JP6411712B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to Yu technique capable gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a liquid crystal display (one display device) and an EL display (another display device) that is smaller than the liquid crystal display are provided, and the EL display is superimposed on the front side of the liquid crystal display. Thus, an effect image in which the main image displayed on the liquid crystal display and the sub-image displayed on the EL display cooperate with each other is displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-217808 (page 25, FIG. 20)

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a liquid crystal display (one display device) includes an area in which a main image is drawn and an area in which a sub image is drawn in a frame buffer (image data storage unit). Is set independently of the physical arrangement state of the EL display (other display devices), and processing such as designation of the drawing position when drawing image data is performed separately for the main image and the sub image. There is a problem that the processing is complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, it aims to provide a game machine capable of preventing the control by the providing a plurality of display devices is complicated And

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first display device (for example, a first effect display device 9),
A second display device (for example, second effect display devices 11a to 11d) provided movably by driving a stepping motor;
The effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes effect control process processing by executing the effect control process for displaying the display contents in cooperation with each other on the first display device and the second display device. As shown in FIG. 20, a reach notification effect or a jackpot notification effect in which a radial image is displayed in common across the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11 a to 11 d),
A frame buffer in which image data of an image displayed on the first display device and image data of an image displayed on the second display device are readable and stored;
An arrangement state specifying means for specifying a physical arrangement state of the second display device with respect to the first display device based on a drive signal input to the stepping motor;
With
Second image buffer area for storing the image data of the second linkage image displayed on the second display device, the second display device is disposed more adjacent regions of the first display device to the arrangement state specifying means Is specified in the vicinity area of the first image buffer area for storing the image data of the first cooperative image displayed on the first display device, and the first arrangement state specifying means sets the first image buffer area to the first image buffer area . When it is specified that the second display device is arranged at a position overlapping with the display device, the second image display device is set to overlap with the first image buffer area,
Image data of a single image displayed across the first display device and the second display device in the cooperation effect can be drawn across the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area der is,
Even when the second image buffer area is set in the vicinity of the first image buffer area, and when the second image buffer area is set so as to overlap the first image buffer area, the first image buffer area is set. The linkage effect can be executed by drawing over one image buffer area and the second image buffer area.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced without requiring a high-performance processing circuit for performing complex control.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A plurality of display devices (for example, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) including a display device that is capable of displaying an image relating to a game and is movably provided;
As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, an effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect control process process) that executes an effect that displays the display contents in cooperation with each other on a plurality of display devices. A part for executing a reach notification effect and a jackpot notification effect in which a common radial image is displayed across the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d);
Display control means (for example, VDP262) for performing display control of a plurality of display devices;
Image data storage means (eg, a VRAM area) for temporarily storing image data of images to be displayed on a plurality of display devices;
With
The image data storage means includes
A first storage area (for example, a first drawing area of a main frame buffer) for temporarily storing image data of an image to be displayed on one display device (for example, the first effect display device 9) of the plurality of display devices. And a second storage area for temporarily storing image data of images to be displayed on other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) other than the one display device (for example, the first frame of the main frame buffer). 2 drawing areas) and a third storage area (for example, a subframe buffer storage area) provided separately from the second storage area and for temporarily storing image data of an image to be displayed on the other display device. Have
The first storage area and the second storage area are set so as to output image data corresponding to the physical arrangement state of a plurality of display devices,
The display control means includes
When a collaborative effect is executed by the effect executing means, a series of image data (for example, main image data and sub image data) are temporarily stored in the first storage area and the second storage area, and
The image data temporarily stored in the second storage area is read out, temporarily stored in the third storage area, and image data based on the temporarily stored image data is output to the other display device (for example, FIG. 25). , The sub image data A to D of each second rendering area in the main frame buffer are re-replicated to each storage area of the sub frame buffer, and the output image data generated based on the sub image data A to D is reproduced. Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 toward the signal separation board 220),
An image can be displayed on the other display device even when a collaborative effect is not executed by the effect executing means.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced without requiring a high-performance processing circuit for performing complex control.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means A ,
The display control means (for example, VDP 262) is configured to display the other display devices (for example, second effect display devices 11a to 11d) when the cooperation effect is not executed by the effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 86). The image data displayed on the screen is directly stored in the third storage area without being stored in the second storage area, and the image data stored in the third storage area is output to the other display device (for example, 26, the sub image data A to D are drawn in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer, and the output image data Z generated based on the sub image data A to D is output to the sub display system of the VDP 262. Part output from the unit SK to the signal separation substrate 220),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the cooperation effect is not executed by the effect execution means, the image data directly stored in the third storage area is output to the other display device, and therefore when the cooperation effect is not executed. The image processing burden on the display control means can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A or means 1,
The display control means (for example, VDP 262) is an unprocessed state in which a predetermined drawing process (for example, effect process) is not performed when a cooperation effect is executed by the effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 86). After drawing an image in the third storage area (for example, the storage area of the subframe buffer), an unprocessed image drawn in the third storage area is converted into the second storage area (for example, the second drawing area of the main frame buffer). ), A predetermined process is performed on the image copied in the second storage area and the image drawn in the first storage area, and the processed image after the process is re-stored in the third storage area. The image data (for example, sub image data) of the processed image that has been copied and re-replicated in the third storage area is output to the other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the unprocessed image is once rendered in the third storage area, the process is performed together with the image copied in the second storage area and rendered in the first storage area. This image is updated to the processed image and output, so that the predetermined process is compared with the case where the image drawn in the first storage area and the image drawn in the third storage area are separately executed. Thus, these processes can be appropriately performed according to the arrangement state of the display device.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A , means 1 and means 2,
The one display device (for example, the first effect display device 9) and the other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) are provided physically adjacent to each other (for example, FIG. a) the adjacent arrangement shown in a)),
The first storage area and the second storage area are set adjacent to each other corresponding to the physical adjacent state of a plurality of display devices (for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, each second drawing area is set). Area is set adjacent to the first drawing area),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, image data is rendered as compared to the case where the first storage area and the second storage area are set regardless of the physical adjacent state between one display device and another display device. Since processing such as designation of the drawing position at the time can be simplified, it is possible to prevent the display control means from becoming complicated by providing these other display devices.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means A and means 1 to 3,
The one display device (for example, the first effect display device 9) and the other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) are physically superimposed and provided (for example, FIG. 19 ( a) a superposed arrangement state shown in a)).
The first storage area and the second storage area are set so as to be overlapped corresponding to the physical overlap state of a plurality of display devices (for example, as shown in FIG. The area is set to overlap the first drawing area),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, image data is rendered as compared to the case where the first storage area and the second storage area are set regardless of the physical superposition state of one display device and another display device. Since processing such as designation of the drawing position at the time can be simplified, it is possible to prevent the display control means from becoming complicated by providing these other display devices.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A and means 1 to 4,
The other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) are movably provided by driving means (movement motors 59a to 59d),
The second storage area is set by moving corresponding to the physical movement state of the other display device by the driving means (for example, each second drawing area is shown in FIG. 19B). A portion that moves from the state of being superimposed on one drawing area to the state of being adjacent to the first drawing area shown in FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the other display device is physically moved, the effect can be enhanced, and the second storage area is set regardless of the physical movement state with the other display device. Compared to the case, it is possible to simplify the processing of designating the drawing position when drawing the image data, so that the control of the display control means is prevented from being complicated by providing these other display devices. Can do.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A and means 1 to 5,
The other display devices (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) are physically arranged such that the horizontal line of the display surface has a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees clockwise or 45 degrees counterclockwise) with the horizontal. Provided to be rotated,
The display control means (for example, the VDP 262) rotates the image read from the second storage area (for example, the second drawing area of the main frame buffer) in the reverse direction by the same angle as the second storage area. Is temporarily stored in the third storage area corresponding to (for example, a subframe buffer storage area),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an image read from the second storage area and temporarily stored in the third storage area is stored in the third storage area in a state similar to a state in which the other display devices are not physically rotated. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing such as specifying the pixel position when processing the image data, so that the display control means is complicated to control by providing another display device that is physically rotated by a predetermined angle. Can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
A plurality of other display devices rotated by the predetermined angle (for example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d) are provided,
The image data storage means (for example, a VRAM area) has a third storage area (for example, a subframe buffer storage area) corresponding to each of the other display devices, and the plurality of third storage areas are: Set apart from each other with a predetermined drawing area,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the image read from the second storage area is reversely rotated by a predetermined angle and stored in the third storage area, the reversely rotated image is drawn in the other third storage area, Interference with images in other third storage areas can be prevented.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine that is a gaming machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example in a signal separation board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the VRAM area | region in SDRAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. (A) is a front view showing each effect display device when the first effect display device and the second effect display device are in a non-overlapping state, and an AA cross-sectional view in the front view, (b) These are the front view which shows each effect display apparatus when a 1st effect display apparatus and a 2nd effect display apparatus are in a superimposition state, and BB sectional drawing in this front view. It is a figure which shows each drawing area of each production | presentation display device and main frame buffer when a 1st production display device and a 2nd production display device are in a superposition state. It is a figure which shows each drawing area of each production | presentation display apparatus and main frame buffer when a 1st production display device and a 2nd production display device are in a non-superimposition state. (A) is a figure which shows the state which drawn the main image in the main frame buffer, (b) is a figure which shows the state which drawn the sub image in the sub-frame buffer. (A) is a figure which shows the state which replicated the sub image to the main frame buffer, (b) is a figure which shows the state which reproduced the sub image in the sub frame buffer again. It is a figure which shows the state which arrange | positions the structure data of a sub image in a synthesized image storage area. (A) is a figure which shows the separation process of the image data in a signal separation board | substrate, (b) is a figure which shows the pixel size of the image data in a signal separation board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the drawing order in the case of performing a cooperation effect. It is a figure which shows the drawing order in the case of not performing a cooperation effect. It is a figure which shows the drawing order in the case of performing the cooperation production as a modification. (A) is a front view which shows the 2nd effect display apparatus in Example 2, (b) is a figure which shows the pixel size of each image data. (A) is a figure which shows the separation process of the image data in the signal separation board | substrate in Example 2, (b) is a figure which shows the pixel size of the image data in a signal separation board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart which shows the dot clock of the transmission circuit of a signal separation board | substrate, (b) is a timing chart which shows the dot clock of a 2nd effect display apparatus, (c) is a dot of image data. (D) is a figure for demonstrating the color of the dot of a 2nd production | presentation display apparatus according to the said timing chart.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102 is a game ball storage unit that can store pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). An upper plate portion 3a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof projects toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510a to 510d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the player's operation performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A transparent game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a first effect display device 9 (variable display device, including a plurality of variable display areas, each of which displays a decorative pattern (also referred to as an effect pattern) for effect display (also referred to as a variable display). The main display device) and the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d (sub display devices) smaller than the first effect display device 9 can be seen through the transparent game board 6. It is provided on the back side of the panel 6 (see FIG. 18). In the following description, the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d (sub display devices) may be collectively referred to as the second effect display device 11.

