JP4875123B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special prize determination effect corresponding to a special prize determination in which whether or not a special prize is determined.

  In some conventional gaming machines, a first start port and a second start port are provided in the game area, and a special lottery (also referred to as a jackpot lottery) is performed when a game ball wins at both start ports (Patent Document 1). reference). In such a gaming machine, the second starting port is configured by a variable starting port, and a first mode in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball and a second mode in which a game ball can be easily input. Controlled. That is, in a gaming machine provided with a variable start opening, the game normally proceeds in a non-time-saving gaming state in which the variable start opening is controlled to the first mode, but when winning a predetermined jackpot in the special prize lottery, When the second start port is controlled to the second mode, the short game state is set (see Patent Document 2).

  The second start port is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when controlled to the first mode, the standard time (for example, 0.1 second) is opened and controlled to the second mode. Sometimes it is opened for a time longer than the standard time (for example, 3.0 seconds). By setting the short-time gaming state in this manner, the ease of winning a prize at the start port is improved, and it becomes easier to obtain a winning ball. That is, the player enjoys the benefit of being able to reduce the consumption of game balls as a whole.

  In addition, normally, the game progresses in a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a standard value (for example, 1/300), but the winning probability of the jackpot is triggered by winning a predetermined jackpot. There is also a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that is set to a value higher than the standard value (for example, 1/40). As described above, since the winning of the jackpot is improved by setting the high-probability gaming state, the player enjoys the benefit that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained.

  As described above, the gaming state relating to the ease of winning at the start opening and the winning probability of the special prize shifts, but there is also a gaming machine in which the gaming progresses by combining these gaming states. That is, the game progresses in the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state. There are a plurality of game states, and the transition of the game state is complicated, so that the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, in recent years, a specific game state (for example, a high-probability game state and a non-short-time game) that has a difference in profits enjoyed by a player but is difficult to distinguish (or cannot be distinguished) in response to a win of a specific jackpot. There is also a gaming machine that performs an effect in the same effect mode in a predetermined effect device such as a liquid crystal display device for effect when a transition is made to a state, a low-probability game state, and a non-time-saving game state (see Patent Document 3). As such a production mode accompanying the transition to a gaming state that is difficult to discriminate, there are those constituted by a plurality of production stages bundled with related or similar matters. In this effect mode, the effect stage staying at any effect stage is switched when the predetermined condition is met. When the production stage is rated based on a predetermined matter, the fact that the production stage to stay is switched means that the production stage to stay up or down.

  As a predetermined item for which the stage is rated, for example, when the stage is bundled with a family item such as a battle with a character, it is assumed that the strength of the appearance character against the battle is set. In many cases, the “case” that is empirically associated with the performance stage is also associated with the reliability of a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player (for example, a high-probability gaming state). In this case, the player can infer the current gaming state based on the switching mode of the effect stage while the effect stage is being switched.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-304923 JP 2008-301982 A JP 2009-011610 A

  In this way, it is possible to infer the gaming state in which the player is staying according to the transition mode of the stage, but if the situation where it is difficult to stage up continues after winning a specific jackpot, the player is disadvantaged. Guess that the game state has changed. In this case, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. If the player's willingness to play declines, the player may end the game, which may lead to a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces a decrease in availability.

In the first aspect of the present invention, a predetermined normal condition that is a precondition for the progress of the game is set in a normal state, or the predetermined game condition is in a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. In a gaming machine in which a game progresses, a game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, a specific area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area provided in the game area, and the specific area Based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, game mediation information acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information, and suspension for storing the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means in a predetermined storage area Based on the storage means, the game mediation information, the special prize determination result determining means for determinably determining whether or not the special prize is determined, and the special prize determination result by the special prize determination result determining means As a result, when it is determined that the special prize is won, the special game control means for controlling the special game that the big prize opening provided in the game board opens, and the result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determination means, Based on the result of the special prize determination by the game condition changing means for changing the predetermined game condition to the specific state and the special prize determination result confirming means when it is determined as a specific special prize constituting a part of the special prize , An effect mode determining means for determining a mode of a special prize determination effect performed in response to a definitive special prize determination in a predetermined production device, and winning of the special prize in the deterministic special prize determination, or the game condition As a result of the change in state, the result mode switching means for switching the effect mode that is the category of the special prize determination effect based on predetermined common matters, and the result of the determination by the effect mode determination means. Based on the effect control means for controlling the prize determination effect and the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means tentatively before the special prize determination result determining means determines the special prize. A special effect determination that determines whether or not to perform a special effect that is a special effect that is performed before the end of the special prize determination effect related to the special prize determination based on the result of the provisional special prize determination And a stage effect composed of a plurality of effect stages that are performed in the specific effect mode and rated based on a predetermined matter, and stays based on the presence or absence of the special effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied Effect stage switching means for switching the effect stage, and the special game control means is the definite special prize by the special prize determination result confirmation means. If the first special award constituting all or part of the specific special award is won in the determination, the first special game is executed, and the second special award constituting all or a part of the special award other than the specific special award The first special game or the special prize opening is executed in such a manner that the first special game or the big prize opening is difficult to distinguish from the first special game or cannot be distinguished, and the effect mode switching means When the first special prize and the second special prize are won in the deterministic special prize determination by the special prize determination result determination means, the special presentation determination means is used to switch to the same specific presentation mode. When it is determined that the special effect is executed in the determination, the effect stage switching means raises (makes up) the effect stage where the effect stage is to stay. ) Probability characterized by a high.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the effect stage switching means switches the effect stage based on the state of the predetermined game condition, and when the state of the predetermined game condition is in the specific state than when it is in the normal state. Has a higher probability that the stage stage switching means raises (ups) the stage stage to stay.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the special game control means includes a third special game that can be opened for a predetermined time or less as the special game, or a fourth special game that the special prize opening can be opened for longer than the predetermined time. And the first special game and the second special game constitute a third special game, and the predetermined game condition is constituted by a winning probability of the special prize in the special prize determination, and the winning probability is predetermined. The low probability state set to a value is the normal state, while the high probability state in which the winning probability is set to a higher value than the normal state is the specific state, and the special effect determination unit If the special effect determination means determines that the special special effect is determined as the special prize related to the third special game and the special effect determination determines that the special effect is executed, the special effect determination means determines the provisional special prize. Than the case where it is determined that the special prize is related to the third special game and the special effect is determined not to be executed in the special effect determination. It is characterized by a high probability that it is determined as a special prize and the predetermined game condition is in the specific state.

  When the entry of the game ball into the specific region (first start port or second start port) is detected by the specific region detection unit (first start port detection sensor or second start port detection sensor), the game mediation information acquisition unit As a result, game mediation information (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number) is acquired. The acquired game mediation information is stored in a predetermined storage area by the holding storage means, and the special prize determination result determination means determines whether or not the special prize (big hit, small win) is based on the game mediation information stored in the predetermined storage area. The special award determination is performed deterministically. For example, jackpot, jackpot, lose, or even jackpot type, presence / absence of reach, variation pattern, etc. are determined by the special prize determination, so what kind of game media information can be determined? A simple data structure may be used. For example, the game mediation information consists of random numbers, and when the entry of a game ball is detected by the specific area detection means, the game mediation information acquisition means extracts a random number generated by a predetermined random number generation means. In this case, the success or failure of the special prize or the type of special prize is associated with the determination value of the random number in advance. However, the random number for determining the success or failure of the special prize and the random number for determining the special prize type may be divided or shared. .

  Based on the result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determination means, the effect mode determination means determines the mode of the special prize determination effect (variation effect) performed in response to the special prize determination, and based on the determination result by the effect mode determination means The effect control means controls the special prize determination effect for a predetermined period. The special prize determination effect is performed in a predetermined effect device. The production device includes an image output device including a liquid crystal display (LCD), a sound output device including a speaker, an illumination device including a light, and a movable device (an accessory device) simulating a predetermined shape. ), Etc. are conceivable, but it is appropriately determined which device the gaming machine comprises.

  There are a plurality of specific modes of special prize determination effects, which are classified according to the effect mode. Classification criteria according to the effect mode, that is, predetermined common matters related to the special prize determination effect are not particularly limited. For example, the main character and the situation (scene) that appear in the effect by the image output device, the volume in the effect by the sound output device, The scale is appropriately set such as the color of the light produced by the lighting device, the irradiation pattern, the operation pattern of the production by the accessory device, or a combination thereof. The production mode shifts (changes) in response to the winning of a special prize in the deterministic special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means or the change in the game condition state by the game condition changing means.

  When the production mode switching means switches to a specific production mode (production mode “C”, production mode “E”, production mode “F”), a plurality of production stages (stages) rated based on predetermined items are displayed. Stage production composed of 0 to stage 4) is performed. During a specific production mode (stage production), the player always stays at one of the production stages so that the player can perceive the staying production mode by some means. Means for recognizing the production stage (hereinafter referred to as production mode identification means) are not particularly limited, but are devices that operate in a special prize determination production such as an image output device, devices dedicated to a production stage that do not operate in a special prize judgment production, etc. Consists of. Note that it may be the same as or different from the means (image output device or the like) that constitutes the classification criteria for the effect mode. That is, both the effect mode and the effect stage may be expressed by the image output device, the effect stage may be expressed by the image output device, and the effect mode may be expressed by the accessory device.

  The production stage is rated based on a predetermined item, but when the production stage is, for example, “chapter” constituting a certain story, the order in which the story develops, such as chapters 1 to 4 Constitutes a “case” based on a predetermined item, and in the case of a battle with a character, the strength of the appearing character against the battle constitutes a “case” based on the predetermined item.

  As a predetermined condition for switching the effect stage, for example, in the determination of whether or not to switch the effect stage, a result of switching the stage can be obtained. Furthermore, this determination can be configured in two stages, for example. That is, it is first determined whether or not to switch the effect stage in the special prize determination effect, and then when it is determined that the effect stage is to be switched, the switch destination (transition destination) of the effect stage is determined. There is a way. In addition, the stage switching determination is always performed every time the special prize determination effect is performed, but the stage switching destination determination for determining the stage switching destination includes “Do not switch (= maintain the stage)”, and the determination result However, in the case of “does not shift”, there is also a method of not informing the result because the production stage has not been transferred.

  If it is determined as a special prize as a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means, the special game in which the special winning opening is opened is controlled by the special game control means. Further, when it is determined as a specific special prize as a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means, the predetermined game condition is changed to a specific state advantageous to the player by the game condition changing means.

  The special game control means executes the first special game when the first special prize which is a kind of the specific special prize is won as a result of the special prize judgment by the special prize judgment result determination means, and is a kind of special prize other than the specific special prize. When a certain second special prize is won, a second special game is executed in which the opening / closing mode of the first special game or the big prize opening is difficult or indistinguishable from the first special game. If it is determined that the first special prize and the second special prize are won as a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determination means, the production mode switching means shifts to the same specific production mode.

  Here, “transition to a specific performance mode” is not limited to a transition to one type of specific performance mode. For example, the first special prize and the second special prize are won. By this, the case where it selectively transfers to either of two types of specific production modes is also included. Further, it is not limited that the first special award and the second special award can be transferred to completely the same specific presentation mode. For example, the presentation mode can be obtained by winning the first special prize. Some of the transition modes that can be transferred are common, such as transition to “A” or rendering mode “B” and transition to rendering mode “A” or rendering mode “C” by winning the second special prize. It can also be said that it is a specific production mode.

  During a period in which the start of the deterministic special prize determination and special prize determination effect is prohibited (restricted) such as while the special prize determination effect is being performed by the effect control means, the specific area detection means moves to the specific area of the game ball. When a new entry is detected, the game storage information is stored in a predetermined storage area by the hold storage means, and the special prize determination and the special prize determination effect are put on hold. That is, even if the game ball enters the specific area during the special prize determination effect, the special prize determination effect based on the entry is not immediately performed.

  According to the present invention, before a special prize determination effect related to a special prize determination based on an entry of a certain game ball into a specific area is performed, is a special production that is a special production based on the entry into the specific area? A special performance determination is made to determine whether or not. Since the special performance determination need only be performed before the special prize determination effect that triggers the special performance, the execution time is not particularly limited as long as it is within the time range, but the special performance is possible. In order to perform as long as possible, it is desirable to perform the special effect determination when the entry of the game ball is detected by the specific area detecting means.

  The special effect is a special effect mainly performed to increase the player's expectation, but is different from a mere reach effect that is generally performed. That is, the reach effect is performed only in the special prize determination effect, but the special effect can be performed over a plurality of special prize determination effects. For example, a special effect is performed across a plurality of special prize determination effects including a special prize determination effect based on entry into a specific area that triggers a special effect and a special prize determination effect based on entry into another specific area before that. be able to. Therefore, it has the effect of sustaining the period of increasing the player's expectation more than the reach production.

  The configuration of the special effect can be set as appropriate. For example, the special effect can be a two-part structure including a special main part effect that is a main part and a special suggestion effect that suggests or warns the special main part effect. In this way, since the entire special effect is sharpened by configuring with parts having different roles, the player's tiredness with respect to the special effect can be reduced. Note that the special suggestion effect suggests or warns the special main feature effect, and is therefore performed before the special main feature effect.

  Although the form of the special main part production is not particularly limited, for example, a special production having a series of story characteristics over a plurality of special prize determination productions, or a special having a predetermined commonality It is also possible to shift to a special production mode as a production. When transitioning to a special performance mode, it is not affected by the on-hold status, so that the performance effect due to performing an unnatural performance is not reduced.

