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7), and the large winning opening (not shown). Is closed. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening (not shown). In the following, a device combining such an opening / closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, a normal symbol start port 47 composed of a gate is arranged in the upper right portion of the liquid crystal display device 41, and inside the normal symbol start port switch 47a (which detects the passage of a game ball). (See FIG. 7) is provided. Further, general winning openings 48 are arranged on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, respectively. The general winning opening 48 is the upper right general winning opening 48a arranged on the right side of the winning device 46, the upper left general winning opening 48b arranged on the left side of the special symbol 1 starting opening 44, and the left middle general winning opening 48b. It is composed of a mouth 48c and a lower left general winning mouth 48d. The upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside the upper right general winning opening 48a, and the upper left for detecting the passage of the game ball inside the upper left general winning opening 48b. A general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7) is provided, and a middle left general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the middle left general winning opening 48c. Inside the mouth 48d, a lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided.

On the other hand, directly below the special symbol 1 starting port 44, an out port 49 is arranged in which a game ball (out ball) that has flowed down to the most downstream portion of the game area 40 without winning a prize is inserted. The game ball that has entered the out port 49 is detected by the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) provided inside as a non-winning ball, and the above-mentioned winning ball also presses the back side of the game board 4. Since it flows down to the most downstream part through the passage, it is detected by the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) detects the total number of discharged outs, that is, the same number of game balls as the game balls launched into the game area 40 by the launch handle 16.

On the other hand, three 7 segments are arranged side by side in the lower right peripheral portion of the game area 40 of the game board 4, of which two 7 segments are special symbol display devices 50 and the other 7 segments are special. The number of start-holding balls of symbol 1 and special symbol 2 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 50 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 50a and a special symbol 2 display device 50b, and two special symbol 1 display devices 50a are on the left side of the special symbol 1 display device 50a. An ordinary symbol display device 51 made of LEDs is provided.

Further, an identification lamp device 52 showing identification information corresponding to the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 is provided on the upper end side of the left decoration 43b.

In this identification lamp device 52, the first and second identification lamps 52a and 52b for notifying the player of information on the hit loss of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 while the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are lost. have. The first identification lamp 52a corresponds to the special symbol 1, and the second identification lamp 52b corresponds to the special symbol 2. Then, when the special symbol 1 is changing, the first identification lamp 52a blinks, when the special symbol 1 hits, the first identification lamp 52a lights up, and when the special symbol 1 is lost, the first identification lamp 52a Turns off. Further, when the special symbol 2 is changing, the second identification lamp 52b blinks, when the special symbol 2 is a hit, the second identification lamp 52b is lit, and when the special symbol 2 is lost, the second identification lamp is a second identification lamp. 52b is to turn off.

Although not shown, a plurality of game nails are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4, and a windmill 53 as a falling direction changing member of the game ball is arranged.

By the way, in the above description, when the launch handle 16 detects the same number of game balls as the game balls fired in the game area 40, the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) determines the total number of outs discharged. An example of detection is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 6, a game ball detection device UR1 provided with a game ball detection switch UR1a may be provided on the ball guidance rail UR. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball YK launched toward the game area 40 by the launch handle 16 moves in the arrow Y1 direction along the ball guidance rail UR. Then, when the game ball YK moved in the direction of the arrow Y1 comes into contact with the game ball detection switch UR1a, the game ball detection device UR1 detects the game ball launched by the launch handle 16. Even in this way, the same number of game balls as those fired in the game area 40 can be detected by the launch handle 16.

By the way, in providing the game ball detection device UR1 provided with such a game ball detection switch UR1a, the game ball YK launched toward the game area 40 by the launch handle 16 moves to the tip portion URA of the ball guidance rail UR. However, if it reaches the game area 40, there is no problem, but the momentum of the game ball YK launched toward the game area 40 by the launch handle 16 is weak, and the game ball YK moves in the direction of the arrow Y2 shown in FIG. When the ball falls and enters the ball guidance rail UR, the game ball YK reaches the game area 40 while moving in the directions of arrow Y3 and arrow Y4 shown in FIG. At this time, when the game ball YK that has entered the ball guidance rail UR comes into contact (collision) with the game ball detection device UR1, the game ball detection device UR1 misunderstands that the game ball YK has touched the game ball detection switch UR1a, which is an error. May be detected.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper side (right side in the drawing) of the game ball detection device UR1, that is, the portion located in the ball guidance rail UR is provided so that the game ball YK does not come into contact (collision) with the game ball detection device UR1. A protective wall UR2 is provided so as to cover it. As a result, the game ball YK that has entered the ball guidance rail UR does not come into contact (collision) with the game ball detection device UR1 but comes into contact (collision) with the protective wall UR2, so that erroneous detection can be prevented. ..

On the other hand, as a method of preventing erroneous detection, it is also possible to deal with it by program processing without providing the protective wall UR2. That is, after the game ball detection device UR1 detects that the game ball YK has come into contact with the game ball detection switch UR1a, a detection invalid period may be provided for a certain period (for example, 400 ms). Even in this way, when the game ball YK that has entered the ball guidance rail UR comes into contact (collision) with the game ball detection device UR1, there is a high possibility that the game ball YK will come into contact (collision) within the above detection invalid period. , False detection can be prevented. It is preferable that this fixed period (for example, 400 ms) is shorter than the interval (for example, 600 ms) of being launched into the game area 40 by the launch handle 16. Further, when some trouble occurs in the game ball detection device UR1, for example, when the game ball detection device UR1 continues to detect that the game ball YK is in contact with the game ball detection switch UR1a for a section of 1000 ms, the game ball detection device It is also possible to notify the error by assuming that some trouble has occurred in UR1.

<Explanation of the appearance configuration on the back of the pachinko machine>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 4, a frame-shaped back mechanism plate 54 that covers the game board mounting frame 18 and presses the game board YB from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 configured in this way. There is. A game ball storage tank 55 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishment device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper right side of the back mechanism plate 54, and further. A tank rail 56 for leading out a ball from the game ball storage tank 55 is provided.

A payout device 57 and a payout passage 58 are attached to the lower end of the inclination of the tank rail 56, and when a game ball wins a prize opening such as a large winning opening (not shown), or a game ball lending device. When there is a ball lending command from (not shown), the game ball in the game ball storage tank 55 is paid out by the payout device 57 via the tank rail 56, and the game ball is paid out through the payout passage 58 to the upper tray 9 (not shown). (See Fig. 1).

Further, a transparent back cover 59 (see also FIG. 3) detachably attached to the back side of the game board YB is mounted in the substantially center of the back mechanism plate 54, and the effect is produced in the back cover 59. A transparent effect control board case 90a containing the control board 90 and a transparent liquid crystal board case 120a containing the liquid crystal control board 120 are detachably provided. A transparent main control board case 60a in which the main control board 60 is housed is detachably provided below the effect control board case 90a, and the payout control board 70 is below the main control board case 60a. A transparent payout control board case 70a containing the above is detachably provided. Further, below the main control board case 60a, a power supply board case 130a containing the power supply board 130 is detachably provided.

<Explanation of control device>
Next, a control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above-mentioned appearance configuration and performing electronic control according to the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, this control device includes a main control board 60 that controls overall game operations, a payout control board 70 that pays out game balls based on control commands from the main control board 60, and an image. It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls light and sound. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 80 is composed of an effect control board 90, a decorative lamp board 100, and a liquid crystal control board 120.

<Explanation of main control board>
The main control board 60 is a one-chip microcomputer composed of a main control CPU 600a, a main control ROM 600b that stores a game program or the like that describes a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 600c that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, or the like. A computer 600, a measurement display device 610 consisting of 7 segments that display the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls were won at the time of low probability (the winning lottery probability is a normal low probability state), and a special game advantageous to the player. It is mainly equipped with a setting display device 620 composed of 7 segments for displaying the setting contents of the probability of generating a state, a RAM clear switch 630, a setting key switch 640, and a setting change switch 650.

A payout control board 70 that controls the payout motor M to pay out the game ball is connected to the main control board 60 configured in this way. Further, a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a for detecting a prize in the special symbol 1 start port 44, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a for detecting a prize in the special symbol 2 start port 45, and a normal symbol start port 45a. The normal symbol start port switch 47a that detects the passage of 47 and the general winning opening 48 (upper right general winning opening 48a, upper left general winning opening 48b, left middle general winning opening 48c, lower left general winning opening 48d) are detected. Upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, left middle general winning opening switch 48c1, lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and large winning opening (not shown) opened or closed by the opening / closing door 46a. The large winning opening switch 46c to be detected and the out opening switch 49a capable of detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls launched into the game area 40 by the launch handle 16 are connected. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45c that controls the operation of the opening / closing member 45b, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b that controls the operation of the opening / closing door 46a, a special symbol 1 display device 50a, and a special symbol 2 display device 50b. And the normal symbol display device 51 are connected.

When the main control board 60 configured in this way receives a signal from the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a, the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a, or the normal symbol start port switch 47a by the main control CPU 600a, it is advantageous for the player. A lottery is performed to determine whether to generate a special gaming state (so-called "hit") or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called "loss"), and depending on the winning / failing information which is the result of the lottery. The variation pattern of the special symbol, the stop symbol, or the display content of the normal symbol is determined, and the determined information is transmitted to the special symbol 1 display device 50a, the special symbol 2 display device 50b, or the ordinary symbol display device 51. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 50a, the special symbol 2 display device 50b, or the ordinary symbol display device 51. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, generates an effect control command DI_CMD containing the determined information and transmits it to the effect control board 90. The main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, has a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a, an upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, an upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, and a left middle general winning opening switch. When a signal is received from 48c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and the large winning opening switch 46c, it is determined how much game ball to be paid out to the player, and the payout control command PAY_CMD including the decided information is paid out. By transmitting to the control board 70, the payout control board 70 pays out the game ball to the player.

Further, as a result of the lottery, when the lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45c is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 45b is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and when the lottery of the special symbol is won. The special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled to open the large winning opening (not shown).

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, has a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a, an upper right general winning opening switch 48a1, an upper left general winning opening switch 48b1, and a left middle general winning opening switch. The number of prize balls is measured each time a signal is received from 48c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 48d1, and the large winning opening switch 46c, and the total number of game balls discharged each time a signal from the out opening switch 49a is received. To measure. Then, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, measures and displays the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls were awarded at the time of low accuracy based on the measured number of prize balls and the total number of discharged game balls. Output to. As a result, the measurement display device 610 displays the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls were awarded at the time of low accuracy.

To explain the measurement display device 610 in more detail, as shown in FIG. 8A, the measurement display device 610 includes a first measurement display device 610A composed of 7 segments and a second measurement display device consisting of 7 segments. It is composed of 610B, a third measurement display device 610C composed of 7 segments, and a fourth measurement display device 610D composed of 7 segments, and the first measurement display device 610A and the second measurement display device. The contents related to the ratio of how many prize balls were awarded at the time of low accuracy are displayed on the 610B, the third measurement display device 610C, and the fourth measurement display device 610D.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, the setting display device 620 is composed of one 7-segment display, and the setting contents of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player are set to, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It can be displayed in 6 stages of "6". Then, when changing such a setting content, when a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 and turned on, the probability that the setting change switch 650 will generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player. The setting contents can be changed in 6 steps of, for example, "1" to "6" (for example, the setting "6" has the highest probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player. , Setting "1" has the lowest probability of generating a special gaming state in favor of the player). Then, the setting change content is displayed on the setting display device 620, and when the setting change content is confirmed, the dot on the lower right side of the 7 segment lights up, and it is displayed that the setting content has been confirmed. There is. In the following description, the setting change switch 650 has a function of changing the setting content of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player (setting change function) and a function of confirming the setting change content (setting change). The explanation will be made on the premise that it has both the completion function), but of course, the setting change switch 650 has only a function of changing the setting content of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the setting change content is provided. May be determined by providing another switch.

On the other hand, in the RAM clear switch 630, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, not all the memory areas of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) are cleared, but only a part of the memory areas are cleared. That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the main control RAM 600c, of the memory space addresses 0000H to 0200H, the memory space addresses 0000H to 0100H are work areas and the like during game processing such as lottery processing. The memory space addresses 0100H to 0110H in the normal RAM area 600ca used as the above, and the memory space addresses 0110H to 0130H in the unused area 600cc are usually used during game processing such as lottery processing. Memory space addresses 0130H to 0150H in the stack area 600cc, and memory space addresses 0150H to 0190H in the unused area 600cd are the prize balls measured by the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600. In the measurement RAM area 600ce that stores the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number and the number of non-winnings, the memory space addresses 0190H to 01E0H are unused areas 600cf and the memory space address 01E0H. Addresses 0200H are composed of a measurement stack area of 600 cg used when measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls.

Thus, in the main control RAM 600c configured in this way, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, the measurement RAM area 600ce and the measurement stack area 600cg of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared, and the normal RAM area 600ca, normal The stack area 600cc is cleared. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the measured number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls is erroneously cleared. In the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 630 is pressed, the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc are cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the unused areas 600cc and 600cd are used. Including, the memory space addresses 0000H to 0150H may be cleared.

Further, each area of the normal RAM area 600ca, the normal stack area 600cc, the measurement RAM area 600ce, and the measurement stack area 600cc is started from the address where the last digit starts from 0, and the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack are started. An unused area 600cc is provided between the area 600cc, an unused area 600cd is provided between the normal stack area 600cc and the measurement RAM area 600ce, and the measurement RAM area 600ce and the measurement stack area 600cc are further provided. By providing an unused area 600 cf between the and, the area is distinguished from each other. As a result, when the program goes out of control, other areas can be prevented from being affected.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the main control ROM 600b, among the memory space addresses 8000H to A800H, the memory space addresses 8000H to 8B90H are programs used during game processing such as lottery processing. In the normal program area 600ba where is stored, the memory space addresses 8B90H to 9000H are used, and in the unused area 600bb, the memory space addresses 9000H to 9000H are used during game processing such as lottery processing. In the normal data area 600bc where data is stored, the memory space addresses 9A00H to 9C00H are unused areas 600bd, and the memory space addresses 9C00H to A010H include the number of prize balls and the number of non-winners. In the measurement program area 600be in which the program used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 is stored, the memory space addresses A010H to A200H are in the unused area 600bf. The memory space addresses A200H to A320H are measurement data areas in which data used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls is stored. At 600 bg, the memory space addresses A320H to A780H are unused areas 600 bh, and the memory space addresses A780H to A800H are composed of the vector table area 600bi. The vector table area 600bi stores the table address of the subroutine that can be called by the CALL_S instruction among the plurality of call instructions described later.