  In this embodiment, since the transparent game board 6 is used, no opening is provided in front of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, but an opaque game board is used. In that case, an opening may be provided in the game board 6 so that the player can visually recognize the display of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 2) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. The first effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The first effect display device 9 is a decorative (effect) symbol during a special symbol variable display period by the special symbol indicator 8, and is a decorative symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each symbol. Fluctuation (variable) display. The first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 2) mounted on an effect control board 80 (effect execution means, display control board) described later. Controlled by each device.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for displaying is provided.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition) is established (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a described later). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed) When the time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition after a second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won a second start port 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started based on When the variation time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  As described later, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display of the decorative symbol on the first effect display device 9 are the first special symbol display. 8a and the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started in conjunction with the start of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is stopped. The decorative design variation (variable) display, which is identification information in the first effect display device 9, also has the first start condition or the second start condition which is the variable display execution condition. After the establishment (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a or a second start port 15b, which will be described later), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special Design or 2 When the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed), the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses. A display result (a stop symbol by a combination of decorative symbols) is derived and displayed.

  Below the first effect display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can accept pachinko balls. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in an open state, the pachinko ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  The starting prize-winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win in the second starting port 15b (that is, the pachinko ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the pachinko ball is easy to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (it becomes difficult to start winning), which is a disadvantageous state for the player (second state). State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol hold storage indicator 18 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) and the pachinko ball that has entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 2) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing balls that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of the winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting pachinko balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b may be collectively referred to as speakers 27. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 2) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 2). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on a signal output from the computer 81. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  Pachinko balls launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enter the game area 7 through the hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flow down the game area 7. When a pachinko ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the first effect display device 9 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  When the symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the first effect display device 9 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) of the jackpot symbol, it is determined that the jackpot after the jackpot gaming state This is a more advantageous state for the player, such as a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability (hit probability) is higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the symbols when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the first effect display device 9 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the time is reduced to the short time state where the fluctuation time is reduced after the big hit gaming state. It is controlled over a predetermined period. Compared to the normal gaming state, the short time state means that each of the special symbol display 8, the first effect display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 has a variable display time (from the start of the change until the display result is derived and displayed). The control state in which the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage. Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. The so-called electric Chu support control is executed. During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state is either the next big hit gaming state occurs or the special symbol and the decorative symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times). It continues until the condition of is satisfied.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Accordingly, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) compared to the normal gaming state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  In this way, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the first effect display device 9 are variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variably displayed special symbols in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8. This is a symbol with a decorative meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the first effect display device 9 derives a combination of the jackpot symbol whose left, middle, and right symbols are flattered as the display result. Is displayed. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the first effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, these may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the first effect display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line When a predetermined symbol is stopped, a state in which variation display is performed in a display area on the active line that has not yet stopped (for example, left, middle, and right variation in the first effect display device 9). Among the display areas, the same design is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas, and the display area in the middle is still in a variable display state), and all or one of the display areas on the active line The state where the symbols of the part are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, variably displayed on all of the left, middle and right display areas in the first effect display device 9) And Always the same symbols a to state variable display state is made that) aligned that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. These reach effects include a reach notification effect for notifying that reach has been reached, as shown in FIG. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design, etc.)) or a display mode of a background image of the first effect display device 9 (for example, Color). This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, for the first effect display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in a variable display that triggers a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-mentioned probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37 and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a, various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal are given to the game control microcomputer 156. An input circuit 58, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20, and a solenoid 21a for switching the path in the special winning opening are for game control. An output circuit 79 driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 156; There are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as a random number value R (random R) when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and converts the numerical data into the numerical data. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the first effect display device 9. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  The variable display command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of variation in order to designate a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the first effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. This command is used to specify the start of fluctuation.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and controls display of display effects and sound effects (effects) on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Electric component control means such as an effect control microcomputer 81 for performing output control of sound) is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 81 mounted on the production control board 80 receives the production control command from the game control microcomputer 156 and variably displays the decorative design of the first production display device 9. Display control, display control of the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d, and sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b are performed.

  The first effect display device 9 is directly connected to a main display system output unit MK (one output unit) of a VDP 262 described later mounted on the effect control board 80. On the other hand, the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d are connected to the sub display system output unit SK (others) of the VDP 262 mounted on the effect control board 80 via one signal separation board 220 (data separation means) described later. Output section, common output section).

  In addition, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 11 have liquid crystal panels 9 ′ and 11a ′ to 11d ′, and the liquid crystal panels 9 ′ and 11a ′ to 11d ′ serve as display units (display areas). ) Is formed. As described above, in this embodiment, the display unit is configured by using the liquid crystal panels 9 ′ and 11a ′ to 11d ′. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect display device 9 is not limited thereto. The second effect display device 11 may be a display device other than liquid crystal, such as a CRT (Cathode Ray), as long as it can display an image of a decorative design or the like with a predetermined resolution (display pixel density). Tubes, FEDs (Field Emission Displays), PDPs (Plasma Display Panels), dot matrix LEDs, organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panels, and other display devices. Further, in the first effect display device 9, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner during the special symbol variable display period by the special symbol indicator 8.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs display control of the stage LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side, Moreover, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, four movement motors 59a to 59d for operating (moving) the four (plural) second effect display devices 11a to 11d are connected to the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 81 controls the movements of the respective movement motors 59a to 59d so that the movements of the second production display devices 11a to 11d are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 81 including an effect control CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in ROM 84, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, in the ROM 84, the data related to the images displayed on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in various effects, the time chart of the display start timing, the end timing, etc. It is memorized every time. Further, the effect control CPU 86 generates a first effect such as generation of an image to be displayed on the first effect display device 9 or adjustment of the light emission intensity of the backlight 9c on the VDP (video display processor) 262 based on the effect control command. First display control processing for performing display control of the display device 9, and second control for performing display control of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d such as generation of images to be displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Perform display control processing.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 (display control means) that controls the display of the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the VDP 262 stores data such as characters (image data of people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, etc., or CG data) as image element data (original image) used as a sprite image. The CGROM 205 and SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a VRAM area (image data storage means) constitute a display control circuit.

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM 263 storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM 263 stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. And a ROM for storing image data of the background image in advance. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the image data ROM 263 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Attribute register 203 in which data to be specified is stored, each frame buffer (to be described later) in the VRAM area, and a drawing control unit 206 (array means) for controlling drawing of an image in the composite image storage area, and CG data stored in the CGROM 205 Is transferred to the VRAM area, and a data signal (R (red), G (green), B (data) for displaying image data stored in an image display area (to be described later) of the VRAM area. Blue)) The signal and the synchronization signal are sent to the first effect display device 9 and each second effect display device 11a to The display control unit 213 (output unit) that outputs to 1d is an integrated circuit which is mounted like.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the VDP 262. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 via the CPU interface 201, and the CG bus is a CG bus interface. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing controller 206, a data transfer controller 211, and a display controller 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an output instruction of an interrupt signal, an image drawing area in a VRAM area to be described later, a palette data A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer source address for data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing an address of an image display area in the VRAM area, and the like are allocated. .

