JP4860139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that produces various games according to the game situation.

  Generally, a spinning-type gaming machine, which is one of the above-described gaming machines, includes three spinning reels with a plurality of symbols, a start lever for instructing the start of rotation of the three spinning reels, Three stop buttons for instructing to stop the rotation of the drum reel and game effect means are provided. When the player operates the start lever, driving of the three spinning reels starts, and when each stop button is pressed, the driving of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped. In addition, the game effect means performs a game effect according to the game situation.

  By the way, a spinning-type game machine has been proposed in which the contents of game effects are changed according to the player's operation, such as when the start lever is pressed or when three stop buttons are pressed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . In this spinning-type game machine, the game control means (main control means) determines the content of the effect every time an operation by the player is performed, and controls the game effect means according to the determined content of the effect. The main control means also controls the driving of the three reel reels.

JP 2000-135303 A

  By the way, recently, the importance of the game production has been increasing in the spinning-type game machine. For example, when the game effect by the image and the game effect by the voice are performed in association with each other, the visual effect of the image and the auditory effect of the sound can be synergistically given to the player. Therefore, the presence of the game can be further enhanced. For this reason, it is desired to develop a swivel game machine that can produce a variety of games. However, in the above prior art, the main control means for controlling the driving of the spinning reel determines the contents of the effects and controls the game effects according to the determined contents of the effects. In order to do this, it is necessary to develop control software for the main control means or to construct a dedicated hardware configuration, which causes a problem that the development period becomes long and the development cost increases. Further, there is a problem that the burden on the main control means is increased, and the content of the quality inspection of the gaming machine is complicated accordingly.

  The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can produce a variety of games and can shorten the development period and the development cost. It is what.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of symbol display means capable of displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a start means for instructing the start of the variation display of the plurality of symbol display means. A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the symbol display means for instructing to stop the variable display of the symbol display means that is variably displayed based on the instruction of the start means, and the start means Based on the operation, a lottery of symbol combination patterns that can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of symbol display means is performed. In a gaming machine comprising a game control means for controlling a game for stopping and displaying a combination pattern, an effect means for providing an effect relating to the variable display of the symbol, and controlling the effect of this effect means A presentation control means that is controlled by the effect control means, each of the directing effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be executed by the representation section with the operation of at least said start means and said plurality of stop means Effect pattern storage means to which a plurality of kinds of information for specifying the pattern data is added and stored, wherein the effect means includes first effect means for displaying an effect image, and effect sound. And a second effect means for displaying the light emitting means with light emission or extinguishing, and the effect pattern storage means has a plurality of images for controlling the first effect means. a first effect pattern data storing means for information for identifying each image the effect pattern data the effect pattern data is stored is granted, the second Starring A plurality of second information for identifying each of the audio effect pattern data voice effect pattern data is stored is granted the effect pattern data storing means for controlling the means, the third rendition of A third effect pattern data storage means for storing a plurality of light emission effect pattern data for controlling the means to which information for specifying each light emission effect pattern data is stored, and the first effect A plurality of data constituting the basic data of the effect by specifying information for specifying the pattern data for effect stored in the pattern data storage means, the second effect pattern data storage means, and the third effect pattern data storage means Production basic data storage means for storing the production basic data with information for specifying each production basic data added thereto, and The pattern data for the production corresponding to the content of the production to be performed by the production means for each predetermined operation of the player is specified using the information for specifying the production basic data stored in the production basic data storage means. and a presentation combination data storage means in which a plurality of storing the effect combination data, said presentation control means, based on the information obtained by the lottery in the game control unit based on an operation of said start means, said A game is selected in accordance with information for selecting the specific effect combination data from the plurality of effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means and specifying the effect basic data included in the selected effect combination data. The effect pattern data specified in the effect basic data corresponding to each predetermined operation of the user is used as the effect pattern. Read from the data storage means, that on the basis of the effect pattern data thus read out, said start means, for controlling an effect while changing the effect pattern to be performed by the representation section with the operation of said plurality of stop means It is characterized by.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the symbol display means is constituted by a spinning reel provided with a plurality of symbols, and the rendering means emits a backlight for irradiating light from behind on the symbols of the spinning reel. The display device further includes a fourth effect unit that turns off the display, and the effect pattern storage unit stores a plurality of backlight effect pattern data for controlling the fourth effect unit. further comprising a fourth effect pattern data storing means is information for identifying stored granted Rukoto is desirable.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, each effect basic data stored in the effect basic data storage means is information for specifying the effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be performed by the effect means. It is desirable that information for controlling to perform the same effect as the previous time is included .

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, each effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means plays a game when the start means is operated, each stop means is operated, and a game medium is bet. Information for specifying the effect basic data for specifying the effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be performed by each effect means at each operation of the game instruction means for instructing the effect is included. The game control means creates an operation command indicating that the operation has been performed every time a predetermined operation is performed by the player, and outputs the operation command to the effect control means. when the operation command is sent from the unit, it included in the effect combination data selected on the basis of the information obtained by the lottery in the game control means, those According to the information for identifying the effect basic data corresponding to the operation corresponding to the content of the operation command, the presentation basic data each presentation patterns each of said presentation pattern data that is specific to the data corresponding to the operation It is desirable to read from the storage means and control each effect means based on each read effect pattern data .

In the gaming machine of the present invention , the effect pattern storage means stores a plurality of image effect pattern data for controlling the first effect means with information for specifying each image effect pattern data being stored. The first effect pattern data storage means and the plurality of sound effect pattern data for controlling the second effect means are provided with information for specifying each sound effect pattern data and stored. The second effect pattern data storage means and the plurality of light effect effect pattern data for controlling the third effect means are stored with information for specifying each light effect effect pattern data . the third effect pattern data storing means and a first effect pattern data storing means, the second effect pattern data storing means, a third effect pattern data SL By specifying information for specifying the production pattern data stored in the means, a plurality of production basic data constituting the production basic data is provided with information for specifying each production basic data. The production basic data storage means and the production basic data stored in the production basic data storage means for the production pattern data corresponding to the contents of the production performed by the production means for each predetermined operation of the player are specified. Effect combination data storage means for storing a plurality of effect combination data specified using information for The effect control means selects specific effect combination data from a plurality of effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means based on the information obtained by the lottery in the game control means based on the operation of the start means. In addition, according to the information for specifying the production basic data included in the selected production combination data, each production pattern data specified for the production basic data corresponding to each predetermined operation of the player The effect is controlled while changing the effect pattern executed by the effect means in accordance with the operation of the start means and the plurality of stop means based on the read effect pattern data . Thus, the content of game effects performed by the representation section is determined by selecting a combination thereof of each effect pattern data stored in the effect pattern data storing means. For each internal lottery result, special data corresponding to the contents of the game effects is created individually, and the game control means does not control each effect means based on the special data. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means selects the effect combination data, and the effect pattern for controlling each effect means according to the information for specifying the effect basic data included in the selected effect combination data. By selecting the data, it is possible to freely change the combination of the production patterns and increase the number of production combination patterns, and thus it is possible to produce various contents. In addition, since the control related to the game effect is simplified by such a data structure, the development period of the gaming machine can be shortened and the development cost can be reduced.

In the gaming machine of the present invention , the effect control means also controls the turning on / off of the fourth effect means, so that the burden on the game control means in the game effect can be reduced, and the first effect means by the image In addition to the second effect means by sound and the third effect means by light emission, the fourth effect means by the backlight of the spinning reel is added, and the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect contents by these effect means Therefore, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom of the combination of the production patterns and produce the game with more various contents.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, each effect basic data stored in the effect basic data storage means is the same as the previous time as information for specifying effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effects to be performed by the effect means. By including the information for controlling to perform the effect, the effect pattern executed with the current operation can be easily made the effect pattern executed with the previous operation.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, each effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means instructs that the start means is operated, each stop means is operated, and a game medium is betted to be played. The information for specifying the production basic data for specifying the production pattern data corresponding to the content of the production to be performed by each production device at the time of the operation of the game instruction device for each is included. Then, when the operation command is sent from the game control means, the effect control means includes the contents of the operation command included in the effect combination data selected based on the information obtained by the lottery in the game control means. In accordance with the information for specifying the production basic data corresponding to the corresponding operation , each production pattern data specified in the production basic data corresponding to the operation is read from each production pattern data storage means, and each read out Each rendering means is controlled based on the rendering pattern data . Thereby, the effect control means can cause each effect means to execute a series of effects that change in accordance with each operation of the player, or to execute an effect with contents closely adhered to the game.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the gaming machine. Here, a case where the gaming machine is a so-called pachislot machine called a pachislot machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present embodiment includes a first spinning reel 11 a, a second spinning reel 11 b, a third spinning reel 11 c, a display window 12, and medal insertion. Entry 13, credit number display section 14, MAX bet button 15, one-throw-in button 16, bet-number display section 17, start lever 18, first stop button 19a, second stop button 19b, third A stop button 19c, a checkout button 21, a payout number display unit 22, a medal discharge port 23, a medal tray 24, an image effect means 30, an electrical effect effect means 40, a sound effect means 50, and an inserted medal detection Sensor 61, MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, single-load button operation detection sensor 63, start lever operation detection sensor 64, first stop button operation detection sensor 65a, second stop button Operation detection sensor 65b, third stop button operation detection sensor 65c, first cylinder reel drive means 66a, second cylinder reel drive means 66b, third cylinder reel drive means 66c, main control board 70, The production control board 80 is provided. Among these components, the display window 12, the medal insertion slot 13, the credit number display section 14, the MAX bet button 15, the one-sheet insertion button 16, the bet number display section 17, the start lever 18, and the stop buttons 19a, 19b, and 19c. The clearing button 21, the number-of-payout display unit 22, the medal discharge port 23, the medal tray 24, and the like are provided on the front door of the casing of the swivel type gaming machine. On the other hand, the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c, the spinning reel drive means 66a, 66b, and 66c, the main control board 70, the effect control board 80, and the like are provided inside the casing of the spinning machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first spinning reel 11a, a second spinning reel 11b, and a third spinning reel 11c are disposed slightly above the central portion of the spinning cylinder game machine. Each spinning reel 11a, 11b, 11c has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a row, and is configured to be rotatable. The first cylinder reel 11a is driven by the first cylinder reel driving means 66a, the second cylinder reel 11b is driven by the second cylinder reel driving means 66b, and the third cylinder reel 11c is driven the third time. It is driven by the drum reel driving means 66c. Here, as each reel drive means 66a, 66b, 66c, for example, a stepping motor is used. The reel control means 66a, 66b, 66c is controlled by the main control board 70.

  The symbols arranged on each reel 11a, 11b, 11c include, for example, a red number “7” symbol, a blue number “7” symbol, a BAR symbol, a replay symbol, a watermelon symbol, a bell symbol, a cherry symbol, etc. is there. A total of 21 of these symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of each spinning reel 11a, 11b, 11c. Further, the number of symbols and the arrangement order of symbols differ for each of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c.

  The display window 12 is a transparent window provided at a position corresponding to the reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c. The player displays three symbols attached to each of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c from the display window 12 when the first spinning reel 11a, the second spinning reel 11b, and the third spinning reel 11c are stopped. Visually visible.