  On the other hand, the form of the special suggestion effect is not particularly limited. However, since the special suggestion effect is an effect for suggesting or notifying the special main part effect, it is desirable that the special suggestion effect and the special main part effect have a relation regarding the contents of the effect. For example, a special character or item that is related to the content of the special effect appears at the time of variation display of the effect design during the special prize determination effect, or the relevance to the content of the special effect as a stop symbol at the stop display of the effect symbol It is possible to display a special symbol that the user has. Such an effect suggesting a special main production is difficult to guess at the stage when it is executed, but a special production (for example, a special character) If it does not usually appear or rarely appears), the player's attention can be drawn and conscious. When the special suggestion effect is performed before the special main feature effect, the player's understanding can be enhanced (the player can easily recognize) when the special main feature effect is performed. That is, the special suggestion effect has a notice effect with respect to the special main story effect.

  Although the execution time of the special effect is not particularly limited, even if it is determined that the special effect is performed as a result of the special effect determination, the progress status of the special effect determination effect performed at the time of the determination is uncertain. From the viewpoint of simplification of control, it is effective to execute the special suggestion effect in the special prize determination effect performed next to the special prize determination effect performed at the special effect determination time point. In addition, when the specific area detecting means detects the entry of a plurality of game balls into the start area during the special effect determination effect determined at the special effect determination time determined to perform the special effect, the special suggestion effect is displayed. Since it becomes difficult to guess which approach is due to, it is possible to make the player thrilled and enhance the interest.

  Also, a special award that is given when there is an entry into the specific area of the game ball related to the special effect determination that caused the decision to execute the special effect, that is, there is an entry into the specific area of the game ball that triggers the special effect. It is performed during the determination production. That is, in the case where the success or failure of the special effect is determined after the game ball enters the specific area, the start of the special effect is the earliest. Therefore, the holding situation for performing the special effect, that is, the execution condition of the special effect is relaxed to the limit.

  The end of the special performance is not particularly limited, but it is better to have a longer special performance period in order to maintain the player's expectation. It is desirable to be performed over a special prize determination effect based on the above.

  By the way, as what constitutes the “predetermined game condition that is a precondition for the progress of the game”, for example, there is a “hit winning probability” in the special prize determination. The jackpot winning probability is set to a standard value (for example, 1/300) in the initial state. Therefore, a state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a standard value is a normal state (in the embodiment, a low probability state). Then, in the decisive special prize determination, when a specific special prize (in this embodiment, a winning big odd hit, a sudden big hit, a latent big hit) is won, the winning probability of the big win is determined to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state. It becomes a state. In other words, the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal state (for example, 1/40). Therefore, a state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a value (special value) higher than the normal state is the specific state.

  The effect stage switching means switches the effect stage to stay based on the presence or absence of the special effect, and when the special effect determination means determines that the special effect is not executed in the special effect determination by the special effect determination means. There is a higher probability of raising (up) the production stage where the production stage switching means stays. Here, “raising the production stage” means switching to a production stage having a higher “case” since the production stage is rated. When two or more production stages are set, it is easy to switch to the higher production stage, and when three or more production stages are set, it is finally easy to switch to the highest production stage. Therefore, even after the second special prize is won and the first or second special game is executed, if the special effect is performed before the special game, the stage of staying is easily improved. Therefore, even if the effect stage does not rise, if the special effect is executed, the player can continue playing the game while expecting the effect stage to be raised.

  According to the second invention, the effect stage switching means switches the effect stage even based on the state of the predetermined game condition. Then, the probability that the effect stage where the effect stage switching means stays is higher (up) when the state of the predetermined game condition is the specific state than when it is in the normal state. Therefore, even when the special effect is not executed, if the state of the predetermined game condition is in the specific state, the effect stage to stay is likely to be improved.

  According to the third invention, the special game control means controls, as a special game, a third special game that can be opened for a predetermined time or less, or a fourth special game that can be opened for a longer than a predetermined time. To do. Therefore, the degree of profit that the player enjoys is greater when the fourth special game is executed as a special prize in the definite special prize determination. In other words, the player will receive a greater degree of benefit when winning the special prize related to the third special game.

  The first special game and the second special game constitute a third special game. Therefore, according to the player psychology, the player expects the fourth special game with a high degree of profit to be enjoyed when the special effect which is a special effect is executed, but after the special effect is executed, If the third special game is executed, it will be discouraged.

  By the way, the predetermined game condition is composed of the winning probability of the special prize in the special determination, and the low probability state in which the winning probability is set to a predetermined value is the normal state, while the winning probability is set to a higher value than in the normal state. The given high probability state is a specific state. Therefore, when a specific special prize is won in the deterministic special prize determination, the game condition changing means changes to the high probability state as the specific state, so that the winning probability of the special prize becomes a relatively high value. The provisional special award by the special effect determination means is determined when the special effect determination means determines that the special special effect is determined to be the third special game and the special effect determination means that the special effect is executed. It is determined as a specific special prize in the deterministic special prize determination corresponding to this provisional special prize determination, compared with the case where it is determined that the special special prize is determined to be a non-execution of special effects in the special performance determination. The probability of becoming a specific state is high. That is, when it is determined that the special effect is performed in the special effect determination, the definite special prize determination corresponding to the provisional special prize determination for the probability determined as the special prize related to the third special game in the temporary special prize determination. The ratio of the probability determined to be a specific special prize (hereinafter referred to as the third ratio) is the special prize related to the third special game in the provisional special prize determination when it is determined that the special presentation is not executed in the special presentation determination. It is higher than the ratio (hereinafter referred to as the fourth ratio) of the probability determined to be a specific special prize in the deterministic special prize determination corresponding to the provisional special prize determination for the probability determined to be. That is, the third ratio> the fourth ratio. Therefore, even if the fourth special game is executed, if the special performance is also executed, it can have the expectation and hope that it may have shifted to a high probability state advantageous to the player. A player's discouragement can be reduced. In addition, the special stage makes it easier for the stage to stay to go up, so that the player's expectation can be increased. Furthermore, when the special effect is executed, the high probability that a high-probability state is obtained makes it easier for the effect stage to be raised, so that the player's expectation can be further increased. In this way, even if a great expectation is caused by a special performance, there is a risk that the execution of the third special game may be disappointing, but a special prize related to the fourth special game can be won by shifting to a high probability state. In another form that it may be, we can regain expectations and make up for disappointment.

  The third ratio is determined to be a special prize related to the fourth special game in the provisional special prize determination, and when it is determined to execute the special presentation in the special presentation determination, other than the specific special prize in the definite special prize determination. The ratio of the probability of winning a specific special prize with respect to the probability of winning a special prize and the fourth ratio are determined to be special prizes related to the fourth special game in the provisional special prize determination, and are determined not to perform special effects in the special performance determination. In this case, the ratio of the probability of winning a specific special prize to the probability of winning a special prize other than a specific special prize in the deterministic special prize determination is equivalent even if it is replaced ("(latency) / ( See small hits)).

  Temporarily determine a special award before game media information is definitely determined as a special award, and based on the result of the provisional special award determination, perform a special effect until the special award determination effect related to the special award determination ends. Special stage determination means for determining whether or not a stage stage stage is composed of a plurality of stage stages performed in a specific stage mode and rated based on a predetermined item. The stage when the special stage is determined to be executed rather than when the special stage is determined not to be executed in the special stage determination by the special stage determination unit. However, since the probability that the effect stage switching means stays up is high, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A) is a figure showing a 1st special effect determination table, (b) is a figure showing a 2nd special effect determination table. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device, and (b) is a reach determination table. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for a special symbol display device at the time of winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table at the time of winning a small hit, (c) is a symbol determination table at the time of a loss FIG. (A) is a figure showing a big winning opening control device operation mode determination table for long win games, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening control device operation mode judging table for short win games, (c) is a small hit It is a figure showing the special winning opening control apparatus operating mode determination table for games. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data / reference data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition judgment table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special memory determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game appearance big hit game. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game appearance usual jackpot game. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game with a big hit. It is a figure showing the fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period after a game with big hit probability. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table in the specific period after a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting a period specific flag and the frequency | count of execution. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-holds addition process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows special effect pre-processing in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows a part of stage transition determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows a part of stage transition determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows a part of stage transition determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the number-of-holds subtraction process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process in a production control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the ending time measurement start process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the ending time measurement process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command generation process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the variation mode data determination table in effect mode "A", effect mode "B", effect mode "C", effect mode "D", and effect mode "Z". It is a figure which shows the variation mode data determination table in production mode "E". It is a figure which shows a stage transfer determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect design data determination table. It is a figure showing the table for setting the remaining number of production mode flags and production modes. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding number fixed command determination table. It is a figure which shows the change effect determination command determination table in effect mode "A", effect mode "B", effect mode "C", and effect mode "D". It is a figure which shows the change production confirmation command determination table in production mode "E". It is a figure which shows the change production confirmation command determination table in production mode "Z". It is a time chart which shows an example of the time flow when a special effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the reliability etc. for every predetermined condition. (A) is a diagram showing a variation display of the effect symbol in the variation effect where the special suggestion effect is performed, (b) is a diagram showing a state where the special suggestion effect is being performed, (c) is a state where the special suggestion effect is completed FIG. (A) is the figure which shows the state of the variation display of the production pattern by special production mode, (b) is the figure which shows the state of stop display of production design by special production mode, (c) is the prize which becomes the opportunity of special production It is a figure which shows the mode of the fluctuation production based on. (A) is a diagram showing a state of variation display of effect symbols when stage transition determination is not performed in effect mode “E”, and (b) is an effect when stage transition determination is not performed in effect mode “E”. It is a figure which shows the mode of the stop display of a symbol. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the mode of the change display of an effect symbol in case stage shift determination is performed in effect mode "E", (c-1) is a stage shift determination performed in effect mode "E". FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a stop display of the effect symbol when the result of the stage transition determination is a fall, (c-2) is a stage transition determination in the effect mode “E”, and the result of the stage transition determination is a fall And (d-1) shows a state of stop display of the effect symbol when stage shift determination is performed in the effect mode “E” and the result of the stage shift determination is promotion. (D-2) is a diagram showing a state in which stage transition determination is performed in stage mode “E”, the result of stage transition determination is promotion, and the stage transitions to stage 2.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control board of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2, and an operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at the lower part of the game board 2. When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a launching solenoid 3c provided in the game ball launching mechanism.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 5 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Is fired. The launched game ball rises between the rails 4a and 4b and reaches the upper part of the game board 2, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 5. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 5.

  The game area 5 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 11. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a, and when this general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the game area 5, a winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the general winning opening 11. The winning gate 10 is provided with a gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection sensor 10a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol (auxiliary game lottery) described later is performed. Is called.

  On the other hand, in the lower part of the game area 5, similarly to the general prize opening 11, a first start port 6 through which a game ball can always enter is provided. A second start port control device 70 having a second start port 7 is provided directly below the first start port 6. The second starting port control device 70 has a pair of movable pieces 70b, and the first mode in which the second starting port 7 is maintained in a state in which a prize cannot be won by the pair of movable pieces 70b, and a pair of movable pieces 70b. The second start port 7 is controlled to be in a state in which a winning can be achieved by the movable piece 70b.

  When the second start port 7 is controlled to the first mode, the first start port 6 receiving tray (not shown) positioned directly above the second start port 7 and the movable piece 70b 2 Since the winning path to the starting port 7 is blocked, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second starting port 7. On the other hand, when the second start port 7 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 70b function as a tray and the winning path to the second start port 7 is formed or expanded. It is possible or easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 7. That is, when the second start port 7 is in the first mode, it is relatively difficult to enter the game ball, and when it is in the second mode, it is relatively easy to enter the game ball. As for the second starting port 7 where the chance of entering a game ball changes by opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 70b in this way, a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 70c that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 70b described later. It is also called “Electric Tulip”. In the following, it is referred to as “electric chew” as necessary.

  The first start port 6 and the second start port 7 are provided with a first start port detection sensor 6a and a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively, and these detection sensors 6a, 7a. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection sensors 6a and 7a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening control device 80 having a special winning opening 8 is provided further below the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is normally closed by a special winning opening / closing door 80b, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 80b is operated to open the special prize opening 8, and the special prize opening / closing door 80b receives the game ball into the big prize opening 8 Since it functions as a saucer leading inward, it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a. When the big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  A game that has not entered any of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, and the general winning port 11 below the above-mentioned large winning port 8, that is, at the bottom of the game area 5. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the sphere.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, an image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 5. An article device 15 is provided, and an effect accessory device 14 is provided above. Various actions can be given to the player by the operations of the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. Furthermore, an illuminating lighting device 16 having a plurality of movable lights 16a is provided on the upper and lower portions of the game board 2. Various effects are performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each light 16a.

  The image output device 13 displays effects mainly according to the progress of the game. Among them, the one that is mainly performed frequently is a fluctuating effect performed in response to a jackpot lottery based on an effective winning of a game ball to the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. In the fluctuating effect, basically, the fluctuating display of the effect symbol in which the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is first performed, and then on the predetermined active line in an arrangement corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. The effect symbol is stopped, and the effect symbol indicating that the variation effect is ended is displayed. In addition, although the variable effect is performed corresponding to the jackpot lottery, since it is only an effect for the jackpot lottery, the arrangement of the effect symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is displayed is not necessarily the lottery lottery It is not important to be associated with the result of (a special symbol displayed in a stopped state).