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 86 at every start of V blank (an image update period), and outputs various other interrupt signals to the CPU 86. The display control unit 213 performs display output processing for outputting image data in the VRAM area specified by the display register and output image data Z stored in a composite image storage area described later as a data signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 262 mounted on the effect control board 80 includes a main display system output unit MK to which a data signal of main image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 is transmitted, and each second effect. It has two signal output lines (signal output units), which are a sub display system output unit SK to which data signals of output image data to be displayed, which will be described later, displayed on the display devices 11a to 11d are transmitted. Of these two signal output lines, the main display system output unit MK is connected to the liquid crystal panel side receiving circuit 225 of the first effect display device 9, and is output from the VDP 262 via the liquid crystal panel side receiving circuit 225. The received signal is input to the first liquid crystal panel 9 ′.

  In addition, as will be described later, a data signal for transmitting image data output from the sub display system output unit SK is transmitted to the sub display system output unit SK separately to each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. A signal separation board 220 is connected to the liquid crystal panel side reception circuits 224a to 224d of the second presentation display devices 11a to 11d via the signal separation board 220. The data signals output from the VDP 262 via the liquid crystal panel side receiving circuits 224a to 224d are input to the second liquid crystal panels 11a 'to 11d'. The signal separation board 220 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a separate board different from the effect control board 80.

  The signal separation board 220 includes a primary separation circuit 221 that separates the data signal of the sub display system output unit SK (one system) output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 (display control means) into two systems, The signals separated by the primary separation circuit 221 and output from each system (each one system) are separated into two systems by two secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b, and the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b. Each of the transmission circuits 223a to 223d transmits the output data signals of each system (each one system) to each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d.

  The display control unit 213 of the VDP 262 transmits a data signal with a dot clock value of 40 MHz, and the first effect display device 9 has a data signal with the same dot clock value of 40 MHz as the VDP 262. Is received and an image is displayed. On the other hand, as will be described later, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d receives a data signal having a frequency of a dot clock value of 10 MHz and displays an image. Therefore, the data signal having a dot clock value of 40 MHz output from the VDP 262 is converted into a data signal having a dot clock value of 10 MHz by the signal separation board 220 and output (FIG. 24). reference).

  In this signal separation board 220, the data signal having a frequency of 40 MHz dot clock value output from the VDP 262 is converted into a data signal having a frequency of 20 MHz dot clock value by the primary separation circuit 221 and further subjected to secondary separation. The circuit 222a, 222b converts the dot clock value into a data signal having a frequency of 10 MHz and outputs it (see FIG. 24).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210. As shown in FIG. The VRAM area includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the image data ROM 263 and stored, and palette data (character display) when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image. Each area such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing CG data is allocated to temporarily store (data in which color is defined) and when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image.

  Further, in the VRAM area, an image display area for storing each image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, and the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effects. An image drawing area in which each image data displayed on the display devices 11a to 11d is drawn is assigned. These image display area and image drawing area are switched every V blank. For this reason, the image data of each image is drawn in the area assigned as the image drawing area in a certain V blank, and in the next V blank, this area is switched to the image display area. The image data of the drawn image is displayed and output as an image on the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, and the image data is drawn in the other region during that time. .

  Further, in each image drawing area (each image display area) in the VRAM area, as will be described later, a first drawing area (first storage area) in which main image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 is stored. A main frame buffer (first image storage means, image storage means) having a sub-area having each storage area (third storage area) in which each sub-image data displayed on each second effect display device 11a-11d is stored. Frame buffer (second image storage means, image storage means) and composite image storage area (output image data storage means) in which sub-image data in each storage area of the sub-frame buffer is synthesized and stored as output image data Is assigned. By designating each of these areas in the display register, an image drawn and stored in the first drawing area is displayed on the first effect display device 9, and an image stored in the composite image storage area is displayed. It is displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11d.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11a described above. The VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 according to the process data defining the display pattern of 11d.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the effect control CPU 86 performs on the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the VRAM area. In other words, it is necessary to place a character as image element data of the sprite image in the VRAM area.

  For this reason, when executing the various effects, the effect control CPU 86 issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all the characters necessary to execute the effects. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 arranges all the characters necessary for the performance in the VRAM area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of performing the performance, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all the characters necessary for the reproduction of the moving image is issued. A character transfer command may be issued each time.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the production, the production control CPU 86 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the effect control CPU 86 commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws each image data in each frame buffer according to the read attribute.

  Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1, normal PB2-3 (normal reach A), normal PB2-2, normal PB2-4 (normal reach B), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-5 and normal PB2-7 (normal reach A), normal PB2-6 and normal PB2-8 (normal reach B), super PB3-4 to super PB3-5, special PG1-1 to special PG1 -3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) variation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not used and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is 2 Performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach shortening, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of normal reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 19.75 seconds, and in the case of super reach A, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). Even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A or the normal big hit C, the normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only various normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern with various normal reach and pseudo-ream are used. It is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including super CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including normal reach and super reach. In the case of the probability variation big hit B (surprise big hit), a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. --2. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. In the case of “losing”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach and re-variation two times, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with various normal reach and three times re-variation pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern with normal CA2-6 and normal reach and super reach Super CA2-7 is down type, which is the type divided into capital.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start opening 15a, the second special symbol variation display is performed by the second start opening 15b. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/3192 (when low probability), 1 / 320 (at the time of high accuracy)), and the small hit is generated more frequently than the probability variation big hit B.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is stored on the basis of the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 15a (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game ball has won the second start opening 15b. It is a big hit type determination table in the case of determining the big hit type using the hold storage based on that (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, 15 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as a probability variation big hit A at a ratio of 15/40), and 5 pieces are given to “probability variation big hit B”. 20 decision values are assigned to “normal jackpot C” (a ratio of 20/40). Is usually determined to be a big hit C). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probability variation big hit A” is higher than the probability of “probability variation big hit B”. When the winning display is executed at 15a and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special symbol is displayed at the second starting opening 15b and the variation display is executed, the "probable big hit A" Or the ratio determined as “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C” is the same. In addition, when the first winning symbol 15a is displayed and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special opening symbol 15b is started and the second special symbol variation display is executed. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the first specific game in which the number of rounds is increased as compared with the probability variation big hit B of two rounds as the second specific gaming state. Although the case where the probability variation jackpot A as the state is determined will be described, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the large number per round It is also possible to prepare a first specific gaming state in which a winning opening is opened a plurality of times, and to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probability big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds, and shifts to the probable change state and the time-short state (probability / time-short state, high-precision high-base state) after the big hit gaming state ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit B” is a two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the big prize opening per round is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and the number of rounds is less, and after the big hit gaming state ends It is a big hit that shifts only to the probability variation state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit. However, after the big hit, the low-base state is shifted to the time-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the next big hit occurs, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in “probable big hit A”, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 29 seconds and the number of rounds is as many as 15 rounds, whereas in “probable big hit B”, the big winning prize opening per round is large. The opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.5 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  “Normal jackpot C” is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state like the probable big hit A, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability display is not completed and the change display is finished 100 times (the number of start times is It is a big hit to shift to the low-accuracy and high-speed base state only in the short time state. That is, after the big hit, the time-saving state continues until the variable display reaches 100 times.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table 132a for probability variation big hit A / normal big hit C. The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C determines that the variable pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the big hit type when the variable display result is determined to be the big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number for determination (random 2).

  The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number (random 2) values for the variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3. -2 and a determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of Super CA3-3 are set for each jackpot type.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the number of these determination values is such that when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, the super CA 3-3 is compared to the normal CA 3-1 to the normal CA 3-2. The number of determination values is set to be large, and when “probability big hit A” is set, the super reach is set to be determined as a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot C”, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is set to be larger than that of super CA3-3. In the case of “normal big hit C”, the normal reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern type determination table 132b for probability variation big hit B / small hit. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is a fluctuation pattern type, a fluctuation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip change is performed, which will be described later as a stop pattern. The combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state, many variation patterns with the reach effect of the normal reach B and many variation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to, fluctuations with normal reach B and pseudo-ream effects are determined by determining many fluctuation patterns with normal reach A reach effects and slip-variation patterns without pseudo-ream effects. When the gaming state of probability variation big hit B (the same as the gaming state of small hit) is implemented after the pattern is executed, it is highly likely that the probability variation big hit B that has shifted to the high probability state is generated for the player. So you can give a sense of expectation.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is highly accurate in the gaming state. It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to a high probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A and B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining a variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is a detachment symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10 (b) shows a variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, in this embodiment, in the case of a loss, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that at least super-reach (either super-reach A or super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the state or the total number of pending storages.

  Further, in the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss shown in FIG. 10A, a non-reach PA1-0 (variation time of 1.25 seconds) that is a variation pattern of a super shortening variation, or a variation pattern of a shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, the determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two presentations. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. When the time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only various types of normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes various types of normal reach and pseudo-continuations. A case is shown in which normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type and super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach are classified. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern determination table 138a is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The loss variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56). After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 returns the internal state of the game control means (CPU 56) and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means (effect control CPU 86) to the state when the power supply is stopped. Game state restoration processing (steps S41 to S43) is performed. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the production control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the first production display device 9 displays a screen display for informing that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification. Do.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the first effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the first effect display device 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the effect symbol variable display is started. The state may not reach a reach state, and a certain combination of effect symbols that do not become a reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the variable display result is a losing symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the first effect display device 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the effect symbol variable display is started. A reach effect is executed after the state has reached the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the first effect display device 9.