  The medal slot 13 is an slot for a player to insert a medal (game medium). The inserted medal detection sensor 61 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 13 and detects that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 13. A detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61 is sent to the main control board 70.

  A credit number display unit 14 is provided immediately below the display window 12. The credit number display unit 14 displays the medal credit number (stored number) within a predetermined range (for example, within 50 cards). When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 13, the main control board 70 counts and stores the number of credits increased from the current number of credits based on the signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61. And displayed on the credit number display unit 14. Further, when a predetermined combination is established in the game, the main control board 70 adds the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the combination to the current credit number, and displays the added number on the credit number display unit 14. Let

  The MAX bet button 15 and the single insertion button 16 are game instruction means for instructing to bet medals and play a game (game), and are provided on the lower left side of the display window 12. The MAX bet button 15 is a button for selecting to play a game with three medals, and the one-sheet insertion button 16 is for selecting to play a game with one, two or three medals. It is a button to do. Specifically, by pressing the single insertion button 16 once, it is selected to play a game with one medal, and by pressing the single insertion button 16 twice, a game with two medals bet. Is selected, and by pressing the one-piece insertion button 16 three times, it is selected to play a game with three medals bet. In other words, pressing the single-load button 16 three times is the same as pressing the MAX bet button 15 once. The MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62 detects that the MAX bet button 15 has been pressed, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63 detects that the one-sheet insertion button 16 has been pressed. Detection signals from the sensors 62 and 63 are sent to the main control board 70. Thereby, the main control board 70 can recognize how many medals are bet to play the game.

  A bet number display portion 17 is provided on the lower left side of the display window 12. The bet number display unit 17 displays the number of medals bet in the game. Specifically, when the one-piece insertion button 16 is pressed once, the main control board 70 turns on the lamp corresponding to the “壱” portion of the bet number display section 17. When the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed twice, the main control board 70 turns on the lamp corresponding to the “弐” portion of the bet number display portion 17. When the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed three times or the MAX bet button 15 is pressed, the main control board 70 turns on a lamp corresponding to the “part” portion of the bet number display portion 17.

  In the present embodiment, six winning lines are set for stopping the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c and aligning predetermined symbols. That is, three lines extending in the horizontal direction through each of the upper, middle and lower portions of the display window 12, lines extending from the upper left to the lower right of the display window 12, and from the lower left to the upper right of the display window 12. And a line extending from the middle of the left portion of the display window 12 toward the middle of the central portion and extending from the middle of the central portion toward the lower right. The effective winning line varies depending on how many medals are bet. When a game is played with one medal bet, only one winning line extending in the horizontal direction through the center of the display window 12 is an effective winning line. When a game is played with two medals bet, only three winning lines extending in the horizontal direction through the upper, middle and lower parts of the display window 12 are effective winning lines. When a game is played with three medals, all six pay lines are valid pay lines. When the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped, when a predetermined symbol is aligned on an effective winning line among the six winning lines and a predetermined combination is established, the game is won, and a predetermined number of Medals are paid out.

  The start lever (start means) 18 is operated by the player in order to instruct to start the game. Operation of the MAX bet button 15 in a state where the required number of medals for one game (game) is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or the number of medals required for one game has already been credited. Alternatively, the start lever 18 can be operated by performing any one of the required operations of the single-load button 16. Here, one game starts when the start lever 18 is operated, and ends when all the three stop buttons 19a, 19b, and 19c are pressed. The start lever operation detection sensor 64 detects that the start lever 18 has been operated. When the start lever operation detection sensor 64 detects that the start lever 18 has been operated, it sends a game start signal to the main control board 70. The main control board 70 receives a game start signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64 when receiving a signal from any one of the insertion medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63. When a game start signal is received, a game start process is performed after a predetermined time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the last game start signal was received. Specifically, a random number value is acquired, an internal lottery process is performed based on the random number value, and rotation operations of the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are started.

  The first stop button 19a is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the first drum reel 11a, and the second stop button 19b is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the second drum reel 11b. The third stop button 19c is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the third drum reel 11c. These stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c correspond to the stop means of the present invention. The first stop button operation detection sensor 65a detects that the first stop button 19a is pressed, and the second stop button operation detection sensor 65b detects that the second stop button 19b is pressed. The third stop button operation detection sensor 65c detects that the third stop button 19c has been pressed. Detection signals from the respective stop button operation detection sensors 65a, 65b, 65c are sent to the main control board 70. When receiving the detection signals from the stop button operation detection sensors 65a, 65b, and 65c, the main control board 70 stops the rotation operation of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button operation detection sensor by a predetermined control method. Thus, when the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped, a combination is established if the symbols attached to the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are in a specific combination on the effective winning line. Will do.

  The types of roles are roughly classified into big roles (bonuses) that are big hits and small roles that are big hits. For example, a big bonus (BB), which is a role when a red number “7” symbol or a blue number “7” symbol (BB symbol) is aligned on a valid winning line, In addition, there is a regular bonus (RB) that is a combination when the symbol “BAR” (RB symbol) is aligned on an effective winning line. When becoming a major player, the spinning-type gaming machine shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player. For example, when BB is established, 15 medals are paid out, and the player enters a BB game where the player can acquire the largest amount of medals. When the RB is established, 15 medals are paid out, and after the BB game, the player enters an RB game where a large amount of medals can be obtained.

  On the other hand, the small role includes, for example, a role when watermelon symbols are aligned on an effective winning line (watermelon small role), and a role when bell symbols are aligned on an effective winning line (bell small role). , There is a role (cherry small role) when it stops at the left position on the winning line where the cherry symbol is valid. When such a small combination is established, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In addition, there is a role (replay) when the replay symbols are aligned on a valid winning line. If this replay is established, the revolving game machine will automatically put in the re-playing state, that is, the same number of medals bet on this game, and the player will not insert a new medal. Then, the game can be played again. In this embodiment, since replay does not pay out medals, replay is not included in the small role, but setting of the number of bets for the next game, that is, no new medal insertion operation is required, Assuming that the used medals are paid out, it is possible to treat the replay as a small role. Further, if the symbols constituting the winning combination are not aligned on the effective winning line, the winning combination is lost.

  The number-of-payout display unit 22 displays the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the established combination. The main control board 70 controls the payout number display unit 22. For example, when the player presses the clearing button 21, the number of medals corresponding to the number of credits at that time is released from the medal outlet 23. The medal tray 24 is a tray for accumulating medals discharged from the medal discharge port 23.

  The image effect means 30 is for effecting a game by displaying an image, and is provided on the upper side of the display window 12. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image effect means 30. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image effect means 30 includes a liquid crystal panel 31 and a liquid crystal control board 32 that controls the liquid crystal panel 31. The image effecting means 30 variably displays images such as a plurality of characters, numbers, figures, characters, etc., thereby performing the advance notice of the winning combination, notification of predetermined information, and other game effects. For example, a premium effect for notifying the jackpot confirmation is performed, or the types of symbols to be aligned on an effective winning line are announced. The control of the image effect means 30 is performed by the effect control board 80 based on a command from the main control board 70.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the electrical effect production means 40 includes a top lamp 41, a panel lamp 42, a cold cathode tube lamp 43, and a backlight lamp 44. Here, each of the top lamp 41, the panel lamp 42, and the cold cathode tube lamp 43 corresponds to the first electrical effect producing means of the present invention, and the backlight lamp 44 corresponds to the second electrical effect producing means of the present invention. The electrical effect production means 40 notifies various game states or produces a game effect by electrical illumination. The control of the electric effect production means 40 is performed by the production control board 80 based on a command from the main control board 70.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the top lamp 41 is provided on the inner upper portion of the front door, and includes 12 top LED units (not shown) and 12 top LED substrates 41A, 41B,. And have. The twelve top LED units are respectively mounted on the top LED substrates 41A, 41B,..., And the top LED substrates 41A, 41B,. Specifically, the top LED substrate 41A, the top LED substrate 41B, and the top LED substrate 41C are arranged in this order along the direction from the top to the bottom on the left side of the inner upper portion of the front door. A top LED substrate 41D, a top LED substrate 41E, and a top LED substrate 41F are arranged in this order along the direction from the top to the bottom on the right side of the inner upper portion of the front door. Further, the top LED substrate 41G, the top LED substrate 41H, and the top LED substrate 41I are arranged in this order along the direction from the left to the right in the upper center of the inner upper portion of the front door. A top LED board 41J, a top LED board 41K, and a top LED board 41L are arranged in this order along the direction from the left to the right in the lower center of the inner upper part of the front door.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the panel lamps 42 are provided inside the front door and on both sides of the display window 12, and include eight panel LED units (not shown), eight panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,..., 42H. Each of the eight panel LED units is mounted on the panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,..., And each panel LED substrate 42A, 42B,. Specifically, on the left side of the display window 12, the panel LED board 42A, the panel LED board 42B, the panel LED board 42C, the panel LED board 42D, and the panel LED board 42E are arranged in this order along the direction from top to bottom. Has been. Further, on the right side of the display window 12, a panel LED substrate 42F, a panel LED substrate 42G, and a panel LED substrate 42H are arranged in this order along the direction from top to bottom.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cold cathode tube lamp 43 is provided inside the front door and above the display window 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the cold cathode tube lamp 43 includes a cold cathode tube (not shown) and a cold cathode tube substrate 43A. A so-called fluorescent lamp is used as the cold cathode tube. The cold cathode tube substrate 43A controls lighting of the cold cathode tube. The cold cathode tube lamp 43 not only provides a game effect, but also irradiates light on the reels 11a, 11b, and 11c to improve the visibility of symbols on the reels 11a, 11b, and 11c. It also plays a role.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the backlight lamp 44 includes nine backlights (not shown) and three backlight substrates 44A, 44B, and 44. Three backlights are mounted on each of the three backlight substrates 44A, 44B, and 44C. Each of the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C individually controls lighting of the three backlights. The three backlight substrates 44A, 44B, and 44C are provided inside the first drum reel 11a, the second drum reel 11b, and the third drum reel 11c, respectively. Here, each backlight board | substrate 44A, 44B, 44C is arrange | positioned so that the three backlights mounted in it may be located in an up-down direction. In the following, in each of the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C, the upper backlight is the “upper backlight”, the central backlight is the “middle backlight”, and the lower backlight is “lower”. Also referred to as “backlight”.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sound effect means 50 includes a first door speaker 51, a second door speaker 52, and a rear speaker 53. The first door speaker 51 and the second door speaker 52 are provided on the left side and the right side of the lower part of the front door, respectively, and the back speaker 53 is provided on the back side of the swivel game machine. The sound production means 50 produces a game by generating sound. Control of the sound effect means 50 is performed by the effect control board 80 based on a command from the main control board 70.

  The main control board 70 and the effect control board 80 are attached to the inside of the rotary type gaming machine. Here, the main control board 70 and the effect control board 80 are formed on different boards. The effect control board 80 is connected to the main control board 70 via a communication cable line.

  The main control board 70 mainly controls and manages game contents and medal payout. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 70 includes random number generation means 71, ROM 72, RAM 73, and CPU (main control means) 74. The ROM 72 stores various programs related to game content control and the like. The RAM 73 is a working memory that temporarily stores data. The CPU 74 executes the program stored in the ROM 72 to manage the gaming state, the internal lottery process based on the random number value, the drive / stop process of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c, and the command to the effect control board 80 Perform transmission processing.