The main control RAM 600c configured in this way has the last digit of each area of the normal program area 600ba, the normal data area 600bc, the measurement program area 600be, the measurement data area 600bg, and the vector table area 600bi. Starting from an address starting from 0, an unused area 600bb is provided between the normal program area 600ba and the normal data area 600bc, and an unused area is provided between the normal data area 600bc and the measurement program area 600be. An unused area 600bf is provided between the measurement program area 600be and the measurement data area 600bg, and an unused area 600bh is further provided between the measurement data area 600bg and the vector table area 600bi. By providing it, it is possible to distinguish each area. As a result, when the program goes out of control, other areas can be prevented from being affected.

<Explanation of payout control board>
The payout control board 70 receives the payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, the payout motor M is controlled by the generated payout motor signal, and the game ball is paid out to the player. Further, the payout control board 70 transmits a prize ball counting signal indicating a payout operation of the game ball and a status signal related to an abnormality in the payout operation, and launches the game ball in response to the player's operation. Performs a process of transmitting a launch control signal for starting or stopping the operation of.

<Explanation of production control board>
The effect control board 90 stores an effect control CPU 900 that receives the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) to execute and control various effects, a control program that describes the effect control procedure, and the like. It is composed of an effect control ROM 910 composed of a flash memory and an effect control RAM 920 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Further, the effect control board 90 is equipped with a sound LSI 930 that generates desired BGM and sound effects, and a sound ROM 940 that stores sound data such as BGM and sound effects in advance.

A decorative lamp board 100 on which a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect effect is mounted is connected to the effect control board 90 configured in this way, and a built-in lamp (not shown) is further connected. ) A push-button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the player when the lamp is lit is connected, and a speaker 17 that emits a BGM, a sound effect, or the like is connected. Further, a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses is connected to the effect control board 90, and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 1 are changed. An identification lamp device 52 for notifying the player of the hit loss information of 2 is connected, a setting button 15 capable of various settings is connected, and a liquid crystal control board 120 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 41 is connected. Needless to say, the decorative lamp substrate 100 is also equipped with decorative lamps arranged on the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

Thus, the effect control board 90 configured in this way has a special symbol variation pattern based on the jackpot lottery result (whether jackpot or loss) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the current gaming state, and the first The effect control CPU 900 receives the effect control command DI_CMD containing the basic information required for the number of balls held for one start, the number of balls reserved for second start, the decorative symbol to be stopped based on the lottery result, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 900 determines the effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and executes the determined effect pattern. The instruction control signal is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to sound among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, BGM and sound effects corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern are emitted from the speaker 17.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect effect, so that the lamp effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern is executed. ..

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that an image (video) corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern is produced by the liquid crystal display device 41. Will be displayed on. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data (video data) for displaying an image (video) according to the effect content, and further, VDP (Video Display Processor) which controls the overall effect output. ) Is installed.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the control signal related to the movable accessory among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the movable accessory device 43. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 is movable in accordance with the above-determined effect pattern.

By the way, the power supply to each of the above-described boards is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. 7. The power supply board 130 includes a voltage generation unit 1300, a voltage monitoring unit 1310, and a system reset generation unit 1320. The voltage generation unit 1300 receives an AC voltage AC24V, which is an external power supply supplied from a transformer (not shown) installed in a game store, and generates a plurality of types of DC voltage. Although not shown, it is supplied to each substrate.

Further, the voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC voltage AC24V, and when this voltage is interrupted or a power failure occurs and a voltage abnormality is detected, the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is used as the main control board 60. It is output to. The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs an "L" level signal when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs an "H" level signal when the voltage is normal.

On the other hand, the system reset generation unit 1320 generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and the generated system reset signal is output to each board although not shown.

<Explanation of data layout of main control ROM>
Here, among the main control ROM 600b described above, the data arrangement stored in the normal data area 600bc and the measurement data area 600bg will be described with reference to FIG.

Conventionally, since the data arrangement of the main control ROM 600b is configured in 1-byte units, the data arrangement includes unused bits among the 8 bits constituting 1 byte depending on the type of data. .. In this regard, the data arrangement of the fluctuation time data of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10A will be specifically described as an example.

It is assumed that the first fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the second fluctuation time of 30 seconds, the third fluctuation time of 50 seconds, and the fourth fluctuation time of 120 seconds exist as the data of the fluctuation time of the special symbol. At this time, 10 seconds is 10000 milliseconds, and as will be described later, if a timer interrupt occurs periodically every 4 ms, it will be counted as 1, so 10000/4 = 2500. If this is converted into a hexadecimal number, 09C4H It becomes. Then, when calculated in this way, 30 seconds is 1D4CH, 50 seconds is 30D4H, and 120 seconds is 7530H.

Thus, the first fluctuation time data corresponding to 10 seconds is 09C4H, which is "0000 1001 1100 0100" in binary, and as shown in FIG. 10A, the normal data area of the main control ROM 600b. In the conventional data arrangement of the variable time data at 600 bc, the lower 8 bits "1100 0100" are arranged at the memory space address 9000H, and the upper 8 bits "0000 1001" are arranged at the next memory space address 9001H. Will be placed.

Next, the second fluctuation time data corresponding to 30 seconds is 1D4CH, which is "0001 1101 0100 1100" in binary, and as shown in FIG. 10A, the normal data area of the main control ROM 600b. In the conventional data arrangement of the variable time data at 600 bc, the lower 8 bits "0100 1100" are arranged at the memory space address 9002H, and the upper 8 bits "0001 1101" are arranged at the next memory space address 9003H. Will be placed.

Next, the third fluctuation time data corresponding to 50 seconds is 30D4H, and when converted into a binary number, it becomes "00110000 1101 0100", and as shown in FIG. 10A, the normal data area of the main control ROM 600b. In the conventional data arrangement of the variable time data at 600 bc, the lower 8 bits "110100" are arranged at the memory space address 9004H, and the upper 8 bits "00110000" are arranged at the next memory space address 9005H. Will be placed.

Next, the fourth variation time data corresponding to 120 seconds is 7530H, which is "0111 0101 00110000" in binary, and as shown in FIG. 10A, the normal data area of the main control ROM 600b. In the conventional data arrangement of the variable time data at 600 bc, the lower 8 bits "00110000" are arranged at the memory space address 9006H, and the upper 8 bits "0111 0101" are arranged at the next memory space address 9007H. Will be placed.

Thus, in the conventional data arrangement of the variable time data, the data is arranged for each memory space address.

However, in such a data arrangement, the first fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the second fluctuation time of 30 seconds, the third fluctuation time of 50 seconds, and the fourth fluctuation time of 120 seconds are all in the most significant bit. Since the 16th bit is "0", a useless 1 bit is stored in the memory as shown in FIG. 10A even though only 15 bits are normally required as the fluctuation time data. It is arranged in the 8th bit of the space address 9001H, the 8th bit of the memory space address 9003H, the 8th bit of the memory space address 9005H, and the 8th bit of the memory space address 9007H. Therefore, in the conventional data arrangement, there is a problem that the data arrangement of the main control ROM 600b cannot be performed efficiently, and therefore the data capacity of the main control ROM 600b cannot be reduced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to efficiently arrange the data of the main control ROM 600b, the data stored in the normal data area 600bc is arranged as shown in FIG. 10B.

That is, the first fluctuation time data corresponding to 10 seconds is 09C4H, and when the data for 15 bits to be used is represented by a binary number, it becomes "000 1001 1100 0100", as shown in FIG. 10 (b). , The lower 8 bits "1100 0100" are arranged at the memory space address 9000H, and the upper 7 bits "000 1001" are arranged at the next memory space address 9001H.

Next, the second fluctuation time data corresponding to 30 seconds is 1D4CH, and when the data for 15 bits to be used is represented by a binary number, it becomes "001 1101 0100 1100", as shown in FIG. 10 (b). , The lowest bit "0" of the lower 8 bits is arranged at the 8th bit of the memory space address 9001H, and the remaining 7 bits of the lower 8 bits "0100" are placed at the next memory space address 9002H. 110 ”is placed, the lowest bit“ 1 ”of the upper 7 bits is placed in the 8th bit of the memory space address 9002H, and the remaining of the upper 7 bits is placed in the next memory space address 9003H. The 6-bit "001 110" will be arranged.

Next, the third variation time data corresponding to 50 seconds is 30D4H, and when the data for 15 bits to be used is expressed in binary, it becomes "011 0000 1101 0100", as shown in FIG. 10 (b). , The lower 2 bits of the lower 8 bits "00" are arranged in the 8th and 7th bits of the memory space address 9003H, and the remaining 6 bits of the lower 8 bits are placed in the next memory space address 9004H. "110101" is placed, and "00", which is the lower 2 bits of the upper 7 bits, is placed in the 8th and 7th bits of the memory space address 9004H, and the next memory space address 9005H is placed. The remaining 5 bits of the upper 7 bits, "01100", are arranged therein.

Next, the fourth variation time data corresponding to 120 seconds is 7530H, and when the data for 15 bits to be used is represented by a binary number, it becomes "111 0101 00110000", as shown in FIG. 10 (b). , The lower 3 bits of the lower 8 bits "000" are arranged in the 8th to 6th bits of the memory space address 9005H, and the remaining 5 bits of the lower 8 bits are arranged in the next memory space address 9006H. "00110" is arranged, and "101" which is the lower 3 bits of the upper 7 bits is arranged in the 8th to 6th bits of the memory space address 9006H, and the next memory space address 9007H is arranged. The remaining 4 bits of the upper 7 bits, "1110", are arranged therein.

Thus, if the data is arranged across consecutive address addresses and the data is packed and arranged in this way, the 8th to 5th bits of the memory space address 9007H are free areas. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity.

By the way, in arranging the data as shown in FIG. 10B, for example, a program as shown in FIG. 11A is used. This program will be described below. This program is stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B.

As shown in FIG. 11A, first, the memory space address address 9000H at the beginning of the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) where data is arranged is defined (ORG 9000H), and the defined label is defined. Let it be D_HEDOUTIME.

Next, the storage size is declared to be 15 bits (START EQU SIZE {15}), data 09C4H corresponding to the first fluctuation time of 10 seconds, data 1D4CH corresponding to the second fluctuation time of 30 seconds, 50 seconds. The data 30D4H corresponding to the third fluctuation time of the above and the data 7530H corresponding to the fourth fluctuation time of 120 seconds are described, and it is declared that the data to be stored in the size of 15 bits is up to this point (END EQU SIZE). .. As a result, when the program is assembled and ROM data is created, the data described in the above program is stored in the normal data area 600 bc (see FIG. 9 (b)) as shown in FIG. 10 (b). I will go.

Thus, by arranging the data in which the size to be stored in the program is specified in this way, the data arrangement as shown in FIG. 10B is achieved. Although the data of 09C4H, 1D4CH, 30D4H, and 7530H are described in 16-bit format, since the storage size is declared to be 15 bits, when the program is assembled and the ROM data is created. , As shown in FIG. 10B, 15 bits of data are stored starting from address 9000H.

On the other hand, in acquiring the data stored in the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) of the main control ROM 600b, for example, a program as shown in FIG. 11B is used. This program will be described below. This program is stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B.

First, as a process before the process of this program is started, a lottery for a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is performed by the main control CPU 600a, and as a result of this lottery, a fourth variation time of 120 seconds is obtained. It is assumed that the variation pattern is selected and "04H" indicating the number of the selected variation pattern is stored in W_HENDOUNo shown in FIG. 11B.

As shown in FIG. 11B, first, the selected variation pattern number (“04H”) is acquired from W_HENDOUNo in which the selected variation pattern number (“04H”) is stored (LD A, (W_HENDOUNo) -1).

Next, the offset value is calculated by multiplying the decremented (-1) number (“03H”) from the acquired fluctuation pattern number by 15. (MUL A, 15).

Then, the offset value calculated above is incremented (+1) (INC A) in order to match the bit position to be called.

Next, 15 bits of data are set in the HL register from the address obtained by adding the offset value calculated above to the first address address (D_HENDOUTIME (9000H) shown in FIG. 11A) in which the fluctuation time is stored. (LD (15) HL, D_HENDOUTIME, A). As a result, the main control CPU 600a has 15 bits of data from the 46th bit of the offset value from the memory space address 9000H shown in FIG. 10B, that is, the memory space from the 6th bit of the memory space address 9005H. The data (111 0101 0011 0000) stored up to the 4th bit of the address 9007H will be set in the HL register. Thus, in this way, the fourth variation time data corresponding to 120 seconds is acquired from the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) of the main control ROM 600b. The internal registers (A register, HL register, etc.) of the main control CPU 600a are configured in 1-byte units. Therefore, since the main control CPU 600a performs processing in 1-byte units in accordance with the internal registers (A register, HL register, etc.) of the main control CPU 600a in the program, 15-bit data (111 0101 0011) is stored in the 2-byte HL register. When setting 0000), 0 is added to the most significant bit, and 16-bit data (0111 0101 0011 0000) is set in the 2-byte HL register. Therefore, the program can perform processing without worrying that the read data size is 15 bits.

By the way, in the present embodiment, only the normal data area 600 bc has been described as an example, but of course, the same data arrangement is possible even in the measurement data area 600 bb. Further, the normal data area 600 bc and the measurement data area 600 bg may be composed of only the data arrangement area described above, or may be divided into the data arrangement area described above and the conventional data arrangement area. It may be configured. In this way, it is possible to create a program according to the situation, and thus the optimum program processing becomes possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data arrangement of the fluctuation time data of the special symbol has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution value of the fluctuation pattern, the distribution table data of the number of the selected fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot It can be applied to any data such as the distribution value of the type lottery, the distribution table data, and other set value data related to jackpot control.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an example of defining a 15-bit data size, that is, defining one data size is shown, but it is also possible to define different bit sizes for a plurality of data. .. In this regard, a program for defining the determination value of the variation pattern random number and the number data of the variation pattern selected at that time will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, the memory space address address 9100H at the beginning of the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B) where the data is arranged is defined (ORG 9100H), and the defined label is designated as D_HEDOUHANTEI.