  When a predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the first effect display device 9 In the same manner as when the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is variablely displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same design as the probability change big hit B symbol. Etc.) may be stopped. The display effect on the first effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is “small hit”. This is referred to as a variable display mode.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch that determines whether the winning is a super hit or the super reach in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and transmits a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result A passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A determination is made as to whether or not a big win or super reach is reached, and a second start-port switch passing process for transmitting a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the first effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, effect control CPU 86) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 86 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S700). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 86 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S701).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 86 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 86 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process. If no timer interrupt has occurred, the random number update process of step S701 is performed, and the process returns to step S702 again.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control process processing (step S705). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S701. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the first effect display device 9 is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Further, in addition to the processing of step S703 to step S705, the hold for displaying the storage state of the number of hold memories displayed in the special symbol hold memory display 18 set in the display area of the first effect display device 9 You may make it implement the pending | holding memory | storage display control process for controlling the display of a memory | storage display area. In the hold storage display control process, it is determined that a super reach or a big hit is obtained from the start winning time determination result designation command transmitted in the first start port switch passing process or the second start port switch passing process described above. By changing the display of the reserved memory to a special display mode different from the normal display mode with a predetermined probability, it is predicted that there is a high possibility that the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory will be a super reach or a big hit. You may make it implement the process for performing the prefetch notice effect to perform.

  In addition, similar to these pre-reading notice effects, it is highly likely that a super-reach or a big hit will occur in the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory, and the variable display multiple times before the variable display corresponding to the reserved memory is performed. In addition, for example, the pre-reading continuous notice process for performing the pre-reading continuous notice to be notified by performing a countdown display or the like may be performed in addition to the processes in steps S703 to S705.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the first effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. ) And the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). In addition, when it becomes the generation | occurrence | production timing of reach during fluctuation | variation, the screen (for example, reach notification screen shown in FIG. 19) for alerting | reporting generation | occurrence | production of reach to the 1st effect display apparatus 9 and each 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d Etc.) is performed.

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, a screen (for example, shown in FIG. 20) for notifying the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d of occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Production control for displaying a big hit notification screen or the like is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the first effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the first effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability changing big hit B occurs, the occurrence changes to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, a message prompting the operation of the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 is displayed as a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the variation, and the operation is performed on the condition In addition, the setting for performing the operation advance notice effect for displaying any one of a plurality of characters having different degrees of expectation to be a big hit may be performed at a predetermined ratio.

  Next, the first effect display device 9, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the frame buffers for storing the image data displayed on the effect display devices 9, 11a to 11d, and the composite image storage. The processing contents in the region and the signal separation substrate 220 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. Since each frame buffer and composite image storage area allocated to each image drawing area (each image display area) in the VRAM area described above executes the same processing contents with the same configuration, one image drawing area ( Each frame buffer in the image display area) and the composite image storage area will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d have different display areas and display pixel densities. In this embodiment, the total number of pixels of the first effect display device 9 is 800 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and each second effect display device. The total number of pixels 11a to 11d is 480 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 234 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). In this embodiment, the actual size of the first effect display device 9 is about 12 cm in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and about 9 cm in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and each second effect display. The actual dimensions of the devices 11a to 11d are about 6 cm in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) and about 3 cm in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). That is, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d differ in the number of pixels per square centimeter.

  The first effect display device 9 uses a liquid crystal panel 9 ′ having a display portion (display region) having a large display area, and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d have a display portion (display region) having a small display area. ) Liquid crystal panels 11a ′ to 11d ′ are used. The first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are provided with a frame portion so as to surround each display portion.

  Further, as described above, the first effect display device 9 is configured to variably display the decorative design for the effect, and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are variably displayed on the first effect display device 9. An effect image associated with is displayed (see FIGS. 19 and 20). That is, the effect control board 80 mentioned above performs the effect which displays the display content which mutually cooperated with the 1st effect display apparatus 9 and the 2nd effect display apparatuses 11a-11d.

  The second effect display devices 11a to 11d not only display the display contents linked to the display image of the first effect display device 9, but also the individual effects not linked to the display image of the first effect display device 9. An image is also displayed (see FIG. 26).

  Furthermore, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are horizontally long displays. In addition, the vertical orientation of the first effect display device 9 is the direction recommended for use when designing the first effect display device 9 (the orientation in which the screen is horizontally long), that is, the horizontal line of the display screen is horizontal. Are arranged as follows. On the other hand, the arrangement of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in the vertical direction is the direction recommended when designing the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (direction in which the screen is horizontally long), that is, the display screen. The horizontal lines are arranged in a state of being rotated clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the horizontal, not in a horizontal direction. In other words, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is arranged in a state in which the horizontal line of the display screen is rotated by a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal (a state in which the horizontal line is rotated by a predetermined angle about the normal line of the display surface). .

  In the present embodiment, the second effect display device 11 a arranged at the upper left of the first effect display device 9 is arranged to rotate counterclockwise at an angle of 45 °, and the upper right of the first effect display device 9. The second effect display device 11b arranged at the left is rotated by an angle of 45 ° clockwise, and the second effect display device 11c arranged at the lower left of the first effect display device 9 is 45 clockwise. A second effect display device 11d, which is arranged rotated at an angle of ° and arranged at the lower right of the first effect display device 9, is arranged rotated at an angle of 45 ° counterclockwise.

  In the present embodiment, the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d are arranged adjacent to the four corners of the first effect display device 9, and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are the first effect. It is arrange | positioned in the front side rather than the display apparatus 9 (refer AA sectional drawing of Fig.18 (a)). Further, in the present embodiment, four moving motors 59a to 59d (see FIG. 2) for moving the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are provided on the back side of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d and the moving motors 59a to 59d (driving means) have the same configuration, so that the second effect display device 11c and the moving motor 59c are provided. This will be described as an example. The second effect display device 11c and the moving motor 59c are connected via a link mechanism 60, and the second effect display device 11c is overlapped with the first effect display device 9 by driving the moving motor 59c. The second effect display device between the non-overlapping position that does not become (see FIG. 18A) and the overlap position where the second effect display device 11c overlaps the first effect display device 9 (see FIG. 18B). The arrangement position of 11c can be changed. In addition, the arrangement positions of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are not only arranged at the non-superimposition position or the superposition position, but the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are arranged at intermediate positions between the non-superimposition position and the superposition position. Can also be stopped.

  Further, the moving motors 59a to 59d of this embodiment are stepping motors that operate in synchronization with the pulse power and can control the rotation accurately. Then, the production control microcomputer 81 that controls the movement motors 59a to 59d responds to the rotation speed of the movement motors 59a to 59d and the rotation speed based on the pulse power sent to the movement motors 59a to 59d. The moving distance of each 2nd production display apparatus 11a-11d can be grasped | ascertained now.

  In the system register 202 of the VDP 262 described above, each area data (address) of the first drawing area (first storage area) and each second drawing area (second storage area) in the main frame buffer of the VRAM area is stored. The registered effect control microcomputer 81 is configured to correspond to the position of the display area of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d based on the movement distance of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Each area data of each second drawing area of the register 202 is updated.

  In the present embodiment, driving means for moving the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is configured by driving the motors 59a to 59d for movement, but the present invention is not limited to this, You may comprise the drive means to which a 2nd effect display apparatus is moved by driving an air cylinder etc. Furthermore, a chain, a belt, or the like may be used to transmit the driving force from the driving means to the second effect display device. In the present embodiment, the second effect display device 11c and the moving motor 59c are connected via the link mechanism 60. However, by using a rack and a pinion, the second effect display device, the moving motor, It is good also as a structure which engages and connects.

  As described above, a main frame buffer, a sub frame buffer, and a composite image storage area are allocated to the VRAM area. As shown in FIG. 21A, the main frame buffer is assigned with a first drawing area in which main image data to be displayed on the first effect display device 9 is stored. A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 800 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), each storage area for storing sub-image data to be displayed on each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is assigned to the sub-frame buffer. The area is assigned a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 480 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 234 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in the composite image storage area in which the sub image data of each storage area of the subframe buffer is combined and stored as output image data, 1920 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction), A memory area capable of storing 234 dot pixel data is allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). That is, the number of dots in the X-axis direction allocated to the composite image storage area corresponds to four dots (for four display devices) in the X-axis direction of the storage area of the subframe buffer.

  In the present embodiment, when images are displayed on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the drawing control unit 206 of the VDP 262 first sets the character that is the image element data of the sprite image as the main frame. Drawing is performed in the first drawing area of the buffer and drawing is performed in the second drawing area of the subframe buffer (see FIG. 25). Here, when performing the joint production which displays the display content which mutually cooperated with the 1st production display device 9 and the 2nd production display devices 11a-11d, each sub picture drawn in each storage area of a sub-frame buffer Data (unprocessed image) is copied to the main frame buffer, and effect processing (predetermined drawing processing) is performed for drawing effect image data (common image data) used for cooperative effects in the main frame buffer. ing. The effect image is, for example, a radial lightning image drawn in common across the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (see FIG. 22A).