  In the present embodiment, the display area (screen) of the image output device 13 is divided into a left display area 13A partitioned in the left part of the front view, a central display area 13B partitioned in the center part, and a right part of the front view. The right display area 13C is divided into three. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols are made up of decorative symbols, and are displayed in the left symbol displayed in the left display region 13A, the middle symbol displayed in the central display region 13B, and the right symbol display region 13C. There is a right design. In the variation display of effect symbols, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from the top to the bottom) from the next to the predetermined time until the stop display is performed in each of the display areas 13A to 13C (scrolling). ) This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. On the other hand, in the stop display of the effect symbols, one decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state in each of the display areas 13A to 13C. Therefore, the effective line in this case is a horizontal line.

  During the changing performance, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner at a high speed at the beginning. There are various ways of stopping the decorative symbols. For example, the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped simultaneously, and finally the middle symbol is stopped. There is a mode in which the symbols stop simultaneously. When a lottery lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time (so-called customer waiting), a customer waiting effect is performed.

The effect button 18 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 18 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 18 is provided with an effect button detection switch 18a. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102, which will be described later. Depending on the situation, a special performance is executed.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 17 (see FIG. 2) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described each production device, music, voice, sound effects and the like Production by the sound of.

  Below the game area 5, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device 23, A normal symbol hold display device 24, a high probability state display device 25, and a time-short state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying the results of the big hit lottery performed on the condition that the game balls win at the start openings 6 and 7. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery results of the jackpot lottery are set, and the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 stop displaying the special symbols corresponding to the results of the jackpot lottery, so that the lottery results Is notified to the player. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When a big win is won, a plurality of specific LEDs are turned on. Lights up. In this way, the pattern that appears when the LED is turned on becomes a special symbol, but this special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. In other words, the special symbol stop display is always performed when the special symbol variation display is performed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the winning gate 10. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the start port control device 70 is opened for a predetermined time. It should be noted that the result of the normal symbol lottery is not notified immediately after the game ball passes through the winning gate 10, but is notified through blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 by a predetermined time. That is, the blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  By the way, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the big prize control device 80 is activated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the jackpot If the result of the lottery is not notified, the change display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the jackpot lottery) is suspended under certain conditions. There is an upper limit for the number of special symbols that can be suspended, and the upper limit is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol fluctuation displays, that is, jackpot lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each display device 22, 23 has a current time point. Is displayed in a predetermined manner set according to the number. Similarly, for the variable symbol display, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserve number is set in the same manner as the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23. The normal symbol hold display device 24 displays it.

  The high-probability state display device 25 is configured by an LED, and lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before the power is turned off during morning (when power is restored). On the other hand, the short-time state display device 26 is also configured by an LED, but this is not limited to the time of wake-up but lights up on condition that the time-short state is present when the power is turned on.

  A board unit including a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, and the like is provided on the back surface of the game board 2. A power board 107 is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown) are provided on the power board 107. Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control means 100 includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, and a launch control board 106.

(Internal structure of control means)
The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 101b based on the input signals from the detection sensors and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a predetermined command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a winning gate detection sensor 10a and a general winning port detection sensor 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. A detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening / closing solenoid 70c for moving the pair of movable pieces 70b, 70b of the second start opening control device 70, and a big winning opening opening / closing door 80b of the big winning opening control device 80 are provided. Is connected to a large winning opening / closing solenoid 80c, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted via an output port (not shown). Output as an external signal. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) on the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with a material for determining the game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to each other. It is also possible to be connected directly to

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect button detection SW 18 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18 has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 18a or a timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, the payout CPU 103a checks whether or not the card unit (game ball lending device) 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the card unit 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched.
In the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates.

  The lamp control board 104 is provided with a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c in the same manner as each of the boards described above, and controls the lighting of the illumination device 15 and the lighting device 16 provided for the game board 2 or effects. Drive control for the motor for changing the light irradiation direction of the illumination device 16 for the light. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs each control described above based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image control unit 105B that controls images such as moving images and still images displayed on the image output device 13, a sound control unit 105C that controls sound output from the sound output device 17, and an image And a control unit 105A that controls the control unit 105B and the sound control unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105A of the image control board 105 receives the effect confirmation command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall CPU 105Aa of the overall control unit 105A controls the image displayed on the image output device 13 and outputs it from the sound output device 17. Control the sound that is played. The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the general CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to the image CPU 105Ba of the image control unit 105B and the sound CPU 105Ca of the sound control unit 105C, and the image CPU 105Ba generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be displayed on the image output device 13, and the generated image signal It transmits to the drive circuit of the image output device 13. On the other hand, the sound CPU 105Ca generates a sound signal corresponding to the sound output from the sound output device 17, and transmits the generated sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 17.

  An image ROM 105Bb in which a control program executed by the image CPU 105Ba is stored is connected to the image CPU 105Ba, and a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 105Ba is read out. The image CPU 105Ba also stores in advance image data related to an image such as a background, a character, a decorative design, and the like displayed on the image output device 13. The image CPU 105Ba is also connected to an image VRAM 105Bd that develops and stores the generated image signal.

  The image CPU 105Ba executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image are output as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13. That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the image RAM 105Bc by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Let

  On the other hand, a sound ROM 105Cb in which a control program executed by the sound CPU 105Ca is stored is also connected to the sound CPU 105Ca, and a control program necessary for the operation of the sound 105Ca is read out. In the sound 105Ca, sound data of the sound output from the sound output device 17 is also stored in advance. The sound CPU 105Ca is also connected to a sound RAM 105Cc that develops and stores the generated sound signal.

The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.
In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

  The payout information output terminal board 109 is a relay board for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball rental request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated in the payout control board 103. It is. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the payout control board 103 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store. In this embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. However, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to both the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. It may be configured. The payout information output terminal board 109 may be connected to the game information display device 700 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. Output to the substrate 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  Next, a part of the table stored in the main ROM 101b will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 4 (a-1) is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning at the first starting port 6. 4 (a-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning at the second start port 7 (the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in the figure).

  Each of the jackpot determination tables is relatively high (higher than the normal value) with the jackpot determination table referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a normal value). And a jackpot determination table that is referred to when the state is set. By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. The table of FIG. 4 (a-1) and the table of FIG. 4 (a-2) have the same winning probability for jackpots, although the winning probability for jackpots is different.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first low probability jackpot determination table) in the low probability state where the winning probability of jackpot is relatively low as shown in FIG. Six jackpot determination random numbers from ˜25 are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the relatively high high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as the first high-probability jackpot determination table), 55 random jackpot determination random numbers from 20 to 74 are determined to be jackpots. Determined. Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 19, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability that the jackpot winning probability is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1/333, and the jackpot in the high probability state is The probability determined is 1/35. Note that the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/100 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. Specifically, the reach determination random number is obtained by acquiring the reach determination random number and collating the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table in which the reach determination value is associated with the presence / absence of reach. The As a result of reach determination, when reach is won (determined that there is a reach), a reach effect that can increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the change effect is performed. As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, two of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) are stopped by the image output device 13 during the variation display of the effect symbol, and the remaining one decorative symbol is a predetermined ornament. There is a mode in which a reach state that is a big win is generated if the symbol stops on the active line. Even if it becomes a stunning specific state such as a reach state, the determination result of the jackpot determination is still “losing”, but in the main fluctuating effects performed by the image output device 13, of the three decorative symbols By combining the two and creating a situation close to “big hit”, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be raised. Note that it is not always necessary to generate a reach state in reach production.

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is to determine a mode of a symbol (special symbol type: stopped symbol data) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired random number for symbol determination. Is classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the jackpot lottery. FIG. 5A is a table (a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in the figure) that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination in the jackpot lottery is “hit”. FIG. 5B is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the big hit determination is “small hit”. FIG. 5C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination for each reach determination result (with reach effect or without reach effect) when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  When the “big hit” or “small win” is won, the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, and a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 8 is in a state where a winning of a game ball is possible. Stop symbol data is set for each type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20, and the stop symbol data is associated with the type of special game divided by the operating mode of the special prize control device. (See FIG. 6). The stop symbol data is also associated with game condition data associated with game conditions that change after the end of the jackpot game related to the “big jackpot” win (see FIG. 7).

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening is opened) is composed of a “big hit game” and a “small win game”, and the “big hit game” is further “long” The game is composed of “winning game” and “short win game”.

  The “long hit game” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained and the number of game balls possessed by the player can be easily increased. In the “long winning game”, the round game in which the special winning opening 8 is opened at least once is performed 15 times. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 in one round game is uniformly set to 30.0 seconds (see FIG. 6A). “The total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time)” is a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) in the big winning opening 8 during one round game. ) Enters the ball, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the big winning opening 8 is closed and the round game is ended.

  A “short hit game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the “short win game”, round games are played 15 times in total, and the maximum opening time in one round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 6B). In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening in each round game is one, so the big prize opening 8 can be opened 15 times during the short hit game.

  “Small game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the present embodiment, in the “small win game”, as in the “short win game”, the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the operation mode of the big prize opening control device at this time, that is, the big prize opening 8 The opening / closing mode according to the opening time, closing time, and the like is the same as the above “short win game” (see FIG. 6C), but it is not necessarily the same. It may be approximated to such an extent that it is impossible or difficult to discriminate from “short win game”. Also in the “small win game”, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 8, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball in the same manner as described above. The “small hit game” does not have a concept of a round game, and when a predetermined number (for example, nine) is entered throughout the entire small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  Note that the opening / closing mode of the grand prize opening, such as the number of round games executed in “games per long” and “game per short”, the number of times a big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time in round games, is limited to the example of this embodiment. However, it is set appropriately depending on the type of model and the specifications of the model.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In this embodiment, the game is performed based on the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the winning probability of jackpot, and the “short time” state or “non-short time” for the ease of winning the game ball at the starting point. It is based on the state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to a “low probability” state and a “non-short time” state, and the game conditions in which each game condition is relatively disadvantageous to the player are described in this embodiment. Is referred to as “standard game conditions”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability” of the jackpot winning probability is the jackpot winning of the jackpot determination in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the probability is set to 1/333, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Here, the winning of “big win” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game” in the big win lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” means that the winning probability of jackpot is higher than the “low probability”, that is, is set to 1/35 relatively favorably for the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is “high probability”, it is easier to win the jackpot than when it is “low probability”, and the number of possible jackpots per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is an advantageous state.

  On the other hand, “non-short-time” means the time required to display the change of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal diagram change time) The operation time of the second start port control device 70 that is set to be relatively unfavorable to the player for 29 seconds and is activated when the “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery (the opening time of the second start port 7) ) Is set to be relatively disadvantageous to the player for 0.2 seconds. When a game ball wins the winning gate 10, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is notified by a normal symbol stop display performed after the 29-second normal symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery. . If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 7 is in a state where a game ball can be won for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, “short time” means that the normal fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “non-short time”, and the operation time of the second start port control device 70 is 3.5 seconds. It means that it is set longer than “short time”. Therefore, in the case of “short time”, it becomes easier to win the second start port 7 than in the case of “non-short time”, and the number of possible lottery winning per unit time can be increased. Based on the same jackpot winning probability, it is easier to win a jackpot if the number of jackpot lotteries is greater. In other words, when the ease of winning a prize is “shorter”, the number of wins per unit time is relatively larger, which is advantageous to the player.

  When a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, in this embodiment, three prize balls can be obtained. In the “non-short-time” state, even if the player launches the game ball by operating the appropriate operation handle 3, the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. Here is the original purpose of “short time”. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to a predetermined value (for example, 90%) in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) for the ease of winning at the start opening. However, you may make it achieve the said objective which provided "short time" by making the winning probability of winning concerning "short time" higher than the winning probability of winning concerning "non-short time". In this case, the winning probability of winning also constitutes the “game condition” of the present invention.

  As described above, the game condition is composed of a combination of two types of game conditions (probability of winning a jackpot and ease of winning a winning opening), and varies depending on the winning of the jackpot. That is, after the jackpot game, the game condition is changed to the game condition associated with the special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, “to fluctuate” means that after the jackpot game, the game conditions are the same as those in the jackpot lottery related to “jackpot” (for example, “high probability” and “short time” → “high probability” and “short time”). ) Is also included. In this case, the game conditions themselves are the same before and after the jackpot game, but the duration of the changed game conditions described later (the number of executions of the special symbol change display) is renewed (updated).

  The game condition to be changed after the jackpot game is determined by the type of jackpot that has been won, that is, the type of special symbol (see FIG. 7). The elements that make up the jackpot type are the types of jackpot games (games of long hits / games of short hits) as described above, so when these are combined, the types of jackpot games are the types of jackpot games to be executed, It can be said to be a combination with game conditions that change after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, there are four types of jackpots (one jackpot (one jackpot special symbols 1-2, 11-12), two jackpots (special jackpot symbols 3-4, 13-14), three jackpots (big jackpot special symbol 5 -7, 15-17) and jackpot 4 (jackpot special symbols 8-10, 18-20)).

  In the following, regardless of the type of special symbol, the jackpot type is classified based on the combination of the jackpot game type guided by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys. When a winning game is executed by winning, the jackpot that changes the game condition to `` high probability '' and `` short time '' is set to `` Idetama certain change jackpot '', the winning game is executed by winning, and the gaming condition is set to `` high '' A jackpot that changes to `` probability '' and `` non-short-time '' is `` usually normal jackpot '', a short-winning game is executed by winning, and then a jackpot that changes the gaming conditions to `` high probability '' and `` short-time '' A jackpot that causes a short win game to be executed by winning and then fluctuates to “high probability” and “non-short time” is referred to as “latent jackpot”.