Next, a declaration (START EQU SIZE {14,4}) is made to set the storage size to 14 bits and 4 bits. Then, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 255 (= 0100H-1), "0100H, 01H" indicating that the fluctuation pattern number 01H is selected is described, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 256 to 511 (= 0200H-1). ), “0200H, 02H” indicating that the fluctuation pattern number 02H is selected is described, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 521-4999 (= 1388H-1), the fluctuation pattern number 04H is selected. Describe "1388H, 04H" to indicate, and when the variation pattern random number is 5000 to 10000 (= 2710H-1), describe "2710H, 08H" indicating to select the variation pattern number 08H, and set the size to be stored. Declare that there is so much data to make 14 bits and 4 bits (END EQU SIZE). As a result, the main control CPU 600a stores 14-bit and 4-bit data in order from the memory space address address 9100H of the normal data area 600bc (see FIG. 9B). Although the data of 0100H, 0200H, 1388H, and 2710H are described in 16-bit format, and the data of 01H, 02H, 04H, 08H are described in 8-bit format, the stored size is 14 bits and 4 bits. Since the declaration is made, the main control CPU 600a stores data for 14 bits and 4 bits starting from address 9100H.

Thus, in this way, different bit sizes can be defined for each of the plurality of data.

<Explanation of counter update process>
Next, the update processing of random numbers such as ordinary symbols and special symbols used for the winning / failing lottery, which will be described later, and the update processing of counters such as common counters will be described with reference to FIG.

Conventionally, when updating a counter that circulates in a predetermined range in a program, it has been necessary to create a processing program that returns the counter to 0 when the predetermined range is exceeded. In this regard, a counter program for updating in the range of 0 to 99 shown in FIG. 13A will be specifically described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 13 (a), in the counter program of label M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the value of the work of W_COUNTER is set in the A register (LD A, (LD A,). W_COUNTER)).

Then, the value of the A register is incremented (+1) (INC A).

Then, it is compared with 100 (CP 100), and if it exceeds 100, the A register is set to 0 (XOR A).

On the other hand, it is compared with 100 (CP 100), and if it does not exceed 100, it jumps to the label XXX (JRC, XXX). Then, in this label XXX, the updated count value is stored in the work of W_COUNTER (LD (W_COUNTER), A).

Thus, by repeating the above program, the count value is updated in the range of 0 to 99.

As described above, conventionally, when updating the counter that circulates from 0 to 99 in the program, it is necessary to set up a program for processing that returns to 0 when it exceeds 99 as described above.

However, in a program as described above, branch processing must always be performed using a comparison instruction, and there is a problem that the processing load of the program cannot be reduced and the program capacity cannot be reduced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a counter program that can update the counter that circulates in a predetermined range is assembled without branching by using the comparison instruction. In this regard, a counter program for updating in the range of 0 to 63 shown in FIG. 13B will be specifically described as an example. This counter program is stored in the normal program area 600ba and the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B.

As shown in FIG. 13 (b), in the counter program of label M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the value of the work of W_COUNTER is set in the A register (LD A, (LD A,). W_COUNTER)).

Next, the value of the A register is incremented (+1), and the lower 6 bits are masked with "0011 1111" (AND A +, 0011 1111B).

Next, the updated count value is stored in the work of W_COUNTER (LD (W_COUNTER), A).

Thus, by repeating the above program, the count value is updated in the range of 0 to 63.

Therefore, if a program as described above is used, even if the count value is incremented (+1) from 63 (= 0011 1111) and becomes 64 (= 0100 0000), the value after addition is "0011 1111". By masking with "(AND A +, 0011 1111B), the count value becomes 0 (= 0000 0000). Therefore, not only when the value changes from 63 to 64 as in the program described above, but by always masking with "00111111", the branch processing using the comparison instruction in the program can be performed as in the conventional case. It is possible to update the counter that circulates in a predetermined range without providing it. As a result, the processing load of the program can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, a count value having a total number of 64, that is, a total number of powers of 2, has been described as an example, but the above program can be applied to any count value. is there. However, it is preferable to use it in a counter program that updates a count value in which the total number is composed of powers of 2. This is because mask processing is easy.

By the way, the counter program described above can also be used as a general-purpose module. This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 (c) to 13 (d).

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the counter program of label M_INCEX, first, the counter is updated based on the specified upper limit value, that is, the value of the HL register is set in the A register (LD A, (HL). )).

Next, the value of the A register is incremented (+1) and masked with the value of the B register (AND A +, B).

Next, the updated count value is stored in the HL register (LD (HL), A).

Thus, the counter program of the label M_INCEX modularized as described above sets the value of the work of W_COUNTER in the HL register (LD HL, W_COUNTER) as shown in FIG. 13 (d), and "0011 1111". It can be used by reading the counter program of the label M_INCEX (CALL M_INCEX) after setting the value of to the B register.

Thus, by using the counter program described above as a general-purpose module, it becomes possible to use it when updating a plurality of count values.

<Explanation of call instructions>
Next, a call instruction relating to the table address of the subroutine that can be called by the CALL_S instruction stored in the vector table area 600bi of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of call instructions such as a CALL_S instruction, a CALL_M instruction, a CALL_L instruction, and a CALL instruction are provided as call instructions that can be executed by the main control CPU 600a. This CALL_S instruction is the smallest amount of program code data (for example, 1 byte) among a plurality of call instructions. Then, the subroutine called by the CALL_S instruction is called by using the storage number of the address data table stored in the vector table area 600bi of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B. As shown in FIG. 14A, the address data table stores the start address data of the subroutine called by the CALL_S instruction such as the data set processing (DW M_DTSET) and the command transmission processing (DW M_CMDOUT) in 2 bytes. ing. It should be noted that this stored order becomes the storage number when it is called by the CALL_S instruction as it is. As a result, the program can use the name of the subroutine declared in this address data table without being aware of the storage number.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, the CALL_S instruction is used to call the process stored in such an address data table. More specifically, the program shown in FIG. 14B shows a part of the initialization process described later, and has a function of creating a pulse output having a fixed cycle provided inside the main control CPU 600a. The CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) setting table (D_CTCSET) having a time measurement function is set in the HL register (LD HL, D_CTCSET), and the data set processing (M_DTSET) is called by the CALL_S instruction. There is (CALL_S M_DTSET).

By the way, the CTC setting table stores the contents as shown in FIG. 14 (c). That is, the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9A in which the first half portion (LOW W_CTC1 to 3) is set is shown, and the latter half portion (001H, 010H, 080H) is set in the normal RAM area 600ca. The end code indicating the end of the data set is stored, and finally, the end code indicating the end of the data set is stored (DB 0FFH).

On the other hand, in the data set processing, the processing as shown in FIG. 14D is performed. Specifically, first, after shifting the inside of the HL register to the A register, the HL register is incremented (+1) (LD A, (HL +)).

Then, the A register is compared with 0FFH (CP 0FFH) to check whether the data set is finished.

Next, the upper address of the normal RAM area 600ca is set in the D register (LD D, 00H).

Next, the lower address of the normal RAM area 600ca read by the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET shown in FIG. 14C) is set in the E register (LDE, A).

Next, the value of the data to be set from the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET shown in FIG. 14C) is read into the A register (LDA, (HL +)).

Next, data is set in the work address set in the DE register (LD (DE), A), and the process returns to the first process of the data set process (JR M_DTSET).

Thus, in this way, the data set processing called by the CALL_S instruction is executed.

On the other hand, the program showing a part of the initialization process described later shown in FIG. 14B calls the data set process (M_DTSET) with the CALL_S command, and then displays the standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see FIG. 5). Set the standby screen display command (0BA01H) to be set in the DE register (LD DE, 0BA01H).

Next, the command transmission process (M_CMDOUT) is called by the CALL_S instruction (CALL_S M_CMDOUT). This command transmission process is performed as shown in FIG. 14 (e).

In particular,
LD A, D
OUT (CMDPORT), A
And output the high-order byte data of the command from the command port.

Then
LD B, 1000
WAIT:
DJNZ WAIT
And wait for a while until the effect control CPU 900 receives the command data.

Then
LD A, E
OUT (CMDPORT), A
And output the low-order byte data of the command from the command port.

Thus, in this way, the command transmission process called by the CALL_S instruction is executed.

Then, in this way, the CALL_S instruction is used in the initialization process.

However, since the above program is just an example, the CALL_S instruction is used not only in the initialization process but also in the timer interrupt described later. That is, the command transmission process is not limited to the initialization process, and the command transmission is performed in various situations such as when the number of start holding balls executed by the timer interrupt process increases, when the special symbol changes, when the jackpot starts, and when an error occurs. Will be executed. Therefore, the CALL_S instruction is also used in the timer interrupt.

Therefore, as described in the above program, by making the highly versatile process a subroutine corresponding to the CALL_S instruction, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data in the program. Therefore, the processing load of the program can be reduced and the program capacity can be reduced.

In addition, the command transmission process is executed in various situations such as when the number of start hold balls executed by the timer interrupt process increases, when the special symbol changes start, when the jackpot starts, and when an error occurs. , The rate at which the CALL_S instruction is used is higher in the rate used in the timer interrupt process than in the rate used from the initialization process to the main loop process in which the timer interrupt process is called. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

By the way, among the plurality of call instructions, the CALL_M instruction is used when calling a subroutine within a predetermined address address range. Specifically, it is used when calling each subroutine such as special symbol processing, normal symbol processing, and timer management processing executed by timer interrupt processing described later. Since the CALL_S instruction is used when calling a highly versatile subroutine, the CALL_M instruction is used for each subroutine executed in the timer interrupt process that is called only once. The amount of data in the program code of the CALL_M instruction differs depending on the address address of the subroutine to be called (for example, 2 bytes to 3 bytes).

On the other hand, among the plurality of call instructions, the CALL_L instruction sets the program counter (address of the program being executed) to the normal stack area 600cc of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9A for measurement when calling the subroutine. Not only is the value of the flag register saved in the stack area 600 cc, but also the value of the flag register is saved in the normal stack area 600 cc and the measurement stack area 600 cc of the main control RAM 600 c shown in FIG. 9 (a). Therefore, the CALL_L instruction is used when the value of the flag changes in the subroutine after holding the flag before calling the subroutine. The CALL_L instruction is composed of, for example, 2 bytes.

On the other hand, since the CALL instruction among the plurality of call instructions has no limitation on the address address of the subroutine to be called, it is mainly stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B. It is used when calling a program used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls. That is, when calling the address address of the program used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls, it cannot be read by another call instruction. Since there is a possibility that a subroutine is placed at the address address, CALL is used when calling the program used to measure the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls. The instruction is used. Note that the CALL_M command described above cannot call a program used to measure the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40, including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls. Since the above-mentioned CALL_M instruction cannot be called by setting the address address of the subroutine in a 2-byte register such as the HL register, it is called by directly specifying the address address, but the value of the address address is limited. is there. Therefore, since the CALL instruction has no limitation on the address address of the subroutine to be called, the CALL instruction calls a program used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls. be able to. The CALL instruction is composed of, for example, 4 bytes.

Here, an example of using the CALL_M instruction and the CALL instruction described above will be described by taking the program shown in FIG. 14 (f) as an example. The program shown in FIG. 14F shows the main loop processing described later, and is stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B after the interrupt prohibition processing (DI) is performed. Call the prize ball winning number management process 1 (M_SHOUKYU1) described later, which is a program used when measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, with a CALL instruction. (CALL M_SHOUKYU1), various random number update processes (M_RANSU) described later, which are programs used during game processing such as lottery processing stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B. The process of calling with the CALL_M instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1) and enabling interrupt (EI) is repeated.

Thus, the CALL_M and CALL instructions are used in this way.

As described above, the subroutine called by the CALL_M instruction and the subroutine called by the CALL_S instruction among the plurality of call instructions are stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B. The subroutine called by the CALL instruction is stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B. However, by using a plurality of call instructions properly according to the situation in this way, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the program and reduce the program capacity.

<Explanation of missing customer waiting demo command>
Next, when the effect control CPU 900 cannot receive the effect control command DI_CMD, which is a customer waiting demo command transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) (see FIG. 7), refer to FIG. I will explain it.

At the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15 (a), the start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0 as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). , The variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), and the symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating the decoration symbol (special symbol) (for example, the loss pattern). ) Is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 relates to the sound among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The control signal is transmitted to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the BGM corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern is emitted from the speaker 17. At this time, if the BGM has already been reproduced in the sound LSI 930, it is reproduced as it is, and if the BGM is not reproduced, it is reproduced.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 is related to light among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The control signal is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect effect, so that the variable lamp effect is executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 is an image (of the control signals to be executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. ..

Next, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15A, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as the effect control command DI_CMD. It is transmitted to the CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 temporarily stores in the effect control RAM 920 a control signal for instructing the execution of the effect pattern for stopping the effect pattern determined at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15 (a). As a result, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 41. The BGM being reproduced by the sound LSI 930 is continuously reproduced as it is, and the variation lamp effect being executed by the effect control CPU 900 is continuously executed as it is.

Next, when the number of start-holding balls is 0 and the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is in the standby state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15 (a). ) As the effect control command DI_CMD, a customer waiting demo command (for example, B401H) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 temporarily stores in the effect control RAM 920 a control signal instructing execution of the effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD (customer waiting demo command).

Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to sound among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 fades out the volume of the BGM being played and puts it in a mute state. As a result, BGM cannot be emitted from the speaker 17. The mute state means that the volume is "0" or the volume is difficult for the player to recognize.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect effect, so that the customer waiting demonstration lamp effect is executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the customer waiting demo movie is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Become.

Thus, in this way, the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state, triggered by the customer waiting demo command.

Of the three, 1) the volume of the BGM being played is faded out and muted, 2) the lamp effect for the customer waiting demo is executed, and 3) the customer waiting demo movie is displayed. At least one may be performed after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) after receiving the customer waiting demo command. In this way, the game ball wins a prize in the special symbol 1 starting port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5) while the player is playing (special symbol 1 starting port). When the variable stop state continues for a long time without switching 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7), at least one of the above 1) to 3) is rowed. This gives the player the impression that the adjustment of the game nail (not shown) is bad, and gives the player an impression that it is disadvantageous for the game hall (hall) side. .. Therefore, as described above, by keeping a certain amount of time from the suspension of fluctuation, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a bad impression.