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the main frame buffer can be assigned with each second drawing area in which each sub image data drawn in each storage area of the sub frame buffer is copied and drawn. Each second drawing area is set according to the physical arrangement state of each second effect display device 11a to 11d, and each second drawing area is arranged adjacent to each of the four corners of the first drawing area. Yes. Furthermore, each 2nd drawing area | region is set in the state rotated by the predetermined angle according to the physical rotation state of each 2nd production display apparatus 11a-11d.

  In the present embodiment, when each sub image data is duplicated from the second drawing area of the subframe buffer by the drawing control unit 206 of the VDP 262, the first image area arranged at the upper left of the first drawing area in the main frame buffer. The sub-image data to be duplicated in the second drawing area is rotated and rotated at an angle of 45 ° counterclockwise, and the sub-image data to be duplicated in the second drawing area arranged at the upper right of the first drawing area is The sub-image data that is rotated clockwise by an angle of 45 ° and replicated in the second drawing area that is arranged at the lower left of the first drawing area is rotated and arranged by an angle of 45 ° clockwise. The sub-image data duplicated in the second drawing area arranged at the lower right of the first drawing area is arranged by being rotated counterclockwise at an angle of 45 °.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 9 is a display device having a resolution (display pixel density) lower than that of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. In the buffer, according to the ratio of the physical size (actual size) of the display units of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d to the display unit of the first effect display device 9 (the ratio of the display area of each display unit). Each second drawing area is set to be reduced (lower resolution) than each storage area of the subframe buffer. Then, each sub image data drawn in each storage area of the subframe buffer is duplicated in each second drawing area of the main frame buffer in a reduced (lower resolution) state.

  By doing in this way, the 1st drawing area and each 2nd drawing area in a main frame buffer are the physical of the display part of the 1st effect display apparatus 9, and the display part of each 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d. When the effect image data used for the cooperation effect is drawn across the first drawing area and the respective second drawing areas, the first drawing area and the second drawing are set. An area can be drawn as a single area.

  Note that the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 performs the drawing control of each image data in each drawing area of the main frame buffer, and the first drawing area and each second registered in the system register 202. With reference to each area data (address) of the drawing area, the X value in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the main frame buffer, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are set. Each image data is drawn in the set drawing area (see FIG. 22A).

  And when drawing the effect image data used for the cooperation effect over the first drawing area and each second drawing area, the effect is obtained by drawing the first drawing area and the second drawing area as a single area. Information on the X value and Y value of the image element data that is the original image data can be used as it is to specify the X value and Y value in the main frame buffer, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210, and the main frame buffer. The control for performing the drawing can be simplified.

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) grasps the movement distance of each of the second production display devices 11a to 11d based on the pulse power sent to the movement motors 59a to 59d. The control microcomputer 81 performs the second drawing of the system register 202 so as to correspond to the position of the display area of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d based on the moving distance of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Update area data for an area.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is in the overlapping position overlapping the first effect display device 9, each second drawing area in the main frame buffer is also the first drawing area. (See FIG. 19B). As shown in FIG. 20A, when the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are at non-overlapping positions that do not overlap the first effect display device 9, the second drawing areas in the main frame buffer are also first. A non-overlapping position that does not overlap the drawing area is set (see FIG. 20B).

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the collaboration effect, after effect processing is performed in the main frame buffer, each sub image data in each second drawing area in the main frame buffer is stored in each storage area in the sub frame buffer. Duplicate again (see FIG. 25). When each sub-image data is re-replicated from the main frame buffer to the sub-frame buffer, a process of rotating each sub-image data by a predetermined angle in the opposite direction to that when the sub-frame buffer is replicated from the main frame buffer. Is supposed to do.

  In this embodiment, when each sub image data is reproduced again, the sub image data stored in the second drawing area arranged at the upper left of the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is 45 ° clockwise. The sub image data rotated at an angle and re-replicated to the storage area of the sub-frame buffer and stored in the second drawing area arranged at the upper right of the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is 45 ° counterclockwise. The sub image data rotated by the angle and re-replicated in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer and stored in the second drawing area arranged at the lower left of the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is 45 ° counterclockwise. Sub-image data rotated at an angle, re-replicated in the sub-frame buffer storage area, and stored in the second drawing area located at the lower right of the first drawing area of the main frame buffer And re replicated is rotated at an angle of 45 ° clockwise in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer (see Fig. 22 (b)).

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, when each sub-image data is reproduced again, a rectangular area around the second drawing area is set as a replication area in the main frame buffer. Then, the sub image data is rotated for each duplication range and re-duplicated in the sub-frame buffer. By doing so, in the main frame buffer, only the second drawing area rotated by a predetermined angle according to the physical rotation state of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is reproduced again. In comparison, the designation of the X value and Y value necessary for re-duplication in the main frame buffer, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 is simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (b), the sub image data including the duplication range re-duplicated from the main frame buffer is reduced to the main frame buffer and enlarged to the original size before duplication (high resolution). ) And re-replicated (see FIG. 25). In addition, the sub image data including the duplication range is arranged such that the storage areas for storing the sub image data are separated from each other by a predetermined distance (empty drawing area) so that the duplication ranges of the sub frame buffer do not overlap each other. Is done. In this way, when the sub image data read from the second drawing area of the main frame buffer is reversely rotated by a predetermined angle and stored in the storage area, the mutual storage area and the duplication range in the rotation range are Since interference can be avoided, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate error image from being displayed on each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. In addition, even if the copy range includes a part of the main image data drawn in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer, the storage areas have predetermined predetermined values so that the copy ranges do not overlap. By disposing them at a distance (empty drawing area), there is no possibility that a part of the main image data included in the replication range around one storage area will interfere with another storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the sub-image data A to D stored in the respective storage areas of the sub-frame buffer are divided in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) by the drawing control unit 206 of the VDP 262, and the X-axis direction Image data (configuration data) arranged in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) for each dot is generated. In FIG. 23, in order to help understanding, the width in the X-axis direction is enlarged and divided as image data of each column (for example, sub-image data A includes columns A1 to A12). In an actual embodiment, the image data is divided as image data of each row arranged in the Y-axis direction one dot at a time (each sub-image data is divided into 480 equal one dots in the X-axis direction). Have been).

  The drawing control unit 206 of the VDP 262 sequentially arranges the image data of each column divided from each of the sub image data A to D in the readout direction (X-axis direction) in the composite image storage area, and stores the composite image. The output image data Z is generated by being stored in the area. In this embodiment, the image data of the A1 column divided from the sub image data A, the image data of the C1 column divided from the sub image data C, the image data of the B1 column divided from the sub image data B, the sub The image data of each column of the sub image data A to D is stored in the composite image storage area in the order of the image data of the D1 column divided from the image data D (see FIG. 25).

  As shown in FIG. 24B, the size of the output image data Z stored in the composite image storage area is 1920 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 234 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). ing. That is, the output image data Z has an image size obtained by combining four pieces of sub image data A to D. As shown in FIG. 24A, the output image data Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 toward the signal separation board 220 (see FIG. 4) as described above (see FIG. 4). FIG. 25). The main image data stored in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer described above is directly read out from the first drawing area and directed from the main display system output unit MK of the VDP 262 toward the first effect display device 9. Is output. And the 1st production | presentation display apparatus 9 displays the main image data received directly from VDP262 on a display part (refer FIG. 25).

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the output image data Z is output from the sub-display system output unit SK of the VDP 262, one dot data is output in the X-axis direction (lateral direction). Then, the output image data Z input to the signal separation substrate 220 one dot at a time is alternately distributed by the primary separation circuit 221 of the signal separation substrate 220 and separated into two systems, and each secondary separation circuit 222a, It is output toward 222b. That is, the output image data Z is output after being separated for each period of a predetermined frequency.

  Here, out of the 1-dot data in each row of the output image data Z arranged in the X-axis direction, 1-dot data (sub-image data A and C data) in which the X-axis is an odd row is one secondary separation. One-dot data (sub-image data B and D data) whose X-axis is an even column is output to the other secondary separation circuit 222b (see FIG. 4).

  Thus, by separating the image data of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the data signal having a dot clock value of 40 MHz output from the VDP 262 is output at the stage of being output from the primary separation circuit 221. The clock value is converted into a data signal having a frequency of 20 MHz (1/2 division).

  Further, the image data composed of the data signal input to one of the secondary separation circuits 222a is defined as separated image data V (image data obtained by combining the sub image data A and C), and the other secondary separation circuit 222b. When image data composed of input data signals is described as separated image data W (image data obtained by combining sub-image data B and D), the sizes of the separated image data V and W are in the X-axis direction (lateral Direction) and 234 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). That is, the size of each separated image data V and W is an image size obtained by combining two sub image data.