  On the other hand, when the “small hit” is won, after the end of the small hit game, the game conditions such as the winning probability of the big win and the ease of entering the start opening do not change. That is, the game condition is continued as it is after the game and during the game. For example, if “Small Bonus” is won in the “High Probability” state and “Short Time” state, the “High Probability” state and “Short Time” state will continue both during and after the “Small Bonus Game”. . Note that there is one type of “small hit”, but two types of special symbols (special symbols 1-2 for small hits) are set for this one type of “small hit”.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol composed of the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern determination random value, and the like.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol variation time counter, updates the normal symbol variation time counter, updates the operating time of the special winning opening control device 80, and activates the second start port control device 70. A time control process for updating the special game timer counter and the auxiliary game timer counter, such as a time update process, is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the big prize opening control device 80. The special figure special electric control process for performing the control (special symbol system control) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (normal symbol system control). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the prize ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7), the big winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 have exceeded "0". A check is made, and if it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each prize opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a receives external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c and the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid driving data, winning prize opening / closing solenoid driving data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Next, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a symbol display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Further, special effect determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number value, special symbol determination random value, and reach determination random value acquired this time. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. Further, special effect determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number value, special symbol determination random value, and reach determination random value acquired this time. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the winning gate detection sensor 10a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed the winning gate 10. Further, when the winning gate detection sensor 10a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a confirms the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter (G), and if the counter value is smaller than “4”, the counter value is “1”. Is added, and one hit determination random number value is extracted from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter is “4”, “1” is added to the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter, or a random number value for winning determination is extracted to store the normal symbol holding memory. The random number value extracted in the area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends. In addition, when adding “1” to the counter value, in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24, the normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in the main RAM 101c. Set to a predetermined area.

  The first start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated, and if there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S230-2.

  In step S230-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the first special symbol hold counter (U1, also referred to as “first hold number”) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4 or more, the process is terminated, and if the first hold number (U1) is smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a can obtain the right to execute the special symbol variation display. -4, the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is updated by adding "1", and in step S230-5, the big hit determination random number, special symbol determination random number, and reach determination as game mediation information A predetermined random number such as a random number is acquired and stored in the first special symbol holding storage area.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a sets a first hold number increase command. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 21, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. And main CPU101a performs the 1st prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 6 in step S231.

  The first preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The first pre-determination is performed before the special symbol change display (notification of the result of the jackpot lottery) based on the winning at the first start port 6.

  In step S231-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the first hold number (U1) is two or more, or the second hold number (U2) is one or more. As will be described later, since the special suggestion effect is always performed before the special main part effect which is the main part of the special effect, at least two special designs are required for the special suggestion effect and the special main part effect. This is because the variable display needs to be held. In step S230-4, since the counter value of the first special symbol hold counter has increased by “1”, two or more holds including the hold related to the winning are necessary. That is, in order to perform the special suggestion effect, the special symbol variation display must be performed at least once before the special symbol variation display related to the suspension is performed. Therefore, if there are two or more holdings related to the same non-priority starting port 6 (first starting port), or one or more holdings related to the priority starting port 7 (second starting port), Special effects (special suggestion effects and special main effects) can be executed. The specific contents of the special suggestion effect and the special main part production will be described later.

  If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S231-2, it ends the first pre-determination process, and if it determines “Yes”, it determines in step S231-2 based on the gaming state relating to the current jackpot winning probability. To make a temporary decision. Specifically, the ON / OFF of the high probability game flag is confirmed, and based on the result, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol for the low probability state or the jackpot for the first special symbol for the high probability state A judgment table is selected, and provisional jackpot judgment is performed in which the jackpot judgment random number is checked against the selected table. Here, if the result of the provisional jackpot determination is a loss, provisional reach determination is performed by collating the reach determination random number with the reach determination table.

  Next, in step S231-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the provisional determination is “reach without reach”. Here, if it is determined that “no reach is lost”, the first pre-determination is terminated. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special effect is not performed based on the reachless loss. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that it is not “losing without reach”, in step S231-4, the first special effect determination table is determined based on the result of step S231-2. That is, in step S231-2, the main CPU 101a selects the first special effect determination table for jackpot if it is provisionally determined to be “big hit”, and if it is provisionally determined to be “small hit”, the main CPU 101a first If a special effect determination table is selected and “tentative loss” is provisionally determined, the first special effect determination table for reach lost is selected (see FIG. 3).

  In step S231-5, the main CPU 101a compares the selected first special effect determination table with the special symbol determination random number (game media information) acquired in step S230-5, and determines whether or not to perform the special effect. A first special effect determination is performed. In this embodiment, a special symbol determination random number is used to determine whether or not to perform a special effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game mediation information may be used. You may make it acquire newly the random number (for example, random number for special effect determination) for performing.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that a special effect is to be performed in step S231-5, the main CPU 101a sets a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S231-6. The start winning designation command is associated with the type of special prize and the type of start opening related to the winning as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S240-2.

  In step S240-3, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. The counter value (U2) of the symbol hold counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S240-5, a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, or the like as game mediation information And is stored in the second special symbol holding storage means.

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 101a sets the second pending number increase command to. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the second preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The second pre-determination is performed based on the winning at the second starting port 7 before the change display of the special symbol relating to the winning (notification of the result of the jackpot lottery). In the present embodiment, It is performed at the time of winning a prize.

  In step S241-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second reservation number (U2) is two or more. This is because, as described above, a special suggestion effect is always performed before the special main character effect, and therefore, at least two special symbol fluctuation displays must be held to perform the special suggestion effect and the special main character effect. Because there is. That is, before the special symbol change display related to the hold is performed, the special symbol change display must be performed at least once, and the hold related to the second start port 7 is preferentially consumed. In addition, two or more holds related to the priority start port 7 (second start port) including the hold related to the winning are required.

  If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S241-1, the main CPU 101a ends the second pre-determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a determines in step S241-2 based on the gaming state relating to the current jackpot winning probability. To make a temporary decision. Specifically, the ON / OFF of the high probability game flag is confirmed, and based on the result, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol for the low probability state or the jackpot for the second special symbol for the high probability state A judgment table is selected, and provisional jackpot judgment is performed in which the jackpot judgment random number is checked against the selected table. Here, if the result of the provisional jackpot determination is a loss, provisional reach determination is performed by collating the reach determination random number with the reach determination table.

  Next, in step S241-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the provisional determination is “losing without reach”. Here, if it is determined that “no reach is lost”, the second preliminary determination ends. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special effect is not performed based on the reachless loss. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101a determines that it is not “losing without reach”, in step S241-4, the first special effect determination table is determined based on the result of step S241-2. That is, in step S241-2, the main CPU 101a selects the first special effect determination table for jackpot if it is provisionally determined to be “big hit”, and if it is provisionally determined to be “small hit”, the main CPU 101a If a special effect determination table is selected and “tentative loss” is provisionally determined, a second special effect determination table for reach lost is selected (see FIG. 3).

  Then, in step S241-5, the main CPU 101a collates the special symbol determination random number (game media information) acquired in step S240-5 with the selected second special effect determination table, and determines whether or not to perform the special effect. A second special effect determination is performed. In this embodiment, a special symbol determination random number is used to determine whether or not to perform a special effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game mediation information may be used. You may make it acquire newly the random number (for example, random number for special effect determination) for performing.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S241-5 that a special effect is to be performed, in step S241-6 the main CPU 101a sets a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The start winning designation command is associated with the type of special prize and the type of start opening related to the winning as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to small hit game processing (step S350). If data = 5, the process proceeds to the special game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. .

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed to shift each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the like used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and reference data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first reserved number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a decrements the counter value of the first special symbol held number counter by “1” in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, etc. used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and reference data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st reservation number (U1) or the 2nd reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the reservation processing of the said reservation) in step S310-6, specifically, the data In order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port according to the above, first and second special symbol hold display data are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting setting process in steps S319-1 to S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. If the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, a step is performed. The processing is moved to S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning game determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is due to winning at the first start port 6.

  If it is determined in step S311-1 that the first start port 6 is selected, in step S311-2, the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol (see FIG. 4 (a-1)). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (is the second start port 7), in step S311-3, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 4). (Refer to (a-2)).

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability big hit determination table”.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 16, and performs the symbol determination process in step S312. In the symbol determination process, the special symbol mode to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. The symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined as “big hit” as a result of the big hit determination. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) for winning a jackpot in step S312-2, and is not determined to be a “hit”. If YES, the process moves to step S312-3.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “small hit” is determined. When it is determined as “small hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5B) for winning a small hit in step S312-4.

  If it is not determined in step S312-3 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S312-5 and performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is collated with the reach determination table (see FIG. 4B).

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not “reach exists” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S312-5. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7 to select a special symbol determination table for reach-losing (see FIG. 5C). On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach (see FIG. 5C). select.

  When the main CPU 101a confirms that the start port related to the processing is determined (first start port 6 or second start port 7) in step S312-9, based on the type of the start port, the main CPU 101a The special symbol determination table or the special symbol determination table for the second starting port is selected.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a performs symbol determination in which the symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected symbol determination table. In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, in step S312-13, stop symbol data (special symbol type) of the special symbol is determined based on the result of the symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined stop symbol data of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  When determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 19 as will be described later, the determined special symbol stop symbol data is “big hit special symbol” or “small hit special symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. When determining the operation mode of the big winning opening control device 80 in the big hit game process of FIG. 28 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a determines and sets the game condition data referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high-probability game flag storage area, selects a game condition data / reference data determination table based on the status of the jackpot winning probability (see FIG. 7A), and is selected. The game condition data is determined by collating the stopped symbol data with the game condition data / reference data determination table, and set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a determines and sets reference data to be referred to when determining the variation pattern based on the stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, selects a game condition data / reference data determination table based on the status of the jackpot winning probability (see FIG. 7A), and is selected. The stop condition data is collated with the game condition data / reference data determination table to determine the reference data and set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 16, and performs a variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the variation pattern determination process, a random number value for variation pattern determination is acquired, and the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (to be performed from now on) based on the jackpot determination result, the symbol determination result, and the reach determination result Then, a variation pattern including information on the special map variation time (referred to as a special prize lottery time) is determined.

  The variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area in step S313-1. As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after each special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area.

  The flag that is turned ON is associated with the type of the specific period. In other words, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after a special game is a jackpot classified according to the type of special prize that generates the specific period, and the game conditions that change after the big jackpot game when the special prize type is a big jackpot and the type of jackpot game Are related by type. In the present embodiment, when winning a winning jackpot change jackpot, the flag “F11” is turned on after the jackpot game, and similarly, when winning a regular hitting jackpot, the flag “F12” is turned ON. When “F13” is turned on and a winning big win is won, the flag “F14” is turned on, and when a big winning game is won while the winning probability is a low probability, the flag “F15” is turned on.

  These specific periods are set with the number of executions of the special symbol variable display, and after that specific period, the special symbol variable display (special prize lottery) will be held without winning the special prize (big win or small hit). The announcement of the results of (1) ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  The main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag at the beginning of the fluctuation pattern determination process (in step S313-1). In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern, specifies the period. This is because it is largely classified according to the presence / absence of a flag (normal period or specific period) and the type of period specific flag (see FIGS. 20 to 25). That is, a specific period after a game with a big hit probability change, a specific period after a normal big hit game, a specific period after a game with a sudden big hit, a specific period after a big hit game, a specific period after a small hit game, or a normal period This is because the variation pattern determination table selected (referenced) varies depending on the period. Therefore, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag in step S313-1, and selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the period specifying flag in step S313-2. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the game with a big hit probability game and the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the game with the big hit probability have the same contents.

  Next, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data in step S313-3, and determines in step S313-4 whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery has been lost. Specifically, it is determined whether stop symbol data = 25 and 26.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not lost in step S313-4, in step S313-10, the main CPU 101a loads the reference data and determines a variation pattern determination table based on the type of winning prize. On the other hand, if it is determined that the main CPU 101a has lost in step S313-4, reach determination is performed in step S313-5, and it is determined in step S313-6 whether or not the result is reach. The reach determination is performed once in steps S312-5 to S312-6, and this result may be used.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach in step S313-6, it determines the change pattern determination table for reach loss in step S313-7, and if it is determined in step S313-6 that there is no reach, in step S313-8. The number of holdings of the type of start port related to the variation pattern determination process (U1 or U2) is confirmed, and in step S313-9, the variation pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the result. Specifically, the first special symbol hold number counter or the second special symbol hold number counter is confirmed, and when the first hold number (U1) or the second hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the hold number “0” Is determined in the variation pattern determination table (TBL7, TBL17) for “˜2”, and is determined in the variation pattern determination table (TBL8, 18) for “3” when the number is 3, and is “4” when the number is 4. "Is determined in the variation pattern determination table (TBL9, TBL19).

  When the variation pattern determination table is determined in this way, the main CPU 101a determines the variation pattern in step S313-12. Specifically, the random number for variation pattern determination is collated with the determined variation pattern determination table.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 16, and sets a variation start command corresponding to the variation pattern in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c in step S310-7. The variation start command is a command corresponding to the variation pattern, and when the production control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts, and finally, based on the variation start command. Determines a variation effect pattern associated with the contents of the variation effect. As shown in FIGS. 20 to 25, the change start command is identification information reflecting the type of jackpot, the presence / absence of reach, the number of holds, etc. in addition to the change pattern (special drawing change time).