By the way, although the customer waiting demo command is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as the effect control command DI_CMD, the effect control CPU 900 cannot receive the customer wait demo command due to the influence of noise or the like. That is, if it is missing, the game state cannot be changed to the customer waiting demo state. Therefore, conventionally, in order to notify that the gaming state cannot shift to the customer waiting demo state, an error display such as "command reception error" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

However, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received, if the subsequent command can be received, it can operate as a gaming machine. Therefore, if an error display such as "command reception error" is displayed, the player will be able to play the game. There was a problem that it became an obstacle and unnaturalness remained for the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, although the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), noise or the like is generated. Due to the influence of the above, when the customer waiting demo command cannot be received by the effect control CPU 900, that is, when it is missing, the liquid crystal display device 41 is prevented from displaying a "command reception error". This makes it possible for the player not to feel unnatural.

However, that alone cannot notify the employees of the amusement park that an error has occurred. Therefore, in the present embodiment, instead of displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41, the following processing is performed.

That is, assuming that the customer waiting demo command could not be received, the sound LSI 930 does not end the BGM reproduced from the beginning to the end as it is, but reproduces the BGM in a loop. Specifically, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B, the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0 as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). A command (for example, B001H), a variation pattern of a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss pattern 1), a variation pattern command (for example, A001H), and a symbol for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss pattern). A designated command (for example, BB01H) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 is a sound among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. Is transmitted to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 loops the BGM regardless of the fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds) of the decorative symbol (special symbol).

Further, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15B, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is produced as an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). It is transmitted to the control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 temporarily stores in the effect control RAM 920 a control signal for instructing the execution of the effect pattern for stopping the effect pattern determined at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B. At this time, the sound LSI 930 does not stop the BGM being loop-reproduced, but loop-reproduces the BGM as it is.

Thus, in this way, at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing), the BGM continues to be played back in a loop. Therefore, as the BGM continues to be played back in a loop, a command reception error is sent to an employee of the amusement park who understands the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. Can be notified that has occurred.

By the way, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the BGM continues to be played in a loop, a game ball wins a prize in the special symbol 1 starting port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5). (Detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7)), the main control board 60 (main control) at the timing T4 shown in FIG. 15 (b). From the CPU 600a), as the effect control command DI_CMD, the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) and the designation (for example, loss symbol) of the decoration symbol (special symbol) are specified. The symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) to be executed is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 is a sound among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. Is transmitted to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 does not reproduce the new BGM, but reproduces the loop-reproduced BGM as it is. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

On the other hand, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B, a start hold subtraction command transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as an effect control command DI_CMD is used to subtract the number of start hold balls from 1 to 0. (For example, B001H), the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, the loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), and the symbol designation for specifying the decoration symbol (special symbol) (for example, the loss pattern). When a command (for example, BB01H) is received by the effect control CPU 900, it is executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. Among the control signals to be instructed, the control signal related to light is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect, so that the decorative symbol (special symbol) is affected by the fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds). Instead, the variable lamp effect will be executed in a loop.

Further, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15B, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) transmitted as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). Is received by the effect control CPU 900, among the control signals for instructing execution corresponding to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. , A control signal regarding light is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 does not stop the variable lamp effect that is being executed in a loop, but is executed in a loop as it is.

Thus, in this way, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, the variable lamp effect continues to be executed in a loop. Therefore, by continuing to execute the variable lamp effect in a loop, employees of the amusement park who understand the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41, etc. It is possible to notify that a command reception error has occurred. Furthermore, by continuing to play the BGM in a loop together, even if the employees of the amusement park do not notice that the BGM is in a loop state, the lamp for the customer waiting demonstration is not produced, and the lamp for fluctuation is used. By grasping that the production is being executed in a loop by the employees of the game hall, it is possible to quickly find the game machine in the error state.

By the way, as the lamp effect, instead of executing the variable lamp effect as described above in a loop, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the symbol stop lamp effect may be executed. That is, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15C, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) transmitted as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is issued. When the effect control CPU 900 receives the control signal, a control signal for instructing the execution of the effect pattern for stopping the effect pattern determined at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15C is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920, and the effect is produced. Among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the control RAM 920, the control signal related to light is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 executes the design stop lamp effect. This symbol stop lamp effect is a pattern in which the brightness of a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that produces a lamp effect effect is lowered and looped is continued, or a pattern in which the decorative lamp is repeatedly turned on and off is continued. Is.

Even in this way, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15C, the symbol stop lamp effect will continue to be executed. Therefore, by continuing to execute the symbol stop lamp effect, even if the liquid crystal display device 41 does not display a "command reception error" or the like, it is possible to inform the employees of the amusement park who understand the error specifications. It is possible to notify that a command reception error has occurred. Furthermore, by continuing to play the BGM in a loop together, even if the employees of the amusement park do not notice that the BGM is in a loop state, it is not a lamp production for a customer waiting demonstration, and it is for stopping the design. By grasping that the lamp effect is being executed by the employees of the game hall, etc., it is possible to quickly find the game machine in the error state.

By the way, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the variable lamp effect continues to be executed in a loop, the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 5). When the game ball wins a prize (detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7)), the main control is performed at the timing T4 shown in FIG. 15 (b). As the effect control command DI_CMD from the board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) and the designation (for example) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) are specified. , A symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for performing a lost symbol) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 uses the light among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. A control signal relating to the above is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. In response to this, the decorative lamp substrate 100 does not stop the variable lamp effect that is being executed in a loop, but is executed in a loop as it is. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

On the other hand, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B, the start hold subtraction command transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as the effect control command DI_CMD is used to subtract the number of start hold balls from 1 to 0. (For example, B001H), the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), the symbol designation for specifying the decoration symbol (special symbol) (for example, the loss pattern). When a command (for example, BB01H) is received by the effect control CPU 900, it is executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. Among the control signals to be instructed, the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. ..

Further, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15B, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is produced as an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). It is transmitted to the control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 temporarily stores in the effect control RAM 920 a control signal for instructing the execution of the effect pattern for stopping the effect pattern determined at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 41. The image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Thus, in this way, at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing), the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will continue to be displayed on the device 41. Therefore, by continuing to display the image in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped, the game understands the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. It is possible to notify the employees of the field that a command reception error has occurred. Furthermore, by continuing to play the BGM and / or the lamp effect in a loop, even if the employees of the amusement park do not notice that the BGM and / or the lamp effect is in a loop state, the customer waiting demo movie can be displayed. By grasping that the video that is not displayed and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped is continuously displayed, the employees of the amusement park can quickly find the gaming machine in the error state. ..

By the way, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the image in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is continuously displayed, the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol 2 start port 45 When the game ball wins a prize (detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7)), the timing shown in FIG. 15 (b) is shown. At T4, as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) and the decorative symbol (special symbol) ) (For example, a lost symbol) is specified (for example, BB01H) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 is an image of the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD regarding (video) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the decorative symbol (special symbol) stops changing from the image to the decorative symbol. The fluctuation image at which the fluctuation of (special symbol) is started is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

<Explanation of missing symbol stop command>
Next, in the case where the customer waiting demo command as described above is not provided and the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state triggered by the symbol stop command, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) (FIG. A case where the effect control command DI_CMD, which is a symbol stop command transmitted from 7), cannot be received by the effect control CPU 900 will be described with reference to FIG.

At the timing T10 shown in FIG. 16A, a start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0 as an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). , The variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), and the symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating the decoration symbol (special symbol) (for example, the loss pattern). ) Is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 relates to the sound among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The control signal is transmitted to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940 and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the BGM corresponding to the above-determined effect pattern is emitted from the speaker 17. At this time, if the BGM has already been reproduced in the sound LSI 930, it is reproduced as it is, and if the BGM is not reproduced, it is reproduced.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 is related to light among the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The control signal is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect effect, so that the variable lamp effect is executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 is an image (of the control signals to be executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. ..

Next, at the timing T11 shown in FIG. 16A, a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as the effect control command DI_CMD. It is transmitted to the CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 temporarily stores in the effect control RAM 920 a control signal instructing execution of the effect pattern for stopping the effect pattern determined at the timing T10 shown in FIG. 16A. As a result, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 41. Further, the effect control CPU 900 activates a timer that counts a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by receiving a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol). The BGM being reproduced by the sound LSI 930 is continuously reproduced as it is, and the variation lamp effect being executed by the effect control CPU 900 is continuously executed as it is.

Next, when the activated timer counts a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (see timing T12 shown in FIG. 16A), a control signal instructing execution of an effect pattern for shifting the gaming state to the customer waiting demo state. Is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to sound among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the sound LSI 930. In response to this, the sound LSI 930 fades out the volume of the BGM being played and puts it in a mute state. As a result, BGM cannot be emitted from the speaker 17. The mute state means that the volume is "0" or the volume is difficult for the player to recognize.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 to the decorative lamp substrate 100. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 controls to turn on or off the decorative lamp such as the LED lamp that produces the lamp effect effect, so that the customer waiting demonstration lamp effect is executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the customer waiting demo movie is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Become.

Thus, when the timer is activated and the predetermined time is counted with the symbol stop command as a trigger, the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state. After this timer is activated, the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is a variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol). However, when it is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900, this timer is initialized.

However, although the symbol stop command is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as the effect control command DI_CMD, the effect control CPU 900 cannot receive the symbol stop command due to the influence of noise or the like, that is, If it is missing, the counter that counts a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is not activated, so that the game state cannot be changed to the customer waiting demo state. Therefore, conventionally, in order to notify that the gaming state cannot shift to the customer waiting demo state, an error display such as "command reception error" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

However, even if the symbol stop command cannot be received, if the subsequent command can be received, the gaming machine can operate. Therefore, if an error display such as "command reception error" is displayed, the player is hindered from playing the game. Therefore, there was a problem that unnaturalness remained for the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the timing T11 shown in FIG. 16B, although the symbol stop command is transmitted as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), noise or the like is generated. Due to the influence, when the symbol stop command cannot be received by the effect control CPU 900, that is, when it is missing, the liquid crystal display device 41 is prevented from displaying a "command reception error". This makes it possible for the player not to feel unnatural.

However, that alone cannot notify the employees of the amusement park that an error has occurred. Therefore, in the present embodiment, instead of displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41, the following processing is performed. As shown in FIGS. 16 (b) and 16 (c), the loop playback of the BGM and the lamp effect is the same as the process when the above-mentioned customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing). Will be omitted.

At the timing T10 shown in FIG. 16B, a start hold subtraction command (for example, a start hold subtraction command) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) as an effect control command DI_CMD to subtract the number of start hold balls from 1 to 0 (for example). , B001H), the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), the symbol designation command (for example, the loss pattern) for specifying the decoration symbol (special symbol). For example, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the BB01H), it gives an execution instruction corresponding to a scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. Among the control signals, the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image (video) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. ..

In this variation image, the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed, but since the variation time (for example, 120 seconds) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is fixed, the determined variation time (for example, 120 seconds) is determined. , 120 seconds, etc.), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) will be swaying.

The fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped when the effect control CPU 900 receives a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H). However, assuming that the symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) could not be received by the effect control CPU 900, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a loop state. It becomes.

Thus, in this way, even if the symbol stop command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T11 shown in FIG. 16B, the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 41 in a loop state. Therefore, the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating continues to be displayed in a loop state, so that the error specifications can be understood without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. It is possible to notify the employees of the amusement park, etc., that a command reception error has occurred. Furthermore, by continuing to play the BGM and / or the lamp effect in a loop, even if the employees of the amusement park do not notice that the BGM and / or the lamp effect is in a loop state, the customer waiting demo movie can be displayed. By grasping that the video that is not displayed and the decorative symbol (special symbol) is shaking and fluctuating continues to be displayed in a loop state, the game machine in the error state is quickly discovered. can do.

By the way, the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol is displayed in a loop state in which the symbol stop demo command cannot be received and the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is continuously displayed. 2 When the game ball wins a prize in the starting port 45 (see FIG. 5) (detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a (see FIG. 7)), FIG. 16 (b) ) At the timing T13, the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is a variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol), decoration. A symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a symbol (special symbol) (for example, a lost symbol) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920. At this time, the effect control CPU 900 is an image of the control signals to be executed in response to the scenario in which the effect operation such as the sound, light, and image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD regarding (video) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. .. Therefore, although the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is continuously displayed in a loop state, the fluctuation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 when the game ball wins a prize. As a result, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable when the state shifts from the error state to the normal gaming state.

Instead of displaying the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a loop state, when the predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds) is reached, the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed. The fluctuation of the symbol) may be stopped and the identification lamp device 52 may be blinked and displayed. Even in this way, even if the liquid crystal display device 41 does not display something like "command reception error", the employee of the amusement park who understands the error specifications is notified that the command reception error has occurred. It becomes possible. In this case, the liquid crystal display device 41 will continue to display the image of the stopped decorative symbol (special symbol).

By the way, in the present embodiment, the case where the BGM continues to play in a loop due to the inability to receive (miss) the customer waiting demo command or the symbol stop command is illustrated. If it is delayed to discover that the BGM is in the loop state, the BGM will continue to be looped for a long time. In this case, the player next to the gaming machine in the error state may feel this state unpleasant. Therefore, as a scenario of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (special symbol), a process of stopping the BGM after the lapse of a predetermined time after the variation time ends may be added. Further, when the customer waiting demo command is transmitted after the symbol stop command, a process may be added to stop the BGM after a predetermined time has elapsed when the effect pattern corresponding to the symbol stop command is executed. Regarding the predetermined time, the time longer than the time from the end of the variable time to the transition from the symbol stop state to the customer waiting demo state (for example, 180 seconds), or after a certain time has elapsed from the reception of the customer waiting demo command. (For example, after 60 seconds), when the volume of the BGM being played is faded out and put into a mute state, an employee of the amusement park or the like may have a longer time (for example, 300 seconds) until the mute state is set. It is best to set the time sufficient for discovery and not to make the player next to the game machine in the error state feel uncomfortable. Further, as a scenario of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (special symbol), when the BGM is stopped, the liquid crystal display device 41 may display "Mute". As a result, the player can be made to appear as if the player is simply informed that the sound is muted, and the employees of the game hall can be made to discover that the sound is muted due to an error.

<Explanation of missing start hold subtraction command>
Next, when the effect control command DI_CMD, which is a start hold subtraction command transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) (see FIG. 7), cannot be received by the effect control CPU 900, refer to FIG. I will explain it.