  First, the game state management will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of each gaming state. Eight gaming states are set in the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment. That is, “General gaming state when BB is not activated”, “RTA gaming state”, “RTB gaming state”, “BB internal state”, “RB internal state”, and “BB operating state” “Game state”, “RB internal state during BB operation”, and “RB operation state”. Here, in FIG. 3, the “general gaming state during BB operation”, the “RB internal state during BB operation”, and the “RB operating state” are collectively shown as “bonus gaming state”. In the following, “RTA gaming state” and “RTB gaming state” will be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”.

  The general gaming state when the BB is not operating is a normal gaming state. When the spinning-type gaming machine is in a general gaming state when the BB is not in operation, if a BB or RB is won by an internal lottery based on a random number value, the general game when the gaming state is not in operation as shown in FIG. Transition from the state to the RTA gaming state. Specifically, when the BB or RB is won by internal lottery in the general gaming state when the BB is not activated, the BB flag or the RB flag is stored in the RAM 73 as stock, and the gaming state always shifts to the RTA gaming state. However, due to the reel control of the CPU 74, which will be described later, the BB symbol or the RB symbol is not aligned on an effective winning line in the general gaming state when the BB is not activated.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of winning a replay in the internal lottery process based on a random value. This RT gaming state is generally the probability that the replay symbol will actually be aligned on the effective winning line by mixing data that does not align on the effective winning line even if the replay is won with high probability in the internal lottery. Since it is almost the same as the replay winning probability during the game, it is not different from the general game state on the surface. In other words, even if an internal win is made for replay, there are few actual wins, and the player can only win at almost the same rate as the general game, so the player cannot discriminate between the general game and the RT game. Further, this RT gaming state continues until it is consumed a predetermined number of times. In the RTA gaming state, the number of RT games is set to be large, and in the RTB gaming state, the number of RT games is set to be small. In other respects, the RTA gaming state and the RTB gaming state are exactly the same. In the RT game state, even if BB or RB is won by internal lottery, the BB symbol or RB symbol will not be aligned on a valid winning line. However, the number of times BB or RB is won by the internal lottery is counted as the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks, respectively, and stored in the RAM 73. Later, when the RT gaming state is released, the gaming state shifts to a state called BB inside or RB inside, and the player can put the BB symbol or RB symbol into an effective winning line. Thus, by providing the RT gaming state, when the RT gaming state is released, the stocked BB and RB are released by lottery, and the player can acquire a large number of medals. .

  In addition, in the above RT game state, the replay symbols are controlled so that they are not aligned on the valid winning line by mixing the data that does not align on the winning line where the replay symbols are valid even if the internal selection is made for the replay. However, the RT gaming state cannot be distinguished from the general gaming state on the surface, but in the RT gaming state, the replay symbols are not mixed, or the mixing ratio is reduced and the RT gaming state is replayed during the RT gaming state. You may make it the game specification which controls so that a replay symbol will line up on an effective winning line when an internal winning is carried out. In the case of such a specification, the player can continue the game during the RT game without reducing the number of owned medals.

  In addition, when the swing type gaming machine is in the RTA gaming state, when the watermelon or cherry cherry winning combination is won by internal lottery and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state is changed from the RTA gaming state as shown in FIG. Transition to the RTB gaming state. When the spinning game machine is in the RTA gaming state or the RTB gaming state, when the preset number of RT games is consumed, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming state is changed to the RTA gaming state or the RTB gaming state. Transition from the gaming state to the BB internal state or the RB internal state.

  The inside BB state is a gaming state in which the player has an opportunity to align the BB symbols on an effective winning line by operating the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c. When the rotating type gaming machine is in the BB inside state, when the BB symbols are aligned on the valid winning line, the gaming state is changed from the BB inside state to the general gaming state (bonus) when the BB is operated as shown in FIG. Transition to gaming state. The RB internal state is a gaming state in which the player has an opportunity to align the RB symbols on an effective winning line by operating the stop buttons 19a, 19b, and 19c. When the rotating type gaming machine is in the RB inside state, when the RB symbols are aligned on the valid pay line, the gaming state changes from the RB inside state to the RB operating state (bonus gaming state) as shown in FIG. Migrate to

  The general gaming state at the time of BB operation is a gaming state in which a BB game in which a player can acquire the largest amount of medals is executed. If the spinning-type game machine is in the general gaming state when the BB is activated, an RB shift is won by an internal lottery, and the player aligns the RB transition symbol (JACKIN symbol or RB symbol) on an effective winning line, The gaming state shifts to the RB operating state. If the player cannot align the RB transition symbols on the valid winning line, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state during BB operation to the RB internal state during BB operation. The RB internal state at the time of BB operation is a gaming state in which the player has an opportunity to align the RB transition symbols on an effective winning line by operating the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c of the player himself. And, when the swing type gaming machine is in the RB inside state at the time of BB operation, the gaming state changes from the RB inside state at the time of BB operation to the RB operation state when the RB transition symbols are aligned on the effective winning line. Transition. Further, the RB operating state is a gaming state in which an RB game in which a player can acquire a large number of medals after the BB game is executed.

  When the spinning-type game machine is in the general game state when the BB is operated, if the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks is “1” or more when the predetermined number of games of the BB game is exhausted, The state shifts from the general gaming state when the BB is operated to the RTA gaming state. On the other hand, if both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are “0”, the state shifts to the general gaming state when the BB is not operating. Similarly, when the spinning-reel game machine is in an RB operation state, if the number of RB games or the number of RB stocks is “1” or more at the time when the predetermined number of games in the RB game is exhausted, The state shifts from the BB operating state to the RTA gaming state. On the other hand, if both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are “0”, the state shifts to the general gaming state when the BB is not operating.

  Next, the internal lottery process based on the random value will be described in detail. The random number generating means 71 sequentially generates numerical values in a predetermined range, acquires the numerical values as random values at predetermined timing, and sends the acquired random values to the CPU 74. In the present embodiment, a 2-byte hardware random number counter is used as the random number generation means 71. For this reason, the range of numerical values generated by the random number generating means 71 is a range from 0 to 65535. Therefore, the obtained random number value is also a number within this range. The random number generation means 71 acquires a random number value when receiving a game start signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64. The CPU 74 performs an internal lottery process based on the random number value.

  In the ROM 72, in addition to the various programs, data indicating the correspondence between the acquired random number value and the winning contents (BB, RB, various small roles, replays, unsuccessful winnings) are shown in FIG. Thus, it is stored for each gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, a total of 65536 total numerical data from 0 to 65535 is distributed to a predetermined number of winning areas. Here, the maximum number of winning areas is seven from “0” to “6” as shown in FIG. 4 corresponding to the type of winning contents. For each gaming state, a predetermined winning content is associated with each winning area. Such 65536 total numerical data is distributed to a predetermined number of winning areas, and the data corresponding to each winning area constitutes the lottery data used in the internal lottery process. It is stored in the ROM 72. The CPU 74 performs an internal lottery by collating the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 71 with the lottery data stored in the ROM 72. For example, if the rotating game machine is in a general gaming state when the BB is not operating and the random number generator 71 obtains a random value A, the CPU 74 uses the lottery data as shown in FIG. It is checked whether the numerical value A is assigned to the winning area “0”, “1”,..., “6”. If the random value A is distributed to the winning area “2”, the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the bell small part. Note that the number of winning areas and the number of numerical data allocated to each winning area generally differ for each gaming state.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of data indicating a correspondence relationship between a winning area and winning contents for each gaming state. This data constitutes a part of the lottery data stored in the ROM 72. In this example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state when the BB is not activated, the RTA gaming state, the RTB gaming state, the RB internal state, or the BB internal state, the range of 65536 all numerical data is set to “0”. ”To“ 6 ”. When the gaming state is a general gaming state when the BB is activated, the range of all numerical data is divided into four winning areas from “0” to “3”, and the gaming state is an RB internal state when the BB is activated. In this case, the range of all numerical data is divided into three winning areas from “0” to “2”. When the gaming state is the RB operating state, the range of all numerical data is divided into two winning areas of “0” and “1”.

  In addition, for each gaming state, the following winning contents are assigned to each winning area. In other words, when the gaming state is a general gaming state when the BB is not activated, “unauthorized” for the winning area “0”, “cherry small part” for the winning area “1”, For the winning area “2”, “Bell Small”, for the winning area “3”, “Watermelon Small”, for the winning area “4”, “Replay”, and for the winning area “5” "RB" is assigned to "", and "BB" is assigned to the winning area "6". When the gaming state is the RTA gaming state or the RTB gaming state, “BB” or “RB” is selected for the winning area “0”, “Cherry small part” is selected for the winning area “1”, For the winning area “2”, “Bell Small”, for the winning area “3”, “Watermelon Small”, for the winning area “4”, “Replay”, and for the winning area “5” "RB" is assigned to "", and "BB" is assigned to the winning area "6".

  When the gaming state is the RB internal state, “RB” is selected for the winning area “0”, “Cherry small role” and “RB” are selected for the winning area “1”, and the winning area “ “Bell Small” and “RB” for “2”, “Watermelon Small” and “RB” for winning area “3”, “Replay” and “Replay” for winning area “4” “RB”, “RB” is assigned to the winning area “5”, and “BB” and “RB” are assigned to the winning area “6”. When the gaming state is the BB internal state, “BB” is selected for the winning area “0”, “Cherry small role” and “BB” are selected for the winning area “1”, and the winning area “ “Bell Small” and “BB” for “2”, “Watermelon Small” and “BB” for winning area “3”, “Replay” and “Replay” for winning area “4” “BB”, “RB” and “BB” are assigned to the winning area “5”, and “BB” is assigned to the winning area “6”.

  When the gaming state is a general gaming state when the BB is activated, “unauthorized” is selected for the winning area “0”, “small role group” is selected for the winning area “1”, and the winning area “ “Watermelon small part” is assigned to “2”, and “RB shift” is assigned to the winning area “3”. When the gaming state is the RB internal state at the time of BB operation, “RB shift” is selected for the winning area “0”, “small role group” and “RB shift” are selected for the winning area “1”. ”And“ RB shift ”and“ RB shift ”are assigned to the winning area“ 2 ”, respectively. Here, the “small role group” win is that a predetermined number of medals are paid out when a combination of predetermined symbols among symbols constituting the small role is aligned on an effective winning line. In addition, “RB shift” winning means that when the RB symbols are aligned on a valid pay line, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state during the BB operation or the RB internal state during the BB operation to the RB operating state. That's it. This “RB shift” winning is similar to “BB” winning or “RB” winning until the player presses the stop button 19a, 19b, 19c until the RB symbols are aligned on an effective winning line. The internal state of “RB shift” winning is carried over to the next game. Therefore, if the player cannot align the RB symbols on the valid winning line, when the gaming state is in the general gaming state at the time of BB operation, the game state is shifted to the RB internal state at the time of BB operation. When it is in the RB internal state during BB operation, the RB internal state during BB operation is maintained as it is. Further, when the gaming state is an RB operating state, “unauthorized” is assigned to the winning area “0”, and “commodities” are assigned to the winning area “1”. Here, the “combination” winning means that a predetermined number of medals are paid out when a predetermined symbol is aligned on a valid winning line.