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state (ON / OFF of the high probability gaming flag and ON / OFF of the short-time gaming flag) at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and the gaming state is reflected. The played game state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure variation time based on the variation pattern in the special game counter. The fluctuation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20, and once ends the special symbol variation process. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S310-9 has passed (special game counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sets a change end command in the transmission buffer to notify the effect control board 102 that the change display of the special symbol is ended. To do.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets special figure stop display data to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the stop symbol data set in step S312-13. Thus, basically, the player is notified of the result of the lottery. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol stop time (for example, 1 second) in the special game counter. The special game counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  Then, in step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electricity processing data and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time set in the special symbol time counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  When determining that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-2 whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area means that the time-saving state is currently set. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, when the current time is in the time-saving state, the main CPU 101a newly calculates the operation value obtained by subtracting “1” from (J) stored in the time-shortest remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area. As the number of remaining fluctuations (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the remaining fluctuation number (J) of “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short time” state ends. To do.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability game flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10. Transfer.

  In step S330-7, if the current state is a high probability state, the main CPU 101a calculates a calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (X) stored in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area. And stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-10. Move.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) is “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “high probability” state ends. Means.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a stores a period identification flag (post-game probability change big hit post-game specific period flag, post-ball regular big hit post-game flag, sudden hit big hit post-game specific period flag, latent probability big hit game in the period specific flag storage area It is determined whether or not the after specific period flag or the small hit game after specific period flag) is ON. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (T) stored in the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area for a specific period as a new remaining fluctuation count (T). To do.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of changes (T) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-14. Move.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game conditions and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is related to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 20). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not the “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is related to a special bonus symbol (stop symbol data = 21 to 24). Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-21. If it is not determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-17.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a performs the operation when the winning probability of winning the jackpot is “low probability”. It is determined whether or not it has been broken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reference data is “F05”.

  Here, if it is determined that the process is performed in the “low probability” state, in step S330-23, the main CPU 101a is in the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining variation count storage area of the period specifying flag. Clear (reset) the data. If it is determined that the processing is not performed in the “low probability” state, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-24.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-19, resets the game condition flag storage area and the number of executions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, the short-time game flag storage area, and the short-time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area are cleared. In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the data in the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count storage area of the period specifying flag.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command corresponding to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area. Next, in the main CPU 101a, in step S330-25, according to the stop symbol, it is determined whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win”, and the opening time according to the type of big hit is a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-9.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, selects the big winning opening control device operation mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type, and enters the predetermined area. set. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the long winning big prize opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 6 (a)) or the short winning big prize opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 6 (b)). ) Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result. In this step, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round opening number (K) stored in the round opening number (K) storage area and stores it. Next, the main CPU 101a energizes the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c, sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data to open the prize opening 8 by operating the opening / closing door 80b, and step 340-7. Referring to the winning prize control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b)) determined in the above, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The operation time of the control device (opening time of the special winning opening 8) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1 so as to transmit information indicating that the round game starts to the effect control board 102. If K = 1, A round start command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, one round start command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. To do. On the other hand, if K is not 1, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start command in the jackpot game, an effect display is performed, for example, “fifth round”.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Processing is transferred to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 is closed, it is determined in step S340-8 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special winning opening 8 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. This “opening end condition” indicates that the value of the winning prize round entry counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable). If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening / closing door 80b, and the operation mode determination of the big prize opening control device determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the table (see FIG. 6), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, it is confirmed that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or that the value (C) of the big winning opening round entry counter has reached the maximum number (for example, 9). Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the number-of-openings (K) storage area, clears the big prize round entry counter, and sets its counter value (C) to "0".

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command corresponding to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time corresponding to the type of big hit in the special game timer counter. .

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-7.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hitting start setting process. The small hitting start setting process determines a big winning opening control device operation mode determination table corresponding to the small hitting type according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the small winning big prize opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 6C) is determined.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. Then, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in order to open the special prize opening / closing door 80b, and referring to the special prize opening controller operating mode determination table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number of times of opening (K) is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-7. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-9 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-4.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. This “opening end condition” means that the value of the big winning opening round winning counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, nine) or that the opening time of one winning winning opening 8 has passed (special Game timer counter = 0). If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the special winning opening / closing door 80b, and the operation mode determination of the special winning opening control device determined in the step 350-3 is performed. With reference to the table (see FIG. 6), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The condition for ending the small hit is that the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening, or that the value of the big winning opening round winning counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-11. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the number-of-opens (K) storage area and sets “0” in the counter value (C) of the big winning opening round entry counter. That is, the number of times of opening (K) and the number of balls received in the big winning opening round (C) are cleared.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 102 in accordance with the stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter according to the stop symbol data.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to a special game end process shown in FIG. 29 described later.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads stop symbol data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop symbol data is 01-20. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-3, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game, moves the process to step S360-8.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data. The game condition data is composed of a front part and a rear part, and the front part indicates whether or not to shift to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the rear part indicates whether or not to shift to a short time state after the jackpot end. Show. Specifically, when the front part is “01H”, it represents a change with high probability, and when it is “00H”, it represents a change with low probability. On the other hand, similarly, when the rear part is “01H”, it represents a change in time, and “00H” represents a change in non-time.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a checks the game condition data against the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 7B, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability game flag in the high probability game flag storage area. Do. When it changes to “high probability” after the jackpot game, the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, and in step S360-5, the predetermined number of times is stored in the high probability remaining change count (X) storage area. set. Whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 01H00H, 10000 times is set in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area.

  In step S360-6, with reference to the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 7B, whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the game condition data loaded in S360-3 above. Perform the process. If the game condition data is 01H01H, the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  In step S360-7, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 7B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, the predetermined number of times is stored in the shortest remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area. set. If the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, 74 times are set in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a loads the reference data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded reference data with the period specifying flag determination table shown in FIG. 31, and sets the period specifying flags (F11 to F15). In step S360-10, a predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing and displaying. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is changing and displaying, the process moves to step S410-13, and the changing display is not being executed. If determined, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of retained normal symbols (G) stored in the counter value (G) of the normal symbol retained number counter is 1 or more. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 101a stores it in the ordinary symbol retained number (G) storage area in step S410-3. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the reserved symbol hold display device 24 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current normal symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the hit determination random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of hit determination random number values are stored, the hit determination random number values are read in the stored order. The main ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the random number value for determining the hit (not shown), and the read random number value is checked against the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. . For example, the range of random numbers for hit determination is “0” to “250”, and the above table is set so that random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be wins, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. Has been. In this case, the normal symbol winning probability is about 90%.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning determination random number acquired in step S250. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a winning, the winning symbol is set in step S410-7. If it is determined, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol expressed by the final lighting by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol expressed by the final light extinction of the LED. . The winning symbol set is to store data indicating a winning symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data) in the normal symbol stopping symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The lost symbol set is data indicating a loss. (Ordinary symbol stop symbol data) is stored in the general symbol stop symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. This is when sex is in a non-temporal state.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, in step S410-10, 3 seconds are set in the auxiliary game counter, and the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area. If it is determined that it is not, 29 seconds is set in the auxiliary game counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. Note that the auxiliary game counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data in order to display the variation of the normal symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 21, and once ends the normal symbol variation process. In other words, the mode of variation display (in the present embodiment, the mode of blinking the LED at a predetermined interval, for example, 0.2 second lighting and 0.2 second lighting off is repeated), and normal information having variation time, etc. Set the symbol variation display data. Here, the variation time is the variation time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the set variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the auxiliary game counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, in step S410-14, the main CPU 101a terminates the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 21 displays the normal symbol. In order to stop display, normal symbol stop display data is set based on the data set in step S410-7 or S410-8.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data is a winning symbol. Processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, since the auxiliary game counter is subtracted every 4 ms, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game counter = 0. Note that the opening time of the electric train is the time for the second starting port control device 70 to operate, that is, the second starting port 7 is in a state where the game ball can be won by the pair of movable pieces 70b and 70b. . If the main CPU 101a determines in step S420-1 that the normal power open time has not elapsed, it moves the process to step S420-2, and if it determines that it has elapsed, it moves the process to step S420-6.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area and determines that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, If it is currently in the short time state, if it is determined in step S420-3 that the public power open time counter is set to 3.5 seconds and the short time game flag is not turned on in the short time game flag storage area. In step S420-4, 0.2 seconds is set in the public power open time counter. The public power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets the second start port opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a sets start port opening / closing solenoid energization end data in order to stop energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c. Based on this data, the second start port 7 returns to a state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric utility control process.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 102a updates effect random numbers such as effect mode determination random numbers and effect pattern determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1001 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

  First, in step S1011, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1012, the sub CPU 102a performs time control processing for updating the effect timer counter in the update processing of various time counters related to effect control.

  In step S1013, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect random numbers. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S2000, the sub CPU 102a performs command reception processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores various commands transmitted from the main control board 101 in predetermined areas corresponding to the respective commands of the sub RAM 102c. When a previously transmitted command is stored, the previous command is overwritten to store a newly transmitted command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37 to 47A and FIGS.

  In step S3000, when the sub CPU 102a receives the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 18a, the sub CPU 102a transmits an effect button confirmation command to notify the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 that the effect button 18 has been operated. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  In step S4000, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a customer waiting effect. If it is determined that the customer waiting effect is to be performed, a customer waiting effect confirmation command indicating the contents of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  In step S4500, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending time measurement process for turning off the special game flag that prevents the execution condition of the special performance from being satisfied. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S5000, the sub CPU 102a performs command generation processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 54 to 57.

  In step S6000, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, the command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to produce effects based on various commands.

  In step S1014, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1001 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received successfully in step S2001. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2002. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold number addition process for updating the hold number counter in step S2100. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2002, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a start winning designation command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2003. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs special effect pre-processing for performing a special effect in step S2200. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2004. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining the variation effect mode (contents) corresponding to the jackpot lottery, that is, the variation display of the special symbol, in step S2300. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 to 43 and FIGS. 49 to 51.

  In step S2004, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an effect symbol designation command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2005. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process in step S2400 to determine a stop symbol of the variation effect in the image output device 13. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 and 52. Then, since the change display of the special symbol is started from now on, the sub CPU 102a performs the hold number subtraction process for updating the hold number counter in step S2450. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a change end command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2006. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect end process in step S2500. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 46 and 53.

  In step S2006, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the opening command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2006. If it is determined that there has been a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a determines a special game effect in step S2600 that indicates the contents of a special game effect such as a main jackpot game effect or a jackpot game effect related to the jackpot game or the jackpot game. A special game effect determination process for setting a command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is performed. Next, in step S2650, the sub CPU 102a turns on a special game flag in the special game flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in order to restrict a special effect based on winning at the start ports 6 and 7 during the special game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special effect from being executed suddenly after the special game effect.

  In step S2007, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a round start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2008. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a sets a round start effect determination command indicating the content of the round start effect in which the round number related to the long game is displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2700. A round start effect determination process is performed.

  In step S2008, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an ending command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S2009. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a sets an ending effect confirmation command indicating the content of the ending effect related to the ending effect of the big hit game or the small hit game in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2800. Perform decision processing. Next, in step S2850, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending time measurement start process for the ending time measurement process in which the special game flag is turned off together with the special game end. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2009, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received effectively. Here, if it is determined that there is no valid reception, the command reception process is terminated. If it is determined that there has been a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a, in step S2900, performs a customer waiting effect prior to the customer waiting effect as a pre-processing for starting the customer waiting effect, in which the customer waiting flag is turned on in the customer waiting flag storage area. Process. In step S4000, the timing for starting the customer waiting effect is measured (measured) based on the customer waiting flag.

  The hold number addition process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2111, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is the first pending number increase command. If it is determined that the command is the first hold number increase command, the first hold number counter is incremented by “1” and updated in step S2112. In step S2113, the hold number determination command generation flag is turned ON. The hold count fixed command generation flag is turned ON in the hold count fixed command generation flag storage area when the hold count fluctuates, and the hold count associated with the current hold count based on the hold count fixed command generation flag A confirmation command is generated. The hold number determination command is transmitted to the image control board 105, and the display of the hold number in the image output device 13 changes based on the hold number determination command.

  If it is determined in step S2111 that the command is not the first hold number increase command, that is, the second hold number increase command, in step S2114, the second hold number counter is incremented by “1” and updated, and step S2115 is performed. It is determined whether the second hold number addition flag is ON. The second reserved number addition flag is turned ON in the second reserved number addition flag storage area when a special effect is performed based on winning at the first starting port 6 (non-priority starting port) as will be described later. Is.

  If it is determined in step S2115 that the second reserved number addition flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value (M2) of the special effect mode remaining number counter by “1”, and proceeds to step S2113. Move processing. If it is determined in step S2115 that the second hold number addition flag is not turned on, step S2116 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S2113. This is based on the winning to the first start opening 6 where the special performance is consumed non-prioritously, so if the prize is awarded to the second starting opening 7 that is preferentially consumed before the special performance ends. This is because the special symbol variation display (variation effect) based on the winning at the second starting port 7 is performed in an interrupted manner. By this process, the special effect is continuously performed without interruption, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect.