As shown in FIG. 17 (a-1), the liquid crystal display device 41 wins a prize in the special symbol 1 starting port 44 (see FIG. 5) or the special symbol 2 starting port 45 (see FIG. 5) (special symbol 1 starting port switch). A state in which three game balls held by 44a (see FIG. 7) or the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (detected by the start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7)) are held as start hold balls is displayed (see image P1), and left and middle. , The decorative symbol (special symbol) displayed in the order on the right is displayed in a state of high-speed fluctuation (see image P2). Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (a-2), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) that fluctuates at high speed shown in the image P2 of FIG. 17 (a-1) is stopped (in the figure, the combination symbol is Stop in the state of losing "123") (see image P3). After that, as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the start hold subtraction command (for example, B003H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 3 to 2, and the decorative symbol (special symbol) A fluctuation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a fluctuation pattern (for example, a loss pattern 1) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol) are transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. Will be done. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 receives an image (of the control signals to be executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the liquid crystal display device 41 is shown in FIG. 17 (a-3). As shown, a decorative symbol (special symbol) that fluctuates at high speed is displayed (see image P4), and the number of start-holding balls that the number of start-holding balls is erased from 3 to 2 is subtracted. The animation to be displayed is displayed (see image P5), and as shown in FIG. 17 (a-4), a state in which two start-holding balls are held is displayed (see image P6).

However, despite the fact that the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) has transmitted the start hold subtraction command (for example, B003H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 3 to 2 as the effect control command DI_CMD. If the effect control CPU 900 cannot receive the start hold subtraction command due to the influence of noise or the like, that is, if it is missing, the effect control CPU 900 does not know that the number of start hold balls has been subtracted from 3 to 2. As shown in FIG. 17 (a-5), a decorative symbol (special symbol) fluctuating at high speed is displayed (see image P4), and the state in which three start-holding balls are held is displayed as it is (see image P1). ) Will be done. That is, the number of start-holding balls actually held and the displayed number of start-holding balls do not match.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (b-1), the state in which three balls are held as the number of start-holding balls is continuously displayed (see image P1), and the decorative symbol (special symbol) fluctuating at high speed is changed. However, as shown in FIG. 17 (b-2), it is stopped (in the figure, it is stopped when the combination symbol is lost with "123") (see image P7). After that, as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the start hold subtraction command (for example, B002H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from two to one, and the decorative symbol (special symbol) A fluctuation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a fluctuation pattern (for example, a loss pattern 1) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol) are transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. Will be done. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 receives an image (of the control signals to be executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the liquid crystal display device 41 is shown in FIG. 17 (b-3). As shown, a decorative symbol (special symbol) that fluctuates at high speed is displayed (see image P8), and the number of start-holding balls is reduced from three to one by erasing two. The liquid crystal to be subtracted will be displayed (see image P9). As a result, as shown in FIG. 17 (b-4), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a state in which one of the start holding balls is held (see image P10). As a result, the number of start-holding balls actually held and the displayed number of start-holding balls match.

However, if the animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from 3 to 2 is erased to 1 in this way, the player feels very uncomfortable. Therefore, there was a problem that the game was continued while feeling unnatural. Further, there is a problem that it is necessary to separately prepare an animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted so that the number of start-holding balls is erased from three to one.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following processing is performed in order to solve such a problem. That is, as shown in FIG. 17 (c-1), the state in which three start holding balls are held is continuously displayed (see image P1), and the decorative symbol (special symbol) fluctuating at high speed changes. , As shown in FIG. 17 (c-2), stop (in the figure, stop in the state where the combination symbol is lost of "123") (see image P7). After that, as the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), a start hold subtraction command (for example, B002H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from two to one, and a decorative symbol (of a special symbol). A fluctuation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a fluctuation pattern (for example, a loss pattern 1) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol) are transmitted to the effect control CPU 900. Will be done. In response to this, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910, and the determined effect. A control signal for instructing execution corresponding to a scenario in which an effect operation such as a pattern sound, light, or an image (video) is stored is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 920.

Then, the effect control CPU 900 receives an image (of the control signals to be executed in response to a scenario in which the effect operation such as sound, light, or image (video) of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 920 is stored. The liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 so as to display an image (video) based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, so that the liquid crystal display device 41 is shown in FIG. 17 (c-3). As shown, a decorative symbol (special symbol) that fluctuates at high speed is displayed (see image P8). Further, the liquid crystal display device 41 instantly displays a state in which two balls are held as the number of start-holding balls (see image P11). At this time, instead of displaying an animation on the liquid crystal display device 41 in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from three to one, and the number of start-holding balls is subtracted, three are held as start-holding balls. The display will be instantly switched from the state in which the display is on to the state in which two are held.

Then, from this state, an animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from two to one is erased to one, and as shown in FIG. 17 (c-4), the liquid crystal is displayed. The display device 41 displays an animation (see image P12) in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted so that the number of start-holding balls is erased from two to one (see image P12). ), The state in which one ball is held as the number of balls held for starting is displayed (see image P13).

By doing so, the player is accustomed to instantly switching the display from the state in which the number of start-holding balls is held to 3 to the state in which 2 are held, and the number is subtracted from 2 to 1. Since the animation is displayed, it is possible to return to the start hold display in which the normal number of start hold balls is displayed without giving the player a great sense of discomfort. As a result, the player can continue the game without feeling unnatural. Further, it is not necessary to separately prepare an animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from the number of start-holding balls of 3 to 1 by erasing 2 pieces.

In the present embodiment, an example of transmitting a start hold subtraction command in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 3 to 2 or 2 to 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the start hold is simply held. A start hold command indicating the number of balls may be used (for example, B003H is used both when the number of start hold balls decreases from 3 to 2 and when the start hold ball number increases from 1 to 2. It can be a start hold command to be executed). That is, when the effect control CPU 900 receives such a start hold command, the effect control RAM 920 stores the number of start hold balls. As a result, for example, if a start hold command in which the number of start hold balls stored in the effect control RAM 920 is 3 and the number of start hold balls is 2 is received, the effect control CPU 900 has 1 start hold ball. It can be seen that the number has been subtracted. Therefore, the start hold command of 3 start hold balls and 2 start hold balls stored in the effect control RAM 920 cannot be received, and the start hold command of 1 start hold ball is received. Even if it is done, since it is known that the subtraction has been made, the liquid crystal display device 41 will display the display as shown in FIGS. 17 (c-3) to (c-5).

On the other hand, although the start hold subtraction command (for example, B003H) for subtracting the number of start hold balls from 3 is transmitted, the start hold subtraction command is issued by the effect control CPU 900 due to the influence of noise and the like. It is also conceivable that the game ball enters (wins) the special symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port 45 in the state where the reception is not possible, that is, in the missing state. At this time, even if the start hold increase command (for example, B103H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 2 to 3 is transmitted, the displayed number of start hold balls does not change. Therefore, at this time, it is not necessary to perform the animation in which the number of reserved balls for starting is increased from two to three.

However, if the animation in which the number of reserved balls for starting is increased is not executed even though the game balls have entered (winned) in the special symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port 45, the player is disadvantaged. You may feel that you have suffered. Therefore, in order to reduce such a situation, the display is instantly switched from the state in which 3 start-holding balls are held to the state in which 2 start-holding balls are held, and the number of start-holding balls increases from 2 to 3. You may want to display a familiar animation that is played.

<Main control: Program description>
Here, the program used during game processing such as lottery processing, which is stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B described above, is stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b. An outline of a program used for measuring the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 27.

<Main control: Explanation of main processing>
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power-on signal indicating that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generation unit 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7) is turned on to each control board is sent. In response to the signal, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 7) reads out the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B, and reads the program stored in the normal program area 600ba shown in FIG. I do. At this time, the main control CPU 600a first sets itself to the interrupt disabled state (step S1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs initial setting such as a register value in the main control CPU 600a (step S2).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 600a sets the start-up waiting time of the sub-control board 80 (step S3), decrements the set waiting time (-1) (step S4), and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown). (Step S5).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the set waiting time has become "0" (step S6), and if it has not become "0" (step S6: ≠ 0), returns to the process of step S4. , If it is "0" (step S6: = 0), the process proceeds to step S7.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 7) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 7) twice, and the acquired voltage abnormality signal ALARM twice. After confirming whether or not the levels of the above are the same, they are stored in the internal register of the main control CPU 600a (not shown), and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S7). Then, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S8: YES), the process returns to step S7, and if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "H" level (step S8: NO), The process proceeds to step S9. That is, the main control CPU 600a repeats the same process until the voltage abnormality signal ALARM changes to a normal level (that is, “H” level) (steps S7 to S8). In this way, by acquiring the voltage abnormality signal ALARM twice, an accurate signal can be read.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S9), and confirms whether or not a signal (power-on signal) indicating that the power has been turned on has arrived from the payout control board 70 (step S9). Step S10). If the power-on signal has not arrived (step S10: OFF), the process returns to step S9, and if the power-on signal has arrived (step S10: ON), the process has a fixed cycle provided inside the main control CPU 600a. Set the CTC (Counter Timer Signal) that has a function to create a pulse output, a function to measure time, and the like. That is, the main control CPU 600a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every 4 ms (step S11).

The CTC setting process sets the CTC setting table (D_CTCSET) shown in FIG. 14 (b) in the HL register (LD HL, D_CTCSET), and calls the data set process (M_DTSET) with the CALL_S instruction. It is processed by the program that is set to.

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation of setting display device>
Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 and is turned on (step S12). If the setting key switch 640 is turned on (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the upper opening / closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step). S13). If the upper opening / closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are open (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 600a provides the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9A. Clear all (step S14). However, it is desirable to keep the RAM area in which the data related to the setting value described later is stored without clearing it in consideration of changing the setting value based on the previous setting value.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the setting changing flag to ON (step S15) and permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S16).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) for displaying to the effect control board 90 that the liquid crystal display device 41 is changing the setting (step S17), and the main control RAM 600c (FIG. 7). (See), the set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, the set value of "1" to "6") stored in the player is acquired (step S18). The processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing for displaying that the setting is being changed is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the acquired set value indicates any of "1" to "6" (step S19). If the acquired set value does not indicate any of "1" to "6" (step S19: NO), "1" is set for the acquired set value (step S20). On the other hand, if the acquired set value indicates any of "1" to "6" (step S19: YES), the process proceeds to step S21.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of displaying the set value on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (b)) (step S21). As a result, any value of "1" to "6" is displayed on the setting display device 620.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the input management process during the main process (step S22).

<Main control: Explanation of input management processing during main processing>
The input management process during the main process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control CPU 600a first clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S50).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in the register in the main control CPU 600a so that a wait of 4 ms is applied, and performs a process of counting down (step S51). In this process, when confirming the change in the level data of the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7), it is necessary to wait at least 4 ms from the acquisition of the previous switch level so that the level data due to irregularities such as noise can be obtained. This is a process to confirm that it is not a change.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the current switch level data from the input port (switch port) of the main control CPU 600a that can confirm the change in the switch level of the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S52). ..

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates switch edge data from the previous and current switch level data (step 53). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the voltage monitoring process (step S54), and ends the input management process during the main process. This voltage monitoring process determines the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM output from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7), and if the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is the “L” level (abnormal level), the output of the main control CPU 600a. The purpose is not to perform backup processing such as clearing a port and transmitting a power interruption command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the effect control board 90, but to execute a power interruption process during a normal game. It should be noted that this power cut command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is processed by being called by the CALL_S command.

Thus, by executing such an input management process during the main process, the main control CPU 600a erroneously data such as noise even though the setting is not changed by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). Is acquired and misunderstood that the setting has been changed, so that the setting is not changed by mistake.

<Main control: Main processing: Explanation of setting display device>
Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the created edge data stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and changes the setting with the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). It is confirmed whether or not the completion function is turned on (step S23). If the setting change completion function is not turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S23: NO), the setting change function of the main control CPU 600a is turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S24). If the setting change function is not turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S24: NO), the main control CPU 600a returns to the process of step S22 and presses the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7). If the setting change function is turned ON (step S24: YES), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the current set value (step S25) and returns to the process of step S19.

On the other hand, if the setting change completion function is turned on by the setting change switch 650 (see FIG. 7) (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the current set value in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (see FIG. 7). It is stored in the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c shown in FIG. 9A (step S26), and is displayed on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B) indicating that the set value is confirmed. (Step S27). As a result, the dots on the lower right side of the 7 segments constituting the setting display device 620 (see FIG. 8B) are lit, and it is displayed that the setting contents have been confirmed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S28).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the setting key switch 640 shown in FIG. 7 is turned off (step S29). If it is not turned off (step S29: NO), the processes of steps S28 to S29 are repeated until it is turned off, and if it is turned off (step S29: YES), the set value set on the effect control board 90 is shown. The set value command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S30), the setting changing flag is set to OFF (step S31), and the process proceeds to step S40. The setting value command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

<Main control: Explanation of main processing>
On the other hand, in the main control CPU 600a, if the setting key switch 640 (see FIG. 7) is OFF (step S12: NO) and the upper opening / closing door 7 and the lower opening door 8 are not opened as shown in FIG. 2 (step S13). : NO), the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S32), and causes the effect control board 90 to display the standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (effect). The control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S33).

The setting process for transmitting the standby screen display command sets the standby screen display command (0BA01H) for displaying the standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see FIG. 5) shown in FIG. 14B in the DE register (see FIG. 5). LD DE, 0BA01H), the command transmission process (M_CMDOUT) is processed by a program called (CALL_S M_CMDOUT) with a CALL_S instruction.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the contents of the backup flag BFL (step S34). The backup flag BFL is data indicating whether or not the backup process has been executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG.

If the backup flag BFL is in the OFF state (step S34: OFF), it means that the backup process is not executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG. 20, which will be described later. The main control CPU 600a transmits a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that a RAM error has occurred to the effect control board 90 (step S35), and performs infinite loop processing. The processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing indicating that this RAM error occurs is called by the CALL_S instruction and processed.

On the other hand, if the backup flag BFL is in the ON state (step S34: ON), the backup process is executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG. 20 described later. Therefore, the main control CPU 600a performs a checksum calculation for calculating the checksum value. Then, when the checksum value is calculated, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of comparing the calculation result with the stored value of the SUM address in the main control RAM 600c (step S36). The checksum calculation is an 8-bit addition calculation for the main control RAM 600c, and the stored calculation result is the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. 7 together with other data stored in the main control RAM 600c. It is maintained by the backup power supply generated by.