  Further, for each gaming state, data indicating the correspondence between the winning area and the range of 65536 numerical data is set. This data also constitutes a part of the lottery data stored in the ROM 72. For example, in the data indicating the correspondence between the winning area and the numerical data range for the general gaming state when the BB is not activated, the numerical data range corresponding to the winning area “0” has a probability of 47699/65536. It is set to a range that will be won by “unauthorized”. The range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “1” is set to a range that wins the “cherry small part” with a probability of 837/65536, and the range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “2” is The range is set to win the “bell bell” with a probability of 68810/65536, and the range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “3” is won for the “watermelon miniature” with a probability of 660/65536 The range is set so that The range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “4” is set to a range that wins “Replay” with a probability of 8980/65536, and the range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “5” is The range that wins “RB” with a probability of 220/65536 is set, and the range of numerical data corresponding to the winning area “6” is the range that wins “BB” with a probability of 330/65536 Is set to

  Thus, in the data indicating the correspondence relationship between the winning area and the numerical data range for the general gaming state when the BB is not activated, the numerical data range corresponding to the winning area “4” is about 7.3 times. It is set to the probability of winning a replay only once. On the other hand, in the data indicating the correspondence between the winning area and the numerical data range for the RT gaming state, the numerical data range corresponding to the winning area “4” is replayed about once every 1.2 times. The probability is set to win. Thus, in the RT gaming state, the probability of winning the replay is very high. In the RT gaming state, the probability of winning a combination other than replay is set to be approximately the same as the probability of winning the combination in the general gaming state when the BB is not operating. Note that, in the data indicating the correspondence relationship between the winning areas and the numerical data ranges for other gaming states, the numerical data ranges corresponding to the winning areas are similarly set to predetermined ranges. Here, a detailed description of the contents of these data is omitted.

  The CPU 74 performs an internal lottery process based on the random number value sent from the random number generation means 71. That is, the CPU 74 performs an internal lottery by comparing the random number value sent from the random number generating means 71 with the lottery data. Specifically, the CPU 74 first recognizes the winning area to which the current random number value is distributed based on the data indicating the correspondence relationship between the winning area and the numerical data range for the gaming state. Next, the CPU 74 recognizes the winning content corresponding to the recognized winning area based on the data indicating the correspondence between the winning area and the winning content for the gaming state. Then, the CPU 74 determines, based on the winning contents, which winning combination is the winning result of the current internal lottery and which is the winning combination.

  Next, the drive / stop processing of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c will be described in detail. The CPU 74 performs reel control for driving and stopping the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c. The reel control of the CPU 74 includes, for example, reel drive start control and reel drive stop control, as well as, for example, reel pull-in control performed when a winning combination is won, removal control performed when a winning combination is not won, and the like. is there.

  The reel pull-in control means that when a stop button is pressed, the symbol within the range of a predetermined number of frames (for example, 5 frames) from the symbol including the symbols on the winning line that is valid at the timing when the stop button is pressed. This means that when there is a symbol constituting a winning combination, the stop position of the spinning reel is controlled so that the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line. However, if there is no symbol that constitutes the relevant role within the range of the predetermined number of frames at the timing when the player presses the stop button, the reel pull-in control does not work, and the winning symbol is effective. Stop on line. Accordingly, at this time, the symbols constituting the winning combination are not aligned on the effective winning line, and the winning combination is not established.

  The off control means that the stop position of the reel is controlled so that no combination is established in the effective winning line. Therefore, in this case, even if the player presses the stop button aiming at a specific combination, no combination is established and the game result is lost. Also, the CPU 74 performs the detachment control when the gaming machine is in either the general gaming state when the BB is not operating or the RT gaming state and the result of the internal lottery is BB or RB winning. Therefore, in this case, the BB symbol or the RB symbol is not aligned on the effective winning line.

  In addition, various standards have been established for the spinning machine. One of the standards is that if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start lever 18 was operated, the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c do not rotate even if the start lever 18 is operated next time. For this reason, the CPU 74 performs drive start control of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c so as to conform to the standard. However, even if the start lever 18 is next operated within 4.1 seconds after the start lever 18 is operated, the CPU 74 detects the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, and one sheet. If a signal has already been received from any of the input button operation detection sensors 63, an internal lottery process based on a random value is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process to the effect control board 80 will be described in detail. There are many types of commands that are transmitted from the main control board 70 to the effect control board 80. For example, there are commands related to game effects (effect commands) created based on the results of the internal lottery, commands (operation commands) created when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, and the like.

  When a predetermined operation is performed by the player, the CPU 74 creates an operation command indicating that the operation has been performed, and outputs the created operation command to the effect control board 80. Specifically, when the start lever 18 is pressed, the first stop button 19a is pressed, the second stop button 19b is pressed, the third stop button 19c is pressed, and a medal is inserted or the MAX bet button 15 is pressed. Alternatively, an operation command is created when the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed. That is, when the start lever 18 is pressed, an operation command indicating that the start lever 18 is pressed is created. When the first stop button 19a is pressed, an operation command indicating that the first stop button 19a is pressed is created. When the second stop button 19b is pressed, an operation command indicating that the second stop button 19b is pressed is generated. When the third stop button 19c is pressed, an operation command indicating that the third stop button 19c is pressed is created. Further, when a medal is inserted, an operation command indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 is created. When the MAX bet button 15 is pressed, an operation command indicating that the MAX bet button 15 is pressed once is generated. Then, when the single-load button 16 is pressed, an operation command indicating that the single-load button 16 has been pressed a predetermined number of times is generated. However, the CPU 74 actually creates an operation command having exactly the same contents when a medal is inserted, when the MAX bet button 15 is pressed, or when the single-load button 16 is pressed.

  Further, when the start lever 18 is pressed, the CPU 74 performs the above-described internal lottery, generates an effect command based on the result of the internal lottery, and outputs the generated effect command to the effect control board 80. . Although the contents of the effect command indicate the result of the internal lottery, the effect control board 80 determines the effect contents of the game based on the effect command.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an effect command generated by the CPU 74. Here, FIG. 5 shows only the effect commands that are generated when the rotating game machine is in the general gaming state when the BB is not operating, the RT gaming state, the RB internal state, and the BB internal state. The effect commands generated when the game state is other than the above are omitted.

  As shown in the example of FIG. 5, regardless of the gaming state, when the result of the internal lottery based on the random number value is winning of the winning areas “1” to “4”, that is, winning of the small role / replay The production commands “13” to “16” corresponding to the winning of the small role / replay are selected. Specifically, the production command “13” is given for winning the watermelon small role, the production command “14” is awarded for winning the small Bell role, and the production command “15” is awarded for winning the Cherry small role. However, the rendition command “16” is selected for winning the replay.

  On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery based on the random number value is a winning area “0”, “5”, “6”, a predetermined effect command corresponding to the gaming state is selected. Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state when the BB is not activated, an effect command “1” representing unreasonableness in the general gaming state when the BB is not activated is given to the winning area “0”. To be elected. For the winning in the winning area “5”, the effect command “2” representing the RB winning in the general gaming state when the BB is not operated is selected. Then, for the winning in the winning area “6”, an effect command “3” representing the BB winning in the general gaming state when the BB is not operating is selected.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, for the winning in the winning area “0”, an effect command “4” representing RB winning or BB winning in the RT gaming state is selected. For the winning in the winning area “5”, the effect command “5” representing the RB winning in the RT gaming state is selected. Then, for the winning in the winning area “6”, the effect command “6” representing the BB winning in the RT gaming state is selected.

  When the gaming state is the RB internal state, the effect command “7” representing the RB winning in the RB internal state is selected for the winning area “0”. For winning in the winning area “5”, an effect command “8” representing RB winning in the RB internal state is selected. Then, for the winning in the winning area “6”, an effect command “9” representing RB winning and BB winning in the RB internal state is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the BB internal state, the effect command “10” representing the BB winning in the BB internal state is selected for the winning area “0”. For winning in the winning area “5”, the RB winning in the BB internal state and the production command “11” representing the BB winning are selected. Then, for the winning in the winning area “6”, the effect command “12” representing the BB winning in the BB internal state is selected.

  In this way, the production commands “1” to “12” represent not only the result of the internal lottery based on the random number value (which winning area is won) but also the gaming state of the gaming machine, while the production command “13” ”To“ 16 ”is an internal lottery for winning a small role / replay regardless of whether the gaming state is a general gaming state when the BB is not activated, an RT gaming state, an RB internal state, or a BB internal state. Only the result of is shown. When the main control board 70 transmits a predetermined effect command to the effect control board 80, the effect control board 80 determines a game effect content based on the effect command, and an image effect means according to the determined game effect content. 30, the lighting effect means 40 and the sound effect means 50 are controlled.

  When the gaming state is the general gaming state at the time of BB operation, the RB internal state at the time of BB operation, or the RB operation state, the CPU 74 of the main control board 70 determines the result of the internal lottery based on the random number value and the game. An effect command having contents corresponding to the gaming state of the machine is generated, and the generated effect command is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  The effect control board 80 mainly performs control related to game effects. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 80 includes a ROM (storage means) 81, a RAM 82, and a CPU (effect control means) 83. The ROM 81 stores various programs related to game effects. The RAM 82 is a working memory that temporarily stores data. The CPU 83 controls a game effect by executing a program stored in the ROM 81.

  The ROM 81 stores various data in addition to the program. For example, a plurality of image effect pattern data for controlling the image effect means 30, a plurality of top lamp effect pattern data for controlling the top lamp 41, and a plurality of panel lamp effects for controlling the panel lamp 42 Pattern data, a plurality of cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data for controlling the cold cathode tube lamp 43, a plurality of backlight lamp effect pattern data for controlling the backlight lamp 44, and the sound effect means 50 are controlled. A plurality of sound effect pattern data for the purpose are stored in the ROM 81. Here, the top lamp effect pattern data, the panel lamp effect pattern data, and the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data correspond to the first electric effect effect pattern data of the present invention, respectively, and the backlight lamp effect pattern data. Corresponds to the pattern data for second electrical decoration effects of the present invention.

  Furthermore, the ROM 81 stores a plurality of effect combination data. Each production combination data includes information for specifying pattern data corresponding to the contents of the game production to be performed by each production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50. Each time an effect command is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 determines one effect combination data from a plurality of effect combination data stored in the ROM 81 based on the effect command. Then, the CPU 83 acquires each pattern data from the ROM 81 in accordance with information for specifying each pattern data included in the determined effect combination data, and each effect means 30, based on the acquired each pattern data 41, 42, 43, 44 and 50 are controlled.

  Next, the contents of data stored in the ROM 81 will be described in more detail. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the contents of data stored in the ROM 81. As shown in FIG. 6, the data storage area of the ROM 81 includes a lottery data index table storage area 81a, a lottery data table storage area 81b, an effect combination data table storage area 81c, an effect basic data storage area 81d, and image effect pattern data. Storage area 81e, pattern data storage area 81f for top lamp effect, pattern data storage area 81g for panel lamp effect, pattern data storage area 81h for cold cathode tube lamp effect, pattern data storage area 81i for backlight lamp effect, voice effect There are a pattern data storage area 81j, a sound characteristic data storage area 81k, and the like. The data stored in the lottery data index table storage area 81a and the lottery data table storage area 81b is used when the CPU 83 determines specific effect combination data based on the effect command sent from the main control board 70. .