  Next, the special effect pre-processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2201, the sub CPU 102a and the sub CPU 102a determine whether or not the special effect restriction flag is turned on in the special effect restriction flag storage area. Here, if it is determined that the special effect restriction flag is not ON, the special effect pre-processing is terminated. The special effect restriction flag is turned on in the special effect restriction flag storage area based on the start winning designation command transmitted to the effect control board 102 after it is determined that the special effect is executed in the special effect determination. This flag is kept on until the special performance is finished. Therefore, even if it is determined that the special effect is to be executed on the main control board 101 while a special effect is being performed and a new start winning designation command is transmitted, the special effect based on the command is not performed.

  In step S2202, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special game flag is turned on in the special game flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special game flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect pre-processing, and if it determines that the special game flag is not ON, in step S2203, the effect mode flag “F21” or It is determined whether or not the effect mode flag “F24” is ON. This is because, in the present embodiment, it is easy to determine the current game condition, and in the production mode “B” and the production mode “D” in which the current game condition is definitely suggested, the special production It is because it is made not to perform. The effect mode flag will be described later.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag “F21” or the effect mode flag “F24” is turned on in step S2203, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect pre-processing, and if it determines that the effect mode flag “F24” is not turned on, step S2204. , The special suggestion effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned ON.

  In step S2205, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special effect mode change flag in the special effect mode change flag storage area. The special effect mode change flag functions as a cue indicating a time to shift from the current effect mode to the special effect mode (Z mode) as the special effect.

  Next, in step S2206, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the transmitted start winning designation command relates to “losing”. Here, if it is determined that it is not related to “losing”, that is, it is determined to be related to the big win or small winning, the process proceeds to step S2205 and is determined to be related to “lost”. In step S2207, the special effect mode remaining number counter is cleared.

  In step S2207, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the transmitted start winning designation command is related to “small hit”. Here, if it is determined that it is not related to “small hit”, that is, if it is determined to be related to a big win, the special pre-processing is terminated, and if it is determined to be related to “small hit”, In step S2208, whether or not the jackpot winning probability is currently in the “high probability” state, that is, whether or not the jackpot winning probability is in the “high probability” state by analyzing the transmitted gaming state designation command. Determine whether.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the probability is high in step S2208, the sub CPU 102a clears the special effect mode remaining number counter in step S2209, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the probability is not high, the special effect pre-processing ends.

  In step S2210, the sub CPU 102a checks the second hold number counter, adds the current second hold number (U2) to the special effect mode remaining number counter, and in step S2209, sets the temporary effect mode flag designation flag. Turn on.

  In step S2212, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start winning designation command relates to winning at the second start opening 7 (priority start opening). That is, the start winning designation command is analyzed to determine whether or not the upper byte is “E9H”. Here, if it is determined that it is related to the second start port 7, the special effect preliminary process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is not related to the second start port 7, the sub CPU 102 a proceeds to step S <b> 2213. In step S2214, the first hold number counter is checked, the first hold number (U1) is added to the special effect mode remaining number counter, and the second hold number addition flag is turned ON in step S2214.

  In this way, only when the start winning designation command relating to the winning or small win at the time of a high probability is transmitted, the number of holds is added to the special effect mode remaining counter to determine the end time of the special effect It is to do. That is, as will be described later, in the case of a big win or a small win at a low probability, the production mode is forcibly changed at the end of the change, and in the case of a small win at a loss or a high probability This is because, together with the end of the change, the special effect mode ends and the effect mode before the special effect mode returns. In order to return to the effect mode before the special effect mode, the temporary effect mode flag designation flag is turned ON.

  The variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2301, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area. In step S2302, the sub CPU 102a selects a variable effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 49 to 50) based on the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is an effect (hereinafter referred to as a variable effect) performed by an effect device configured by the image output device 13 or the like in response to a jackpot lottery (or a special symbol variable display). It is the highest classification mode (category) for the contents of the performance. In the present embodiment, a total of seven types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “F” and effect mode “Z”) are set. The effect mode flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, but is also associated with the type of special prize that causes the effect mode to be generated, that is, the type of jackpot or the jackpot. Specifically, the production mode flag “F20” for the production mode “A”, the production mode flag “F21” for the production mode “B”, the production mode flag “F22” for the production mode “C”, and Production mode flag “F24” for production mode flag “F”, production mode flag “F24” for production mode “D”, production mode flags “F25” to “F28” for production mode “E”, production for production mode “F” The effect mode flag “F33” is set for the mode flags “F29” to “F32” and the effect mode “Z”. The reason why a plurality of effect mode flags are set for one effect mode is that it is possible to shift to the same effect mode after the generation of a plurality of special prizes.

  As the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the background due to place, situation, time, etc., the main characters that appear, the angle of the background, and the like are appropriately set. An effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b. That is, an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “F” and an effect pattern determination table for effect mode “Z” are stored.

  The production mode “A” corresponds to a normal period, the production mode “B” corresponds to a specific period after a game with a successful game change, and the production mode “C” has a specific period after a game with a special game. In addition, the production mode “D” corresponds to a specific period after the sudden hit game, and the production mode “E” and the production mode “F” are after the latent big hit game. Or, it corresponds to a specific period after the small hit game (limited to a small hit win at a low probability). The production mode “Z” corresponds to a special production period.

  In step S2303, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the selected effect mode is the effect mode “E” or the effect mode “F”. If it is determined that the mode is not any production mode, the process proceeds to step S2305. If it is determined that any production mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S2304.

  The sub CPU 102a performs stage transition processing in step S2304. The stage transition process is an effect performed in the variable effect by the effect mode “E” and the effect mode “F”. As will be described later, the production mode “E” and the production mode “F” are composed of a plurality of stages associated (rated) with classes, and the stage is upgraded (promoted) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A stage transition determination is made to determine whether the vehicle is down (falling) or kept (continued). The stage transition process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S2304-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the stage transition restriction flag is turned on in the stage transition restriction flag storage area. As will be described later, the stage transition restriction flag is a flag that is turned on when the stage transitions to the highest stage among the stages constituting the rendering by the rendering mode “E” and the rendering mode “F”. This flag is turned on once the stage is shifted to the highest stage until the effect mode is won by winning the special prize or is ended due to the limitation of the number of executions. The stage shift determination is not performed while staying at the highest stage.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is turned on in step S2304-1, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S2304-20, selects the highest stage (stage 4) variation effect pattern determination table, and performs the stage transition process. Exit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is not turned on in step S2304-1, the process proceeds to step S2304-2, and in step S2304-2, the current stage is confirmed by a stage counter described later, In step S2304-3, the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the stage is further selected from the variation effect pattern determination table selected in step S2303 (see FIG. 50). This is because even in the case of a variation effect in the same effect mode “E”, a variation effect pattern, specifically, a background image or the like varies depending on the stage. In the present embodiment, the effect in effect mode “E” is composed of five stages, stage 0 to stage 4 (the highest stage in FIG. 50).

  In step S2304-4, the sub CPU 102a updates the stage transition determination counter. The stage transition determination counter is updated each time a fluctuating effect is performed when it is determined “NO” in step S2304-1, that is, when staying in a stage other than the highest stage, specifically, Is incremented by “1”. In step S2304-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the stage transition determination counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 9).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2304-5 that it is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2304-19, and selects normal from the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the stage selected in step S2304-3. A variation effect pattern determination table is selected. In stage 0 to stage 3, there are cases where stage transition determination is performed and cases where stage transition determination is not performed, and the specific contents of the variation effect when stage transition determination is performed and the variation effect when it is not performed. This is because the specific contents are different.

  As will be described later, in stage 1 to stage 3, the determination result of the stage transition determination is any one of “falling”, “continuation”, and “promotion”, and the variation for notifying each determination result for all determination results Because the stage is performed, the stage 1 to stage 3 stage of stage pattern determination is further classified by “fall”, “continue”, “promotion” when stage transition is determined, and “normal” when stage transition is not determined. Has been.

  On the other hand, at stage 0, the determination result of the stage transition determination is either “continuation” or “promotion”, and the determination result is notified only when the determination result is “promotion”. Therefore, when the determination result is “continuation”, it is not possible to determine whether or not the stage transition determination has been performed externally only by performing the stage transition determination internally. This is because the stage 0 is an effect mode (effect mode “A”) in the normal period of appearance. Therefore, the variation effect pattern determination table for stage 0 is further classified according to “promotion” when the stage shift determination is made and other than “promotion”.

  Further, the variation effect pattern determination table for the highest stage is not further classified. This is because stage transition determination is not performed in the highest stage. 50, details about the stage 2 and stage 3 variation effect pattern determination table are omitted, but as in the case of stage 1, “fall”, “continue”, “promotion”, and “normal” Is comprised. The basic configuration is the same for the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode “F”.

  Next, in step S2304-6, the sub CPU 102a determines that the variation pattern of the received variation start command is a specific variation pattern based on the variation effect pattern determination table for the effect mode “E” or the effect mode “F”. (Hereinafter, referred to as a specific variation pattern). This is because the special figure fluctuation time constituting the fluctuation pattern is associated with the type of special prize and the special figure fluctuation time, and the result of the stage transition determination is notified when the result of the jackpot lottery is a special prize. This is because the stage transition determination is not performed in order to suppress a decrease in the effect when the time required for the changing effect is inappropriate.

  In the present embodiment, since the variation pattern appropriate for notifying the result of the stage transition constitutes the specific variation pattern, if the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2304-6 that it is not the specific variation pattern, step S2304 is performed. The process is moved to -19. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the specific variation pattern in step S2304-6, it means that the condition for executing the stage transition determination is satisfied. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S2304-7, and the current stage, production The stage transition determination table is selected based on the mode and the effect mode remaining number counter described later.

  Here, the stage transition determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the stage transition determination table includes, first, an effect mode “E” and an effect mode “F” related to a latent big win and an effect mode related to a small win if the jackpot winning probability is low. They are classified as “E” and production mode “F”. And the stage transition determination table which concerns on each production mode is classified by the presence or absence of a special production. Since the type of the production mode and the presence / absence of the special production are associated with the production mode flag, the stage transition determination table is selected based on the production mode flag. These stage transition determination tables are further classified into whether the staying stage is stage 1 to stage 3 or stage 0. These classified stage transition determination tables are also divided by the remaining number of times of the production mode. In this way, the stage transition determination table is classified according to the probability of winning a jackpot when the production mode is being performed, presence / absence of special production, stage type, and remaining number of production modes. This is because the ratio of the determination result of the determination is changed. In the present embodiment, the stage transition determination table is divided between the case of stage 1 to stage 3 and the case of stage 0. However, the same stage transition determination table can be used without dividing.

  In step S2304-8, the sub CPU 102a acquires a stage transition determination random number, and in step S2304-9, the stage transition determination random number acquired in step S2304-8 is added to the stage transition determination table determined in step S2304-7. A stage transition determination table to be collated is performed.

  In step S2304-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the stage shift determination is “falling”. Here, if it is determined that it is a fall, in step S2304-11, a fall effect pattern determination table for fall is selected from the change effect pattern determination table selected in step S2304-3, and the stage counter is selected in step S2304-12. “0” indicating stage 0 is set.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2304-10 that it has not fallen, it determines in step S23404-13 whether or not the result of the stage transition determination is “continuation”. If it is determined that the continuation is to be continued, in step S2304-14, the continuation variation effect pattern determination table is selected from the variation effect pattern determination table selected in step S2304-3, and the process proceeds to step S2304-21. .

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the determination is not continuation in step S2304-13, this means that the determination result is “promotion”, and therefore the variation effect pattern determination table selected in step S2304-3 in step S2304-15. The change effect pattern determination table for promotion is selected from among the above, and the process proceeds to step S2304-21. Next, the sub CPU 102a adds and updates the counter value of the stage counter by “1” in order to perform a variation effect by a stage one step higher than the next variation effect. In step S2304-17, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the updated counter value of the stage counter indicates the highest stage (“4” in the present embodiment).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the highest stage in step S2304-17, the process proceeds to step S2304-21. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the highest stage, the stage shifts to the stage transition restriction flag storage area in step S2304-18. Turn on the restriction flag. In step S2304-21, the sub CPU 102a clears the stage transition determination counter as a preliminary process for the next stage transition determination process.

  In step S2304, the sub CPU 102a further selects an effect pattern determination table based on the change start command (variation pattern) from the effect pattern determination table selected in step S2302, and determines a final effect mode determination table. This is because the effect pattern determination table divided for each effect mode is further divided according to the type of change start command (change pattern).

  In the present embodiment, variation mode data corresponding to one or more variation effect patterns is set in association with the effect pattern determination value for each variation start command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern (effect content in the figure) is a specific aspect of the variation effect performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, the effect illumination device 16, the sound output device 17, and the effect button 18. That is. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes the specific contents (variation effect image mode) of the effect image displayed on the image output device 13, and the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the confirmation command, the image output device 13 displays the effect image associated with the variation effect pattern. The variation effect image form includes a display pattern of a decorative pattern, a display pattern of a background, and the like, and a change aspect of a displayed decorative pattern, presence / absence of reach effect, type / variation aspect of a background, and the like are set.

  In step S2305, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, in step S2306, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect pattern determination for collating the acquired effect pattern determination random number with the determined effect pattern determination table, and in step S2307, the variable effect mode data is stored in the change mode data of the sub RAM 102c. Set to area.

  In step S2308, the sub CPU 102a turns on the variation effect confirmation command generation flag in the variation effect determination command generation flag storage area, and ends the variation effect pattern determination process.

  The effect symbol determination process in which the decoration symbol in the stop display of the effect symbol is determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 52. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special suggestion effect execution flag is turned on in step S2401. If it is determined that the switch is ON, the process proceeds to step S2402. If it is determined that the switch is not ON, the process proceeds to step S2405.