If the stored value of the SUM address and the calculated checksum value do not match (step S36: NO), the main control CPU 600a indicates to the effect control board 90 that a RAM error has occurred (effect control command DI_CMD). Is transmitted (step S35), and an infinite loop process is performed. As described above, the processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission processing indicating that this RAM error occurs is called by the CALL_S instruction and processed.

On the other hand, if they match (step S36: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms the contents of the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) (step S37). If the edge data of the RAM clear switch 630 is ON (step S37: ON), the main control CPU 600a determines that the RAM clear switch 630 has been pressed, and the measurement RAM area 600ce of the main control RAM 600c (FIG. 9A). (See), the measurement stack area 600 cc (see FIG. 9 (a)) is not cleared, and the normal RAM area 600 ca (see FIG. 9 (a)) and the normal stack area 600 cc of the main control RAM 600 c (see FIG. 9 (a)). (See) is cleared (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S40.

Thus, as described above, when the backup flag is OFF (step S34: OFF) or when the checksum values do not match (step S36: NO), the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) is turned ON. Even so, the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared. This is because if there is an error in the backup process or the checksum value is abnormal, the setting value displayed on the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (b)) may be abnormal. Because it is expensive. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, after the process of step S35, the infinite loop process is executed, the power is turned on again, and the set value change process is performed before the game can be restarted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player and the game hall (hall) side are disadvantaged.

On the other hand, if the edge data of the RAM clear switch 630 is OFF (step S37: OFF), the main control CPU 600a determines that the RAM clear switch 630 is not pressed, and the data stored in the main control RAM 600c is stored. Based on this, a process of returning to the game operation when the power is cut off is performed (step S38).

Thus, after finishing the process of step S38 or step S39, the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S40), and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown). (Step S41).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the emission control signal to ON and transmits it to the payout control board 70 (step S42). As a result, the payout control board 70 is controlled so as to start the operation of the launch control board 71.

Next, the main control CPU 600a reads the program stored in the measurement program area 600be of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B in a state (step S43) in which the interrupt to itself is set to the disabled state, and receives the prize. The process of the prize ball winning number management process 1 for calculating the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the number of balls and the number of non-winning balls is performed (step S44). Then, the main control CPU 600a performs various random number counter update processes based on the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B, and then interrupts (step S45). After returning to the permitted state (step S46), the process returns to step S43, and a loop process is performed in which the processes of steps S43 to S46 are repeated.

The processes of steps S43 to S46 perform the interrupt prohibition process (DI) shown in FIG. 14 (f), and then call the prize ball winning number management process 1 (M_SHOUKYU1) with the CALL instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1). , Various random number update processes (M_RANSU) are called by the CALL_M instruction (CALL M_SHOUKYU1), and interrupt enable (EI) is repeatedly performed by the program.

Thus, when the RAM clear switch 630 (see FIG. 7) is pressed, the measurement RAM area 600 cc and the measurement stack area 600 cc (see FIG. 9 (a)) of the main control RAM 600c are not cleared. If the normal RAM area 600ca and the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c are cleared, the game area 40 including the measured number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls is fired. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the total number of game balls is erroneously cleared. That is, even if the power is cut off due to some abnormality or the like and then the power is turned off again, the total number of game balls fired in the game area 40 including the measured number of prize balls and the number of non-winning balls is erroneously cleared. Since it is possible to prevent such a situation, accurate information displayed on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (a)) can be generated, and therefore accurate information can be generated when the power is turned off and restored. can do.

<Main control: Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a timer interrupt program that interrupts the above-mentioned main processing and is started every 4 ms will be described. This program reads and executes the program stored in the normal program area 600ba of the main control ROM 600b shown in FIG. 9B.

When this timer interrupt occurs, a save process is executed to save the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c (step S100), and then voltage monitoring is performed. The process is executed (step S101). This voltage monitoring process determines the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM output from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7), and if the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is at the “L” level (abnormal level), it is in the main control RAM 600c. The backup process of the stored data, that is, the process of calculating the checksum value of the data and storing the calculated checksum value as backup data in the main control RAM 600c is performed.

Next, when the voltage monitoring process (step S101) is completed, the main control CPU 600a performs a timer subtraction process for various timers (ordinary symbol variation timer, ordinary symbol accessory timer, etc.) that manage the time of each game operation. (Step S102).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 600a includes a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7), a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7), and a normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 7). Upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7), upper left general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7), left middle general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7), lower left general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7), ON / OFF signals of various switches including the out port switch 49a (see FIG. 7) and the grand prize opening switch 46c (see FIG. 7) are input, and the ON / OFF signal level and the ON / OFF signal level are input to the work area in the main control RAM 600c. The rising state is stored (step S103).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a random number management process (step S104). Specifically, the process of updating random numbers such as ordinary symbols and special symbols used in the winning / failing lottery is performed. At this time, the counter program as shown in FIGS. 13 (b) to 13 (d) described above is executed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs an error management process (step S105). In the error management process, the supply of the game ball is stopped, or the game ball is clogged, the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7), the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7), and the like. Normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 7), upper right general winning opening switch 48a1 (see FIG. 7), upper left general winning opening switch 48b1 (see FIG. 7), left middle general winning opening switch 48c1 (see FIG. 7), lower left It determines whether there is any abnormality inside the device such as disconnection of the general winning opening switch 48d1 (see FIG. 7), the out opening switch 49a (see FIG. 7), and the large winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 7). is there. When an error occurs, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the error is transmitted to the effect control board 90, and this command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command. Will be processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines whether or not the set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) is within the range of "1" to "6". Check the RAM error flag indicating (step S106). If the RAM error flag is set to ON (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 600a has a probability of generating a special gaming state stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7), which is advantageous to the player. It is determined that the set value is out of the range of "1" to "6", the process related to the symbol is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S119. On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 600a generates a special gaming state stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7), which is advantageous to the player. It is determined that the set value of the probability is within the range of "1" to "6", and the process proceeds to step S107.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the setting changing flag (step S107). If the setting changing flag is set to ON (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that it is in an irregular state in which the setting value can be changed only when the power is turned on, and in step S117. Proceed to the process of. On the other hand, if the setting changing flag is set to OFF (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines that the setting value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not being changed, and steps. Proceed to the process of S108.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the setting confirmation flag (step S108). If the setting confirmation flag is set to ON (step S108: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the setting value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is being confirmed, and in step S114. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the setting confirmation flag is set to OFF (step S108: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines that the setting value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not being confirmed, and is determined in step S109. Proceed to the process of.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the prize ball management process (step S109). This prize ball management process outputs a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 7) to perform a payout operation.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the normal symbol processing (step S110). In this normal symbol processing, a winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol is executed, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display state of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result. The details of this process will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes a normal electric accessory management process (step S1111). In this ordinary electric accessory management process, a signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7) required for generating the ordinary electric accessory opening game is generated based on the lottery result of the ordinary symbol processing (step S110). It is a thing.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes a special symbol processing (step S112). In this special symbol processing, the winning / failing lottery of the special symbol is executed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop display mode of the special symbol are determined based on the result of the lottery. The details of this process will be described later.

By the way, when executing the special symbol processing, the main control CPU 600a sets the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) regarding the winning / losing lottery of the special symbol. Based on the value, a lottery will be held to win or lose the special symbol. Therefore, does the main control CPU 600a have a set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state favorable to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) within the range of "1" to "6"? Check if it is out of range, and if it is out of range, set the RAM error flag to ON.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the special electric accessory management process (step S113). In this special electric accessory management process, mainly, when the big hit lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", the setting process necessary for executing and controlling the winning game corresponding to the hit is performed. is there. At this time, a signal relating to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7) is also generated. If the big hit lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", a command related to it (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the effect control board 90. It should be noted that this command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is processed by being called by the CALL_S command.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of confirming a set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, which is stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 7) (step S114).

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the prize ball winning number management process 2 (step S115). In this prize ball winning number management process 2, a process of displaying the value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 of step S44 shown in FIG. 18 on the measurement display device 610 (see FIGS. 7 and 8A) is performed. It is something to do.

By the way, in the prize ball winning number management process 2, as shown in FIG. 20, the RAM error (step S106 shown in FIG. 20) and the irregular state in which the set value is changed (step S107 shown in FIG. 20) are It will not be processed. The prize ball winning number management process 2 is called and processed by the CALL instruction.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a solenoid drive process (step S116). At this time, the main control CPU 600a confirms the signal related to the control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45c (see FIG. 7) generated in the ordinary electric accessory management process (step S111), and also confirms the special electric accessory management process (step S111). The signal related to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 7) generated in step S113) is confirmed. Then, based on this signal, the operation / stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45c or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled, and the opening / closing member 45b (see FIG. 5) is opened or closed, or a large winning opening (not shown). The opening / closing door 46a (see FIG. 5) operates so as to open or close the door.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the LED management process (step S117). This LED management process generates output data to the special symbol display device 50 (see FIG. 5) and the normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 5) according to the progress of the process, and a control signal based on the data. Or, when the setting changing flag and the setting confirmation flag are set to ON, the output data to the setting display device 620 (see FIGS. 7 and 8 (b)) can be generated. It is a process of outputting a control signal based on data. By this process, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 50 and the normal symbol display device 51, and the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player is displayed on the setting display device 620.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes the external terminal management process (step S118). In this external terminal management process, the hall computer (not shown) used for managing the game islands of the game hall is subjected to the number of hits during the game, the number of changes in the special symbol, the winning ball detection information to the winning opening, and the like. , Predetermined game information is output. If the setting changing flag and the setting confirmation flag are set to ON, a security signal is output.

Next, the main control CPU 600a returns to the interrupt enable state (step S119), restores the contents of the registers saved in the normal stack area 600cc (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c, and ends the timer interrupt. (Step S120). As a result, the interrupt processing routine returns to the main processing (see FIG. 18).

The voltage monitoring process (step S101) to error management process (step S105) and prize ball management process (step S109) to external terminal management process (step S118) executed by the timer interrupt process are called by the CALL_M instruction. Will be processed.

<Main control: Explanation of normal symbol processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the above-mentioned ordinary symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol processing, first, it is confirmed whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected at the normal symbol start port 47 (see FIG. 5) including the gate, that is, the normal symbol start port 47 of the normal symbol start port 47. The signal level of the normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 7) is confirmed (step S150). When the passage of the game ball is detected (step S150: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol in order to determine whether or not the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is, for example, 4 or more. The normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is confirmed (step S151). At that time, if the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is less than 4 (step S151: ≠ MAX), the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is added by 1 (step S152). After that, the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol hit determination random value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol into the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c in which the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is stored (FIG. 9A). After storing in (see) (see step S153), the process proceeds to step S154.

On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball is not detected in step S150 (step S150: NO), when it is determined in step S151 that the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is 4 or more (step S151: = In MAX), the processing of steps S152 to S153 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S154.

When the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S154, it confirms whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether 5AH is set to the normal symbol per operation flag (step S154). If 5AH is set in the normal symbol hit operation flag (step S154: ON), it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, and after updating the display data of the normal symbol (step S163), the normal symbol processing is performed. To finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the normal symbol operation flag (step S154: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S155). Then, if the normal symbol operation status flag is 00H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the state is before the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, proceeds to step S156, and determines whether or not the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is 0. Confirm (step S156).

When the main control CPU 600a confirms the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in which the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is stored, and then determines that the value is 0 (step S156). : = 0), after updating the display data of the normal symbol (step S163), the normal symbol processing is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number is not 0 (step S156: ≠ 0), the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is subtracted by 1 (step S157).

After that, the main control CPU 600a uses the normal symbol hit detection table NPP_TBL shown in FIG. 27 (a) to suspend the start of the normal symbol stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9 (a)) of the main control RAM 600c. The hit judgment of the random value corresponding to the number of balls is performed. That is, if the normal symbol probability variation flag indicating the game state is OFF, the main control CPU 600a has a lower limit value (in the figure, the normal symbol hit detection table NPP_TBL (normal state)) in which the random number value is shown in FIG. 27 (a). 249) or more determines whether or not it is below the upper limit value (250 in the figure), and if it is above the lower limit value and below the upper limit value, set 5AH to the normal symbol collision detection flag and turn it ON. In other cases, the normal symbol collision detection flag is turned off.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol probability change flag indicating the game state is ON, the random value is the upper limit at the lower limit value (4 in the figure) or more of the normal symbol hit detection table NPP_TBL (probability change state) shown in FIG. 27 (a). It is determined whether or not the value is (250 in the figure) or less, and if it is equal to or more than the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value, 5AH is set in the normal symbol collision detection flag and turned ON. In other cases, the process of setting the normal symbol hit detection flag to OFF is performed (step S158).

Then, the main control CPU 600a determines the stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) based on the lottery result determined in the random number lottery process (step S159).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether the normal symbol time reduction flag for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to ON, and if it is set to ON, sets the fluctuation time corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation timer. If it is set to OFF, the process of setting the normal fluctuation time in the normal symbol fluctuation timer is performed (step S160).

Next, the main control CPU 600a has a normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in which a random number value used for a winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol is stored. The storage area is shifted (step S161). That is, assuming that the maximum number of start-holding balls of the normal symbol can be held at 4, the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the start-holding number of 4 of the normal symbol is set to 3 of the start-holding balls of the normal symbol. The normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in which the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the corresponding normal symbol is stored is shifted to the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. The random value used for the winning / failing lottery of the symbol is the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c in which the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls 2 of the normal symbol is stored (FIG. 9 (a). ) Shifts to), and the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls 2 of the normal symbol is the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the starting-holding number of balls 1 of the normal symbol. Is shifted to the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in which the is stored.

After this processing, the main control CPU 600a sets 01H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S155, and the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls 4 of the normal symbol is set. A process of setting 00H in the stored normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is performed (step S162).

Then, after finishing the process of step S162, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S163), and finishes the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, in step S155, if the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 01H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is changing. The determination is made, the process proceeds to step S164, and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S164). If the normal symbol fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S164: ≠ 0), the display data of the normal symbol is updated (step S163), and the normal symbol processing is completed. Then, if the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S164: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets 02H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S155, and keeps the result of the normal symbol winning / failing lottery constant. In order to maintain the time, for example, a time of about 600 ms is set in the normal symbol variation timer (step S165).

After finishing the process of step S165, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S163), and finishes the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, if the main control CPU 600a is in the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol in step S155, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a is in the normal symbol during the confirmation time (normal). It is determined that the symbol variation has ended and is stopped), the process proceeds to step S166, and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S166). If the normal symbol fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S166: ≠ 0), the display data of the normal symbol is updated (step S163), and the normal symbol processing is completed. Then, if the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S166: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets 00H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S155 (step S167), and determines whether the normal symbol hits. It is confirmed whether the flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S168).