  Further, when the separated image data V and W are output from the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b, they are alternately distributed and separated by the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b. That is, of the 1-dot data of each row arranged in the X-axis direction of the separated image data V output from one secondary separation circuit 222a, 1-dot data whose X-axis is an odd-numbered row (data of sub-image data A) Is output to one transmission circuit 223a, and 1-dot data (sub-image data B data) whose X-axis is an even-numbered column is output to another transmission circuit 223b. That is, the separated image data V is separated and output every cycle of a predetermined frequency.

  Similarly, among the 1-dot data of each row arranged in the X-axis direction of the separated image data W output from the other secondary separation circuit 222b, 1-dot data (sub-image data C Data) is output to one transmission circuit 223c, and 1-dot data (data of sub-image data D) whose X-axis is an even-numbered column is output to another transmission circuit 223d. That is, the separated image data W is separated and output for each cycle of the predetermined frequency.

  In addition, the image size of each of the sub image data A to D at the stage of output from each of the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b is similar to the image size stored in each storage area of the sub frame buffer (in the X-axis direction (horizontal). Direction) and 234 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction).

  The data signal with a dot clock value of 20 MHz output from the primary separation circuit 221 is converted into a data signal with a dot clock value of 10 MHz at the stage of output from each of the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b. (1/2 division).

  The sub image data A to D transmitted from the transmission circuits 223a to 223d are received by the reception circuits 224a to 224d of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Furthermore, each 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d displays each received sub image data AD on a display part (refer FIG. 25). The sub-image data A to D input to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are data signals having a dot clock value of 10 MHz, and as described above, the second effect display devices 11a. ˜11d corresponds to a data signal having a dot clock value of 10 MHz, and thus each received sub image data A to D can be displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the case where a cooperation effect is not performed by the 1st effect display apparatus 9 and the 2nd effect display apparatuses 11a-11d is demonstrated. In the embodiment described above, when performing a collaborative effect, each sub-image data drawn in each storage area of the sub-frame buffer is copied to the main frame buffer, and the effect image used for the collaborative effect in this main-frame buffer. In the case where data is rendered, but the collaborative effect is not performed, the step of copying each sub image data of the sub frame buffer to the main frame buffer, and each sub image data copied to the main frame buffer The step of re-replicating to the subframe buffer is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the cooperation effect is not performed, first, the main image data is drawn in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer. The main image data stored in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is output from the main display system output unit MK of the VDP 262 toward the first effect display device 9, and the first effect display device 9 The image data is displayed on the display unit.

  Further, the sub image data A to D are drawn in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer, and the sub image data A to D stored in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer are arranged in the X-axis direction (lateral direction). Image data (configuration data) that is divided and arranged in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) for each dot in the X-axis direction is generated. Then, the image data of each column divided from each of the sub image data A to D is sequentially arranged in the reading direction (X-axis direction) in the composite image storage area, stored in the composite image storage area, and output image Data Z is generated.

  The output image data Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 toward the signal separation board 220 (see FIG. 4). Then, the output image data Z is divided into sub image data A to D by the signal separation board 220, and the sub image data A to D are transmitted to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. . And each 2nd production display apparatus 11a-11d displays each received sub image data AD on a display part.

  FIG. 27 is a modified example showing a drawing order in the case of performing a collaboration effect. In the embodiment, the main image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 is first drawn in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer, but in the modified example, the first drawing area is drawn. Before the main image data is stored in the main image data, the main image data is drawn in the preliminary virtual drawing area.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the modified example, a spare virtual drawing area in which main image data is drawn is provided, and this spare virtual drawing area includes a main frame buffer, a subframe buffer, and a composite image in a VRAM area. Allocated with storage area. In the preliminary virtual drawing area, the total number of pixels that can store pixel data having the same size as the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is allocated to the memory area. Then, the main image data drawn in the spare virtual drawing area is copied to the first drawing area of the main frame buffer.

  Each sub image data A to D is drawn in each storage area of the sub frame buffer, and each sub image data A to D stored in each storage area of the sub frame buffer is used as each second drawing of the main frame buffer. Reduced to area and replicated. Then, an effect process for drawing effect image data used for the cooperation effect is performed in the main frame buffer.

  Further, after effect processing is performed in the main frame buffer, each sub image data in each second drawing area in the main frame buffer is enlarged and re-replicated in each storage area in the sub frame buffer. Then, the sub image data A to D stored in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer are divided, and the image data of the divided columns are sequentially read in the readout direction (X-axis direction) in the composite image storage area. The output image data Z is generated by being arranged and stored in the composite image storage area.

  The output image data Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 toward the signal separation board 220 (see FIG. 4). The output image data Z is output from the signal separation board 220 to each sub-image. The data is divided into data A to D, and the sub image data A to D are transmitted to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. The second effect display devices 11a to 11d receive the received sub image data A. -D are displayed on the display unit.

  The main image data stored in the first drawing area of the main frame buffer is output from the main display system output unit MK of the VDP 262 toward the first effect display device 9, and the first effect display device 9 Data is displayed on the display.

  This modification is an embodiment that is particularly effective when the first effect display device 9 is physically rotated. For example, in the preliminary drawing area, the main image data is drawn in a state similar to the state where the first effect display device 9 is not physically rotated, and then the physical rotation of the first effect display device 9 is performed. Depending on the state, the main image data drawn in the preliminary drawing area is duplicated in the main frame buffer set in a state rotated by a predetermined angle, and the effect processing is performed together with the sub image data. By doing so, it is possible to simplify processing such as designation of a pixel position when processing main image data in the preliminary drawing region.

  Next, the processing contents of the respective image data displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11d and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. . In the following description, the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is omitted. Further, in the second embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the drawing order when the cooperation effect is not performed will be described as an example (see FIG. 26). However, it goes without saying that the second embodiment can be applied even when the cooperation effect is performed. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the total number of pixels of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in the second embodiment is larger than that in the second effect display device in the first embodiment, and is 800 in the X-axis direction (lateral direction). The number of dots is 480 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). The size of the original image of the sub image data A to D displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11d is 400 dots (pixels) in the X axis direction (horizontal direction) and 240 in the Y axis direction (vertical direction). It is a dot (pixel) (see FIG. 28B).

  As shown in FIG. 28B, when the original images of the sub image data A to D are drawn in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer, the sub image data A to D in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). Draw with the number of dots doubled. Each storage area of this subframe buffer is 400 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). Then, the sub image data A to D stored in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer are divided, and the image data of the divided columns are sequentially read in the readout direction (X-axis direction) in the composite image storage area. The output image data Z is generated by being arranged and stored in the composite image storage area.

  Here, the size of the output image data Z stored in the composite image storage area is 1600 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). That is, the output image data Z has an image size obtained by combining four pieces of sub image data A to D.

  Note that the size of a general high-definition image is 1920 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 1080 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). When the size is 800 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) as in the total number of pixels of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the sub image data A to D are combined for output. The image size of the image data Z becomes 3200 dots, which exceeds 2050 dots that can normally be controlled (mapped) in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction), making it impossible to use a general-purpose VDP. . However, since the output image data Z in the second embodiment has the above-mentioned image size, it is possible to use a generally distributed VDP corresponding to a high-definition image. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, the output image data Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 toward the signal separation board 220 (see FIG. 4). As in the first embodiment, the output image data Z input to the signal separation board 220 is alternately distributed by the primary separation circuit 221 of the signal separation board 220 and separated into two systems. It is output toward the separation circuits 222a and 222b (see FIG. 4).

  The data signal with a dot clock value of 40 MHz output from the VDP 262 is converted into a data signal with a dot clock value of 20 MHz at the stage of output from the primary separation circuit 221.

  Further, the image data composed of the data signal input to one secondary separation circuit 222a is defined as separated image data V (image data obtained by combining the sub image data A and C), and the other secondary separation circuit 222b. When image data composed of input data signals is described as separated image data W (image data obtained by combining sub-image data B and D), the sizes of the separated image data V and W are in the X-axis direction (lateral Direction) and 800 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). That is, the size of each of the separated image data V and W is an image size obtained by combining two sub image data (see FIG. 29B).

  Similarly to the first embodiment, when the separated image data V and W are output from the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b, they are alternately distributed and separated by the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b. .

  In addition, the image size of each of the sub image data A to D at the stage of being output from each of the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b is similar to the image size stored in each storage area of the sub frame buffer in the X-axis direction (horizontal Direction) and 400 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) (see FIG. 29B).

  The data signal having a dot clock value of 20 MHz output from the primary separation circuit 221 is converted into a data signal having a frequency of 10 MHz dot clock value at the stage of output from each of the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b. . Further, when the data signals output from the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b are output from the transmission circuits 223a to 223d (see FIG. 4), the frequency of the data signal is doubled (one pixel signal is converted into one pixel signal). Doubling to two pixel signals). As a specific method, each of the transmission circuits 223a to 223d inputs 20 MHz which is twice as an operation clock (transmission timing clock), and outputs the same two signals as the input one signal. As a result, the data signal for one pixel becomes a data signal for two pixels expanded in the X-axis direction (lateral direction).