  A lottery data index table is stored in the lottery data index table storage area 81a. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery data index table. In the lottery data index table, as shown in FIG. 7, the correspondence relationship between the rendering mode and the lottery data index number is shown. The lottery data index number is a management number assigned to a plurality of lottery data tables to be described later. Each production mode is associated with a gaming state. Specifically, the rendering modes 2 to 10 correspond to the RT gaming state in accordance with the remaining number of RT games. The effect mode 11 corresponds to the RB internal state, and the effect mode 12 corresponds to the BB internal state. And the production mode 1 respond | corresponds to general game states other than these game states, for example, the general game state at the time of BB non-operation.

  The main control board 70 also transmits information about the remaining number of RT games to the CPU 83 of the effect control board 80 as a command. Therefore, the CPU 83 can recognize the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the effect command sent from the main control board 70 and other commands. For example, when the production commands are “1”, “2”, and “3”, the CPU 83 recognizes that the gaming state is the general gaming state when the BB is not activated based on the production command. When the production command is “4”, “5”, or “6”, the CPU 83 recognizes that the gaming state is the RT gaming state based on the production command. Further, the CPU 83 can recognize whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state based on the information regarding the remaining number of RT games. Further, if the remaining number of RT games at the time of the determination process of the previous effect content is not “0”, and if the remaining number of RT games is “0” this time, the CPU 83 determines that the gaming state is BB. Recognize that it is an internal medium state or an RB internal medium state At this time, when the production commands are “7”, “8”, and “9”, the CPU 83 recognizes that the gaming state is the RB internal state, and the production commands are “10” and “11”. , “12”, it is recognized that the gaming state is the BB internal state. When the production commands are “13” to “17”, the CPU 83 can recognize the gaming state based on other commands sent from the main control board 70. Thus, when the CPU 83 recognizes the gaming state, the CPU 83 identifies an effect mode corresponding to the game state, and then determines a lottery data index number corresponding to the specified effect mode from the lottery data index table.

  A lottery data table corresponding to each lottery data index number is stored in the lottery data table storage area 81b. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery data table. FIG. 8 shows a lottery data table corresponding to the lottery data index number “1”. As shown in FIG. 8, each lottery data table describes the correspondence between the combination number and the lottery probability for each internal lottery result (which winning area is won) based on a random value. Here, the combination number is a management number assigned to each effect combination data. The CPU 83 determines the specific contents of the game effects to be performed by each effect means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50. In the present embodiment, the specific contents of the effects are described in the effect combination data, and predetermined effect combination data is determined by lottery. The probability of this lottery is described in the lottery data table. A value obtained by dividing each numerical value shown in FIG. 8 by 65536 is the lottery probability. For example, when the effect command “14” indicating the content of winning in the winning area “2” is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 determines the lottery probability described in the winning area “2” column in the lottery data table. Is used to draw the effect combination data. And the combination number won by the said effect lottery is determined.

  The effect combination data table is stored in the effect combination data table storage area 81c. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining effect combination data. In the effect combination data table, as shown in FIG. 9, effect combination data corresponding to each combination number is described. Each effect combination data includes information for specifying pattern data corresponding to the contents of the game effects to be performed by each effect means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 at each predetermined operation timing by the player. Yes. Specifically, in the production combination data, as operation timing, when the start lever 18 is pressed (when the lever is pressed), when the first stop button 19a is pressed (when the first press), when the second stop button 19b is pressed ( A total of five operation timings when the second stop button 19c is pressed (when the third press button is pressed) and when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the single-load button 16 is pressed (when the bet is pressed). Is set. Here, in this embodiment, the number of production basic data is used as information for specifying the pattern data.

  When an effect command is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 performs the effect lottery described above, and reads effect combination data corresponding to the combination number determined in the effect lottery from the effect combination data storage area 81c of the ROM 81. For example, when the combination number “86” is won by the effect lottery, the CPU 83 displays the effect basic data number “71” when the lever is pressed and the effect basic data number “71” when the lever is first pressed, as shown in FIG. 91 ”is the production basic data number“ 2 ”for the second depression, the production basic data number“ 92 ”for the third depression, and the production basic data number“ 56 ”for the bet depression. The assigned data is acquired as effect combination data. The effect combination data acquired in this way is stored in the RAM 82. When the operation command is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 includes each effect basic data number (each pattern data) at the time of the operation corresponding to the content of the operation command included in the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82. The production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 are controlled in accordance with (information for specifying the). That is, the contents described in the effect combination data are the effects of the game to be performed at each of the above operation timings from when the start lever 18 is pressed to the next time until the start lever 18 is pressed next time. It becomes contents. Also, each effect combination data includes an item called a confirmation flag. For example, if “BET_FIX” is described in the item of the confirmation flag, the screen that is displayed when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the single-load button 16 is pressed is maintained as it is. If it is described as “NULL”, the screen is not maintained.

  In the effect basic data storage area 81d, a plurality of effect basic data is stored. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining production basic data. In each effect basic data, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect basic data number, the image effect pattern data number, the top lamp effect pattern data number, the panel lamp effect pattern data number, and the cold cathode tube lamp effect A pattern data number, a backlight lamp effect pattern data number, and a sound effect pattern data number are included. Here, the pattern data number for image effect is a management number given to each pattern data for image effect. The top lamp effect pattern data number is a management number assigned to each top lamp effect pattern data, and the panel lamp effect pattern data number is a management assigned to each panel lamp effect pattern data. Number. The cold-cathode tube lamp production pattern data number is a management number assigned to each cold-cathode tube lamp production pattern data, and the backlight lamp production pattern data number is each backlight lamp production pattern. This is the management number assigned to the data. Furthermore, the sound effect pattern data number is a management number assigned to each sound effect pattern data. One pattern data is specified by the pattern data number.

  In the image effect pattern data storage area 81e, a plurality of image effect pattern data for controlling the image effect means 30 is stored. The control of the image effect by the CPU 83 is performed as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 reads the image effect pattern data corresponding to the image effect pattern data number described in the determined effect basic data from the image effect pattern data storage area 81e of the ROM 81, and the read image effect. Pattern data is output to the liquid crystal control board 31 of the image effect means 30. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 31 displays an image on the liquid crystal panel 32 based on the image effect pattern data.

  In the top lamp effect pattern data storage area 81f, a plurality of top lamp effect pattern data for controlling the top lamp 41 is stored. Each top lamp effect pattern data is given a top lamp effect pattern data number. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining top lamp effect pattern data. Each top lamp effect pattern data includes one or more top lamp effect control data. The top lamp effect control data includes information on driving time, lighting / extinguishing of each top LED unit, and the like. This information about turning on / off specifies whether the top LED unit is turned on or off. The information about the driving time specifies the time during which each top LED unit is turned on or off. When the top lamp effect pattern data includes a plurality of top lamp effect control data, the CPU 83 processes each top lamp effect control data in the order of description of the top lamp effect control data.

  In the example of FIG. 11, the top lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the top lamp effect pattern data number “1” includes one top lamp effect control data. The top lamp effect control data is such that all twelve top LED units are turned off for a period of 100 ms. The top lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the top lamp effect pattern data number “19” includes a plurality of top lamp effect control data. Among them, the first top lamp effect control data has a content of turning off all twelve top LED units for a period of 50 ms, and the second top lamp effect control data is for the period of 70 ms. The six top LED units provided on the left and right sides of the door are turned on, and the six top LED units provided at the center of the front door are turned off. Therefore, when the top lamp 41 is controlled based on the top lamp effect pattern data, the 12 top LED units are turned on / off in a predetermined pattern.

  The CPU 83 controls the top lamp 41 as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 reads the top lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the top lamp effect pattern data number described in the determined effect basic data from the top lamp effect pattern data storage area 81f of the ROM 81, and reads the read data. A predetermined control signal is sent to each top LED substrate 41A, 41B,... According to one or a plurality of top lamp effect control data included in the pattern data for top lamp effect. Thereby, each top LED board 41A, 41B, ... controls lighting / extinguishing of the said top LED unit based on the control signal.

  In the panel lamp effect pattern data storage area 81g, a plurality of panel lamp effect pattern data for controlling the panel lamp 42 is stored. Each panel lamp effect pattern data is given a panel lamp effect pattern data number. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining panel lamp effect pattern data. Each panel lamp effect pattern data includes one or more panel lamp effect control data. The panel lamp effect control data includes information on driving time, lighting / extinguishing of each panel LED unit, and the like. This information on turning on / off specifies whether the panel LED unit is turned on or off. The information about the driving time specifies the time during which each panel LED unit is turned on or off. When the panel lamp effect pattern data includes a plurality of panel lamp effect control data, the CPU 83 processes each panel lamp effect control data in the description order of the panel lamp effect control data.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the panel lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the panel lamp effect pattern data number “1” includes one panel lamp effect control data. The panel lamp effect control data indicates that the five panel LED units provided on the left side of the display window 12 are turned off and the three panel LED units provided on the right side of the display window 12 are turned on for a period of 1000 ms. The content. The panel lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the panel lamp effect pattern data number “2” includes a plurality of panel lamp effect control data. Among them, the first panel lamp effect control data includes five panel LED units provided on the left side of the display window 12 and two panels provided on the right and center of the display window 12 for a period of 20 ms. The LED unit is turned off, and only one panel LED unit provided on the upper right side of the display window 12 is turned on. The second panel lamp effect control data includes a period of 20 ms, The five panel LED units provided on the left side of the display window 12 and the one panel LED unit provided on the lower side of the right side of the display window 12 are turned off, and provided on the upper side and the center of the right side of the display window 12. The two panel LED units are turned on. Therefore, when the panel lamp 42 is controlled based on the panel lamp effect pattern data, the eight panel LED units are turned on / off in a predetermined pattern.

  The CPU 83 controls the panel lamp 42 as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 reads the panel lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the panel lamp effect pattern data number described in the determined basic effect data from the panel lamp effect pattern data storage area 81g of the ROM 81, and reads the read data. A predetermined control signal is sent to each of the panel LED boards 42A, 42B,... According to one or a plurality of panel lamp effect control data included in the panel lamp effect pattern data. Thereby, each panel LED board 42A, 42B, ... controls lighting / extinction of the said panel LED unit based on the control signal.

  In the cold cathode tube effect pattern data storage area 81h, a plurality of cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data for controlling the cold cathode tube lamp 43 is stored. Each cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data is given a cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number. The cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data includes one or a plurality of cold cathode tube lamp effect control data. The cold-cathode tube lamp effect control data includes information on driving time, lighting / extinguishing, and the like. This information on turning on / off specifies whether the cold cathode tube is turned on or off. The information about the driving time specifies the time for which the cold cathode tube is turned on or off. When the plurality of cold cathode tube lamp effect control data is included in the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data, the CPU 83 sets each cold cathode tube lamp effect control data in the order of description of the cold cathode tube lamp effect control data. Will be processed.