  In step S2402, the sub CPU 102a selects the special suggestion effect presentation symbol determination table (see FIG. 52), turns off the special suggestion effect execution flag in step S2403, and changes the special effect mode change flag to the special effect mode change in step S2404. Turns on in the flag storage area.

  The sub CPU 102a selects a normal effect symbol determination table in step S2405 (see FIG. 52), confirms an effect symbol designation command in step S2406, and determines a normal effect symbol determination table in step S2407.

  This is because, in the present embodiment, in the variation effect based on the variation display of the special symbol before the special effect is started, a special suggestion effect that suggests or warns that the special main effect will be executed from now on is performed. In the suggestion effect, a chance symbol (see FIG. 47) different from the normal decoration symbol is displayed when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the effect design determination table for the special suggestion effect and the effect design determination table for normal use other than the special suggestion effect are separated. In the normal effect design determination table other than the special suggestion effect, one or more effect symbols are set in association with the effect symbol determination value for each effect symbol designation command. On the other hand, since the chance symbol is always displayed in the special suggestion effect, the effect symbol is not set for each effect symbol designation command.

  In step S2408, the sub CPU 102a obtains an effect symbol determination random number, and in step S2409, performs an effect symbol determination to collate the effect symbol determination random number with the effect symbol determination table determined in step S2402 or step S2407. Here, the type / arrangement (arrangement) of the decorative symbols in the stop display of the effect symbols is determined. In step S2410, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect symbol data associated with the effect symbol in the effect symbol data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  Next, the hold number subtraction process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the received effect designating command and determines whether or not the command is based on winning in the first starting port 6. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the production symbol designation command is “E0H01H” to “E0H10H”, “E1H01H”, “E1H02H”, “E2H01H”, or “E2H02H”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the first start port 6 in step S2451, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the first hold number counter by adding “1” in step S2452, and if it determines that it is not the first start port 6, In step S2453, the counter value of the second holding number counter is decremented by “1”.

  In step S2454, the sub CPU 102a turns on the hold number determination command generation flag.

  Next, the variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2501, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command stored in the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2502, whether or not the jackpot lottery result associated with the variable effect is a loss. Determine. It should be noted that the data used for determining whether or not there is a loss in step S2502 does not necessarily need to be an effect design designation command.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2502 that it is a loss, it moves the process to step S2503, and if it determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S2514.

  In step S2511, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot lottery result associated with the variation effect is a jackpot based on the effect symbol designation command stored in the sub RAM 102c. Here, if the sub-RAM 102c is determined not to be a big hit, that is, a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2513. If the sub RAM 102c is determined to be a big hit, in step S2512 the current winning probability for the big hit is “high probability”. The game state designation command stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c is analyzed to determine whether or not the jackpot winning probability is the “high probability” state.

  In step S2513, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode flag “F33” is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a special effect is performed at the time of winning. If it is determined that the flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S2517. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2514.

  In step S2514, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect mode change flag, turns off the special effect restriction flag in step S2515, and turns off the second reserved number addition flag in step S2516.

  Next, in step S2517, the sub CPU 102a confirms the lottery result of the jackpot lottery based on the information included in the change start command analyzed in step S2501. Further, if the winning is a big hit or a small hit, it is checked whether or not the special mode has been executed in accordance with the winning of the special prize by checking whether or not the production mode flag “F33” is ON. Check. Then, based on the type of the special prize and the presence / absence of the special production, a table for production mode determination associated with the type of the special prize and stored in the sub ROM 102b is selected (see FIG. 53).

  The effect mode determination table corresponds to the effect mode determination value and the effect mode flag associated with the effect mode. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the effect mode determination random number in step S2518, and in step S2519 collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table to determine the effect mode in the next variable effect. To do. In step S2520, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and sets the remaining number of effect modes in the effect mode remaining number counter in step S2521.

  Next, in step S2522, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the changed effect mode is the effect mode “E” or the effect mode “F”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect mode flag is “F25” to “F32”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is not “E” and the effect mode flag “F”, the process proceeds to step S2510, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is “E” or the effect mode flag “F”. The process moves to step S2522.

  In step S2523, the sub CPU 102a clears the stage transition determination counter, sets “1” to the stage counter in step S2524, and turns off the stage transition restriction flag in step S2526.

  In step S2503, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect mode change flag is turned on in the special effect mode change flag storage area. Here, if it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2527, and if it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2504.

  In step S2527, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the temporary performance mode flag designation flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not turned on, it moves the process to step S2531, and if it determines that it is turned on, it moves the process to step S2528.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag in step S2528, turns on the temporary effect mode flag associated with the effect mode type in the temporary effect mode flag storage area in step S2529, and sets the temporary effect mode flag designation flag in step S2530. Turn off. This is because the temporary production mode flag is turned on when a special main production production is performed that is triggered by a jackpot lottery that results in a loss or a big hit in a high probability state. This is because it is necessary to return to the effect mode before the special main part effect is executed when the (special main part effect) ends.

  In step S2531, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect mode flag “F33” associated with the special effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and turns off the special effect mode change flag in step S2532.

  In step S2504, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and determines whether or not the effect mode flag is “F33” in step S2505. When the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2505 that the effect mode flag is “F33”, the process moves to step S2533.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F33”, it is determined in step S2506 whether or not the effect mode flag is “F20”, that is, whether or not it is the current special effect mode. The effect mode flag “F20” represents an effect mode “A” that is not special and is performed immediately after the power is turned on, and is different from the effect modes “B” to “F” that are other special effect modes. Note that the remaining number of times is not set in the effect mode “A”. If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S2506 that the effect mode flag is “F20”, the process proceeds to step S2510. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag is not “F20”, the process proceeds to step S2507.

  The sub CPU 102a finishes one special symbol change display related to the effect mode for which the remaining number of times has been set, and therefore subtracts “1” from the counter value (M1) of the effect mode remaining number counter in step S2507.

  Next, in step S2508, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value (M1) of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, that is, determines whether or not the variable effect in the effect mode ends. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that M1 ≠ 0, it moves the process to S2510, and if it determines that M1 = 0, it sets the effect mode flag “F20” in step S2509.

  In step S2533, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the counter value (M2) of the special effect mode remaining number counter. In step S2534, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value (M2) of the special effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the variable effect in the special effect mode ends. judge. If the sub CPU 102a determines that M2 ≠ 0, it moves the process to step S2510, and if it determines that M2 = 0, moves the process to step S2535.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the temporary effect mode flag in step S2535, and sets the same effect mode flag as the effect mode indicated by the temporary effect mode flag in step S2536. Then, the sub CPU 102a turns off the temporary effect mode flag in step S2537, turns off the special effect restriction flag in step S2538, and turns off the second reserved number addition flag in step S2539.

  In step S2510, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect end command in the transmission buffer. The change effect end command is a command indicating that the change effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is ended, that is, that the decorative symbol stop display is performed. In the present embodiment, the change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is set as it is in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as the change effect end command. The variation effect end command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  Next, the ending time measurement start process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2851, the sub CPU 102a sets the time of the ending effect to be performed in the effect timer counter, and in step S2852, the ending time measurement flag indicating that the ending time is being measured is turned on in the ending time measurement flag storage area. To do.

  Next, the ending time measurement process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S4501, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the ending time measurement flag is ON in the ending time measurement flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the flag is ON, it moves the process to step S4502, and if it determines that the flag is not ON, it ends the ending time measurement process.

  In step S4502, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the ending time has ended (effect timer counter = 0). If the sub CPU 102a determines that the ending time has not ended, the sub CPU 102a ends the ending time measurement process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the ending time has ended, the sub CPU 102a turns off the ending time measurement flag in step S4503. The game flag is stored in the special game flag storage area, and the ending time measurement process ends.

  The command generation process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S5001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold number determination command generation flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not ON, it moves the process to step S5007, and if it determines that it is ON, it moves the process to step S5002.

  The sub CPU 102a checks the first hold number counter in step S5002, checks the second hold number counter in step S5003, and uses the hold number determination command determination table shown in FIG. U1) and the second pending number (U2) are associated with the pending number confirmation command.

  In step S5005, the sub CPU 102a sets a hold number determination command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and turns off the hold number determination command generation flag in step S5006. When the hold number determination command in which the first hold number and the second hold number are associated is transmitted to the image control board 105, the hold number display in the image output device 13 is changed.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the variation effect determination command generation flag is ON. If it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is not turned on, the command generation process is terminated. If it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is turned on, the process proceeds to step S5008. The sub CPU 102a confirms the variation mode data in step S5008, confirms the effect symbol data in step S5009, and uses the variation effect determination command determination table shown in FIGS. 55 to 57 in step S5010 to change the variation effect pattern and stop display. The variation effect confirmation command associated with the decorative symbol is determined.

  In step S5011, the sub CPU 102a sets the variable effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and turns off the variable effect confirmation command generation flag in step S5012. A variation effect confirmation command associated with a variation effect pattern and a decoration pattern at the time of stop display is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, so that the image output device 13, the effect accessory devices 14 and 15, etc. Production in the production device is started.

  Next, the special suggestion effect and the special effect by the image output device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 58, 60, and 61. As shown in FIG. 58, three game balls are displayed in the first start port 6 during the variable symbol display when the first hold number (U1) and the second hold number (U2) are “0”. Three first holds occur after winning the prize, and it is determined that the special effect will be executed as a result of the special effect determination related to the third first hold. Assume a situation of “big hit”. Furthermore, since there is no winning to the 2nd starting port 7 before the 1st 1st reservation is digested here, it is a special suggestion at the time of the change production of the 1st 1st reservation (a change display of a special symbol). Production is performed. It is assumed that the effect mode when the first start opening 6 is won is the A mode.

  In the variation effect related to the first first hold in which the special suggestion effect is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), first, a normal decoration pattern by the effect mode at the time of winning that becomes a trigger for the special effect is initially provided. Is displayed. Then, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner based on the variation effect confirmation command (variation manner pattern) related to the variation effect, but as shown in FIGS. 60B and 60C, as a special suggestion effect, A special chance symbol that does not appear or rarely appears is stopped. In the present embodiment, the chance symbol is composed of an angel having a heart with the letters “CHANCE”.

  Then, the special main part production is performed from the variation production next to the variation production in which the special suggestion production is performed. That is, the mode is shifted to a special effect mode that does not normally appear (“Z mode” in FIG. 58, hereinafter referred to as “special effect mode”). In the present embodiment, the name of the special production mode (for example, “heaven CHANCE”) is displayed on the image output device 13 so that the player can easily understand that the special main production production is being performed. The In the variation effect by the special effect mode, a scene of heaven having relevance to the effect mode name “heaven CHANCE” is displayed in the background of the decorative design (effect design). The special production mode is shifted to the special production mode, but the variation production is performed as in the normal case. That is, the variation effect by the special effect mode constitutes the special main feature effect, and the effect symbol variation display and the effect symbol stop display are performed (see FIGS. 61A and 61B).

  Also, in this example, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning prize that triggers the special performance is “Large-probable jackpot”. Therefore, in the last variable performance in the special-effects mode, the “latent-promise jackpot” win in the special-effects mode is selected. A reach effect corresponding to is performed (see FIG. 61C). After that, a short win game is executed, and after the short hit game, a transition is made to an effect mode (effect mode “E” or effect mode “F”) based on the result of the effect mode determination, and a high probability state and a non-time-short state are established. Transition.

  Since the player's attention can be attracted by the appearance of a special performance symbol that does not normally appear or rarely appears as a special suggestion effect, it is easy to give the player the impression (or afterimage) of the chance symbol. Become. And in this embodiment, immediately after the special suggestion production, the special main part production composed of the fluctuation production in the special production mode in which the scene of heaven is the background is performed, but the angel of the chance pattern and the background of the fluctuation production Since there is a clear relationship with heaven, the player can easily understand that the special main production is being performed.

  Here, there is a winning to the second start opening 7 that is preferentially processed before the fluctuating effect based on the winning as a trigger for the special effect, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning is lost. As a result, the special performance is extended (see FIG. 58). This is because the result of the jackpot lottery based on the effective winning at the second starting port 7 is a win or a small winner at the time of high probability. That is, if there is no winning at the second start opening 7, the special effect is scheduled to end with the special symbol change display based on the winning at the first starting opening 6, but the special effect is triggered. If there is a prize at the second starting port 7 where the result of the big win lottery is “big win” or “small win (limited to winning in a low probability state)” before the special symbol change display, This is because the special effect ends before the change display of the special symbol that triggers the effect is performed (see steps S2514 to S2520 after “No” is determined in step S2502 in FIG. 46). Therefore, the problem that the jackpot game is interrupted during the special effect and the special effect is resumed after the jackpot game ends (decrease in effect) does not occur.

  Next, stage effects in the effect mode “E” in the image output apparatus 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64. In the present embodiment, the stage effect is composed of five effect stages, stage 0 to stage 4. When the production mode “E” is entered, the stage 1 is started. In this embodiment, the stage is composed of “chapter”, which is a structural division of a story, stage 1 is chapter 1, stage 2 is chapter 2, stage 3 is chapter 3, stage 4 is the highest rank. It consists of the final chapter (memory recovery) as a stage. During the production mode “E”, the user always stays at any stage, and while staying at the stages 1 to 4, which stage is staying is displayed and associated with the stage. Variation effect is performed on the background image. On the other hand, stage 0 is different from stages 1 to 4. Specifically, it is not related to the “chapter” constituting stage 1 to stage 4 and is displayed during the fluctuating effect by the same background image as the effect mode “A” in the normal period. Therefore, when the user is staying at stage 0, it appears that the production mode “E” is finished and the production mode “A” is entered.