As a result, if the normal symbol hit detection flag is set to OFF (5AH is not set) (step S168: OFF), the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S163). Normal design processing is completed. Then, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S168: ON), the main control CPU 600a turns on the normal symbol hit operation flag used in step S154 (sets 5AH). After setting to (step S169), the normal symbol processing is finished.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, the special symbol processing will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 22 to 26.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol processing, first, the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 5) is used to insert a game ball (winning ball). It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected (step S200), and further, at the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol 2 start port 45 (see FIG. 5), the winning ball (winning ball) of the game ball is inserted. It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected (step S201).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of starting port check processing>
Explaining this process in detail with reference to FIG. 23, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not a game ball has entered (winned) in the special symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port 45, that is, special The level of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a of the special symbol 2 starting port 45 is confirmed (step S250). As a result, if the winning ball (winning) of the game ball is not detected (step S250: NO), the special symbol processing is completed.

On the other hand, if the winning ball (winning) of the game ball is detected (step S250: YES), the main control CPU 600a has a predetermined number of start-holding balls that triggers a change in the special symbol, and the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c. It is confirmed whether or not it is stored in (see FIG. 9A) (step S251). If the number of start-holding balls is less than 4 (step S251: ≠ MAX), the number of start-holding balls is added by 1 (+1) (step S252).

Next, the main control CPU 600a normally stores the random number value used when the special symbol is stopped, the random value for the fluctuation pattern, and the random value for the jackpot determination, and the number of start-holding balls that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol. It is stored in the RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) (step 253).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the current gaming state (whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.) and determines whether or not it is in the look-ahead prohibition state (step S254). If the read-ahead prohibition state is not set (step S254: NO), the main control CPU 600a draws a lottery for winning or losing a special symbol stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in step S253. The jackpot determination random number value used in the above (step S255) is acquired, and further, a start opening winning random number determination table (not shown) is acquired (step S256).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number value acquired in step S255 and the start opening winning random number determination table (not shown) acquired in step S256, and further, the above In step S253, the type of jackpot (per rank-up bonus, normal jackpot, etc.) is determined using the random number value for the special symbol stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c. , The fluctuation pattern is determined using the random number value for the fluctuation pattern, and the special symbol start opening winning command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is generated (step S257). When generating this special symbol start opening winning command, a program for acquiring the fluctuation time as shown in FIG. 11B is executed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a start hold addition command of the lower byte corresponding to the generated special symbol start opening winning command (step S258).

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a finishes the process of step S258, or in step S251 the number of start-holding balls of special symbol 1 or 2 is 4 or more (step S251: = MAX), or pre-reading. If it is in the prohibited state (step S254: YES), the start hold addition command of the upper byte corresponding to the increased number of start hold balls is generated (step S259).

Next, the main control CPU 600a combines the start hold addition command of the lower byte generated in step S258 and the start hold addition command of the upper byte generated in step S259, and then the start hold addition command (effect). As the control command DI_CMD), a process of transmitting to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S260). This start hold addition command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, when the processes of steps S200 and S201 shown in FIG. 22 are completed, the main control CPU 600a has the special symbol small hit operation flag set to ON, that is, the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. (Step S202). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S202: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S208), the special symbol is special. Finish the design processing.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S202: OFF), is the special symbol big hit operation flag set to ON, that is, is 5AH set in the special symbol big hit operation flag? Is confirmed (step S203). If 5AH is set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S203: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the jackpot, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S208), the special symbol processing To finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S203: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S204). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600a is waiting for the special symbol change (in the standby state for the next change because the special symbol is not changed). It is determined that there is (indicating that there is), and the special symbol change start processing is performed (step S205).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol fluctuation start processing>
Explaining this process in detail with reference to FIG. 24, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the number of start-holding balls that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is 0 (step S300). That is, when the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not it is stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c and determines that the number of start-holding balls is 0 (step S300). : = 0), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H (step S301). If the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H (step S301: YES), the special symbol change start process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is not 00H (step S301: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits the customer waiting demo command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) (step). S302). In response to this, the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) shifts to the customer waiting demo state when a predetermined time elapses from the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15 (a). The customer waiting demo command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 00H (step S303), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 600a determines that the number of start holding balls is not 0 (step S300: ≠ 0), the number of start hold balls is subtracted by 1 (-1) (step S304), and the start hold subtraction command is produced and controlled. The command DI_CMD is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) (step S305). In response to this, the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) transmits a liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD that displays the number of start-holding balls by 1 (-1) to the liquid crystal control board 120. Then, when the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a screen as shown in FIG. 17 (a-3), a state in which three or two are held as start hold balls is displayed ( (Refer to image P5). On the other hand, when the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) cannot receive the start hold subtraction command, the liquid crystal state is that three start hold balls are held as shown in FIG. 17 (a-4). It will be displayed on the display device 41 (see image P1). As a result, the number of start-holding balls actually stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c and the displayed number of start-holding balls do not match. The start hold subtraction command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600 stores the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c in which the random value used when the special symbol is stopped, the random value for the fluctuation pattern, and the random value for jackpot determination (see step S253 in FIG. 23) are stored. The storage area in (see FIG. 9A) is shifted (step S306), and the normal RAM area 600ca of the main control RAM 600c in which the random number value used for the winning / failing lottery of the special symbol corresponding to the start hold 4 is stored is stored. 0 is set in the area (see FIG. 9A) (step S307).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a hit determination using the jackpot determination random number value stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in step S253 of FIG. Specifically, the random value for jackpot determination is compared with the determination value stored in the special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL shown in FIG. 27 (b), or the special symbol small hit determination shown in FIG. 27 (c). The hit determination of the special symbol is performed by comparing with the determination value stored in the table SDP_TBL. That is, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), in the special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL, when the game state is the normal state, 10001 is stored as the lower limit value and 10164 is stored as the upper limit value, and the game state is in the probability change state (win lottery). In the case of a probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than usual), 10001 is stored as the lower limit value and 11640 is stored as the upper limit value. Therefore, when the game state is the normal state and the jackpot determination random value is 10001 to 10164, the special symbol is a jackpot, and the other random numbers are lost. When the game state is a probabilistic state and the jackpot determination random value is 10001 to 11640, the special symbol is a jackpot, and the other random numbers are lost. Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), 20001 is stored as the lower limit value and 20164 is stored as the upper limit value in the special symbol small hit determination table SDP_TBL. Therefore, when the random value for jackpot determination is 20001 to 20164, the special symbol is a small hit, and the other random numbers are lost. In this way, in step S253 of FIG. 23, the hit determination of the jackpot determination random value stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c is performed (step S308).

Next, the main control CPU 600a uses the random value used when stopping the special symbol stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in step S253 of FIG. A stop symbol is generated (step S309).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prepares to shift to any of the game states of the normal state, the time saving state, the latent probability change state, and the probability change state (step S310).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a variation pattern of the special symbol using the variation pattern random value stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c in step S253 of FIG. Then, the variation pattern command of the variation pattern of the generated special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) as the effect control command DI_CMD (step S311). At this time, a program for acquiring the fluctuation time as shown in FIG. 11B is executed, and the fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer. The variation pattern command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol changing flag to 5AH and puts it in the ON state (step S312).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a symbol designation command for designating a special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S313), and uses the generated symbol designation command as the effect control command DI_CMD for the effect control board 90 (effect). A process of transmitting to the control CPU 900) is performed (step S314). The symbol designation command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 02H in the special symbol operation status flag (step S315), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is changing (indicating that the special symbol is currently changing), and is special. Processing during symbol change is performed (step S206).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of processing during special symbol change>
Explaining this process in detail with reference to FIG. 25, first, the main control CPU 600a has passed the fluctuation time set in the special symbol fluctuation timer in step S311 of FIG. 24, that is, whether or not it has become 0. Is confirmed (step S350). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S350: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during special symbol variation.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S350: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits the symbol stop command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the effect control board 90 (effect control CPU 900) (step S351). The symbol stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmission process is called by the CALL_S command and processed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 03H in the special symbol operation status flag and 00H in the special symbol changing flag. Further, the main control CPU 600a sets, for example, a time of about 500 ms in the special symbol variation timer in order to maintain the winning / failing lottery result of the special symbol for a certain period of time (step S352). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the processing during the special symbol change.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is being confirmed (indicating that the change of the special symbol has ended and is stopped), and the special symbol confirmation time Perform the intermediate processing (step S207).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of processing during special symbol confirmation>
Explaining this process in detail with reference to FIG. 26, first, the main control CPU 600a has passed the fluctuation time set in the special symbol fluctuation timer in step S311 of FIG. 24, that is, whether or not it has become 0. Is confirmed (step S400). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S400 ≠ 0), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the special symbol fluctuation timer is 0 (step S400 = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 01H (step S401), and is the special symbol jackpot determination flag set to ON? Check (whether 5AH is set) (step S402). If the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S402: YES), the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol jackpot operation flag is set to 5AH. , And set 00H to the normal symbol time reduction flag, set 00H to the normal symbol probability change flag, set 00H to the special symbol time reduction flag, set 00H to the special symbol probability change flag, and set the special symbol time reduction number to be described later. A process of setting 00H to the counter and the special symbol probability variation counter is performed (step S403). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the special symbol big hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S402: NO), is the main control CPU 600a set to the special symbol small hit determination flag to ON (step S402: NO)? (Whether 5AH is set) is confirmed (step S404). If the special symbol small hit detection flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S404: YES), the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. Is set (step S405).

After finishing the process of step S405, or if the special symbol small hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S404: NO), the main control CPU 600a shortens the special symbol time. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the count counter is 0 (step S406).

If the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is not 0 (step S406: NO), the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (-1) (step S407), and the main control CPU 600a again performs the special symbol time reduction counter. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the counter is 0 (step S408). If the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is 0 (step S408: YES), 00H is set in the normal symbol time reduction flag, 00H is set in the normal symbol probability change flag, and 00H is set in the normal symbol time reduction flag. Is set (step S409).

After the processing of step S409 is completed, or if the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is 0 (step S406: YES) or the value of the special symbol time reduction counter is not 0 (step S408: NO), the main The control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S410). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S410: YES), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S410: NO), the main control CPU 600a subtracts 1 from the value of the special symbol probability variation counter (-1) (step S411), and again the special symbol. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (step S412). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S412: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the process during the special symbol confirmation time.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S412: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol time reduction flag to 00H, sets the normal symbol probability variation flag to 00H, and sets the special symbol time reduction flag. Is set to 00H, a process of setting 00H to the special symbol probability change flag is performed (step S413), and the process is completed during the special symbol confirmation time.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
As described above, when any of the processes of step S205, step S206, and step S207 is completed, the main control CPU 600a finishes the special symbol processing after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S208).

<Explanation of production control processing>
Next, the processing method of the effect shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 will be specifically described with reference to the processing content (outline of the program) of the effect control board 90 shown in FIGS. 28 to 30.

<Direction control: Main processing>
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board is sent from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 7), and the effect control CPU 900 receives the signal. (See FIG. 7) performs the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28. The effect control CPU 900 first initializes the registers provided inside and sets the input / output directions of the input / output ports. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serially transferred (step S500).

After the setting, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (see FIG. 7) that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S501). Then, the effect control CPU 900 performs an interrupt permission setting process for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S502).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 initializes the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 used as the work area and the stack area (step S503), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 930 (see FIG. 7). As a result, the sound LSI 930 initializes the register provided inside the sound LSI 930 (step S504).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 confirms a memory area in the effect control RAM 920 in which the motor data for operating the motor (not shown) for operating the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 5) is stored. If the abnormality data is stored, the effect control CPU 900 issues a command to return these motors to the origin position. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 returns to the initial position (step S505).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 sets a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) provided inside the effect control CPU 900, which has a function of creating a pulse output having a fixed cycle, a function of measuring time, and the like. That is, the effect control CPU 900 sets the time constant register of the CTC so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 1 ms (step S506).

After completing the above processing, the effect control CPU 900 confirms whether or not it is the main loop update cycle. Specifically, the remainder when the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts from 0 to 31 in a loop is divided by 16 (that is, divided by 16) is confirmed, and if the remainder is 0 (step S507: YES). , Step S509, and if it is other than 0 (step S507: NO), a process of updating the random number value or the like of the advance notice effect random number counter is performed (step S508). The method of incrementing (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT will be described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 produces a control signal necessary for turning on or off the decorative lamps such as the LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 7) generated in step S511 described later. A process of writing to the memory area in the control RAM 920 is performed (step S509).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920, and outputs an effect pattern according to the content thereof. It is determined by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 910. The determined effect pattern is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 as the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD (step S510). At this time, if the customer waiting demo command is not provided and the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state triggered by the symbol stop command, the timer is activated and counts for a predetermined time when the symbol stop command is received. It will be.

Next, after finishing the process of step S510, the effect control CPU 900 determines the BGM corresponding to the determined effect pattern, and operates the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 7) (not shown). ) Is determined. Then, it is also determined whether or not there is an effect that causes the player to press the effect button device 13 (see FIG. 1) in the determined effect pattern (step S511).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the control signal related to the determined sound to the sound LSI 933. Then, the sound LSI 930 reads the BGM corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 940. As a result, the sound LSI 930 performs processing based on the read sound data and outputs the sound source data to the speaker 17 (step S512).

Specifically, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B, as the effect control command DI_CMD, a start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0, and a decorative symbol (special). Upon receiving a variation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of a symbol) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol). The BGM is played back in a loop regardless of the fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds) of the decorative symbol (special symbol).

Further, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15B, when a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is received as the effect control command DI_CMD, the sound LSI 930 is loop-reproduced. The loop playback is performed as it is without stopping the BGM.

Thus, in this way, at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing), the BGM continues to be played back in a loop. Therefore, as the BGM continues to be played back in a loop, a command reception error is sent to an employee of the amusement park who understands the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. Can be notified that has occurred.

Further, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the BGM continues to be played in a loop, at the timing T4 shown in FIG. 15B, the effect control command DI_CMD is used as a variation pattern (for example) of the decorative symbol (special symbol). When the variable pattern command (for example, A001H) of the loss pattern 1) and the symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for specifying the decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, the loss symbol) are received, the sound LSI 930 receives a new BGM. Instead of playing the BGM that is playing in a loop, the BGM that is playing in a loop is played as it is. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

Even if the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state triggered by the symbol stop command, the same processing is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 accesses and confirms whether or not any error has occurred due to noise or the like when the sound LSI 930 decodes the sound data or the like in relation to the process of the step S512 (step S513). ).