  The CPU 83 controls the cold cathode tube lamp 43 as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 stores the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number described in the determined effect basic data in the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data storage area of the ROM 81. A predetermined control signal is sent to the cold cathode tube substrate 43A in accordance with one or a plurality of cold cathode tube lamp effect control data included in the read cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data. Thereby, the cold cathode tube substrate 43A controls the on / off of the cold cathode tube based on the control signal.

  A plurality of backlight lamp effect pattern data for controlling the backlight lamp 44 is stored in the backlight effect pattern data storage area 81i. Each backlight lamp effect pattern data is assigned a backlight lamp effect pattern data number. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining backlight lamp effect pattern data. Each backlight lamp effect pattern data includes one or more backlight lamp effect control data. The backlight lamp effect control data includes information on driving time, lighting / extinguishing of each backlight, and the like. This information about turning on / off specifies whether the backlight is turned on or off. Here, in the present embodiment, a backlight capable of full color lighting is used. For this reason, the information on lighting / extinguishing is to designate the lighting color when the backlight is turned on. The information about the driving time specifies the time during which each backlight is turned on or off. When the backlight lamp effect pattern data includes a plurality of backlight lamp effect control data, the CPU 83 processes each backlight lamp effect control data in the order of description of the backlight lamp effect control data. Become.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the backlight lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the backlight lamp effect pattern data number “13” includes a plurality of backlight lamp effect control data. Among them, the first backlight lamp effect control data is for 100 ms, the three lower backlights are lit white, the three middle backlights are lit red, and the three upper backlights are white. It is the content of lighting up. The second backlight lamp effect control data is for the duration of 100 ms, the three lower backlights are lit white, the three middle backlights are lit yellow, and the three upper backlights are lit white. The content is to do. Therefore, when the backlight lamp 44 is controlled based on the backlight lamp effect pattern data, each of the nine backlights is turned on / off in a predetermined pattern.

  The CPU 83 controls the backlight lamp 44 as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 reads the backlight lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the backlight lamp effect pattern data number described in the determined effect basic data from the backlight lamp effect pattern data storage area 81 i of the ROM 81. A predetermined control signal is sent to each of the backlight substrates 44A, 44B,... According to one or a plurality of backlight lamp effect control data included in the read backlight lamp effect pattern data. Thereby, each backlight board | substrate 44A, 44B, ... controls lighting / extinguishing of the said backlight based on the control signal.

  In the sound effect pattern data storage area 81j, a plurality of sound effect pattern data for controlling the sound effect means 50 is stored. Each sound effect pattern data is given a sound effect pattern data number. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining sound effect pattern data. Each sound effect pattern data includes one or more sound effect control data. This audio effect control data includes information on delay time, phrase number, reproduction start / end, and the like. The information about the phrase number specifies sound element data to be produced. The information about the delay time specifies when the reproduction start or end process is performed on the sound element data. For example, when the delay time is zero, playback start or end processing is immediately performed on the sound element data. On the other hand, when the delay time is not zero, when the delay time has elapsed, the reproduction start or end process is performed on the sound element data. The information about the start / end of playback indicates whether playback of the sound element data starts or ends. Note that the plurality of sound element data are stored in, for example, a sound ROM (not shown).

  In the example of FIG. 14, the sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “1” includes one sound effect control data. The sound effect control data has a content of immediately reproducing the sound element data of the phrase number “1”. The sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “18” includes two sound effect control data. Among them, one sound effect control data has a content of immediately reproducing the sound element data of the phrase number “20”, and the other sound effect control data has passed the sound element data of the phrase number “21” for 2600 ms. The content is to be played back later.

  The sound characteristic data storage area 81k stores a plurality of sound characteristic data. Each sound characteristic data is given a phrase number. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining sound characteristic data. The sound characteristic data indicates the characteristic of the sound element data. One sound characteristic data is created for one sound element data. That is, the sound element data and the sound characteristic data have a one-to-one correspondence.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the sound characteristic data includes information on a phrase number, volume, panpot, playback start / end, playback method, monaural / stereo, playback time, and the like. The information about the phrase number specifies sound element data for the sound characteristic data. The information about the volume specifies the volume when the sound element data is reproduced, and the information about the panpot specifies the panpot when the sound element data is reproduced. The information about the start / end of playback indicates whether playback of the sound element data starts or ends. The information about the reproduction method indicates whether the sound element data is reproduced only once or repeatedly. The information about monaural / stereo indicates whether the sound element data is monaural or stereo. The information about the reproduction time indicates the time required to reproduce the sound element data, that is, the length of the sound.

  In the example of FIG. 15, the sound characteristic data for the sound element data corresponding to the phrase number “0” uses the default settings for the volume and panpot during playback, and the sound element data is immediately Only that the sound element data is monaural and the time required for the reproduction is zero. In addition, for the sound characteristic data for the sound element data corresponding to the phrase number “3”, it is necessary to use default settings for the volume and panpot at the time of reproduction, to reproduce the sound element data immediately and repeatedly, It is described that the sound element data is stereo and the time required for the reproduction is 485 ms.

  The sound production control by the CPU 83 is performed as follows. That is, the CPU 83 specifies the effect basic data number at the operation timing from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 at a predetermined operation timing, and then determines the effect basic data corresponding to the specified effect basic data number. To do. Next, the CPU 83 reads out sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number described in the determined effect basic data from the sound effect pattern data storage area 81j of the ROM 81, and the read out sound effect. Audio processing is performed in accordance with one or more audio effect control data included in the pattern data. Specifically, the CPU 83 reads predetermined sound characteristic data from the sound specific data storage area 81k of the ROM 81 and reads predetermined sound element data from the sound ROM based on the phrase number included in the audio effect control data. . Then, after decoding the sound element data into a predetermined data format, the sound element data is output as a sound signal via a volume circuit, a panpot (localization) circuit, and a bass boost circuit. The sound signal output in this way is sent to the sound production means 50.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the CPU 83 controls the rendering means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, and 50 based on the rendering combination data. Such production combination data can be created very easily. That is, the production combination data can be created simply by selecting the pattern data for controlling the respective production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 and designating the combination of the selected pattern data. . For this reason, in the rotary type gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the number of effect combination data freely and easily, and perform various effects of the game. For example, when performing an effect by displaying a certain same image, the content of the effect by voice is made different, or when performing the effect by the same image and the same sound, the content of the effect by electrical decoration is made different. As a result, variations in game effects can be increased. In fact, the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment registers a large number of various pattern data, and can produce tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of games.

  Further, each effect combination data includes a backlight in which the backlight lamp 44 performs the same effect with no change from when the start lever 18 is operated until all the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c are operated. It is desirable that information for specifying the light lamp effect pattern data is included. This is because, when the contents of the effect by the backlight lamp 44 are changed between the start of driving of the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c and the stoppage of all of them, the visibility of the symbol changes. This is because when the player operates the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c, the timing of pressing the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c may be erroneously affected by the change in the visibility of the symbols. After the third stop button 19c is pressed, the contents of the effect by the backlight lamp 44 can be freely changed.

  Next, the procedure of the process performed by the main control board 70 in the spinning cylinder game machine of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a procedure of processing performed by the main control board 70.

  First, the CPU 74 of the main control board 70 performs a bet button operation waiting process (S1). That is, the CPU 74 waits for a detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, or the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63. Upon receiving such a detection signal, the CPU 74 gives an operation command indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or that the MAX bet button 15 or the single insertion button 16 has been pressed a predetermined number of times. To 80. Next, the CPU 74 performs a start lever pressing waiting process (S2). That is, the CPU 74 waits for a detection signal sent from the start lever operation detection sensor 64. When the CPU 74 receives a signal from any one of the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63, if the CPU 74 receives a signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64, Recognizes that has started.

  When the game is thus started, the CPU 74 performs an internal lottery process based on the random number value (S3). That is, the random number generation means 71 of the main control board 70 acquires a random value at the timing when the signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64 is received, and sends the acquired random value to the CPU 74. Based on the lottery data stored in the ROM 72, the CPU 74 determines which winning area the selected random number value belongs to, and determines which role has been won or not. Then, CPU74 produces | generates an effect command based on the result of the internal lottery, and transmits the produced effect command to the effect control board 80 (S4). For example, it is assumed that the spinning-type gaming machine is in a general gaming state when the BB is not operating. Then, it is assumed that the CPU 74 of the main control board 70 performs an internal lottery based on a random number value and obtains a result that the winning area “2” is won, that is, the bell small role is won. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 74 generates an effect command “14” in the general gaming state when the BB is not operating, corresponding to the result of the internal lottery of winning in the winning area “2”.

  Next, the CPU 74 waits for 4.1 seconds after receiving a signal from the previous start lever operation detection sensor 64 (S5). After 4.1 seconds, the CPU 74 controls the first reel reel 11a, the second reel reel 11b, and the third reel reel 11c under the control of the reel reel driving means 66a, 66b, 66c. (S6).

  Next, the CPU 74 performs a stop process for the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c (S7). That is, when the CPU 74 receives a signal from the first stop button operation detection sensor 65a, the CPU 74 controls the first drum reel driving means 66a to stop the first drum reel 11a and the first stop button 19a. An operation command indicating that is pressed is transmitted to the effect control board 80. When the CPU 74 receives a signal from the second stop button operation detection sensor 65b, the CPU 74 controls the second drum reel driving means 66b to stop the second drum reel 11b and the second stop button 19b. An operation command indicating that is pressed is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Further, when the CPU 74 receives a signal from the third stop button operation detection sensor 65c, the CPU 74 controls the third drum reel driving means 66c to stop the third drum reel 11c and the third stop button 19c. An operation command indicating that is pressed is transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Thus, when the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped, when the predetermined symbols are aligned on the effective winning line and the predetermined combination is established, the game is won, and the CPU 74 receives a predetermined number of medals. (S8). Thus, the processing flow shown in FIG. 16 ends. Thereafter, the CPU 74 starts the process again from step S1.

  Next, the procedure of the process performed by the effect control board 80 in the rotating type gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a procedure of processing performed by the effect control board 80.

  The CPU 83 of the effect control board 80 sends from the main control board 70 an operation command indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or that the MAX bet button 15 or the single insertion button 16 has been pressed a predetermined number of times. Then, from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82, the number of effect basic data when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the one-sheet insert button 16 is pressed is recognized. Thereafter, the CPU 83 controls the image effect means 30, the top lamp 41, the panel lamp 42, the cold cathode tube lamp 43, the backlight lamp 44, and the sound effect means 50 in accordance with the effect basic data of the recognized number (S11). . As a result, when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed a predetermined number of times, each effect means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 performs a predetermined game effect.