  The sub image data A to D transmitted from the transmission circuits 223a to 223d are received by the reception circuits 224a to 224d of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Here, unlike the first embodiment, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d in the second embodiment corresponds to a data signal having a frequency of a dot clock value of 20 MHz as the number of display pixels increases. And as above-mentioned, in each 2nd production display apparatus 11a-11d which received the data signal output from each transmission circuit 223a-223d and frequency doubled, each sub image data AD is X-axis direction. It is displayed in a state of being doubled in the (horizontal direction). Each of the sub image data A to D has 800 dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 dots in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), like the total number of pixels of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Displayed in image size.

  Referring to FIG. 30 in detail, the transmission circuits 223a to 223d transmit the secondary image data A to D to the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b when transmitting one dot at a time in the X-axis direction (lateral direction). When transmitting a 1-dot data signal among the data signals of the sub image data A to D having a frequency of 10 MHz, the dot clock value output from (see FIG. 30A), the dot clock value is 20 MHz. Double to frequency. Then, a data signal for one pixel is input to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d as a data signal for two pixels expanded in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) (FIG. 30B). reference).

  For example, when the 1-dot data signal input from the secondary separation circuits 222a and 222b to the transmission circuits 223a to 223d is a red 1-dot data signal (see FIG. 30C), The frequency is doubled at the stage of transmission from the transmission circuits 223a to 223d, and a red one-dot data signal is continuously input twice to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (FIG. 30). (See (d)). Further, data from each secondary separation circuit 222a, 222b to each secondary separation circuit 222a, 222b, one dot for each color, such as one yellow dot, one orange dot, one pink dot, and so on. When a signal is input to each transmission circuit 223a to 223d, each transmission circuit 223a to 223d has two dots for each color, such as two yellow dots, two orange dots, two pink dots, and so on. Is transmitted to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. That is, in each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the received sub image data A to D are displayed in a state where the number of dots in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) is doubled.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the output image data Z output from the sub-display system output unit SK (1 system) of the display control unit 213 of the VDP 262 (display control means) is displayed for each second effect according to a predetermined rule. The display control unit of the VDP 262 includes the signal separation board 220 (data separation means) that separates the configuration data of the sub image data A to D for each of the devices 11a to 11d and outputs the separated data to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Even if a plurality of second effect display devices 11a to 11 are connected to the sub-display system output unit SK (one system) 213, individual images can be displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11, respectively. Even if the number of the second effect display devices 11a to 11 is increased, it is not necessary to increase the number of the VDP 262. Therefore, the pachinko game including the plurality of second effect display devices 11a to 11 is possible. Possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the machine 1.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the signal separation board 220 (data separation means) is output from the sub display system output section SK (one system) of the display control section 213 (output section) of the VDP 262 (display control means). The output image data Z is separated for each period of a predetermined frequency and output to each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, so that the composite image storage area (output image data storage means) sequentially in a predetermined reading direction. The constituent data constituting each of the arranged sub image data A to D is distributed and output to each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d by the signal separation board 220, and the signal separation board 220 is output to each second The control for separating the output image data Z when outputting the sub-image data A to D to the effect display devices 11a to 11d is a simple control that switches every predetermined frequency. Since the ability can be configured of a signal separation substrate 220 to reduce the manufacturing cost is simplified.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the signal separation board 220 is mounted as a separate board different from the effect control board 80, so that the signal separation board 220 having a circuit constituting the data separation means can be used for the VDP 262. Since the production control board 80 having the circuit to be configured can be manufactured separately, it is easy to manufacture and change the design of the circuit forming the signal separation board 220. In addition, the effect control board 80 having a circuit constituting the VDP 262 can be diverted to the effect control board 80 used in a general pachinko gaming machine 1 that does not include a plurality of display devices. The cost of parts can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, among the plurality of display systems (main display system output unit MK, sub display system output unit SK) included in the display control unit 213 (output unit) of the effect control board 80 (display control means). The first effect display device 9 (main display device) is directly connected to the main display system output unit MK (one output unit), and a plurality of second effects are provided to the sub display system output unit SK (other output units). By connecting the display devices 11a to 11d (sub display devices) via the signal separation substrate 220 (data separation means), the main image data is directly input to the first effect display device 9 from the main display system output unit MK. Therefore, as compared with the case where the image data is input via the signal separation board 220, the circuit constituting the signal separation board 220 is not interposed between the presentation control board 80 and the first presentation display device 9. 1 performance display device becomes 9 main image data output to be hardly influenced by noise or the like, the display quality of the image variable display is being performed can be output stably in the first effect display device 9.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the first rendering area of the main frame buffer and the first rendering area according to the physical arrangement state of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (each display device). Since the arrangement state of the two drawing areas is set in the common memory area, the main image data and the sub image data linked over the first drawing area and the second drawing area are stored in the common main frame buffer (memory). Since the first drawing area and the second drawing area of the main frame buffer can be drawn in the display area (display area) of the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Compared with the case where it is set regardless of the physical arrangement state, the processing such as the designation of the drawing position when drawing the main image data and the sub image data can be simplified. By providing the effect display devices 11a to 11d, the control of the main frame buffer (image storage means) can be prevented from becoming complicated, and a high-performance processing circuit for performing complicated control is not required. The cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  According to the present embodiment, when sub-image data of an image drawn in the second drawing area of the main frame buffer is read out and temporarily stored in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer corresponding to the second drawing area. The first effect display device 9 is enlarged by a magnification corresponding to the ratio between the display pixel density in the main frame buffer (first image storage means) and the display pixel density in the subframe buffer (second image storage means). The drawing area in which the image displayed on the (one display device) and the images displayed on the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices) are drawn in a common mainframe buffer (memory area). Since it can be set, the memory area according to the display pixel density of the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d as the first drawing region and the second drawing region Since there is no need to use the VDP 262 (display control means), it is possible to perform display on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d having different display pixel densities by using one VDP 262. Since a high-performance processing circuit for performing complicated control is not required, the cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the VDP 262 (display control means) can display the second effect display device in the storage area of the subframe buffer when the cooperation effect is not executed by the effect control board 80 (effect execution means). By directly drawing images displayed on 11a to 11d (other display devices) and outputting sub-image data of the images drawn in the storage area to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, the effect control board 80 When the collaborative effect is not executed, the sub-image data of the image directly drawn in the storage area of the subframe buffer is output to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, so that the collaborative effect is not executed. The image processing burden of the VDP 262 can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the VDP 262 (display control means) is configured so that the effect process (predetermined drawing process) is not performed when the cooperation effect is executed by the effect control board 80 (effect execution means). After drawing the sub image data (unprocessed image) in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer, each sub-image data drawn in the storage area is copied to the second drawing area of the main frame buffer and copied to the second drawing area. After effect processing is performed on the sub-image data and the main image data drawn in the first drawing area, the processed image after the processing is re-replicated in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer and re-replicated in the storage area By outputting the sub image data of the image to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, each sub image data of the unprocessed image is stored in the subframe buffer. Once the image is drawn in the area, the effect processing is performed together with the image drawn in the second drawing area of the main frame buffer and drawn in the first drawing area, and the sub image data in the storage area of the subframe buffer is processed. Since the image is updated and output later, the effect processing is performed in comparison with the case where the effect processing is separately performed for the image drawn in the first drawing area and the image drawn in the storage area. It can implement appropriately according to the arrangement situation of 1 production display device 9 and each 2nd production display devices 11a-11d.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first effect display device 9 (one display device) and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices) are provided physically adjacent to each other. The first drawing area and the second drawing area of the frame buffer are adjacent in the main frame buffer (memory area) according to the physical adjacent state of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Thus, the first drawing area and the second drawing area of the main frame buffer are set regardless of the physical adjacent state between the first effect display device 9 and each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Compared to the case, since the processing such as the designation of the drawing position when drawing each image data can be simplified, the VDP 262 (display control means) is provided by providing each of these second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Control can be prevented from being complicated.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first effect display device 9 (one display device) and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices) are provided so as to be physically overlapped with each other. The first drawing area and the second drawing area of the frame buffer are adjacent to each other in the main frame buffer (memory area) according to the physical superposition state of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. The first drawing area and the second drawing area of the main frame buffer are set regardless of the physical superposition state of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Compared to the case, since the processing such as the designation of the drawing position when drawing each image data can be simplified, the VDP 262 (display control means) is provided by providing each of these second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Control can be prevented from being complicated.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices) is provided so as to be movable by the movement motors 59a to 59d (driving means), and the second drawing of the main frame buffer. The area is moved in the main frame buffer (memory area) in accordance with the physical movement state of each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d by the moving motors 59a to 59d, so that each second effect display device 11a. -11d is physically moved, so that the effect can be enhanced, and the second drawing area of the main frame buffer is set regardless of the physical movement state with each of the second effect display devices 11a-11d. Compared with the case where the sub-image data is drawn, the processing such as designation of the drawing position when drawing each sub-image data can be simplified, so that each of these second effect display devices 11a to 11d is provided. It is possible to prevent the control of VDP262 (display control means) becomes complicated by.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices) is provided by being physically rotated by a predetermined angle about the normal line of the display surface as an axis, and VDP 262 (display control) Means) rotates the image read out from the second drawing area of the main frame buffer in the reverse direction to the predetermined angle and stores the storage area of the subframe buffer (second image storage means) corresponding to the second drawing area. When the images are temporarily stored in the second drawing area of the main frame buffer and temporarily stored in the storage area of the sub-frame buffer, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are not physically rotated. Since it is stored in the storage area of the subframe buffer in the same state as in the above, it is possible to simplify the processing such as specifying the pixel position when processing each sub image data. Control of VDP262 by providing a predetermined angle each second effect display device 11a~11d was able to prevent becomes complicated to.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the subframe buffer (second image storage means) has storage areas corresponding to the respective second effect display devices 11a to 11d (other display devices), and the plurality of storages. The areas are set apart from each other by a predetermined distance, so that the sub image data read from the second drawing area of the main frame buffer is reversely rotated by a predetermined angle and stored in a plurality of storage areas of the sub frame buffer. Since it can set so that a mutual storage area | region and the area | region in the rotation range may not interfere in that case, it can prevent that an error display etc. arise in 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even a slot machine that uses a medal as a gaming medium to play a game. good. When the gaming machine is a slot machine, for example, when a bonus flag is set in the internal lottery, each of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d and the first effect display device 9 What is necessary is just to perform the suggestion effect which is an image which suggests that the bonus flag is set and displays the effect image which cooperated mutually.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified, but other gaming machines, for example, gaming media are enclosed in the gaming machine, and depending on the number of pachinko balls and medals lent out and the prizes. While the number of pachinko balls and medals granted is added, the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game is subtracted and stored, and without using pachinko balls and medals, for example, The value of points and points lent according to the loan request and the value such as points and points awarded according to the winnings are memorized as credits, and the game is played using only the value memorized as credits. It may be a gaming machine capable of. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, all the 2nd production | presentation display apparatuses 11a-11d have the same resolution and the total number of pixels. The plurality of second effect display devices 11a to 11d may have different resolutions and total pixel numbers. Further, when the plurality of second effect display devices 11a to 11d have different resolutions and total numbers of pixels, the sub image data drawn in the respective storage areas of the sub frame buffer are drawn with a common image size. Then, each sub image data is stored in the composite image storage area to generate output image data. After the output image data is separated as each sub image data by the signal separation board 220, each sub image data Is expanded or reduced in accordance with the resolution and the total number of pixels of the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, and the enlarged or reduced data signal is input to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. Each sub image data may be displayed.