  When the production mode “E” is entered and a variation start command corresponding to a variation pattern other than the specific variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 102, as shown in FIGS. 62 (a) and 62 (b), Variation effects in the same manner as usual are performed on the background image corresponding to the stage where the user is staying.

  On the other hand, when a change start command corresponding to the specific change pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 102 and the stage shift determination is made based on the stage shift determination table shown in FIG. A variation effect corresponding to the result is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), a message for determining whether to move to the stage in the variation effect is displayed first (“Stage up chance!” In FIG. 63 (a)). Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), during the changing effect corresponding to the stage transition determination, the decorative symbol becomes translucent and changes in the upper right of the front view of the screen, and the angel and the devil in most of the front. The video of the scene where and confront.

  If the stage transition determination result is “promotion”, a message indicating the content is displayed, the stage is shifted to the next stage, and the background image and decorative design corresponding to the stage are switched (FIG. 63 (d-1)). ), FIG. 63 (d-2)). In addition, when staying in stage 1 to stage 4, an effect of notifying the staying stage is performed (in FIGS. 62 and 63, the stage names (“Chapter 1”, “Chapter 2”, “ “Chapter 3” and “Final Chapter (Recovery of Memory)”). On the other hand, if the stage transition determination result is “falling”, a message indicating the content is displayed, the stage transitions to stage 0, and the background image and decorative design same as the effect mode “A” are switched. In this case, the stage name is not displayed (notified) (see FIGS. 63 (c-1) and 63 (c-2)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit or a small hit with a low probability that is difficult to determine (limited to a low probability state), the mode shifts to the production mode “E” (or the production mode “F”), Stage production is performed where the stage moves. However, as shown in FIG. 51, whether or not the special mode has been passed (presence / absence of special production) and whether or not the potential win is set before the transition to the production mode “E” (or the production mode “F”). The stage transition pattern (stage switching pattern) differs depending on whether it is a small win or not (whether the state of the jackpot winning probability transferred after the special game is a high probability state or a low probability state). Specifically, when a special performance is performed and a transition is made to a high probability state, the stage is most easily up, and when a special performance is not performed and a transition is made to a low probability state (including continuation), the stage is most difficult to move up. . Further, in the present embodiment, the ease of stage up is the same when the special effect is executed and the state shifts to the low probability state and when the special effect is not executed and the state shifts to the high probability state. Thus, although it is in a low probability state after the special game, if the special effect is performed before the special game, the stage is easier to be raised than when the special effect is not performed. Even when a special performance is not being performed, if the transition is made to the high probability state after the special game, the stage is more likely to be raised than when the transition is made to the low probability state. In other words, the presence or absence of special effects and the status of the jackpot winning probability and the two (plural) elements are associated with the ease of stage-up, thereby making it easier to create a situation where the stage is up. As a result, the rate of stage up is relatively increased. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the decline in the player's willingness to play. Although these are explanations when staying at stage 1 to stage 3, as shown in FIG. 51, even if staying at stage 0, a small win in the low probability state and a case of winning with a large probability win. The transition pattern of the stage differs depending on the winning case.

  Furthermore, when a special effect, which is a special effect, is executed, the player tends to expect a long hit game in terms of player psychology. Therefore, when a short win game or a small hit game is executed, the player is disappointed because a large amount of prize balls cannot be obtained in the special game. We can assume that we are in a high probability state and we can expect to win per long. Thus, by suppressing the decline in the player's gaming motivation through the special effects, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the transition rate to the high probability state is higher than when the special effect is not executed, but the transition rate to the high probability state is higher when the special effect is not executed. It can also be high. However, in order to make the player experience the joy of the appearance of the special effect and enhance the natural effect of the special effect, it is advantageous to the player such as transition to a high probability state when the special effect is executed. It is desirable to increase the reliability of the transition to the state.

  In this embodiment, the same effect mode set for a plurality of game conditions after a special game, specifically, a low probability state after a long game and a high probability state after a long game. The production mode “E” and the production mode “F” which are set for the production mode “C”, the high probability state after the short hit game, and the low probability state after the small hit game are also set. When the special performance is executed, the transition rate to the high probability state is higher. In this way, special effects are also executed for each combination in which the game conditions to be transferred after the special game are conditional on the special game that is difficult to distinguish from the opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 8 and the effect mode corresponding to the game condition to be transferred. In this case, the transition rate to the high probability state advantageous to the player is higher, so that the transition rate to the high probability state is more reliably predicted, and the effect of special effects is further enhanced.

  On the other hand, for example, the transition to the production mode “C” via the special production mode has a higher transition rate to the high probability state than the case of the direct production mode “C”. It is assumed that the transition rate to the high-probability state is lower in the case of transitioning to the presentation mode “E” and the presentation mode “F” than in the case of transitioning directly to the presentation mode “E” and the presentation mode “F”. You can also. In addition, the transition rate to the high-probability state is higher in the case of transitioning to the rendering mode “E” via the special rendering mode than in the case of transitioning directly to the rendering mode “E”. It can also be assumed that the rate of transition to the high probability state is lower in the case of shifting to the effect mode “E” than in the case of shifting directly to the effect mode “E”. Thus, gameability can also be improved by changing the transition rate to the high probability state based on special effects according to conditions.

Moreover, in this Embodiment, the special suggestion effect is performed before the special effect linked | related with the transition rate to a high probability state. That is, the production associated with the rate of transition to the high probability state has a two-stage configuration of a special suggestion production and a special production. Here, since a chance symbol that does not usually appear or rarely appears as a special suggestion effect first, the player first pays attention to the chance symbol, and the chance symbol is a certain special event (for example, high probability) It is possible to easily recognize that it is a precursor (forecast) to the state transition. And based on that (made conscious), it is related to the chance symbol displayed in the special suggestion production, and the special production mode name display of “heaven CHANCE” and the scene of heaven Since the transition is made to the special effect mode based on the background image, the player can easily understand that the special effect has started. That is, it is difficult to overlook special effects.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, special effect determination is performed using the special symbol determination random number, However, Special effect determination can be performed using another random number. For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern can be used. In this case, the reliability for the variation pattern reflecting the type of special prize, the type of jackpot, the presence / absence of reach, the contents of reach, and the like can be associated with the special effect. For example, in the case where two types of predetermined reach effects corresponding to the large probability winning win and the small win winning are set (for example, the fluctuation patterns “26” and “27” and the fluctuation patterns “31” and “32”). ), When the corresponding reach production corresponding to one of the last variation production of the special production is performed (for example, the variation patterns “26” and “27”), the transition rate to the high probability state is high, When the corresponding predetermined reach effect is performed (for example, variation patterns “31” and “32”), the transition rate to the high probability state may be low.

  Further, in this embodiment, the transition rate to the high probability state is associated with the special effect, but the matter associated with the special effect is not limited to this, and even matters relating to the profits of other players. Good. For example, the winning probability of winning in the auxiliary game lottery or the number of jackpot lotteries in which the short-time state is performed can be associated with the special effect.

  Furthermore, when a predetermined reach (for example, four pseudo-reams) is performed in the last variation effect of a special effect in a certain effect mode, the transition rate to the high probability state is high, but the special in other predetermined effect modes When the same type of reach is performed in the last variation production of the production, the transition rate to the high probability state may be low.

  In this embodiment, the chance symbol appears as a special suggestion effect when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special character that usually does not appear or rarely appears during the variation effect. Or special items may appear. Further, the special suggestion effect may be performed at the time of a variable effect performed at the time of winning a prize as a trigger for the special effect. In this case, it is possible to lengthen the execution period of the special effect, relax the condition for organizing the special effect, and reduce the decrease in the number of executions of the special effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the special main part production, a variation production in the special production mode is performed, but the aspect of the special production is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to perform a related effect having relevance across a plurality of variable effects by using a hold when a special effect is established.

  The first start port 6 and the second start port 7 constitute a specific region of the present invention, and the first start port detection sensor 6a and the second start port 7 detection sensor 7a constitute a specific region detection means of the present invention. . The jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the reach determination random number constitute the game mediation information of the present invention. The special prize of the present invention constitutes a special prize of the present invention. In addition, the case where the odd ball jackpot constitutes the first special prize, the normal ball jackpot constitutes the second special prize, and the latent jackpot constitutes the first special prize, and the small hit is the second special prize. May be configured. Furthermore, the main CPU 101a that performs the first preliminary determination unit in step S231 and the second preliminary determination unit in step S241, and the sub CPU 102a that performs the special presentation preliminary determination in step S2200 constitute the special presentation determination unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101a that performs step S230-5 and step S240-5 constitutes the game mediation information acquisition means of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a that performs step S230-6 and step S240-6 constitutes the reserved storage means of the present invention. To do. Further, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot determination process in step S311 and the symbol determination process in step S312 constitutes the special prize determination result determination means of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot game process in step S340 and the small hit game process in step S350. Constitutes the special game control process of the present invention, and the main CPU 101a performing steps S360-3 to S360-5 constitutes the game condition changing means of the present invention. On the other hand, the main CPU 101a that performs the variation pattern determination process in step S313, the variation effect pattern determination process in step S2300, the effect symbol determination process in step S2400, and the sub CPU 102a that performs steps S5007 to S5012 are the effect mode determination means of the present invention. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 constitute the effect control means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 102a that performs the variation effect end process in step S2500 constitutes the effect mode switching means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 102a that performs the stage transition process in step S2304 constitutes the effect stage switching means of the present invention. A special game in which the special winning opening 8 can be opened for 1.8 seconds or less during the special game constitutes the third special game of the present invention, and the special winning opening 8 takes 1.8 seconds or more during the special game. A special game that can be opened for a long time constitutes the fourth special game of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 13 Image output device 14 Staging-purpose device 15 Staging-purpose device 16 Staging lighting Device 17 Sound output device 18 Production button 100 Control means 101 Main control board 102 Production control board 104 Lamp control board 105 Image control board

Claims (3)

A game in which a game progresses in a normal state preset for a predetermined game condition, which is a precondition for the progress of the game, or in a specific state in which the predetermined game condition is more advantageous to the player than the normal state In the machine
A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, and a specific area detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area provided in the game area;
Game mediation information acquisition means for acquiring game mediation information based on the fact that a game ball has been detected by the specific area detection means;
Hold storage means for storing the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means in a predetermined storage area;
A prize determination result determination means for deterministically determining a special prize based on the game mediation information;
As a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means, when it is determined that the special prize is won, special game control means for controlling a special game opened by the big prize opening provided in the game board;
As a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means, when it is determined as a specific special prize constituting a part of the special prize, a game condition changing means for changing the predetermined game condition to the specific state;
An effect mode determination unit that determines a mode of a special prize determination effect performed in response to a definitive special prize determination in a predetermined production device based on a result of the special prize determination by the special prize determination result determination unit;
Effect mode switching means for switching the effect mode that is a category of the award determination effect based on predetermined common matters, triggered by the winning of the special prize in the definite determination of the special prize, or a change in the state of the gaming condition;
An effect control means for controlling the special prize determination effect based on the result of the determination by the effect mode determination means,
Before the game mediation information acquired by the game mediation information acquisition means is determined to be the special prize by the special prize determination result determination means, the special prize is determined, and based on the provisional special prize determination result, Special effect determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special effect, which is a special effect performed until the special prize determination effect related to the special prize determination ends,
The stage stage that is performed in the specific stage mode and is composed of a plurality of stage stages that are rated based on predetermined matters, and stays based on the presence or absence of the special stage when a predetermined condition is satisfied Production stage switching means for switching between,
The special game control means executes the first special game when winning the first special prize constituting all or part of the specific special prize in the definite special prize determination by the special prize determination result finalizing means, When the second special award constituting all or part of the special award other than the specific special award is won, the aspect in which the first special game or the big prize opening is difficult to discriminate from the first special game or indistinguishable The second special game that is released in such a manner,
The effect mode switching means switches to the same specific effect mode when winning the first special prize and the second special prize in the deterministic special prize determination by the special prize determination result determining means,
Probability that the stage stage switching means increases the stage of staying when the special stage is determined to be executed rather than when the special stage is determined not to be executed in the special stage determination by the special stage determination unit A gaming machine characterized by a high price. The effect stage switching means switches the effect stage based on the state of the predetermined game condition,
The probability that the stage stage switching means raises the stage of the stay is higher when the state of the predetermined game condition is the specific state than when the state is the normal state. The gaming machine described. The special game control means controls, as the special game, a third special game that can be opened for a predetermined time or less, or a fourth special game that the big prize opening can be opened for longer than the predetermined time,
The first special game and the second special game constitute a third special game,
The predetermined game condition includes a winning probability of the special prize in the special prize determination,
The low probability state in which the winning probability is set to a predetermined value is the normal state, while the high probability state in which the winning probability is set to a higher value than in the normal state is the specific state,
The special effect determining means determines that the special effect determining means determines that the special effect related to the third special game is determined as the special special effect determination means and the special effect determination means that the special effect is executed. The deterministic corresponding to the provisional special prize determination is determined from the case where it is determined that the special special prize is determined to be a special prize related to the third special game and the special effect determination is determined not to execute the special effect. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine has a high probability of being determined as the specific special prize in the special prize determination and the predetermined game condition being in the specific state. 4.