Thus, after finishing the process of step S513, the effect control CPU 900 returns to the process of step S507 and repeats the processes of steps S507 to S513.

<Production control: Explanation of command reception interrupt processing>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 29, the processing when the effect control command DI_CMD and the interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) during the execution of such an effect control main process will be described. ..

As shown in FIG. 29, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the interrupt signal, it executes a save process of saving the contents of each register in the stack area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S550). After that, the effect control CPU 900 reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S551), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S552).

After that, the effect control CPU 900 again reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S553), and whether or not the value read in step S551 and the value read in step S553 match. Is confirmed (step S554). If they do not match (step S554: NO), the process proceeds to step S557, and if they match (step S554: YES), the address address corresponding to the above-calculated pointer is sent from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600). The received effect control command DI_CMD is stored (step S555). The stored effect control command DI_CMD will be read out to the effect control CPU 900 during the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 28.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 updates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S556), and restores the register saved in the process of step S550 (step S557). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28.

<Production control: Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 30, the process when the timer interrupt every 1 ms, which is set in the process of step S506 (see FIG. 28) of the effect control main process, is described.

As shown in FIG. 30, when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process of saving the contents of each register in the stack area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S600). After that, the effect control CPU 900 refreshes the registers of the input / output ports provided in the effect control CPU 900 (step S601).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits (outputs a pulse) the motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 by serial transfer from the output port. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 5) operates based on the motor data (step S602).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 receives signals from the effect button device 13 and the setting button 15 (step S603). When the effect button device 13 is pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern in consideration of the effect button device 13 being pressed when performing the process of step S511 shown in FIG. 28. It will be.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 confirms the position of the motor and the number of steps based on the data from the motor sensor of the motor (not shown) that operates the movable accessory device 43 (see FIG. 5) (step S604).

Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 7) in the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 28 (step S605). As a result, the liquid crystal display device 41 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17.

Specifically, at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15B, as the effect control command DI_CMD, a start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0, and a decorative symbol (special). When a fluctuation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a fluctuation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of a symbol) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol) are received, The variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Further, when a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the special symbol is received as the effect control command DI_CMD at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15 (b), the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is displayed. It will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. The image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

Thus, in this way, at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing), the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will continue to be displayed on the device 41. Therefore, by continuing to display the image in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) has stopped, the game understands the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. It is possible to notify the employees of the field that a command reception error has occurred.

Further, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the image in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped is continuously displayed, the decoration is performed as the effect control command DI_CMD at the timing T4 shown in FIG. A variation pattern command (for example, A001H) for a variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of a symbol (special symbol), and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss symbol). Upon reception, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the variation image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is started from the image in which the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo command is not provided and the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state triggered by the symbol stop command, the effect control command DI_CMD is used at the timing T10 shown in FIG. 16 (b). A start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0, a change pattern command (for example, A001H) for a change pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of a decorative symbol (special symbol), When a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a lost symbol) is received, the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

In this variation image, the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed, but since the variation time (for example, 120 seconds) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is fixed, the determined variation time (for example, 120 seconds) is determined. , 120 seconds, etc.), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) will be swaying.

The fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is stopped when the effect control CPU 900 receives a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H). However, assuming that the symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) could not be received by the effect control CPU 900, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a loop state. It becomes.

Thus, in this way, even if the symbol stop command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T11 shown in FIG. 16B, the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 41 in a loop state. Therefore, the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating continues to be displayed in a loop state, so that the error specifications can be understood without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41. It is possible to notify the employees of the amusement park, etc., that a command reception error has occurred.

By the way, in a state where the symbol stop demo command cannot be received and the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is continuously displayed in a loop state, the effect control command is displayed at the timing T13 shown in FIG. 16 (b). As DI_CMD, a symbol specification command (for example, a loss pattern) for designating a variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of a decorative symbol (special symbol), a variation pattern command (for example, A001H), and a decoration symbol (special symbol) (for example, a loss pattern) , BB01H), the variable image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, the image in which the decorative symbol (special symbol) is swaying and fluctuating is continuously displayed in a loop state, but the fluctuation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 when the game ball is won. As a result, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable when the state shifts from the error state to the normal gaming state.

On the other hand, when the effect control command DI_CMD, which is a start hold subtraction command for subtracting the number of start hold balls from 3 to 2, cannot be received by the effect control CPU 900, the speed is high as shown in FIG. 17 (a-5). The fluctuating decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed (see image P4), and the state in which three start-holding balls are held is displayed as it is (see image P1). That is, the number of start-holding balls actually stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c does not match the number of start-holding balls displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (c-1), the state in which three balls are held as start holding balls continues to be displayed (see image P1), and the decorative symbol (special symbol) fluctuating at high speed changes. , As shown in FIG. 17 (c-2), stop (in the figure, stop in the state where the combination symbol is lost of "123") (see image P7). After that, as the effect control command DI_CMD, the start hold subtraction command (for example, B002H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from two to one, and the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol) When a variable pattern command (for example, A001H) or a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a lost symbol) is received, the speed is high as shown in FIG. 17 (c-3). A fluctuating decorative symbol (special symbol) is displayed (see image P8). Further, the liquid crystal display device 41 instantly displays a state in which two balls are held as start holding balls (see image P11). At this time, instead of displaying an animation on the liquid crystal display device 41 in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from three to one, and the number of start-holding balls is subtracted, three are held as start-holding balls. The display will be instantly switched from the state in which the display is on to the state in which two are held.

Then, from this state, an animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from two to one is erased to one, and as shown in FIG. 17 (c-4), the liquid crystal is displayed. The display device 41 displays an animation (see image P12) in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted so that the number of start-holding balls is erased from two to one (see image P12). ), The state in which one ball is held as a start holding ball is displayed (see image P13). As a result, the number of start-holding balls actually stored in the normal RAM area 600ca (see FIG. 9A) of the main control RAM 600c matches the displayed number of start-holding balls.

By doing so, the player is accustomed to instantly switching the display from the state in which the number of start-holding balls is held to 3 to the state in which 2 are held, and the number is subtracted from 2 to 1. Since the animation is displayed, it is possible to return to the start hold display in which the normal number of start hold balls is displayed without giving the player a great sense of discomfort. As a result, the player can continue the game without feeling unnatural. Further, it is not necessary to separately prepare an animation in which the number of start-holding balls is subtracted from the number of start-holding balls of 3 to 1 by erasing 2 pieces.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 operates the motor (see FIG. 5) determined in step S511 shown in FIG. 28 based on the position and the number of steps of the motor confirmed in step S604. Motor data according to the operation content (not shown) is generated and then stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 (step S606). The motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 920 will be transmitted by serial transfer from the output port in the process of step S602 at the time of the next 1 ms timer interrupt.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 turns on or off the decorative lamps such as the LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 7) stored in the effect control RAM 920 in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. The control signal required for the above is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100 (step S607). The control signal required to turn on or off the identification lamp device 52 is also transmitted.

By the way, when the decorative lamps such as the LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 7) are turned on or off, the effect control command DI_CMD is used at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 15 (b). , The start hold subtraction command (for example, B001H) in which the number of start hold balls is subtracted from 1 to 0, and the variation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the variation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) of the decorative symbol (special symbol). , When a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, a lost symbol) is received, the decorative symbol (special symbol) changes regardless of the fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds). The command lamp effect will be executed in a loop.

Further, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15B, when a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is received as the effect control command DI_CMD, the variable is executed in a loop. The lamp effect is not stopped, and the loop is executed as it is.

Thus, in this way, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15B, the variable lamp effect continues to be executed in a loop. Therefore, by continuing to execute the variable lamp effect in a loop, employees of the amusement park who understand the error specifications without displaying a "command reception error" on the liquid crystal display device 41, etc. It is possible to notify that a command reception error has occurred.

By the way, as the lamp effect, instead of executing the variable lamp effect as described above in a loop, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the symbol stop lamp effect may be executed. That is, at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 15C, when a symbol stop command (for example, BF01H) for stopping the decorative symbol (special symbol) is received as the effect control command DI_CMD, the symbol stop lamp effect is executed. It becomes. This symbol stop lamp effect is a pattern in which the brightness of a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that produces a lamp effect effect is lowered and looped is continued, or a pattern in which the decorative lamp is repeatedly turned on and off is continued. Is.

Even in this way, even if the customer waiting demo command cannot be received (missing) at the timing T3 shown in FIG. 15C, the symbol stop lamp effect will continue to be executed. Therefore, by continuing to execute the symbol stop lamp effect, even if the liquid crystal display device 41 does not display a "command reception error" or the like, it is possible to inform the employees of the amusement park who understand the error specifications. It is possible to notify that a command reception error has occurred.

Further, in a state where the customer waiting demo command cannot be received and the fluctuation lamp effect continues to be executed in a loop, a decorative symbol (special symbol) is used as the effect control command DI_CMD at the timing T4 shown in FIG. 15 (b). When a fluctuation pattern command (for example, A001H) of the fluctuation pattern (for example, loss pattern 1) and a symbol designation command (for example, BB01H) for designating a decorative symbol (special symbol) (for example, loss symbol) are received, a loop is performed. The variable lamp effect that is being executed is not stopped, but is executed in a loop as it is. As a result, when shifting from the error state to the normal gaming state, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

Even if the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state triggered by the symbol stop command, the same processing is performed.

Next, the effect control CPU 900 increments (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 used in the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 28, and divides the incremented value by 16 (that is, 16). (Division by) is performed (step S608). After that, the effect control CPU 900 restores the register saved in the process of step S600 (step S609). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to notify the employees of the game hall that an error has occurred without the player feeling unnatural.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the game can be continued without the player feeling unnatural.

In this embodiment, only an example in which the setting display device 620 is lit and displayed is shown as a display method, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the setting display device 620 may be blinked while the setting is being changed. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 are separately provided is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the four 7 segments constituting the measurement display device 610 is set. The display device 620 may be used, and the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 may be used in combination. By doing so, the number of parts can be reduced. When the measurement display device 610 and the setting display device 620 are used in this way, the set value is displayed during the setting change period after the power is turned on, and the set value is displayed during the other period when the probability is low (winning lottery). It is preferable to display the content related to the ratio of how many prize balls have been won in the low probability state where the probability is normal). Further, it is preferable to display the current setting value not only during the setting change period but also during the setting confirmation period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 650 has only a function of changing the setting content of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and another switch is provided to confirm the setting change content. Although it has been explained that this may be performed, the switch is to allow the game ball to pass through the normal symbol start port 47 composed of a gate, and to detect the game ball by the normal symbol start port switch 47a (see FIG. 7). Depending on the situation, the setting change contents may be confirmed. By doing so, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 640 and turned on, the setting content of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is set by, for example, "the setting change switch 650". It was explained that the setting can be changed in 6 steps from "1" to "6", but the setting is not limited to this, and the operation of turning the launch handle 16 (see FIG. 1) or the launch handle 16 is provided. The setting may be changed or the setting may be confirmed by pressing the launch stop switch (not shown). By doing so, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the setting display device 620 is configured by one 7-segment is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a plurality of LEDs are combined may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the setting display device 620, the setting key switch 640, and the setting change switch 650 are configured by separate parts is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting display device 620 and the setting key are not limited to the above. The switch 640 and the setting change switch 650 may be unitized into one component. By doing so, the number of parts can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the setting contents are displayed on the setting display device 620 is shown, but in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the probability setting for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is not provided, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided. It is also possible to hide the setting contents of the probability of generating a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is illustrated that the setting change switch 650 can change the setting content of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player in six stages of, for example, "1" to "6". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear switch 630 mounted on the main control board 60, a volume change switch (not shown), or the like may be used. In this way, it is not necessary to newly provide the setting change switch 650, and the number of parts can be reduced. As for the switch whose setting can be changed, it is preferable that the switch has a click feeling.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the CTC is configured to periodically interrupt the timer every 4 ms before changing the set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player. An example of setting the time constant register is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CTC's CTC interrupts the timer interrupt periodically every 4 ms after changing the set value of the probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player. A time constant register may be set. For example, it may be provided after the processing of step S33 or step S34.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the process of causing the measurement display device 610 to display a predetermined display and the process of displaying the special symbol display device 50 by lighting are common, the LED management process of step S117 shown in FIG. 20 is used. An example of processing is shown, but it may be processed separately without being shared. That is, the LED management process of step S117 shown in FIG. 20 is a process when the special symbol display device 50 is turned on and displayed, and another process may be provided when the measurement display device 610 is made to display a predetermined value. ..

1 Pachinko game machine 41 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
60 Main control board 600 One-chip microcomputer 600a Main control CPU
600b main control ROM
600ba Normal program area 600bb Normal data area 600be Measurement program area 600b Measurement data area 600c Main control RAM
90 Production control board 900 Production control CPU (reception means)
930 Sound LSI (sound reproduction means)

Claims (1)

Display means and
A receiving means for receiving a predetermined command and
A sound reproduction means for reproducing a predetermined sound according to the progress of the game ,
It has a lamp effect executing means for executing a predetermined lamp effect according to the progress of the game .
When the symbol variation starts, the sound reproducing means loops the BGM during the symbol variation by receiving the command that triggers the symbol variation start, and the lamp effect executing means is the lamp for the symbol variation. Loop and execute the production,
When the symbol variation is stopped, the sound reproducing means does not stop the BGM during the symbol variation and causes loop reproduction as it is, and the lamp effect executing means does not stop the lamp effect for symbol variation and loops as it is. And run
When the command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo production is received by the receiving means and the state shifts to the customer waiting demo state,
The sound reproducing means sets the volume of the BGM being reproduced to the volume of the customer waiting demo effect.
The display means is a display for the customer waiting demonstration effect.
If the command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo production is sent but cannot be received by the receiving means,
The display means does not display an error indicating that the command that triggers the start of the customer waiting demo effect could not be received, and displays a predetermined symbol without displaying the display for the customer waiting demo effect. Continue ,
The sound reproduction means does not set the volume of the loop-reproduced BGM to the volume of the customer waiting demo effect, and continues to reproduce the BGM.
The lamp effect executing means is a gaming machine that continuously executes the lamp effect for symbol variation executed in the loop.

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