  Next, when the effect command generated based on the result of the internal lottery is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 performs effect combination data lottery processing (S12). Specifically, the CPU 83 specifies a predetermined lottery data table based on an effect command or the like sent from the main control board 70. Now, it is assumed that the swivel type gaming machine is in a general gaming state when the BB is not operating, and the CPU 83 of the effect control board 80 receives the effect command “14” from the main control board 70. The CPU 83 first determines a predetermined lottery data index number from the lottery data index table. In this case, since the CPU 83 recognizes that the gaming state is the general gaming state when the BB is not activated based on the command specifying the gaming state sent from the main control board 70, as shown in FIG. The data index number “1” is selected. Next, the CPU 83 specifies a lottery data table corresponding to the lottery data index number “1” as shown in FIG. Since the effect command “14” means that the winning area “2” is won, the CPU 83 uses the lottery probability shown in the winning area “2” column in the lottery data table shown in FIG. Draw data. As a result of the lottery, for example, it is assumed that the production combination data of the combination number “86” is selected. Here, in the example of FIG. 8, the probability of winning the combination number “86” is 600/65536. The CPU 83 stores the effect combination data thus selected in the RAM 82. That is, the effect combination data determined in the previous game stored in the RAM 82 is rewritten with the effect combination data determined in the current game.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the game effect for the effect combination data of the combination number “86”. The content of the effect combination data of the combination number “86” is to notify the result of the internal lottery after the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped. Actually, the effect combination data of the combination number “86” includes the effect basic data number “71” when the lever is pressed, the effect basic data number “91” when the first stop, and the effect when the second stop. The basic data number “2” is designated as the production basic data number “92” when the third stop is performed, and the production basic data number “56” is designated when the bet is pressed.

  Here, the effect basic data corresponding to the effect basic data number “71” includes “A30A” as the pattern data number for image effect, “1” as the pattern data number for the top lamp effect, and pattern data for the panel lamp effect. “None” is designated as the number, “None” is designated as the pattern data number for cold-cathode tube lamp production, “None” is designated as the pattern data number for backlight lamp production, and “70” is designated as the pattern data number for audio production Has been. The effect basic data corresponding to the effect basic data number “91” includes “A30D” as the image effect pattern data number, “None” as the pattern data number for the top lamp effect, and “No” as the pattern data number for the panel lamp effect. “None” is designated as the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number “None”, the backlight lamp effect pattern data number “None”, and the sound effect pattern data number “90”. . The effect basic data corresponding to the effect basic data number “2” includes “none” as the image effect pattern data number, “none” as the top lamp effect pattern data number, and “panel lamp effect pattern data number”. “None” is designated as the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number, “None” is designated as the backlight lamp effect pattern data number, and “None” is designated as the sound effect pattern data number. . The effect basic data corresponding to the effect basic data number “92” includes “A30E” as the image effect pattern data number, “None” as the top lamp effect pattern data number, and “No” as the panel lamp effect pattern data number. “None” is designated as the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number “None”, the backlight lamp effect pattern data number “1”, and the sound effect pattern data number “91”. . The effect basic data corresponding to the effect basic data number “56” includes “A100” as the pattern data number for image effect, “2” as the pattern data number for top lamp effect, and the pattern data number for panel lamp effect. “None” is designated as the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number, “None” is designated as the backlight lamp effect pattern data number, and “55” is designated as the sound effect pattern data number. ing.

  Next, the CPU 83 recognizes the number of effect basic data when the start lever 18 is pressed from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82, and the image effect means 30 according to the effect basic data of the recognized number. Then, the top lamp 41, the panel lamp 42, the cold cathode tube lamp 43, the backlight lamp 44 and the sound production means 50 are controlled (S13). As a result, when the start lever 18 is pressed, each of the production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 produces a predetermined game. That is, here, the effect command also serves as an operation command indicating that the start lever 18 has been pressed.

  Specifically, the CPU 83 reads the image effect pattern data corresponding to the image effect pattern data number “A30A” described in the effect basic data “71” from the ROM 81, and uses the read image effect pattern data as an image. Output to the liquid crystal control board 31 of the rendering means 30. Thereby, when the start lever 18 is pressed, an image shown in FIG. 18A is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 32. In the image of FIG. 18A, a state in which the main character is looking at something with a telescope is depicted. Further, the CPU 83 reads the top lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the top lamp effect pattern data number “1” described in the effect basic data “71” from the ROM 81, and uses the read top lamp effect pattern data as the read top lamp effect pattern data. A predetermined control signal is sent to each of the top LED boards 41A, 41B,... According to one or a plurality of top lamp effect control data included. Thereby, each top LED board 41A, 41B, ... controls lighting / extinguishing of the said top LED unit based on the control signal. On the other hand, in the effect basic data “71”, “None” is designated as the panel lamp effect pattern data number, the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number, and the backlight lamp effect pattern data number. Therefore, the CPU 83 does not send control signals to the panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,..., The cold cathode tube substrate 43, and the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C. Further, the CPU 83 reads out the sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “70” described in the effect basic data “71” from the ROM 81, and is included in the read sound effect pattern data. Alternatively, sound processing is performed according to a plurality of sound effect control data.

  Thereafter, when an operation command indicating that the first stop button 19a has been pressed is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 selects from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 when the first stop button 19a is pressed. The number of the production basic data is recognized, and each production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 is controlled according to the production basic data of the recognized number (S14). As a result, when the first stop button 19b is pressed, the production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 produce a predetermined game.

  Specifically, the CPU 83 reads the image effect pattern data corresponding to the image effect pattern data number “A30D” described in the effect basic data “91” from the ROM 81, and uses the read image effect pattern data as an image. Output to the liquid crystal control board 31 of the rendering means 30. Thereby, when the first stop button 19a is pressed, the image shown in FIG. 18B is displayed. In the image of FIG. 18B, a bag that is the object that the main character was looking at on the screen of FIG. 18A is drawn. However, it is not clear what is in the cage. On the other hand, in the production basic data “91”, the top lamp production pattern data number, the panel lamp production pattern data number, the cold cathode tube lamp production pattern data number, and the backlight lamp production pattern data number are “none”, respectively. , The panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,..., The cold cathode tube substrate 43, and the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C are controlled by the CPU 83. Is not sent. Further, the CPU 83 reads out the sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “90” described in the effect basic data “91” from the ROM 81, and is included in the read sound effect pattern data. Alternatively, sound processing is performed according to a plurality of sound effect control data.

  In addition, when an operation command indicating that the second stop button 19b is pressed is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 selects from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 when the second stop button 19b is pressed. The number of the production basic data is recognized, and each production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 is controlled according to the production basic data of the recognized number (S15). Thereby, when the second stop button 19b is pressed, each effect means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 performs a predetermined game effect. Specifically, in this case, in the effect basic data “2”, “none” is designated as all pattern data, so the CPU 83 controls the liquid crystal control board 31, the top LED boards 41A, 41B,. Data is not sent to the panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,..., The cold cathode tube substrate 43, the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C, and the speakers 51, 52, 53. Therefore, when the second stop button 19b is pressed, the image display is not switched, and the image shown in FIG. 18B is displayed as it is.

  Further, when an operation command indicating that the third stop button 19c has been pressed is sent from the main control board 70, the CPU 83 selects from the effect combination data stored in the RAM 82 when the third stop button 19c is pressed. The number of the production basic data is recognized, and each production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 is controlled according to the production basic data of the recognized number (S16). As a result, when the third stop button 19c is pressed, the production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 produce a predetermined game.

  Specifically, the CPU 83 reads the image effect pattern data corresponding to the image effect pattern data number “A30E” described in the effect basic data “92” from the ROM 81, and uses the read image effect pattern data as an image. Output to the liquid crystal control board 31 of the rendering means 30. Thereby, when the first stop button 19a is pressed, the image shown in FIG. 18D is displayed. In the image of FIG. 18D, a “bell” riding on the bag is drawn. Further, the CPU 83 reads the backlight lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the backlight lamp effect pattern data number “1” described in the effect basic data “92” from the ROM 81, and reads the read backlight lamp effect pattern data. A predetermined control signal is sent to each of the backlight substrates 44A, 44B,... According to one or more backlight lamp effect control data included in the pattern data. Thereby, each backlight board | substrate 44A, 44B, ... controls lighting / extinguishing of the said backlight based on the control signal. In contrast, in the production basic data “92”, “None” is designated as the top lamp production pattern data number, the cold cathode tube lamp production pattern data number, and the panel lamp production pattern data number. The CPU 83 does not send control signals to the top LED substrates 41A, 41B,..., The cold cathode tube substrate 43, and the panel LED substrates 42A, 42B,. Further, the CPU 83 reads out the sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “91” described in the effect basic data “92” from the ROM 81, and is included in the read sound effect pattern data. Alternatively, sound processing is performed according to a plurality of sound effect control data.

  In the image production with such contents, the internal lottery of this time is shown by the image of FIG. 18D displayed when the third stop button 19c is pressed, that is, when all the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped. Then, it is possible to notify the player that he has been elected as a bell small role. Therefore, if the three bell symbols are aligned on an effective winning line in this game and the bell small role is established, the player looks at the image of FIG. Now that you are on an effective winning line, you will feel that the gaming machine is performing a blessing. On the other hand, if the three bell symbols are not aligned on the effective winning line in this game, the player looks at the image of FIG. 18D, and the bell symbols are positioned on the effective winning line in the current game. I will regret that I had missed the bell design that I should have aligned. In this manner, a series of effects that change in accordance with each operation timing of the player can be performed.

  Thus, the processing flow shown in FIG. 17 is completed. Thereafter, the CPU 83 starts the processing again from step S11. Since the game is started by operating the start lever 18, the process from step S12 to the process of step S11 when the process flow of FIG. 17 is started next is the process performed during the current game, that is, the above-described step S16. Then, the CPU 83 sends an operation command from the main control board 70 indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or that the MAX bet button 15 or the single insertion button 16 has been pressed a predetermined number of times. From the combination data stored in the RAM 82, the number of the production basic data when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed is recognized, and the production basic data of the recognized number is recognized. The production means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 are controlled according to (S 1). As a result, when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed, each effect means 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50 performs a predetermined game effect.

  Specifically, the CPU 83 reads the image effect pattern data corresponding to the image effect pattern data number “A100” described in the effect basic data “56” from the ROM 81, and uses the read image effect pattern data as an image. Output to the liquid crystal control board 31 of the rendering means 30. As a result, the image shown in FIG. 18E is displayed when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button 15 or the single-load button 16 is pressed. Further, the CPU 83 reads the top lamp effect pattern data corresponding to the top lamp effect pattern data number “2” described in the effect basic data “56” from the ROM 81, and uses the read top lamp effect pattern data as the read top lamp effect pattern data. A predetermined control signal is sent to each of the top LED boards 41A, 41B,... According to one or a plurality of top lamp effect control data included. Thereby, each top LED board 41A, 41B, ... controls lighting / extinguishing of the said top LED unit based on the control signal. On the other hand, in the effect basic data “56”, “None” is designated as the panel lamp effect pattern data number, the cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data number, and the backlight lamp effect pattern data number. Therefore, the CPU 83 does not send control signals to the panel LED substrates 41A, 41B,..., The cold cathode tube substrate 43, and the backlight substrates 44A, 44B, 44C. Further, the CPU 83 reads out the sound effect pattern data corresponding to the sound effect pattern data number “55” described in the effect basic data “56” from the ROM 81, and is included in the read sound effect pattern data. Alternatively, sound processing is performed according to a plurality of sound effect control data. This completes the processing performed by the effect control board 80 during the current game.