  In the embodiment, the four second effect display devices 11a to 11d are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the number of the second effect display devices is not limited to four, and two Three second effect display devices may be mounted, or five, six, or more second effect display devices may be mounted. In addition, even if it is a case where three 2nd effect display apparatuses are used, it can respond using the one signal separation board | substrate 220 corresponding to the four 2nd effect display apparatuses 11a-11d mentioned above.

  For example, four storage areas of the subframe buffer are provided, sub image data A to C are stored in three storage areas of each storage area, and blank image data that is blank is stored in the remaining one storage area. Is stored. Then, in the order of the image data divided from the sub image data A, the image data divided from the sub image data C, the image data divided from the sub image data B, and the image data divided from the blank image data, Image data A to C and blank image data are stored in the composite image storage area, and output image data Z is generated. The output image data Z is output from the VDP 262 to the signal separation board 220 as one system data signal. Furthermore, when the output image data Z is separated into four systems and output by the signal separation board 220, the second transmission is provided from each of the three transmission circuits among the four transmission circuits 223a to 223d of the signal separation board 220. The sub image data A to C is transmitted to the display device, and the blank image data is transmitted from the transmission circuits 223a to 223d not connected to the second effect display device.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the normal display which displays a two-dimensional image is illustrated as the 1st effect display apparatus 9 and each 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d, this invention is limited to this. Instead, as the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, autostereoscopic display devices capable of stereoscopic display such as a parallax barrier method and an integral image method can be used. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although each 2nd effect display apparatuses 11a-11d smaller than the 1st effect display apparatus 9 are used, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st effect display apparatus 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d may be the same size, or may be the second effect display devices 11a to 11d larger than the first effect display device 9.

  Moreover, in the said Example, a 1st drawing area and each 2nd drawing area are set to a main frame buffer, and the setting of each 2nd drawing area is also changed according to the movement of 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d. However, the setting of the drawing area that is changed according to such a display device is not limited to the main frame buffer, and may be in another mode. For example, in the virtual drawing space in the previous stage of drawing in the main frame buffer, the first drawing area and each second drawing area are set, and each second drawing is performed in accordance with the movement of each second effect display device 11a to 11d. After the primitive is drawn in these virtual drawing spaces so that the setting of the area is also changed, the primitives in the first drawing area and the second drawing area of the virtual drawing space are changed to the first drawing area and the first drawing area of the main frame buffer. You may make it the aspect drawn in 2 drawing area | regions. Further, after the primitive is drawn in the virtual drawing space, the primitives in the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the virtual drawing space are individually set in the first drawing area in the main frame buffer and the storage area in the subframe buffer. You may make it the aspect drawn in.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the VRAM area, areas having storage areas are used as subframe buffers. However, these storage areas are not used as subframe buffers, but are used as virtual drawing spaces for simply drawing image data. A composite image storage area for storing output image data to be output to the two effect display devices 11a to 11d may be used as a frame buffer.

  Moreover, in the said Example, each 2nd effect display apparatus 11a-11d is arrange | positioned in the four corners of the 1st effect display apparatus 9, and this 1st effect display apparatus 11a-11d is moved, and a 1st effect display is carried out. The second effect display devices 11a to 11d are superposed on the device 9, but the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display devices are moved by moving the first effect display device 9. 11a to 11d may be superposed on each other.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 86 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuation, one change pattern designation command is used when the change is started. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 86 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-continuity, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (if not reaching, before so-called second stop. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach, after so-called second stop) It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 86 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 86 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card is used. Then, a game score for use in the game is given, and the game ball enclosed in the game machine is driven into the game area by using the assigned game score or the game score given by winning the game. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game.

  In addition, in the said Example, the arrangement | positioning of each 2nd production | presentation display apparatus 11a-11d in the up-down direction is not the direction where the horizontal line of a display screen becomes horizontal, but the state rotated clockwise or counterclockwise with respect to the horizontal. Although arrange | positioned, the state in which each 2nd production display apparatus 11a-11d is not rotated may be sufficient.

  In the embodiment, the sub image data A to D stored in the storage area of the sub frame buffer are divided, and the divided image data are read in the readout direction (X-axis direction) in the composite image storage area. The output image data Z is generated by being sequentially arranged and stored in the composite image storage area. The output image data Z is output from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262, and the output image data Z is signal-separated. After being separated as the sub image data A to D by the substrate 220, they are input to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d. However, the present invention is not necessarily configured to have a composite image storage area. For example, the second effect display devices 11a to 11d are directly connected to the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 without the signal separation substrate 220, and The sub image data A to D stored in the storage area of the video buffer are directly transmitted from the sub display system output unit SK of the VDP 262 to the second effect display devices 11a to 11d, and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d The sub image data A to D directly received from the VDP 262 may be displayed on the display unit.

  In the embodiment, the sub image data A to D drawn in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer are reduced and copied to the second drawing areas of the main frame buffer, and the effect processing is performed in the main frame buffer. Is performed, the sub image data A to D in each second drawing area in the main frame buffer are enlarged and reproduced again in each storage area in the sub frame buffer. When the device 9 and the second effect display devices 11a to 11d have the same resolution (display pixel density), the sub image data A to D stored in the storage areas of the sub frame buffer are the main images. When replicated in each second drawing area of the frame buffer, and each sub-image data A to D of each second drawing area in the main frame buffer, When it is re-duplicated in each storage area of the subframe buffer may perform the replication or further copying image data at the same magnification without enlargement or reduction.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display device 9 1st effect display device 9a Frame part 10 Normal symbol display devices 11a-11d 2nd effect display device 31 Main board 80 Production control board 81 Production control microcomputer 156 Game control microcomputer 206 Drawing controller 210 SDRAM
213 Display control unit 220 Signal separation board 262 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A first display device;
A second display device movably provided by driving a stepping motor;
An effect execution means capable of executing a collaborative effect for displaying display contents linked to each other on the first display device and the second display device;
A frame buffer in which image data of an image displayed on the first display device and image data of an image displayed on the second display device are readable and stored;
An arrangement state specifying means for specifying a physical arrangement state of the second display device with respect to the first display device based on a drive signal input to the stepping motor;
With
Second image buffer area for storing the image data of the second linkage image displayed on the second display device, the second display device is disposed more adjacent regions of the first display device to the arrangement state specifying means Is specified in the vicinity area of the first image buffer area for storing the image data of the first cooperative image displayed on the first display device, and the first arrangement state specifying means sets the first image buffer area to the first image buffer area . When it is specified that the second display device is arranged at a position overlapping with the display device, the second image display device is set to overlap with the first image buffer area,
Image data of a single image displayed across the first display device and the second display device in the cooperation effect can be drawn across the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area der is,
Even when the second image buffer area is set in the vicinity of the first image buffer area, and when the second image buffer area is set so as to overlap the first image buffer area, the first image buffer area is set. The linkage effect can be executed by drawing over one image buffer area and the second image buffer area.
A gaming machine characterized by that.