  In the swivel-type gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of image effect pattern data, a plurality of top lamp effect pattern data, a plurality of panel lamp effect pattern data, and a plurality of cold cathode tube lamps are stored in the ROM of the effect control board. Stores effect pattern data, a plurality of backlight lamp effect pattern data, and a plurality of sound effect pattern data, and includes information for specifying pattern data corresponding to the contents of game effects to be performed by each effect means. A plurality of effect combination data is stored. Each time an effect command is sent from the main control board, the CPU of the effect control board determines one effect combination data from a plurality of effect combination data stored in the ROM based on the effect command, and Each pattern data is acquired from the ROM in accordance with information for specifying each pattern data included in the determined effect combination data, and each effect means is controlled based on the acquired pattern data. Thus, the contents of the game effect performed by each effect means are determined by the effect combination data. For each internal lottery result, special data corresponding to the contents of the game effect is created individually, and the main control board does not control each effect means based on the special data. Therefore, in the spinning-reel game machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily create effect combination data by selecting pattern data for controlling each effect means and designating a combination of the selected pattern data. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of production combination data and produce a variety of game productions. In addition, since the control related to the game effect is simplified by such a data structure, it is possible to shorten the development period and reduce the development cost of the revolving game machine.

  Moreover, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the present embodiment, the CPU of the effect control board also controls the turning on / off of the backlight, whereby the burden on the main control board in the game effect can be reduced. Moreover, not only the image effect means, the sound effect means, the top lamp, the panel lamp, and the cold cathode tube lamp, but also a backlight can be added, and a combination of pattern data corresponding to the effect contents by these effect means can be specified. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom of combination of pattern data and produce a game with more various contents.

  Furthermore, in the spinning-reel game machine of the present embodiment, each effect combination data includes when a start lever is pressed, when each stop button is pressed, when a medal is inserted, or when a MAX bet button or a single player button is pressed. Information for specifying pattern data corresponding to the contents of the game effects to be performed by each effect means is included. Then, the CPU of the production control board displays each pattern at the time of operation corresponding to the content of the operation command included in the production combination data determined based on the production command when the operation command is sent from the main control board. Each rendering means is controlled in accordance with information for specifying data. Thereby, the CPU of the effect control board can cause each effect means to execute a series of effects that change in accordance with each operation of the player, or to execute an effect with contents closely related to the game. .

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible within the range of the summary.

  In the above embodiment, the game combination data for the total five operation timings when the start lever is pressed, when the three stop buttons are pressed, and when the medal is inserted or when the MAX bet button or the single-sheet button is pressed is included in the production combination data. Although the case where the information regarding the contents of the production is included has been described, the operation timing determined by the production combination data may be obtained by adding another operation timing to these five operation timings. Two, three, or four operation timings selected from the five operation timings may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery based on the random number value is the winning of a small role / replay, another command for specifying the gaming state is transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board along with the transmission of the effect command. Although the case where it is sent has been described, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and an effect command that can uniquely determine the game state may be used as an effect command sent from the main control board to the effect control board. . This can be achieved by increasing the number of bits of the effect command and transmitting the effect command specifying not only the result of the internal lottery but also the gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a spinning-type game machine has been described. For example, the present invention is applied to various game machines such as a pachinko machine, a poker game machine, a mahjong game machine, and a dart game machine. You may apply to.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect pattern storage means includes a first effect pattern storage means that stores a plurality of effect image information to be displayed on the first effect means, and A second effect pattern storage means storing a plurality of patterns of sound information for effects generated in the second effect means, and a light emission pattern for effects of the light emitting means displayed by turning on or off the light by the third effect means And third effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of patterns of information. The effect control means selects information on each effect pattern stored in each effect pattern storage means based on information obtained by lottery in the game control means based on the operation of the start means, and each selected effect pattern The effect is executed while changing the effect pattern executed by the effect means in accordance with the operation of the start means and the plurality of stop means. Thus, the contents of the game effect performed by each effect means are determined by the selection of information of each effect pattern stored in each effect pattern storage means and the combination thereof. For each internal lottery result, special data corresponding to the contents of the game effects is created individually, and the game control means does not control each effect means based on the special data. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means selects the effect pattern information for controlling each effect means, and selects the combination of the information of each selected effect pattern, thereby producing the effect pattern. Since the number of combination patterns of production can be increased by freely changing the combination of the above, production of various contents can be performed. In addition, since the control related to the game effect is simplified by such a data structure, the development period of the gaming machine can be shortened and the development cost can be reduced. Therefore, the present invention provides various games such as pachislot machines and parrot machines, pachinko machines, pachinko machines, poker game machines, mahjong game machines, dart game machines, etc. It is suitable for application to a gaming machine.

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the data which show the correspondence of a winning area and winning content about each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the production command which CPU of a main control board produces | generates. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the data stored in ROM of a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery data index table. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery data table. It is a figure for demonstrating an effect combination data table. It is a figure for demonstrating production basic data. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern data for top lamp effects. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern data for panel lamp effects. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern data for backlight lamp production. It is a figure for demonstrating the sound effect pattern data. It is a figure for demonstrating sound characteristic data. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the process which a main control board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the process which an effect control board | substrate performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the game effect with respect to the effect combination data of the combination number "86".

Explanation of symbols

11a 1st reel reel (design display means)
11b Second reel reel (design display means)
11c 3rd reel (design display means)
12 Display Window 13 Medal Insert Port 14 Credit Number Display Unit 15 MAX Bet Button 16 Single Insert Button 17 Bet Number Display Unit 18 Start Lever (Starting Means)
19a First stop button (stop means)
19b Second stop button (stop means)
19c 3rd stop button (stop means)
21 Settlement button 22 Number-of-payout display unit 23 Medal discharge port 24 Medal tray 30 Image effect means (first effect means)
31 Liquid crystal panel 32 Liquid crystal control board 40 Illumination effect means (third effect means)
41 Top lamp (third effect means)
41A, 41B,..., 41L Top LED board 42 Panel lamp (third rendering means)
42A, 42B,..., 42H Panel LED board 43 Cold cathode tube lamp (third rendering means)
43A Cold cathode tube substrate 44 Backlight lamp (fourth effect means)
44A, 44B, 44C Backlight board 50 Audio production means (second production means)
51 First door speaker 52 Second door speaker 53 Rear speaker 61 Inserted medal detection sensor 62 MAX bet button operation detection sensor 63 Single sheet input button operation detection sensor 64 Start lever operation detection sensor 65a First stop button operation detection sensor 65b Second Stop button operation detection sensor 65c Third stop button operation detection sensor 66a First cylinder reel drive means 66b Second cylinder reel drive means 66c Third cylinder reel drive means 70 Main control board (game control means)
71 Random number generating means 72 ROM
73 RAM
74 CPU (game control means)
80 Production control board (production control means)
81 ROM (production pattern storage means)
81a Lottery data index table storage area 81b Lottery data table storage area 81c Production combination data table storage area (production combination pattern storage means)
81d effect basic data storage area 81e image effect pattern data storage area (first effect pattern storage means)
81f Top lamp effect pattern data storage area (third effect pattern storage means)
81g Panel lamp effect pattern data storage area (third effect pattern storage means)
81h Cold cathode tube lamp effect pattern data storage area (third effect pattern storage means)
81i Backlight lamp effect pattern data storage area (fourth effect pattern storage means)
81j Voice production pattern data storage area (second production pattern storage means)
81k Sound characteristic data storage area 82 RAM
83 CPU (production control means)

Claims (3)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, a start means for instructing the start of the variation display of the plurality of symbol display means, and a variable display based on an instruction from the start means A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the symbol display means for instructing to stop the variable display of the symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol display means are stopped based on the operation of the start means. A game in which a combination of symbols that can be displayed is selected by lottery, and a control is performed to stop and display a predetermined combination pattern of symbols on each of the symbol display means based on the stop operation of the stop means and the result of the lottery. In a gaming machine equipped with a control means,
And presentation means for performing an effect of the variable display of the symbols, a presentation control means for controlling the effect of the presentation unit, in the presentation unit that will be controlled by the presentation control means, at least the start means and said plurality of stop means predetermined information for identifying each of the effect pattern data the effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be executed I accompanied the operation is granted a plurality of types stored composed performance pattern storing including the operation Means and
The effect means includes a first effect means for displaying an effect image, a second effect means for generating an effect sound, and a third effect means for displaying the light emitting means by turning on or off the light. Prepared,
The effect pattern storage means stores a plurality of image effect pattern data for controlling the first effect means, to which information for specifying each image effect pattern data is added and stored. A second pattern information storage means and a plurality of voice effect pattern data for controlling the second effect means are provided with information for specifying each voice effect pattern data. Third pattern data storage means and a plurality of light emission effect pattern data for controlling the third effect means are provided with information for specifying the respective light emission effect pattern data. Effect pattern data storage means, first effect pattern data storage means, second effect pattern data storage means, third effect pattern data storage By specifying information for specifying the production pattern data stored in the means, a plurality of production basic data constituting the production basic data is provided with information for specifying each production basic data. and rendering basic data storage means for said every predetermined operation of the player first representation section, the second representation section, for directing corresponding to the contents of the effect to be performed on each of the third representation section Effect combination data storage means storing a plurality of effect combination data specified using information for specifying the effect basic data stored in the effect basic data storage means.
The effect control means is based on the information obtained by the lottery in the game control means based on the operation of the start means, and is selected from a plurality of effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means. The effect combination data is selected and specified by information for specifying the effect basic data corresponding to the operation included in the selected effect combination data when the player performs the predetermined operation. In order to determine the production basic data, and for the first production means, to specify the image production pattern data corresponding to the content of the production to be performed by the first production means in the decided production basic data. Is specified, the information for specifying the specified image effect pattern data is used. The specified image effect pattern data is read from the first effect pattern data storage means, and the read image effect pattern data is sent to the first effect means, and the first effect means is used. Information for controlling the effect so as to change the effect pattern to be executed, and for specifying the image effect pattern data corresponding to the content of the effect to be performed by the first effect means in the determined effect basic data If no is designated , the game machine controls the production so that the production pattern already executed by the first production means is maintained as it is .   The symbol display means is constituted by a spinning reel having a plurality of symbols arranged thereon, and the effecting means displays a backlight that emits light from behind on the symbol of the spinning reel by displaying light on or off. The effect pattern storing means is further provided with information for specifying the plurality of backlight effect pattern data for controlling the fourth effect means and specifying each of the effect effect pattern data. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising fourth effect pattern data storage means stored therein. In each of the effect combination data stored in the effect combination data storage means, a game instruction for instructing that a game is to be played when the start means is operated, each of the stop means is operated, and a game medium is bet. Information for specifying the effect basic data for specifying the effect pattern data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be performed by each effect means at each time of operation of the means is included,
The game control means creates an operation command indicating that the operation has been performed each time a predetermined operation is performed by the player, and outputs the operation command to the effect control means.
The effect control means includes the operation included in the effect combination data selected based on the information obtained by the lottery in the game control means when the operation command is sent from the game control means. According to the information for specifying the production basic data corresponding to the operation corresponding to the content of the command, each production pattern data stored in the production basic data corresponding to the operation is stored in the production pattern data. 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said effect means is controlled based on each read effect pattern data read from said means.

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